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The Positive Effects of Samhain on Mental Health
Exploring the Benefits of an Ancient Celtic Festival By Vivienne Lillis For many, this time of the year signifies the days getting...
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Oct 12 min read


Mary Clare: Our Newest Cognitive Behaviour Therapist!
Who do you offer online CBT sessions to? - I offer individual online CBT sessions to any young person aged 12 upwards and also adults in...
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Oct 13 min read


Why CBT for ADHD?
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition characterised by persistent struggles with inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. Medication...
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Aug 281 min read


Building Autistic Self-Advocacy Through Therapy
By Simona Pilloni One of the most empowering aspects of therapy for autistic individuals is the development of self-advocacy skills....
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Aug 282 min read


What is Agoraphobia?
By Tara Kearns A phobia is a type of anxiety disorder that involves an intense fear of certain things, situations or environments. Two of...
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Aug 282 min read


Calm in the Chaos: The Brain-Building Power of Sensory Play
By Jessie Messy sensory play, like making slime or finger painting, can sometimes look like chaos, but powerful brain-building is taking...
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Jul 212 min read


What to expect in your First Session
By Kevin Starting therapy can feel like a big step. It is entirely normal to feel a mix of curiosity, hope and nerves. Knowing what to...
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Jul 211 min read


Online Safety
By Katrina Dennehy Recently, I had the privilege of visiting The Boys National School, Scoil Bhríde Girls School, and Templebreedy...
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Jul 211 min read


Autistic Masking and the Role of Therapy in Autistic Burnout
By Simona Pilloni Autistic masking—sometimes called camouflaging—is when an autistic person consciously or unconsciously hides traits...
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Jul 212 min read


Leaving Cert: A Stressful Time for Families
By Vivienne We have just finished the Leaving Cert in our house. I use the word “we” as, while my son did the studying, revision and...
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Jul 212 min read
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