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• Ep. 35 | Eating Disorder Symptomatology in Orthorexia: A Qualitative Exploration

  This is the second of our Graduate Webinar episodes where we speak to the runner-up of the Martin Kitterick Award. This award is given to a fourth-year BSc thesis judged to be of very high quality with relevant and contemporary knowledge that deserves to be shared with the wider profession. This is a recording of a live event that was held recently for PCI students and alumni. I was delighted to be joined by faculty lecturers Colm Early and Ramesh Ramsahoye for the discussion. Our guest speaker is Lynn McGovern, and her thesis is titled 'Eating Disorder Symptomatology in Orthorexia: A Qualitative Exploration'. Orthorexia is not an official diagnosis, but it is defined as an obsession with healthy eating. It can be hard to identify, as it generally does not focus on calorie intake and can take many forms. However, it is extreme and can have serious health impacts. We explore how disordered eating can present, the impact of social media, and the need to be very clear on your role in a larger team of support to work with someone with this kind of presenting issue. Lynn also gives us insight into the challenges of picking a research topic and her approach to research and writing through a lens of curiosity. Lynn McGovern is a psychotherapist and psychologist currently practicing in Naas. Her first study on orthorexia ("The experience of orthorexia from the perspective of recovered orthorexics") was published in 2021, and the material from her 2024 thesis will also be published in the academic literature. Having experienced orthorexia herself, Lynn is very passionate about this topic and would love to see it recognised as an official eating disorder. Her other areas of interest include neurodiversity, relationship issues, including domestic abuse, nervous system regulation, and chronic illness. You can connect with Lynn at www.lighthousetherapy.ie or on Instagram @lighthousetherapy_Ireland.

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• Ep. 34 | Exploring the Impact of Psilocybin on the Psychotherapeutic Experience

  Welcome to our Graduate Webinar episode. This is a recording of a live event held for PCI students and alumni recently, where we invited the winner of the Martin Kitterick Award to discuss their research with us. The award is given to the BSc Year 4 research thesis, which is judged to be of a very high standard, with knowledge to contribute to the wider profession. This year's winner was Eoin Shanahan with the thesis titled 'Exploring the Impact of Psilocybin on the Psychotherapeutic Experience'. This is a very relevant topic, and Eoin approaches it with great care to explore the opportunities, the risks and the questions we don't yet have answers for. He aimed to humanise the data and make it more accessible for both clients and therapists. Eoin is a PCI graduate and works in private practice in Lucan. Please see his Instagram account 'woundedhealerireland' by clicking here. Please click here to read Eoin's thesis. A special thank you to PCI College faculty members Carol Gregg and Philomena Clarke, who hosted this event.

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• Ep. 33 | The Role of Assessment Pre and Post Therapy

  Today, we are discussing the role of assessment pre- and post-therapy with John Wills. John outlines the many reasons he actively uses evidence-based assessment tools in his client work. These include identifying and prioritising presenting issues and symptoms, informing case conceptualisation, measuring risk and measuring progress. We discuss how these tools can be used collaboratively and in an empowering way with clients. We also discuss a specific assessment type, the Hogan Personality Inventory, which John offers to clients who are coming to the end of their therapy. This can help clients to increase self-awareness and compassion and support themselves in challenging future situations. John is a psychologist and CBT practitioner, specialising in anxiety disorders. He has a keen interest in the role of personality disorders in clinical presentations. John is a faculty lecturer and year head with PCI College and works with schools in the area of cyberbullying and wellbeing.

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• Ep. 32 | Working as a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist

  In this episode, we explore what it means to be a child and adolescent psychotherapist. We look at how it can be different from adult psychotherapy in terms of its theoretical framework and practical application with clients. This also highlights how knowledge of working with children and adolescents can actually strengthen your work with adults. We examine some aspects of this work which people who don't work in the area may thing are challenging and highlight the essential role of training in this area. Sorca McGrath is the Programme Leader of the Masters in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy with PCI College. She is a psychotherapist, play therapist and supervisor. She is Vice Chairperson of the Irish Association of Psychotherapy and Play Therapy's national executive committee and is a member of Disability Psychotherapy Ireland. She specialises in the use of creative psychotherapy approaches with neurodiverse people and in attachment and trauma work. Philomena Clarke is a faculty lecturer and Academic Team Leader with PCI College. She is an accredited therapist working in private practice and with adolescents in both an education facility and a community youth reach setting. She trained as an integrative therapist working with adults, couples and adolescents. She is currently completing a Master's in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy with PCI College to further enhance her work.

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• Ep. 31 | Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in Counselling & Psychotherapy

  In this episode, we have a panel discussion on the topic of EDI in counselling and psychotherapy with my guests Jim Hutton, Ray O'Neill, Ejiro Ogbevoan, Ravind Jeawon and Jude Coughlan.The panel guests have a wealth of lived experience and knowledge in this area, with several being members of the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy's EDI Committee. We explore the formation and activities of the EDI committee which includes organising a yearly conference, organising networking events for clinicians, liaising with the IACP Journal and training providers. We highlight the vital role of power in therapy and how therapists need to be aware of it and actively managing it with their clients. We acknowledge the rapid changes happening globally and in Ireland, along with the fear and discomfort that can come with that, and EDI topics generally. However, we end on a hopeful note that recognises the need for self-compassion and curiosity as we grow and work through the complex layers we each have around EDI issues as humans and therapists. Episode Links:IACP EDI Committee https://iacp.ie/edi-committee IACP Guidelines for working with adult autistic clients https://iacp.ie/Guidelines-for-Counsellors-and-Psychotherapists-working-with-Adult-Autistic-ClientsBlack Therapists Ireland https://www.blacktherapistsireland.ie/ 

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