The Legal System Does Not Always Resolve Conflict. Sometimes It Organises It
The recent High Court Practice Direction issued by the President of the High Court, Mr Justice David Barniville, represents a significant development in how mediation and alternative dispute resolution are now being positioned within Irish legal practice. On the surface, the Practice Direction focuses on procedural obligations under the Mediation Act 2017. It reminds solicitors […]
Solutions for Parental Alienation (PA)
Addressing parental alienation (PA) requires a multi-faceted approach that combines legal, therapeutic, and social interventions to restore healthy parent-child relationships and protect the child’s well-being. Solutions to PA must focus on early detection, interventions that support family reconciliation, and court decisions that prioritise the best interests of the child. A collaboration between mental health professionals […]
Understanding Adolescent Individuation: A Therapist’s Perspective
Introduction Adolescence is a transformative period marked by significant physical, emotional, and cognitive changes. One of the most critical developmental tasks during this stage is individuation—where adolescents begin to carve out their own identity separate from their family of origin. As therapists, understanding this process and how to support both the adolescent and their family […]
Navigating the Virtual Couch: A Therapist’s Perspective on Online Therapy
Navigating the Virtual Couch: A Therapist’s Perspective on Online Therapy In an age where technology has seamlessly integrated into nearly every aspect of our lives, it’s no surprise that therapy has followed suit. The rise of online therapy has ushered in a new era of mental health care, offering convenience, accessibility, and flexibility like never […]
Nurturing Growth: Insights on Parenting from a Family Therapist
Nurturing Growth: Insights on Parenting from a Family Therapist Parenting is both an art and a science, a journey that challenges us to continually adapt and learn. As a family therapist, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing the intricate dynamics of countless families and gained valuable insights into what it takes to raise happy, healthy […]
Submission to the United Nations Regarding Parental Alienation
The United Nations have sought submissions regarding Parental Alienation (PA). Their preamble suggests they do not understand (or do not want to understand) the phenomenon and they seem to have a pre-existing gendered bias and prejudice regarding parental alienation. They suggest that all practitioners who support PA commence their assessments where it is assumed that […]
Family Therapy Supporting Recovery
Elaine McGoldrick, Family Therapist shares an overview of family therapy and how it can help clients and and their families. What is family therapy? Family therapy addresses the problems people present within the context of their relationships with significant people in their lives and within their wider social networks. Family therapists believe that individual problems must […]