I’M returning to the topic of resilience, because, out of all the issues I explore, resilience is something readers write to me about the most.
I have recently finished a…
Halloween is one of those special nights in a child’s calendar. Where nearly every neighbour, except, of course, the ones who turn off the lights and sit in darkness, have…
WHEN we decide to have children we never think that our child will be anything but healthy and happy so a diagnosis of autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) can really challenge…
As a systemically trained family psychotherapist, much of the work I do is with families in crisis.
Whether that is due to separation, addiction, or mental health issues, the family…
We are now five weeks into the school year and filling out their CAO form to decide their future is becoming a reality for sixth-year students.
In my work, I…
Cork is one of those special cities. A place where everyone is somehow connected to each other, where your neighbour has your house key and is there when you need…
IN my work, as a systemically trained family psychotherapist, I am always looking at the ecologies in which we live.
None of us exist entirely on our own; we are…
My 16-year-old son changed school this year due to bullying in his old school. I was very worried about him last year and really was at a loss as what…
In last week’s article I wrote about the urgent need for parents to teach their children how to cope with adversity so that they can successfully manage many of the…
