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WHO Mental Health Considerations during Covid-19
Original post: Family Therapy Association of Ireland
These are posts that have been republished from websites run by the member organizations of ICP, as well as other posts related to psychotherapy in Ireland.
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Explaining Covid-19 to Children
Explaining COVID-19 (Coronavirus) to Children
Let the child/young person’s questions and their age guide as to how much information to provide:
• very young children need brief, simple information and reassurance that they are safe and that the people they care about are safe. They may ask Will I get sick? Will granny/grandad die?
• reassure them that nurses and doctors are working hard to ensure that people throughout the country stay healthy
• explain that at the present moment very few people in this country are sick with the virus
• tell them that not everyone will get the virus and that the vast majority who get it recover fully
• older children may need help to separate reality from rumour and fantasy. Either provide or direct them to where they can find accurate, and factual information about the current status of COVID-19. Having such knowledge can help them feel a sense of control
Children and young people look to the adults in their lives to guide them on how to react to worrying and stressful events.
If the adults in their lives seem overly worried, their own anxiety may rise:
• if they are anxious, let them talk about their feelings and guide them in reframing their thoughts and concerns to a more helpful way of thinking
• give them extra attention and time, to talk about their concerns, fears, and questions. o Remember they do not always talk about their concerns readily. Watch for clues that they may want to talk, such as hovering around while you do the dishes and so on
• it is very typical for younger children to ask a few questions, return to playing and then come back with further questions
Department of Health and Department of Education and Skills
Original post: Family Therapy Association of Ireland
Covid-19 and Social Welfare Payments
In these uncertain times, many people are worried about the impact of Covid-19 on their finances.
The link below may also be of some assistance in relation to social welfare payments.
Keep well everyone.
FTAI Executive Committee
Covid-19 and Social Welfare Payments
Original post: Family Therapy Association of Ireland
Updated Communication: Therapy and supervision SESSIONS using telephone and video communication DURING PERIOD OF COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS)
Updated Communication: Therapy and supervision SESSIONS using telephone and video communication
Dear Members
Further to our Bulletin of the 11th March in connection with COVID – 129 (Coronavirus) we wish to advise the following:
The use of video and phone sessions has been sanctioned for accredited and pre-accredited members however text sessions have not.
Please note that students training as therapists or accredited members working towards supervision accreditation cannot offer sessions through phone or video, however they can receive supervision from qualified and accredited supervisors.
The Governing Body will continue to monitor the situation and communicate with the membership accordingly.
Governing Body IAHIP
Original post: Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy
Updated Communication: Therapy and supervision SESSIONS using telephone and video communication DURING PERIOD OF COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS)
Updated Communication: Therapy and supervision SESSIONS using telephone and video communication
Dear Members
Further to our Bulletin of the 11th March in connection with COVID – 129 (Coronavirus) we wish to advise the following:
The use of video and phone sessions has been sanctioned for accredited and pre-accredited members however text sessions have not.
Please note that students training as therapists or accredited members working towards supervision accreditation cannot offer sessions through phone or video, however they can receive supervision from qualified and accredited supervisors.
The Governing Body will continue to monitor the situation and communicate with the membership accordingly.
Governing Body IAHIP
Original post: Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy
Therapy and supervision SESSIONS using telephone and video communication DURING PERIOD OF COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS)
Re: Therapy and supervision SESSIONS using telephone and video communication DURING PERIOD OF COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS)
Dear Members
In light of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, where it becomes necessary for reasons of personal and community safety, IAHIP will formally recognise “video and telephone communication” but not other forms of electronic communication (e.g. WhatsApp) for therapy and supervision sessions carried out by IAHIP psychotherapists and supervisors for the duration of this epidemic. Please inform yourselves as to the safest means of communication with your clients / supervisees. You may also need to check with your insurers before commencing therapy using the above methods. Please ensure your ongoing supervision and support.
Such hours will also be counted towards accreditation for pre-accredited members or supervisors working towards supervision accreditation for the first time.
The above applies to this period of uncertainty in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and will not be a permanent ruling.
Governing Body. IAHIP
Original post: Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy
Gottman Method Couples Therapy Training
GOTTMAN METHOD COUPLES THERAPY TRAINING
Presented live in Ireland in 2020 by Master Trainers in Gottman Method Therapy.
Level 1: Bridging the Couple Chasm – Clinical Training (March 12/13th)
Level 2: Assessment, Intervention, Co-morbidities (October 1/2/3rd)
Take your work with couples to a deeper level. Research-based Gottman Method Couples Therapy will help you assess and treat your couples more effectively and is inclusive of all standard theoretical orientations.
Visit at Facebook: Gottman Trainings Ireland and U.K.
See: Eastbayrelationshipcenter.com for registration details.
Learn from Master level teachers who have worked directly with Drs. John and Julie Gottman for over 15 years.
What clinicians have said about the trainings in Ireland:
“Far exceeded my expectations – excellent materials and presenters” M.J, Dublin
“Really valuable at putting it all together after my home study. Loved it!” A.G, Newry
www.eastbayrelationshipcenter.com
All levels will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dundalk. See our website for more information.
Original post: Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy
3-Day Couples Therapy Training Workshop
21st Annual Killarney Three-Day Couples Therapy Training Workshop
“TWO BECOME ONE AND THEN THERE ARE NONE”
Rita F. Resnick, Ph.D. & Robert W. Resnick, Ph.D.
with Kevin McCann, H. Dip. GT & Favo Barbarello, M.Sc.
From a fusion model to a connection model of marriage – a practical, “hand’s on” workshop with fundamental theory, rare access to watching seasoned therapists demonstrate live and optional supervised “hands-on” skill practice. Focusing on how couples deal with difference – rather than just what the differences are – opens the window to process work that cuts across today’s content.
Please click here to READ MORE
Further links: (these links can also be found on the ‘Read More‘ page
Killarney course flyer: https://bit.ly/2t9quXY
Resnick 25 biases about coupling:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/lljra7v9zafa7s0/2019%20Couples%20Film%20Flyer%20.pdf?dl=0
Resnick interview in British Gestalt Journal: https://bit.ly/2BQEzu2
Original post: Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy
“PPRR” a map for creating a relexive PPRRactice with John Burnham
“PPRR” a map for creating a reflexive PPRRactice
Overcoming Problems – Creating Possibilities
through ……
Wrestling with Restraints and Embracing Resources
2-day workshop with
JOHN BURNHAM
Contemporary approaches have brought a ‘breath of fresh air’ into the systemic field through creating forward looking practices, de-emphasizing problems and restraints, whilst emphasizing resources and possibilities.
I created a PPRRactice map which, when combined with self and relational reflexivity (Burnham 1993 and 2005) can be used to create a workable fit between client and therapist, or therapist and supervisor. It becomes possible to plot a unique pathway from ‘problem to possibility’ for each client/supervisee when they are seeking to ‘wrestle with what restrains them’ and ‘embrace the resources that can sustain them’ along this pathway.
Friday 7th February 2020
and
Saturday 8th February 2020
10.00a.m – 4.00.p.m
Registration: 9.30a.m
Ashling Hotel,
Parkgate Street,
Dublin 8.
5 CPD points apply to each workshop
Click on links below for further information:
John Burnham 2 day workshop
John Burnham Application Form February 2020
Original post: Family Therapy Association of Ireland
28 Feb 2020 09:30 : Psychoanalytic Section Conference
Understanding Societal Conflict in the 21st Century
Keynote speaker: Lord John Alderdice
Paper: Barbara Fitzgerald
Original post: Psychoanalytic Section Events Calendar