05 Feb 2019
Christina Finn Counsellor registration board to be announced, bringing ‘rogue’ unplanned pregnancy agency regulations one step closer HEALTH MINISTER SIMON Harris is expected to announce the appointees to the new Counsellors and Psychotherapist Registration Board, bringing the
02 Apr 2021
April is Stress Awareness Month. As part of the month-long campaign to raise awareness of stress, we have put together a series of events to help people understand stress and also give advice on managing it. About Stress Awareness Month Stress Awareness Month takes place every April and has
19 Mar 2021
Hospital admissions for eating disorders have seen a sharp increase in Ireland during the Covid-19 pandemic. But what is in behind these numbers and what are the reasons for this steep rise? Here Dr. Jane Alexander Ph.D., MA (Couns Psych), BA (Hons), PGCE, and Vice President of Academic Affairs
04 Mar 2021
As part of World Book Day, we’ve asked some of the lecturers at ICHAS for their recommendations on books for mental health. Here are a couple of their suggestions, why they chose these books plus some useful advice you can take from each author. Book One: Man’s Search for Meaning ISBN:
18 Feb 2021
Ann Bracken, lecturer for our Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy recently talked about how this form of therapy can help counsellors understand and support clients. She also dispelled some of the myths surrounding CBT and how you can integrate it into your therapeutic practice. How
29 Jan 2021
The last year or so has seen some dramatic changes for counsellors. From the way counselling is delivered to embracing new technologies, these have all had an impact on the way counselling services are delivered. We recently chatted with Dr Susan Lawlor lecturer, psychotherapist &
14 Jan 2021
First of all, we would like to wish you a very happy New Year from all the Faculty at the College. At this time last year, none of us could have predicted the extraordinary year that lay ahead and how our lives would change. We want you to know that we are committed to supporting […]
07 Jan 2021
ICHAS Graduation 2020 took place online just before Christmas for the ICHAS students. There was a great virtual turnout on the evening as students and families tuned in from all over the world for the ceremony. The students of the year were also announced on the day and the guest speaker John
17 Dec 2020
This time of year the motivation to get outdoors and do exercise can be difficult, especially if it’s freezing or bucketing rain (or both). We recently chatted to Liam Cantwell, Sports Development Officer with Limerick Sports Partnership who gave some great tips on how to overcome this. He also
03 Dec 2020
It is with great pleasure that we announce the graduation 2020 ceremony for ICHAS courses will take place on Friday 11th December at 6 pm. Due to COVID restrictions, this year’s ceremony will be conducted online. Conferral ceremonies are extremely important occasions in the academic life
19 Nov 2020
As part of the research for his thesis on Men and their Mental Health ICHAS student, Barry Redmond highlighted some key concerns on this topic. As part of International Men’s Day here is a feature on some of the concerns surrounding men and their mental health and also the stigma that
