Join Dr Matthew Gibson, Associate Professor, University of Birmingham, as he looks at moving towards shame-sensitive practice.   Wednesday 2nd November 2022, 1-2pm  Register via Eventbrite HERE   In this session, Dr Gibson will outline how the trauma-informed approach fails to adequately theorise and address shame, and that many of the aims of the trauma-informed approach are more effectively addressed through shame-sensitivity. He will then outline what shame-sensitivity is and how to practice it.   Matthew Gibson is a Senior Lecturer and Researcher in the School of Social Policy. His research interests relate to emotions and professional practice, particularly the emotions of pride and shame. Matthew […]

Fórsa is currently finalising a position paper which will call for the urgent establishment of a Chief Health and Social Care Professional (HSCP) Office within the Department of Health. Such an office, on par with the Chief Nursing Office, would provide expert advice and strategic leadership to Government and the broader health service on the role of HSCPs. The position paper will be utilised as a cornerstone for our #ChiefHSCP campaign. The purpose of this short survey is to provide members and potential members with an opportunity to express their support for the campaign. The information gathered in this survey will […]

Registration is now open for the fifth webinar in a series of educational events as part of a project supported by funding from the National HSCP Office, submitted by IASLT, AOTI and ISCP jointly, facilitated by IASLT Community of Practice, Supporting Emotions with Aphasia (SEA). The overall project includes webinars and discipline-specific training with the aim of developing an inclusive and interdisciplinary community of practice to provide professional support and to explore ideas for “Supporting Emotions with Aphasia” in clinical practice. The cost of this registration is €5** **if you are not in a position to pay please contact sea.aphasia@gmail.com […]

Only weeks away from ‘We Act’s’ anniversary! It’s been one year of sharing uplifting stories from the sector and highlighting all of the incredible work from charities and community groups. On 27th Oct,  ‘We Act’ will showcase all of the work that’s gone into the campaign in the past year and give you a chance to tell people what you love most about working in the sector. Whether you’re a volunteer or paid staff, we would like to know what keeps you motivated and what wakes you up every day. Stories will be shared  on social media channels throughout the day and celebrating all […]

Welcome! Welcome to Skills Matter, our quarterly newsletter focused on upskilling and training opportunities for the nonprofit community. If you are passionate about training and staff development, or curious about how upskilling your staff or volunteers could help you achieve your mission, then this newsletter is for you! Each quarter we will share upcoming training opportunities, feature training providers from across the country, and spotlight new and innovative solutions in the field of skills development. Stories covered in this issue: National Skills Strategy – Have Your Say! Transformative Leadership Springboard+ Courses SOLAS – Leadership and Management programme Join a Roundtable with […]

Practice Links – Issue 99, October 2022. Practice Links is a free e-publication for practitioners working in Irish social services, voluntary, community and non-governmental sectors. Practice Links supports practitioners to keep up-to-date with new publications, electronic publications, conferences, social media, apps, and continuing professional development opportunities.   Practice Links – Issue 99, October 2022

Join CDI Learning, Networking and Celebratory Event Being With – The Essence of Emotional Regulation Tuesday 18th October 2022 9.30am-1pm Trinity Research Centre, The Russell Centre, Tallaght Cross, Tallaght, Dublin 24. The event will focus on relational approaches, sensory-emotional aspects of reading and emotional regulation and celebrate the delivery of the 200,00th book through the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Speakers include: Dr Hester O’Connor, Clinical Psychologist, Lead Psychosocial Supports Dr Ciara McCarthy, Senior Clinical Psychologist, Primary Care Marion Gilhooly, Executive Director, Dollywood Foundation Dr Sinead McNally, Dublin City University Spaces are limited so please book your space https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/being-with-the-essence-of-emotional-regulation-tickets-427103567267