Research participants needed: How do Humanistic and Integrative psychotherapists experience and understand working with clients who present with issues related to pornography use?

Dear IAHIP members,

My name is Elisa, and I am carrying a qualitative research as a part of my MA in psychotherapy thesis. I am studying with Dublin Business School, and my supervisor is Dr Grainne Donohue.

My research is an exploration of the experience and the understanding of working with clients who present with pornography use related issues, from a Humanistic and Integrative perspective.

I am looking for participants who:

Are IAHIP accredited psychotherapists working in Ireland.

Have experience with working with clients presenting pornography use related issues.

Would be willing to share their experiences.

Participants will be required to partake in a semi-structured audio recorded interview (online/in person) with the researcher, at a time of their convenience.

To participate, feel free to leave your contact details via the following information sheet: Participant information sheet and form

Best regards,

Elisa Ramos
083 069 3190
ramos.elisa1989@gmail.com

Cultivating Space in a Frantic World

8 Week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Course

When: Saturdays 10.00am to 12.30pm, starting 06th of April & one day of practice on 12th of May.

Where: 78 Ranelagh Village D6 / Hopeman Counselling @ Psychotherapy.

Cost: € 50.

For more information please contact:

Michael Hofmann (Psychotherapist MIAHIP)
085 788 5865 
info@hopeman.ie

The School of Psychotherapy
St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin 4

Have you ever sat in a group and wondered what is going on?

FOUNDATION COURSE in GROUP ANALYSIS 2024 Weekend Training Programme 

We are often at a loss as to what might be going on in the dynamics of groups, especially when difficulties arise as they always do! This one-year course is open to people who are interested in deepening their understanding of group dynamics in both personal and professional settings, and learning about the potential applications of group analysis in clinical and/or organisational contexts. The Foundation Course is also the first step in the requirement towards the clinical training in Group Analytic Psychotherapy.

Drawing on theories of founding pioneer in Group Analysis, S.H. Foulkes, who was always of the view that individuals can only be understood in the context of their groups, this experiential foundation training develops an in-depth understanding of how group dynamics influence the individual and how the individual’s dynamics influence the group. The training also explores the ‘unconscious’ dynamics in groups.

This well regarded and long running training programme is offered in block format over nine weekends from September 2024 – June 2025

The main elements of the programme are experiential, both in small and large groups and also through theory, work discussion and case study groups.

If you are interested in finding out more, information briefings will be held via ZOOM and in- person from the School of Psychotherapy, St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin 4 in association with UCD School of Medicine Psychotherapy Programmes on:

• Wednesday 20th March 2024 6.30pm – 8pm (Zoom) 
• Thursday 18th April 2024: 630pm – 8pm The School of Psychotherapy, St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin 4 (in person) 
• Wednesday 15th May 2024 630pm – 8pm (Zoom) 
• Wednesday 29th May 2024 630pm – 8pm (Zoom)

For further enquiries or to register your interest and receive a link to these events please contact Niamh Dennehy, School of Psychotherapy Administrator at info@tsop.ie

Closing Date for Course Applications: Friday 7th June 2024

Additional information: www.tsop.ie and www.ucd.ie/medicine/studywithus/graduate/psychotherapy

The Unfolding Body: YogaSOMATICS Online Immersion

A YogaSOMATICS online immersion exploring the authentic nature of enfolding and coming towards ourselves, just as we are. In time, the enfolding will then naturally unfold to the new.

We will use inward-moving yoga “asanas” or gestures to awaken and spread out the back body in a spherical way through a process called Involution. Involution is a process of becoming Self in the womb with inward movements on a spiral with its own momentum.

From Involution, we will move outwards from centre to a process called Expansion: a sacred and symbolic gesture of opening which is a somatic communication of Becomingness. This is the willingness to move outward from your inner eyes.

Using these “forms-in-flow” to move deeply towards the heart; to fold in our experience towards new creation, awareness and new perception of our personal inner “universe”. This immersion will be a combination of floor and standing yoga gestures, somatic movement, meditation, relaxation and energetic work.

YogaSOMATICS is a contemporary perspective of yoga that is immediate, fluid and experiential. It bridges traditional yoga, modern somatics, meditative techniques and inquiry towards conciousness. YogaSOMATICS encourages sensing and deep listening to make inner contact with oneself and the energetic body.

Previous participants have described the practice as “transcendent”, “an exploratory space” and “expansive”.

WHEN:

Option 1: Wednesday 3rd April (20 spots available)

OR

Option 2: Wednesday 10th April (20 spots available)

From 18:00 -19:30 GMT (Ireland/UK) / 19:00–20:30 CET via Zoom

Zoom link and practicalities will be sent the day before each immersion. Each Zoom class recording will be available for a 7-day playback.

CPD:

An attendance certificate will be provided after each immersion for 1.5 hours.

INVESTMENT:

€22

SUITABILITY:
The immersion is open to all levels. If you have any injuries or illnesses that may affect you practicing or if you are pregnant, please let me know and contact me directly in advance to discuss auraspacespain@gmail.com

BOOKING:

Please visit link below to reserve your place:

https://auraspace.es/book-a-class-VmPFq/p/unfolding-body

If you have any questions, please contact Deirdre at auraspacespain@gmail.com

PRIVATE SESSIONS:

Deirdre is also available for Private 1:1 YogaSOMATICS sessions online. Please enquire via email auraspacespain@gmail.com

BIO:

Deirdre Madden is a qualified psychotherapist and YogaSOMATICS teacher; originally from Dublin and now living in Mallorca, Spain. She believes this is an excellent practice for self-healing, energy protection and self-care. Deirdre is also qualified in Vinyasa Flow, Yin and Yoga Nidra, has been a practitioner of yoga for almost 20 years and has a growing interest in body work and psychic development.

My name is Jane McCarthy, and I am an accredited IAHIP member and have just returned from a charity work trip to Uganda with the wonderful Fields of Life organisation

I met a Fields of Life employee over there called George who has no access to trauma therapy materials even though he is working with people who have endured serious traumas. I'd like to send him over a box of trauma therapy books/resources and would be so grateful if you could donate any books or materials on trauma that you have found have helped you in your studies/practice.

If you email me at info@janemccarthy.ie

I can give you my address for postage, and if you're close by (I'm in Greystones, Co Wicklow) I can come and pick them up from you. Thank you so much!

The attached photo is of me and George, who I will be sending the books to. As well as working with the most vulnerable communities in East and North Uganda he is also a hydro-geologist, determining where it is viable for Fields of Life to drill sustainable wells.

He is an inspirational man who came from a poor background and grew up during a time when the LRA rebels were very active in his area, so his education was hard won. He has a thirst for learning, and during the time I spent with him, it was obvious to me that he understands the area of trauma very well. I hope you can support him to add literature and resources to his clinical experience of trauma and its impact.

Thank you!

Father, where art thou?
An experiential personal development workshop

Due to popular demand. Upcoming experiential workshop. Few places available.

An experiential workshop examining the complex relationship between father and child and how this impacts relational patterns for subsequent relationships. We will explore aspects of unavailable, absent father as well as supportive, protective, available father with a view to integrating all. The work employs Gestalt techniques. Gestalt is primarily a creative, emotional process incorporating body processes, art, music, ritual and expression.

Dates: 13th & 14th April 2024

De La Salle Retreat Centre, Elderfield, Castletown, Co. Laois, R32 N6D8

Cost: €300 Accommodation extra, available on request

For further details, contact:
Alan Hackett, 087 7474421

alanhackett@gmail.com

Bring the power of music into your practice with

RHYTHM2RECOVERY
FACILITATOR TRAINING

Limerick – May 10 – 11, 2024

Rhythm2Recovery present their two-day training program that provides professionals working in the Health, Education and Personal Development fields with the skills to implement a wide range of fun and engaging rhythmic musical exercises linked to positive changes in social and emotional wellbeing.

This evidence-based training, endorsed by the Center for Clinical Excellence, will leave participants with the skills necessary to employ rhythmical musical activities, linked to reflective discussions, in their practice, in a practical and impactful way.

No prior musical experience necessary.

Cost - €250. Early-bird prior to April1 - €230

REGISTER HERE
https://www.rhythm2recovery.com/event/limerick-ireland-2

For further information, visit www.rhythm2recovery.com

“Rhythm2Recovery gets to the soul of rhythm and its potent use when working with individuals, families, and groups of all ages. This training is a treasure. It’s a must-do for anyone working in a therapeutic or educational context. When words get in the way, tune in to the principles that Rhythm2Recovery offers in this packed, filled workshop”. Dr. Daryl Chow, MA, Ph.D. (Psych) Counselling Psychologist, Senior Associate & Trainer, International Center for Clinical Excellence (ICCE).

[Download Flyer]

I am carrying out this scoping survey, as part of my research for my masters thesis exploring psychotherapy for the palliatively ill and dying.

I am studying with The Tivoli Institute and my supervisor is Dr Mary Galvin.

I would be very grateful if you would take a few minutes to complete this survey.

You can access the survey by [clicking here>>>].

Please contact me with any further queries,

Tricia Healy
anewpath.69@gmail.com

A YogaSOMATICS online immersion exploring the authentic nature of enfolding and coming towards ourselves, just as we are. In time, the enfolding will then naturally unfold to the new.

We will use inward-moving yoga “asanas” or gestures to awaken and spread out the back body in a spherical way through a process called Involution. Involution is a process of becoming Self in the womb with inward movements on a spiral with its own momentum.

From Involution, we will move outwards from centre to a process called Expansion: a sacred and symbolic gesture of opening which is a somatic communication of Becomingness. This is the willingness to move outward from your inner eyes.

Using these “forms-in-flow” to move deeply towards the heart; to fold in our experience towards new creation, awareness and new perception of our personal inner “universe”. This immersion will be a combination of floor and standing yoga gestures, somatic movement, meditation, relaxation and energetic work.

YogaSOMATICS is a contemporary perspective of yoga that is immediate, fluid and experiential. It bridges traditional yoga, modern somatics, meditative techniques and inquiry towards conciousness. YogaSOMATICS encourages sensing and deep listening to make inner contact with oneself and the energetic body.

Previous participants have described the practice as “transcendent”, “an exploratory space” and “expansive”. 

WHEN:

Option 1: Wednesday 3^rdApril (20 spots available)

OR

Option 2: Wednesday 10^th April(20 spots available)

From 18:00 -19:30GMT(Ireland/UK) / 19:00 - 20:30CET via Zoom

Zoom link and practicalities will be sent the day before each immersion. Each Zoom class recording will be available for a 7-day playback. 

CPD:

An attendance certificate will be provided after each immersion for 1.5 hours.

INVESTMENT:

€22

SUITABILITY: The immersion is open to all levels. If you have any injuries or illnesses that may affect you practicing or if you are pregnant, please let me know and contact me

directly in advance to discuss auraspacespain@gmail.com

BOOKING:

Please visit link below to reserve your place:

https://auraspace.es/book-a-class-VmPFq/p/unfolding-body

If you have any questions, please contact Deirdre at auraspacespain@gmail.com 

PRIVATE SESSIONS:

Deirdre is also available for Private 1:1 YogaSOMATICS sessions online. Please enquire via email auraspacespain@gmail.com

BIO:

Deirdre Madden is a qualified psychotherapist and YogaSOMATICS teacher; originally from Dublin and now living in Mallorca, Spain. She believes this is an excellent practice for self-healing, energy protection and self-care. Deirdre is also qualified in Vinyasa Flow, Yin and Yoga Nidra, has been a practitioner of yoga for almost 20 years and has a growing interest in body work and psychic development.

Space Deli: The Musical

Sat 2 Mar | 9:30pm | Main Space

Smock Alley Theatre, 1662

Musical Theatre

Pay Attention! Collective

A new-wave comedy musical in space!

Work is normally boring for best friends Thordan and Fourdee, until a new co-worker shakes things up at Ralph’s Space Deli!

Written & Directed by Rob Keogh and Kat Clinch

Produced by Pay Attention! Collective!

Choreography by Kat Clinch

Songs by cast and writers

Sound design by James Ireland 

Performances by: Sofi Sabbatini as Zelknor Bastilax Richard Neville as Thordan Dronax Esther Kleise as Fourdee Sean Roper-Nolan as Ralph the manager Gráinne Holmes Blumenthal as Space Margaret Helena Geoghegan, Bláthnaid Daly And Gráinne Holmes-Blumenthal as The Space Cadets. And our amazing band Mitch Hamilton, James Ireland and Mic Newell

To get tickets, please click here>>>