Gratitude

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Inspiration, Appreciation, Gratitude

Poems by Christine

I wrote this poem at a time when I felt disconnected from self, felt a little burned-out and was grieving the loss of self-care! There is always the urge of spirit within us that calls to us…to come home, to be happy and to be well! Imagine a Woman,...

Do we need to tell our stories?

Inspiration, Gratitude

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Inspiration, Gratitude

Do we need to tell our stories?

The Celts were pioneers and survivors long ago. I grew up on the adventures of the Tuatha Dé Danann, the Sídhe, Tir na n-Og and other epics and sagas. I do not ever forget the adventures of the brave Cuchulain, and the story of Fionn mac Cumhaill and...

New Stories and New Adventures

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New Stories and New Adventures

New Stories and New Adventures by Christine Moran Our purpose in life is to make a positive difference in the world and live a deeply satisfying life, or is it the other way around. Perhaps we need to restore, or re-story our life adventure. Adventure begins...

Reflections on our Mindfulness and Mindful Living Programme

Inspiration, Nature, Gratitude

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Inspiration, Nature, Gratitude

Reflections on our Mindfulness and Mindful Living Programme

Reflections on our Online Mindfulness and Mindful Living Programme by Anne Sorahan For me this programme was an excellent way of learning more about mindfulness whilst in the comfort of my own home and the benefits that allowed. The freedom to...

Journal Writing – The Therapeutic benefits of Keeping a Journal

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Journal Writing – The Therapeutic benefits of Keeping a Journal

Journal writing and the ancient practice of putting pen to paper is still a very popular activity, despite the impact in the modern world of social media, phones and TV. The diary is, first and foremost, a psychological tool, an instrument for self-understanding....

Graduation Speech presented by Patricia Lally

Education, Appreciation, Gratitude

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Education, Appreciation, Gratitude

Graduation Speech presented by Patricia Lally

The following is the graduation speech presented by Patricia Lally at the recent ICPPD Graduation Awards 2017 Ceremony in Athlone: Good Afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen, Staff of the college, families, and most especially my fellow graduates. The first...

Inner Healing and Wholeness through Psychosynthesis

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Inner Healing and Wholeness through Psychosynthesis

I went to Auschwitz earlier this year. I haven’t spoken about my visit since then. It is only now, six months later that I am somewhat able to express my experience. Many years ago, I read Viktor Frankl’s book, Man’s Search for Meaning which depicted...

A Reflection on being a Therapist by ICPPD Graduate

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A Reflection on being a Therapist by ICPPD Graduate

Trusting and Sometimes Forgetting (a Reflection on being a Therapist) By Mary Spring Meeting the other. Being surprised by meeting myself in the other. Trusting and sometimes forgetting to rest in what I cannot see. Trusting and sometimes forgetting to...

Looking at the Moon and the Dawn Chorus

Nature, Appreciation, Gratitude