This workshop offers a practical and reflective exploration of how psychotherapists, particularly those in training or early in their careers, can navigate the realities of working within a clinical setting. It addresses professional identity, managing interpersonal dynamics with colleagues and managers, and recognising when to refer a client on.

Current estimates place the LGBT+ population of Ireland between 4%-10%, and it is said that LGBT+ clients are more likely to engage in therapy (McLeod, 2013; McCann & Sharek, 2014). Therefore, it is likely as therapists we will eventually find ourselves working with a client from the LGBT+ community.

This workshop provides participants with a foundational understanding of Choice Theory, exploring its origins, core concepts, and practical applications across personal and professional contexts.

“Getting Out of the Client’s Way” is a one-day workshop for trainee and accredited psychotherapists. It helps participants become more aware of how they may unintentionally step into the client’s process. Using reflection, theory, group discussion, creativity, the Seven-Eyed Model, and Interpersonal Process Recall (IPR), the workshop supports deeper self-awareness and presence in client work.

This one-day interactive workshop offers participants the opportunity to engage in practice of advanced counselling skills and will consist of both lecture-led and peer practice sessions. It will appeal to experienced practitioners looking to refresh their skills as well as those from other disciplines who already have core counselling skills and are looking to gain more advanced techniques to complement their work.

This practical and engaging workshop is designed to increase participants’ understanding of the CBT perspective on Anxiety and how to support clients to better manage their anxiety using CBT principles.

To introduce practicing non-drug specialist counsellors and psychotherapist to the broad theories and practices surrounding in current drug and alcohol interventions. Engendering a deeper understanding and enhancing ability to assess and support client and recovery.

Join Bat Conservation on one of these practical, evening workshops to learn what Irish bats need from the landscape. You will pot up locally sourced native cuttings and seeds to take home. We will discuss wildlife and bat friendly gardening techniques and enjoy a bat walk on site after dark!

Selection by Design offers two exceptional opportunities to become accredited in psychometric testing this September! Reserve you place now to enhance your professional client assessment skills, and earn the EFPA/British Psychological Society qualifications of Occupational Test User or Forensic Test User.

The aim of this programme is to provide unemployed Early School Leavers, aged between 16 to 21, with educational, practical and personal skills to maximise their independence at home, in the community and in the world of work. There is no charge to participate on this course however learners must be between the ages of 16 to 21.

The aim of this programme is to provide unemployed Early School Leavers, aged between 16 to 21, with educational, practical and personal skills to maximise their independence at home, in the community and in the world of work. There is no charge to participate on this course however learners must be between the ages of 16 to 21.

Brahma Kumaris Ireland offers an education in human, moral and spiritual values. To meet the challenge of change, it initiates dialogue and presents a fresh vision of the future. It recognises the intrinsic goodness of all human beings and teaches meditation to help each one rediscover their inner resources and strengths.

This learner-centred course seeks to assist people, entering or re-entering the workforce, to develop the skills to seek employment in the Culture and Heritage industry and/or progress to Further Education after the course. Combines theory with practical work experience.

Become a CBC-Informed Educator, FREE Pilot Training Opportunity - through evidence-based, trauma-informed training, we equip educators with the tools to better support students facing stress, emotional dysregulation, and behavioural challenges.

These courses will be of interest to a wide range of practitioners, paid or voluntary, involved in various roles in Community and Voluntary groups, social service agencies, public or local authority (e.g. education, youth and community work, social work, childcare, healthcare, housing, inter-agency work etc.).

This programme is for anyone curious about how Gestalt principles can support meaningful change in both personal and professional life. Whether you're seeking deeper self-understanding, more fulfilling relationships, or exploring the potential for future psychotherapy training, this is a powerful place to begin.

The Substance Use Issues & Community Work Course 2025 / 26 is designed to promote good practice among those who work in a paid or voluntary capacity with young people and communities who are affected by various issues. The course will be run over a one year academic period on a Tuesday evening from September to March (20 weeks).

Full details of Carmichael’s Autumn Winter 2025 Scheduled Training Programme

The MA provides students with the opportunity to develop skills-sets that are in high demand. The course equips students with the advanced skills needed to design, implement and assess effective social interventions that make a real difference to the lives of children, young people and communities.

Fusion Training offer QQI certified programmes in Facilitation, Train the Trainer, Conflict Management and Wellbeing & Flourishing. They also offer bespoke training. Courses are delivered by Gerard Fitzpatrick, author of the acclaimed books Crossing the Threshold (Fusion Press, 2020) and Effective Group Leadership (Orpen Press, 2016).

If you are bereaved by suicide, whether recently or many years ago, HUGG warmly invite you to attend a FREE creative workshop on Saturday August 30th 10.45am to 1pm, Castletroy Park Hotel. We want to create a HUGG memorial quilt, made up of hand-crafted individual fabric squares; each unique square honouring our loved ones who died by suicide.

In this workshop, we will cover: An overview of FASD. Recognising symptoms of FASD in the classroom. How to support children and young people living with FASD to maintain education. Alternative approaches and strategies to help with teaching. What it is like to experience education in Ireland living with FASD. Best practice when challenges arise.

This two-year programme will be of interest to practicing therapists who wish to extend their existing qualification in Counselling & Psychotherapy to master’s Level, or who are progressing from another counselling and psychotherapy training programme. Duration: 2 years (part time).

This 2-year programme will be of interest to practising therapists and play therapists who wish to extend their existing qualification in counselling and psychotherapy to master’s level and work with children and adolescents. Duration: 2 years (part time). Credits: 90 ECTS.

This programme is for all people whose core work involves communication with others; it is an invaluable asset to many professionals such as Community, Social and Youth Workers, Teachers, Health Professionals, those in positions of management and those working with marginalised groups.