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Special Interest Group (SIG) for Trauma and Adversity in the Psychological Society of Ireland. All members of PSI welcome!
Joined November 2021
Members of the @TraumaSIG were pleased to support this important issue highlighted in the @irishexaminer today. We are calling for the cessation of use of therapy notes in sexual assault cases
irishexaminer.com
More than 60 professionals have co-signed a letter to five ministers saying defence lawyers should not be able to use clinical/therapy notes of rape and sexual assault victims as evidence in court
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🎟️BOOKING INFO🎟️ Zoom Webinar: Trauma Informed Approaches with Children: Insights from Foster Care Wednesday, March 5th, 2025 7 - 9pm (Irish time) Free for SIG members & PSI Student members €5 for non-members. Link to book:
📢SAVE THE DATE📢 Trauma & Adversity SIG March Event - Trauma Informed Approaches with Children: Insights from Foster Care With presentations from Dr Caroline Roe, Áine Ní Ghrada & colleagues, and Méabh Phelan When: Wednesday 5th March (7-9pm) Sign up information to follow!
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📢SAVE THE DATE📢 Trauma & Adversity SIG March Event - Trauma Informed Approaches with Children: Insights from Foster Care With presentations from Dr Caroline Roe, Áine Ní Ghrada & colleagues, and Méabh Phelan When: Wednesday 5th March (7-9pm) Sign up information to follow!
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📢AGM REMINDER📢 Special Interest Group for Trauma & Adversity AGM will take place Tuesday 26th November at 7.30pm on Zoom (link will be sent to members ahead of event). Check your email for the agenda, and how you can submit AOB/committee position nominations See you there!😀
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A huge thank you @talhawisewolf and Dr Jennifer Hayes for their insightful, powerful, and moving presentations on the psychological impact of armed conflict. Thank you to all our Trauma & Adversity SIG members (& non-members) who attended last night to join the conversation.
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📢Final reminder📢 Register for our May Event: The Psychological Impact of Armed Conflict Thursday May 30th 7-8:30pm (Zoom) ❗️Guest Speakers: Talha Alali and Dr Jennifer Hayes https://t.co/ASeYtaRF99
Trauma & Adversity SIG May Event: The Psychological Impact of Armed Conflict 30/05/2024, 7-8.30pm (Zoom) Join us as we delve into the sensitive area of working with survivors of political torture and war. More information below. Book here: https://t.co/ASeYtaRF99
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REMINDER: Trauma & Adversity SIG May Event - The Psychological Impact of Armed Conflict Thursday, 30th May; 7-8.30pm (Zoom) Click here to register: https://t.co/ASeYtaRF99
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Dr Jennifer Hayes is the Principal Psychology Manager for Social Inclusion in Cork Kerry Community Healthcare. She is a qualified clinical and counselling psychologist, working extensively with war survivors living in Ireland. Her area of clinical expertise is trauma and PTSD.
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More information on guest speakers: Talha Alali, a psychotherapist, artist, and IACP member from Palestine, offers extensive trauma counseling expertise. From MSF roles in Jordan and Libya to aiding survivors in Ukraine and Bangladesh, his journey showcases unwavering dedication.
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Trauma & Adversity SIG May Event: The Psychological Impact of Armed Conflict 30/05/2024, 7-8.30pm (Zoom) Join us as we delve into the sensitive area of working with survivors of political torture and war. More information below. Book here: https://t.co/ASeYtaRF99
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We have issued a questionnaire to all members of the SIG. This is to have your say regarding the direction of the SIG for the coming year. We look forward to reading and sharing the responses
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The trauma and adversity SIG are delighted to host this event on 21st February. Sign up at the link below
This workshop will explore The Polyvagal Theory and working with clients to develop a healing map to restore the nervous system to a safe state, facilitating connection. Book your spot here: https://t.co/woojW8LXBI
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The Trauma and Adversity SIG was pleased to endorse and fully support this message. This is the time for action not just solidarity
independent.ie
Psychologists in Ireland have called for economic sanctions to be placed on Israel and a ceasefire in Gaza in a letter sent to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar.
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Yesterday @TraumaSIG AGM I stepped down as Chair. It has been an honour & utter privilege to work alongside my colleagues on the SIG. I am excited to continue to support the SIG which will be so ably stewarded by the new Chair, @SaraOByrne23
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“Advocacy is a psychological intervention” Some of the take home messages from those who attended the @TraumaSIG symposium yesterday at #PSIConf23
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Some more photos from a very engaging symposium at #PSIConf23 yesterday, thanks to @catrionaotoole @huntpsych and Emma from Quality matters for their thought provoking presentations
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One of the most powerful sessions I’ve *ever* seen at a conference. Drs Sharon Lambert, Catriona O’Toole & Katriona O’Sullivan discussing frankly & honestly the lived experience of trauma & the challenges of coming from a diverse background. Incredible stuff #PSIConf23
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It’s standing room only as Emma from Quality Matters outlines a project on national standards for trauma informed services #PSIConf23
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We asked attendees at the @TraumaSIG symposium today to think about their take home word or phrase, here are some of those powerful thoughts #PSIConf23
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