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Brahma Kumaris Ireland offers an education in human, moral and spiritual values. To meet the challenge of change, it initiates dialogue and presents a fresh vision of the future. It recognises the intrinsic goodness of all human beings and teaches meditation to help each one rediscover their inner resources and strengths.
This free course is suitable for Adult and Community Educators, people that work or #volunteer with #community or charitable organisations, social justice and human rights activists.
Register for the Irish Development Education Association (IDEA)’s 2025 edition of the ABC of GCE Training! It will run in three parts, through a mixture of online and in-person sessions.
This is a 5-credit, flexible module aiming to help those working with refugees, international protection applicants & recipients of temporary protection to better understand the experiences and circumstances of people of refugee background, particularly within the Irish context.
Lead the way—shape the future of volunteering. This interactive session is packed with ideas and inspiration to help you re-energise your volunteer approach and show your commitment to best practice. It’s flexible, easy to access, and designed especially for leaders of volunteers who want to stay ahead.
A 3-day Online Workshop - intended for therapists, mental health practitioners & for those professionals who would like to add mindfulness to the range of clinical interventions available to them. Also, ideal for those who would like to use mindfulness in their own lives.
This innovative programme is validated by QQI and accredited by IACP, Ireland’s largest professional body. With a seamless transition from theory to practice, graduates of this programme are perfectly placed to pursue an enriching and fulfilling career as a therapist in the helping professions.
Designed for those supporting young people through increasingly complex realities, we will explore creative approaches to holding difficult conversations in your work, with a focus on community, care and justice.
Fusion Training is launching WorkSmart, a new suite of related IT programmes that will make it easier to carry out complex administrative tasks at work.
The Peer Mentoring programme is supported by the Probation Services and is free of charge. It offers support to individuals recently released from prison. It is designed for individuals who have previously been imprisoned and require support during the transition from prison back into society.
Motivational Interviewing has proven to be helpful with a wide range of individuals & issues ranging from customer service to mental health. It can be applied in collaboration with those who are looking to make a lifestyle change, such as pursuing a healthier diet, or more challenging issues.
Do you want to participate in a part-time, fully online Climate Leadership Development micro-credential which will enhance your career and become a leader in the fight against climate change? Learners will have an opportunity to network with like-minded individuals, and to collaborate with other professionals from across a range of sectors.
SafeTALK is a 3½ hour ‘suicide alertness’ programme that prepares participants (over the age of 18 yrs.) to identify and engage with persons who may be having thoughts of suicide. Please note all training is free of charge and for persons over 18:.
The ASIST programme is a two-day intensive, interactive, and practice-dominated workshop designed to help Caregivers recognize the immediate risk of suicide and learn how to intervene to prevent the tragic consequences of suicide. Please note all training is free of charge.
Attending a Wellness Workshop is a great opportunity for you to take time out and learn a wide range of simple practical and effective tools and tips that can be used in your everyday life to improve your own wellness. These workshops aim to help you understand and take charge of your own mental health.
The DAVINA project provides unique training on the complexities and the inextricable link between substance use and domestic abuse. Our training provides you with the DAVINA Model: A Trauma Informed Best Practice Response To Women Using Substances and Subjected to Domestic Abuse.
Free online training designed to equip frontline charity staff & volunteers in Ireland with the necessary skills to navigate financial challenges. Learn how to support your beneficiaries in managing their finances and strengthening financial resilience in their families and communities.
This workshop offers a practical and reflective exploration of how psychotherapists, particularly those in training or early in their careers, can navigate the realities of working within a clinical setting. It addresses professional identity, managing interpersonal dynamics with colleagues and managers, and recognising when to refer a client on.
This workshop provides participants with a foundational understanding of Choice Theory, exploring its origins, core concepts, and practical applications across personal and professional contexts.
“Getting Out of the Client’s Way” is a one-day workshop for trainee and accredited psychotherapists. It helps participants become more aware of how they may unintentionally step into the client’s process. Using reflection, theory, group discussion, creativity, the Seven-Eyed Model, and Interpersonal Process Recall (IPR), the workshop supports deeper self-awareness and presence in client work.
This one-day interactive workshop offers participants the opportunity to engage in practice of both core counselling skills as well as more intermediate and creative skills. It will consist of both lecture-led and peer practice sessions and will appeal to practitioners looking to refresh their skills as well as those from other disciplines looking to gain core skills to complement their work.
This practical and engaging workshop is designed to increase participants’ understanding of the CBT perspective on Anxiety and how to support clients to better manage their anxiety using CBT principles.
Join Bat Conservation on one of these practical, evening workshops to learn what Irish bats need from the landscape. You will pot up locally sourced native cuttings and seeds to take home. We will discuss wildlife and bat friendly gardening techniques and enjoy a bat walk on site after dark!
Selection by Design offers two exceptional opportunities to become accredited in psychometric testing this September! Reserve you place now to enhance your professional client assessment skills, and earn the EFPA/British Psychological Society qualifications of Occupational Test User or Forensic Test User.
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