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Join The Perinatal Mental Health Institute for An Essential Training on Trauma-Informed Perinatal Care

The Trauma Sensitive Birth Provider: Essential Skills for Perinatal Practice with Michelle Flynn, Perinatal Psychotherapist

Monday June 9th at 10am to 11:30am

Takes Place Via Zoom

Cost €20 – Includes Certificate of Attendance, Access to Recorded Version and All Resources Mentioned in the Training

Why This Training Matters

Many birthing people have experienced previous trauma, which can emerge during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. Without trauma-informed care, standard interventions may inadvertently retraumatize clients. This training equips you with practical skills to prevent trauma activation, respond effectively when it occurs, and support your clients through vulnerable perinatal experiences.

Learn evidence-based approaches to support clients through pregnancy and childbirth when previous trauma experiences are present. In this essential 90 minute webinar Michelle will cover:

• Practical "Trauma CPR" techniques for acute trauma activation during pregnancy, birth, or postpartum care
• Creating personalized, trauma-informed birth plans that empower clients and increase feelings of safety and agency
• Developing skills in recognizing trauma activation patterns specific to the perinatal context
• Implementing effective real-time interventions for clients experiencing flashbacks, dissociation, or acute trauma responses
• How previous reproductive trauma affects current pregnancy experiences and birth expectations
• Approaches for empowering clients with trauma histories through trauma-informed language and practices
• Self-care strategies and building resilience as a practitioner witnessing and supporting clients through potentially triggering experiences
• Skills to prevent vicarious trauma in your practice

Michelle Flynn is an IACP accredited Psychotherapist and founder of An Croí Beag Psychotherapy. Michelle holds a Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy as well as a Higher Diploma in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and a level 9 Certificate in Perinatal Mental Health. Michelle has additional training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy, and Parent-Infant mental health through the Anna Freud

Centre in London and is currently training in Somatic Psychotherapy. She has a particular interest working with perinatal mental health, postnatal depression, traumatic births, perinatal loss, and anxiety. Michelle has extensive experience working with parents on all aspects of parenthood and relationships.

To register for this event: https://learn.perinatalmentalhealthinstitute.com/2506FlynnWebinar

Check out other PMHI Trainings https://perinatalmentalhealthinstitute.com/livewebinars

About The Perinatal Mental Health Institute:

Rebecca Reddin is the Founder of The Perinatal Mental Health Institute. As a PSI Chartered Psychologist and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist with Postpartum Support International, she is passionate about the creating in-depth, powerful, and evidence based trainings that explored the complexities of the transition to parenthood; including everything from the expected clunkiness of Matrescence, to the intense impact of PMADs and everything in between. Rebecca has been working with the perinatal population since 2010 in both impatient and private practice settings and has a wealth of knowledge on how to care for this population. Rebecca has provided digital and in person trainings for small groups, families, mental health professionals and Fortune 500 companies through her role as a Psychology Specialist and Trainer throughout her career.

For more information about The Perinatal Mental Health Institute: https://perinatalmentalhealthinstitute.com

Have questions? Contact Rebecca: Rebecca@perinatalmentalhealthinstitute.com

Sign Up for A Three Day Online Ecotherapy Workshop in June

OR

A Three Day In-Person Ecotherapy Workshop in September

Are you interested in Ecotherapy? Are you curious about how you could help your clients connect more with nature for their wellbeing and the wellbeing of the planet? Are you interested to learn about the growing body of research inEcotherapy and ecologically informed practice?

Then look no further and take a road less travelled with me, Joanne Hanrahan. I have been practicing, researching, delivering talks and workshops inEcotherapy for over a decade now.

I have two workshops for you to choose from over the coming months one is live Online in June and the other is an In-Person offering in September.

Course Details: Online Ecotherapy CPD Training

When: Friday 27^th, Saturday 28^th and Sunday 29^th of June

Time: 08:30am – 2:30pm

Cost: Price: €375 (15 Hours CPD)

Where: Delivered Online Via Zoom with Live Experiential Exercises Outdoors at participants’ gardens or local outdoor space.

Places: Max Number of Participants is 8

This unique workshop will provide theory, practical tips, and time to reflect on your own ecological mindset and relationship with the natural world. It will also provide you with many tools to begin to develop and imagine your own Ecotherapy practice, whether that is indoors/online or working outdoors with individuals or groups.It will be held fully online but will be very interactive and include group discussion, breakout rooms, and nature-based exercises in participants’ own gardens.

Course Structure:

• This unique course is developed to allow participants to engage in a very interesting and blended learning experience.
• It is designed as a highly interactive small group training which will include periods of outdoor time.
• Participants will engage with natural environments local to them during the course – this may be a garden, local park, country road etc.

This workshop has now been run several times over the last four years and always receives great feedback.

Here is some feedback from a previous online workshop:

“I had a phenomenal time in the course. One of the best courses that I've had the pleasure of attending!” “This was a beautiful course. The experiential exercises really supported the integration of the material. It's clear that a lot of consideration went into its creation.” “On a personal and professional level, I came away with many new learnings, an excitement, and practical, tangible steps in how I can introduce nature and eco therapy more into my clinical work

and life. It has been the most enjoyable and worthwhile workshop I have attended for a long time, and I would really recommend it.” 

Sign up Now via this Expression of Interest Form:

https://forms.office.com/r/bK5fAyvAi8

Course Details: In-Person Ecotherapy CPD Training

Or start your Autumn with an amazing 17 hours CPD like no other! Come to Co Clare for a weekend that promises to be personally rejuvenating as well as professionally inspiring!

This unique workshop will provide theory, practical tips, and time to reflect on your own ecological mindset and relationship with the natural world. It will also provide you with many tools to begin to develop and imagine your own Ecotherapy practice, whether that is indoors or working outdoors with individuals or groups.

This promises to be a truly nourishing and growth-full experience for you both personally and professionally.

When: Friday 5^th, Saturday 6^th and Sunday 7^th of September

Time: Day 1 10.30am-6pm including tea/coffee/scones debrief on arrival, Day 2 10am-5pm, Day 3 9.30am-2pm including lunch

Cost: Price: €375 (17 Hours CPD)

Where: Based in The Glen in the grounds of The Falls Hotel in Ennistymon and at Joanne’s therapy room and garden in Liscannor in Co Clare.

Places: Max Number of Participants is 8

Sign up Now via this Expression of Interest Form:

https://forms.office.com/r/bK5fAyvAi8

Joanne Hanrahan Bio

Joanne Hanrahan is an IAHIP accredited Psychotherapist and Supervisor in private practice in Co Clare. She is also a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) so works through a trauma informed lens and very much includes the body and movement in her practice. Joanne is passionate about including place in her approach to therapy and completed her MSc thesis on the topic of psychotherapy and the natural world. She has delivered numerous workshops, and written about, ecotherapy and bringing an ecological lens to practice. More details can be found on www.joannehanrahan.ie

RECOVERY REIMAGINED 2025
Professional Development in Addiction Recovery
Trinity College Dublin • May 23-25, 2025

CPD OPPORTUNITY FOR PSYCHOTHERAPISTS
Friendly Circle Berlin presents an innovative conference specifically designed for psychotherapy professionals working in addiction recovery. This unique event is created by and for the recovery community, featuring:

• Expert-led sessions on trauma-informed care and emotional sobriety
• Lived experience perspectives offering fresh insights for your clinical practice
• International networking with recovery professionals
• CPD accreditation recognized by IACP and Addiction Counsellors Ireland

PROFESSIONAL BENEFITS:

• Enhance your therapeutic toolkit with cutting-edge recovery approaches
• Connect theory with lived experience in a collaborative learning environment
• Build valuable professional connections in the addiction recovery field
• Earn CPD points while exploring innovative clinical perspectives

KEYNOTES from Senator Frances Black and Senator Aubrey McCarthy
PRESENTERS: Dr. Tian Dayton, Dr. Jo-Hanna Ivers, Anna Lembke, MD, Richard C. Schwartz, Ph.D., Cece Sykes, L.C.S.W. and many other amazing presenters

ATTENDANCE OPTIONS:

• In-person at historic Trinity College Dublin with 1-year access to session recordings
• Virtual attendance with 1-year access to session recordings

Early registration discounts are still available
For full program details and registration: https://friendlycircleberlin.org/recovery-reimagined-2025
Email: info@friendlycircleberlin.org

This event offers CPD points recognized by Addiction Counsellors Ireland and IACP.

Looking forward to our 5th DCU Supervision Conference next week - we're nearly fully booked but there are still some places available on each day so do consider joining us if you're free. We have inspiring keynote and masterclass presenters, and also a great line-up of smaller-group roundtable discussions and research/workshop presentations during each day too, exploring various aspects and contexts of clinical supervision practice. Further information and registration available here: https://lnkd.in/eaSnF3kY

     

Room to Rent in Galway City. Ross House, Merchants Road. Rent is low and includes electricity and Wi-Fi. Lots of availability. But I am looking for a long term renter to share with.

For enquiries please contact Aisling Reidy at aisling@optimumhealth.ie or on 087 6722395.

Body Psychotherapy Course February 2026

10% off bookings before September 1

5-day training in how to read and work with the body in psychotherapy:

Day 1: (am) The Body and Attachment; (pm) The Body and Character Structures.

Day 2: The Body and Trauma.

Day 3: (am) Reading the Body; (pm) The Body and Awareness: Focusing.

Day 4: (am) The Body and Expression – Gestalt; (pm) The Body and Shame.

Day 5: The Body as Archetype – Object Relations.

Dates: Saturdays: (2026) February 7, March 7, April 18, May 16, June 13.

Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm.                   

Cost: 600 euros.

Venue: Avila Carmelite Centre, Bloomfield Avenue, Morehampton Road, Donnybrook, Dublin 4.

For enquiries or bookings, call Thomas Larkin MA, MIAHIP, on 085 7283697. Or Email: info@thomaslarkin.ie. Details at www.thomaslarkin.ie

SENSING, LANGUAGE, ACCOMPANIMENT

A SPACE OF PRESENCE

10.30-12.30 Tuesdays, zoom platform

May 20, 27, June 3 [pause]* June 10, 17, 24

with Emma Philbin Bowman, BA, MIAHIP

This space offers an opportunity to gather with others over five Tuesday mornings in May and June. We will create a receptive, responsive field that invites participants to represent and embody ‘more of ourselves’ than we tend to be able to do in our everyday contexts.

By slowing down, offering our presences to one another, and supporting the exploration of nuance, the intention is to bring language and accompaniment to neglected or muted elements in our experience. This process supports our growth into fuller presence, texture and complexity.

This is not group therapy; rather it is an environment of shared, explorative presencing. The space will suit those experienced in inner work (therapy/spiritual practice) who are aware of a deficit of contexts in which they can articulate and sense into phenomena that feel important to them.

'We may fail to connect either with ourselves or with others, and what we are feeling slides away.  We may pretend such slippage is unimportant or a normal part of living, and so nullify it or play it down. But somewhere we are left with frustration and perhaps loss, as feelings that carry our most intimate facts and selves remain unborn or undeveloped.'

Michael Eigen: Emotional Storm

Practicalities:

Maximum participants 10, minimum 6

Cost 250 euro*. Cost covers all live sessions, one-to-one check-ins during pause week, and access to supplementary material on teachable.

To inquire about participation/booking: contact emmapb@me.com

Emma is an experienced psychotherapist and facilitator with a special interest in the potency of small group work. Her spaces are characterized by a warm, collaborative atmosphere in which participants can contribute from and be reflected in their specificity. There is a quality of reciprocity and shared exploration: each genuine contribution supports our own elaboration and opens possibilities for others. 

For more information please visit www.emmapb.com

Date: Tuesday, May 20th
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (Irish Time)
Format: Live Interactive Webinar
Cost: €20

Attendees Receive:

• Link to live 90 minute training with time for Q&A
• Certificate of Attendance
• Access to the recorded training for review
• Links for resources and tools provided in the training available on our learning platform

Are you equipped to support your clients through the profound transformation of motherhood?

The Perinatal Mental Health Institute presents this essential training with Linda Bolger, MIACP, Perinatal Psychotherapist—designed for mental health professionals working with new and expectant mothers.

In this 90-minute session, you'll gain:

• Comprehensive Understanding: Explore the emotional, physical, and psychological dimensions of Matrescence (The transition to Motherhood)
• Practical Application: Learn actionable tools to support clients through this life-changing transition
• Case-Based Learning: Analyse real-world scenarios to deepen your clinical approach
• Implementation Strategies: Develop concrete methods to integrate Matrescence support into your practice
• Evidence-Based Techniques: Ground your practice in the latest research on maternal identity development

Why This Training Matters

Understanding Matrescence—the developmental transition to motherhood—is crucial for providing comprehensive perinatal care. This training bridges theory with practical application, enhancing your ability to support clients through one of life's most significant transformations. Perfect for practitioners seeking to deepen their specialized skills in perinatal mental health.

Meet Your Expert Presenter

Linda Bolger, MIACP is an accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist operating her private practice, STL Counselling & Psychotherapy, from Celbridge, Co. Kildare and online. Her impressive credentials include a Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy, a Professional Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and a Level 9 Certificate in Perinatal Mental Health. Linda has recently completed specialized Perinatal IPT Training with the Interpersonal Psychotherapy Institute and holds additional qualifications in Fertility Counselling. As a professional member of the Irish Fertility Counsellors Association (IFCA), she specializes in women's health across fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum journeys.

REGISTER HERE: https://www.perinatalmentalhealthinstitute.com/PMHItrainings

About The Perinatal Mental Health Institute

Founded by Rebecca Reddin, PSI Chartered Psychologist and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist, The Perinatal Mental Health Institute delivers evidence-based, comprehensive training on the complexities of the transition to parenthood.

Learn More About PMHI: https://perinatalmentalhealthinstitute.com/home

Questions? Contact Rebecca: Rebecca@perinatalmentalhealthinstitute.com

‘The Hero’s Journey’  

experiential residential workshop

June 28^th - July 4^th 2025

Slí an Chroí, Kiltegan, Co. Wicklow

In a world where the very ground under our feet seems unsteady, we all have been called to find the courage and resilience to deal with new and highly unpredictable challenges. The central figure in 'The Hero's Journey' represents the potential within every human being to respond to just such calls, to just such challenges and ordeals as we face now.

The ‘Hero’s Journey’ workshop, based on the pattern of the universal ‘Hero monomyth’ described by Joseph Campbell, is an exciting group structure that involves a rich combination of Gestalt process and groupwork with elements of myth, theatre, ritual, music, image-making and movement. We discover the Hero within us and – having heard a Call to Adventure – we set off with her or him on a journey of exploration through our inner world. On the journey, our Heroic Self encounters opposition from her or his inner Demon of Resistance. There is a confrontation between these two aspects of ourselves, an ordeal, a resolution and an integration. Returning to the world of the everyday, we explore how this inner transformation can continue to work in our lives beyond the workshop.

What previous participants said about ‘The Hero’s Journey’: 
"A deep, embodied experience that is truly life-changing.”
“Honest, and well-guided journey into the unknown with skilled practitioners.”
“Very, very helpful.  I’m not sure that I could have found what I was seeking without this space.  Very full, and full of surprises.” 

This week-long workshop offers a creative opportunity for personal growth and expansion.  We invite you to meet yourself in a new way and to experience the joy of connection in the beautiful surrounds of the Slí an Chroí Centre, Kiltegan, Co. Wicklow.

For a more detailed description of the workshop (and for more participant comments) go to http://foolsdancegestaltcompany.ie/workshops/the-heros-journey/ 
Apply for a place at http://foolsdancegestaltcompany.ie/next-workshop/  Numbers are limited – book early to avoid disappointment.

Addiction doesn’t just affect one partner, it shapes the space between. It can show up quietly, through disconnection, reactivity, or emotional absence. For therapists working with couples, recognising how addiction affects relational dynamics is essential.

Many therapists encounter couples where addiction, past or present, plays a hidden but powerful role in the relationship. The work isn’t about treating the addiction itself, but about recognising its impact, knowing how to hold what surfaces in the dynamic, and understanding when a referral to specialist support is needed.

What You’ll Learn: 

• How different types of addiction present in the couple dynamic
• How partners cope, and what those coping styles reveal
• How to assess for addiction in the context of couples work
• Presenting models that help make sense of what’s happening
• When (and how) to refer to specialised addiction services
• Ethical considerations: safety, clarity, and appropriate containment

Details:

Addiction in the Couple Dynamic Webinar with Alvina Cassidy

Date: Thursday, 15th May 2025

Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Price: €25

Where: Online (Live & Recorded Access)

2 CPD Hours | IACP Approved

About Alvina Cassidy:

Alvina is an IACP-accredited counsellor, psychotherapist, EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner, and mindfulness teacher. She has extensive experience in the field of addiction and family systems, including programme development at Tabor Lodge Addiction Treatment Centre. She brings a depth of insight into how addiction affects couples, and how therapists can respond with clarity and care.

Whether you’re looking to deepen your knowledge or feel more prepared to navigate these challenging dynamics, this module offers practical insights and tools to enhance your therapeutic practice.

Book Here: https://instituteofcouplestherapy.com/couples-therapy-cpd-hub/addiction-in-the-couple-dyna mic/