Ep. 10 | Boundaries

01/16/23 • 53 min

Welcome to our second panel discussion on the topic of boundaries. I am delighted to be joined by three experienced therapists, and PCI lecturers, Martin Rice, Mark Maguire and Margaret O Connor. We take a detailed look at boundaries and the theory versus reality of both setting, and maintaining boundaries. This includes the first session and contracting, but can also present in very subtle ways throughout the work. We talk about the extra challenge of maintaining boundaries in long term work and the impact of Covid and technology. Importantly, we highlight how boundaries are not about being defensive or confrontational, but facilitate the relationship, the therapeutic work and the safety of both therapist and client. I hope you find the discussion useful.

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Ep. 09 | Supervision

Welcome to the first of our panel discussions. Today’s topic is supervision and I am delighted to be joined by a very experienced panel of guests to discuss this important topic. We have Gael Kilduff, Head of Counselling & Psychotherapy with PCI College, an experienced supervisor and therapist, who specialises in working with couples. We have Colm Early, a founder member of the Centre for the Care of Survivors of Torture in Dublin, and of the former HSE Asylum & Refugee Support Service in Drogheda. Colm works as a clinical supervisor and therapist. He has an interest in Employee Assistance programmes and Critical Incident Stress Management in the workplace. He is second year head with PCI College and lectures across the BSc programme. We also have Louise Brennan, who has worked with PCI College for over 11 years and is now in the role of Clinical Manager across all programmes. Louise is passionate about diversity, learning and singing.

We explore the topic of supervision from many angles, including the challenges and benefits for both supervisors and supervisees, how to get the most from supervision and the supervisory relationship, and how not to steal you clients’ powers. We also share some advice for anyone considering supervision as a new career.

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Ep. 11 | Feelings

Welcome to our third panel discussion on the topic of feelings. I am joined by three very interesting guests today. Majella Phelan is a PCI graduate and now lecturer. She has worked in private practice since qualifying in 2015 and is passionate about empowering clients on their healing journey. David Maher is an IACP accredited therapist with a private practice based in Kilkenny. He also works as a PCI lecturer and provides online sessions with Mind and Body Works. Ramesh Ramsahoye is a faculty lecturer with PCI College where he teaches theory, personal development and humanistic and existential psychotherapy. We talk about what feelings are, what they mean and what we can do with them. Feelings can seem threatening to people who haven’t learned the skill of, or been given permission to, connect with and express their feelings. We highlight the vital role of therapy as a place to facilitate this with clients, regardless of theoretical orientation. We attempt to put language on what can be an abstract topic and hope you find this discussion useful for working with your own clients.