7 episodes

Having a conversation is a way to connect with friends and family but also with a therapist.
These conversations are essential and should be encouraged.

On this podcast, the IACP will host Essential Conversations with experts and inspirational guests, where each episode will help us to better understand mental health, wellness, and the benefits of therapy.

Essential Conversations with IACP Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.8 • 5 Ratings

Having a conversation is a way to connect with friends and family but also with a therapist.
These conversations are essential and should be encouraged.

On this podcast, the IACP will host Essential Conversations with experts and inspirational guests, where each episode will help us to better understand mental health, wellness, and the benefits of therapy.

    Parenting and Anxiety in Children with Sile Seioge and Susi Lodola

    Parenting and Anxiety in Children with Sile Seioge and Susi Lodola

    On today’s episode of the Essential Conversations Podcast, the topic of conversation is Parenting and Anxiety in children.

    Lisa Molloy, CEO of the IACP is joined by Broadcaster Síle Seoige along with Susi Lodola, Cognitive Behaviour Therapist and accredited member of the IACP.

    They talk about a number of areas including, the challenges children face when attending school/growing up, how can we tell if a child is struggling with something more serious and when should you seek professional help.

    They also talk about how the guidance of an accredited counsellor or psychotherapist who specialises in issues affecting children and teens can be incredibly helpful for kids going through a tough time.

    We hope you find our conversation informative and helpful. To find an accredited counsellor or psychotherapist please visit our website - details below.
     
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    • 53 min
    Fatherhood with Keith Walsh and Seamus Sheedy

    Fatherhood with Keith Walsh and Seamus Sheedy

    On today’s episode of the Essential Conversations Podcast, the topic of conversation is Fatherhood.
    Lisa Molloy, CEO of the IACP is joined by broadcaster, writer and mental health advocate, Keith Walsh, and therapist/IACP member and vice chair, Seamus Sheedy.
    They talk about a number of areas including, stereotypical parenting roles and the perceived role of the father, how the pandemic created a shift in parenting roles and also created opportunities for strengthening the relationships between fathers and their children.
    They also talk about the benefits of men opening up more to their spouse, children and wider family and finally the benefits that therapy can have for fathers.
    We hope you enjoy the show!
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    This podcast is produced by Fuzion Communications who have offices in Dublin and Cork, Ireland

    • 52 min
    Why Mindset is so important with Trisha Lewis, and Linda Breathnach

    Why Mindset is so important with Trisha Lewis, and Linda Breathnach

    In this episode of the Essential Conversations podcast Lisa Molloy, CEO of the IACP chats with Trisha Lewis, of the Instagram page @trishas.transformation and IACP accredited member and supervisor Linda Breathnach founder of Therapy and Training on the topic of mindset shift.
    The conversation explores how a mindset shift can help improve your well-being and spans the topics of positive self-talk, the benefits of therapy, and practical tips on how to cultivate a social media feed that makes you feel good.
    We hope you enjoy the conversation!
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    This podcast is produced by Fuzion Communications who have offices in Dublin and Cork, Ireland

    • 41 min
    Low Self-Esteem in Men

    Low Self-Esteem in Men

    In this episode of the Essential Conversations podcast Lisa Molloy, CEO of the IACP chats with Geoffrey Mc Carthy, IACP member and General Manager of the Beacon of Light Counselling Centre and Eoin Kernan on a the topic of  low self-esteem in men.
    The conversation cuts across a range of subjects including, self-esteem, self-belief, toxic masculinity, eating disorders in men and advice on how to open up and seek help.
    We hope you enjoy the conversation.
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    This podcast is produced by Fuzion Communications who have offices in Dublin and Cork, Ireland

    • 1 hr 4 min
    Dating after two years of social distancing

    Dating after two years of social distancing

    In this episode of the Essential Conversations podcast Lisa Molloy, CEO of the IACP chats with guests Mairead Loughman of LoveHQ and counsellor, and IACP board member, Ray Henry. 
    They chat about the changing landscape of dating with the added challenge of Covid 19, how to manage social anxiety in light of the lifting of restrictions and the importance of self care.
    They also chat about managing expectations in new relationships and the importance of having fun along the way!
    Enjoy the show!
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    This podcast is produced by Fuzion Communications who have offices in Dublin and Cork, Ireland
     

    • 36 min
    What is the Body Positivity movement and how has it progressed?

    What is the Body Positivity movement and how has it progressed?

    Lisa Molloy the CEO of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) chats with four special guests who all have an interest in and insights into the topic of Body Positivity. 
     
    Our conversation will cut across a range of subjects, from the body positivity movement, what it is, and how it has progressed.
     
    We chat about the role that social media plays in body image, intuitive eating, body neutrality and learning to accept and live in the body that you have. 
     
    Enjoy the conversation!
     
    A big thank you to our special guests:
     
    - Emma Murphy: IACP Member and trainer
    - Michael Ryan: Counsellor and Psychotherapist
    - Sinead Crowe: Intuitive Eating Ireland (Instagram)
    - Michelle McCormick: Fat Acceptance Activist
     
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    This podcast is produced by Fuzion Communications who have offices in Dublin and Cork, Ireland

    • 1 hr 1 min

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