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Blessings of Bealtaine Festival

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As the vibrant season of summer unfolds, we welcome the blessings of Bealtaine Festival, a celebration of renewal, light, and the blossoming of life around us. At ICPPD College, this time of year not only reflects nature’s abundance but also marks a time of achievement and transition for our learners. From our recent graduation ceremonies to the winding down of academic classes, we remain committed to holistic education through programmes like our BA (Hons) in Holistic Counselling and Psychotherapy and our Diploma in Supervision across Professions.

Summer Blessings to all, Happy Bealtaine Festival, a time for the abundance of colour as flowers magically appear, not to mention the sun, sun showers and rainbows. A fun time.

We recently held our Graduation. It was a special day for the Learners and their families and our College Staff, who helped with the smooth running of the event. My thanks to Darren for videoing, Andrea Duncan for photography, and for Nora Casey for music. Also, thanks to our Directors and Tutors for attending and making the day special.

All classes are coming to an end for this academic year and we are busy completing timetables for next year’s classes. Our marketing team is working hard at preparing for Information Evenings Webinars, so as usual, our small team at ICPPD is doing amazing work. Interviews for places on our 4-year part-time BA (Hons) in Holistic Counselling and Psychotherapy in Athlone, Dublin and Galway are ongoing. We are also delighted to say that our 1-year Diploma in Supervision across Professions – A Holistic Approach is coming to an end soon. The extra exciting element in this programme is the presence of Dr Michael Patterson, an International Expert in Supervision, who facilitates two weekends on the programme. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Alan, Chris, Sharon, Louise, Lorraine, Anna and Christine for their ongoing dedication and commitment to ICPPD and for supporting the academic and operational processes. I hope all tutors, support staff and adult learners get a well-deserved rest soon. Walk in Beauty, Tom Moran ICPPD College President.

As we look forward to the next academic year, ICPPD continues to grow as a centre of excellence in holistic counselling education and professional development. Whether you are interested in attending an Information Evening Webinar or applying for one of our transformative programmes in Athlone, Dublin, or Galway, we invite you to explore the enriching possibilities that await at ICPPD. Thank you to our incredible team and learners for their passion and dedication. 

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Alan holds a Masters Degree and Graduate Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy from the University of Limerick. He has worked in private practice in Limerick and Ennis for many years. He has lectured on research on the Psychotherapy M.A. in U.L., and worked as a group facilitator on the M.A. in Music Therapy in U.L. Alan also holds a Higher National Diploma and Bachelors Degree in Irish Music, and has taught guitar on the B.A. in Irish Music and Dance at the Irish World Academy. As a professional musician he has toured extensively throughout Ireland and Europe with various artists. Alan’s interests include auto-ethnographic and heuristic approaches to research, personal development, and transpersonal approaches to psychotherapy. He continues to get great enjoyment from music, playing regularly in the Limerick and Ennis scene, as well as working on various recording projects. He values the personal development of student therapists and the effective integration of this with skills and theory.