OUR world has changed dramatically. Technology permeates every facet of our lives. Our phones have become an extension of us. And while it is easy to bash technology,…
IT’S BEEN another bad few months for free speech. The recent treatment of the author John Boyne on twitter earlier this year illuminated the extent to which free…
A topic I find myself discussing a lot in the therapeutic space is that of shouting. Of course, we all raise our voices from time to time when…
Saying “no” to your child can be a very difficult thing to do, especially when the child in question is demanding and won’t rest until they hear that…
My son has started to hang around with a bad crowd and I’m worried about him. I’m concerned he is being led astray. Last month I found alcohol in…
The recent conviction of two schoolboys for the heinous murder of Ana Kriegel finally brought to conclusion one of the most unsettling and shocking crimes on this island.…
One of the most challenging and rewarding occupations is care-giving. Recently, I delivered a talk to the Filipino Carers’ Lifeline Association of Ireland. The topic was ‘compassion fatigue’.…
HAPPINESS can be such an elusive concept. What does it truly mean anyway? When everyone’s idea of happiness is unique to them. I regularly hear the same declaration…
Over the last four weeks, I had the privilege of hosting three members of the Badjao tribe from the Philippines in my house. I have worked closely with…
I really need help with my teenage son. I recently went through a very difficult separation, we are still not out of it yet but things are beginning…