Introduce yourself...

drnmalone

hi my name is darren new on here been lookin round and already finding forum v helpful.
just sayin hello....:)

Old Perry

Hi new to this forum, in my first of psychology in wit, finding some of threads and topics very interesting.

taztastic

How rude of me, in all the time I've been on this forum I don't think I ever introduced myself.

I'm an educational psychologist, did my undergrad in Maynooth and then did my doctorate in Queen's Belfast.

kateof

Hi all,
I'm a Psychotherapist in private practice for the past 2/3 years, I continue to be fascinated by my clients and the whole area of mental health. I'm delighted to have found this forum.

elfan

Hi all,
I use to find this board really useful a few years ago for finding out things. I'm just back from a year in England doing my MSc in Forensic Psychology. It's a tough area to get into from here so if anyone wants any advice or anything just ask.

Odysseus

elfan wrote: »

Hi all,
I use to find this board really useful a few years ago for finding out things. I'm just back from a year in England doing my MSc in Forensic Psychology. It's a tough area to get into from here so if anyone wants any advice or anything just ask.

Welcome back Elfan, I may take you up on that down the road. I currently engaged in another MSc but I'm interested in doing the OU Forensic Psych and Criminology Msc when I finish. I'm a psychoanalyst by training, but my work within the HSE Addiction Services brings me into contact with the full range of offenders.

I may pick your mind for a few core texts when I'm finished reading the ones I have.

As I said welcome back.

elfan

Thanks for the welcome Odysseus I’m familiar with a lot of the very good advice you have given out on the forum. When I finished my psychology degree I went and got practical experience for a couple of years. After that when I first applied for a forensic psychology course I was told that the experience I had was very good but was not “in a forensic setting” (which practically equates to a prison- a real catch 22 situation in Ireland). Anyway as a result I did an MA in Criminology in DIT that helped me get on to the MSc in Forensic Psychology afterwards. So if there is anything you want to know about either area I would be more than happy to help!

Good reasonably priced intro texts that you can’t go wrong with for now: Criminology:
The Oxford Handbook of Criminology (4th Ed) (Maguire, Morgan & Reiner).
Forensic Psychology:
Forensic Psychology (Eds Towl & Crighton) BPS Blackwell. Great book!!
The Cambridge Handbook of Forensic Psychology (Brown & Campbell)- this gives a brief overview of so many topics and is a useful place to first start your reading before branching out into the more specialised journals.

Hope that’s of some help, when you’re deeper into the course if you want specific info on a given topic let me know. It is tough meeting people involved in forensic psychology in this country hopefully one day we will come into line with the UK and so many people will not feel the need to leave the country in order to pursue it.

hadas

Yes - go for it - you will have a blast!

The Black Oil

OT: 3 mods on here now? Forum's ticking over alright.

Odysseus

The Black Oil wrote: »

OT: 3 mods on here now? Forum's ticking over alright.

Sure we go OT here all the time, it generally does add to the topic. The other Mods are very busy at the moment between study and work, so I was just asked to help out, and as this forum is made up of mostly regular posters who always respect the forum and other users it was a pleasure to accept. I keep on making a parapraxis though; I keep on pressing the edit button when I mean to just quote the post.

Plus I get access to the sex and sexuality forum:o


Edit: Plus I got to edit the mis-spelling of the word counsellor in this thread title, it was bugging me for weeks

The Black Oil

Ah, I see.

Maybe in time there could be a feedback thread (within the forum), if it's felt that it was needed, but as you say, it's a fairly easygoing forum.

Grigzz

Hi All, have posted a good few times here and never introduced myself. Am one of too few :mad: :mad: :mad:Counselling Psychologists working in the HSE. Work in adult mental health. Big interest in psychosis. Integrative-Cognitive approach.

Konata

Hey! I lurk around this forum a bit so thought I'd introduce myself

My name is Sinéad, I'm 20 and am very interested in psychology and mental health - mainly for personal reasons. For the past 7ish years I've suffered from anorexia, bulimia, self harm, alcohol abuse and mild to severe depression. Officially diagnosed with all of those, informally diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. I'm still in recovery but things are getting better.

So yes, I'm quite interested in this forum for those reasons

Bob1981

My name is Bob and I am currently doing a Psychology degree with the OU. Have found some very interesting info on the forum. I hope to go into the health psychology area.

Odysseus

Bob1981 wrote: »

My name is Bob and I am currently doing a Psychology degree with the OU. Have found some very interesting info on the forum. I hope to go into the health psychology area.

Welcome mate, I hope you become as regular poster as you progress in your studies.

Chamade

Hello all, New to this board and wanted to introduce myself. I am a Counselling Psychologist in private practice. Trained in a number of therapies but have a particular interest in the third wave therapies; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness based therapies.

Would be particularly interested in hearing about any interesting and informative psychology related talks going on, so if anyone knows of any, that would be great.

Odysseus

Chamade wrote: »

Hello all, New to this board and wanted to introduce myself. I am a Counselling Psychologist in private practice. Trained in a number of therapies but have a particular interest in the third wave therapies; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness based therapies.

Would be particularly interested in hearing about any interesting and informative psychology related talks going on, so if anyone knows of any, that would be great.

Welcome aboard.

JuliusCaesar

Would be particularly interested in hearing about any interesting and informative psychology related talks going on

You'll hear about them mostly through your professional organisation and getting on mailing lists.

Psychlist

I'm a Clinical Psychologist working and have worked in children's services for several years. New to Boards. Had a scan of psychology posts this evening, was impressed and decided 'what the heck, join in'. Will probably pop in and out infrequently.

Vaughn616

Hi, I'm currently studying Applied Psychology in UCC. I would like to get into forensic psychology but through clinical so i'vea long road ahead of me but i'm looking forward to it, well except leaving Ireland to do a masters. Glad to see that psychology has a big presence on boards

Odysseus

Psychlist wrote: »

I'm a Clinical Psychologist working and have worked in children's services for several years. New to Boards. Had a scan of psychology posts this evening, was impressed and decided 'what the heck, join in'. Will probably pop in and out infrequently.

Hello and welcome.

Odysseus

Vaughn616 wrote: »

Hi, I'm currently studying Applied Psychology in UCC. I would like to get into forensic psychology but through clinical so i'vea long road ahead of me but i'm looking forward to it, well except leaving Ireland to do a masters. Glad to see that psychology has a big presence on boards

Welcome from the psychotherapists;)

psych_chick

Hi guys
Just joined & wanted to 'introduce myself'!

Im a mid 90's school leaver so was thrown into Business & Accounting which is my current profession :eek: - However decided on a career change early 2000s and got a BA hons degree in Psychology p-t at DBS:D. Absoutely loved every second of it - felt so refreshing to be doing something i actually enjoyed!

Thinking of my masters at the moment in sports & exercise psychology...

looking forward to getting to know u all x

psycjay

Hi Guys,

I am a mature student and currently in my final year of psychology at NUI Maynooth. I plan to do a masters in ABA, possibly in Galway, when i finish.

Looking forward to the discussions!

Jay

Odysseus

psycjay wrote: »

Hi Guys,

I am a mature student and currently in my final year of psychology at NUI Maynooth. I plan to do a masters in ABA, possibly in Galway, when i finish.

Looking forward to the discussions!

Jay

Hi Psychjay, welcome and we will look forward to you joining in.

GoerGirl

Hi all,

Very out of practice but still keenly interested Human Services/psych grad here.

Reading with interest!

Odysseus

GoerGirl wrote: »

Hi all,

Very out of practice but still keenly interested Human Services/psych grad here.

Reading with interest!

Welcome GoerGirl, I hope the forum lives up to your expectations.

DaWozzMan

Hey all!

My Name is Eoin and I'm just finishing up my NUI Maynooth Counselling Skills Cert at the mo. Have an interview with Liberties College this Fri 25th for Professional Diploma so wish me luck!!

To be honest I have been doing personal development for the past five years and doing this course felt like coming home! I am really excited about continuing my studies and would LOVE to get into Liberties. I currently have a lot of space in my life and want another crack at student life, this time free of low self-esteem and depression!

I was actually on here cause Liberties are asking where I'm going to do my placement for my 100 hours. Yikes!! Liberties don't do placements and there doesn't seem to be any use googling 'voluntary counselling dublin.' Maybe if I google 'Low cost counselling' instead?

Cheers guys!

Odysseus

DaWozzMan wrote: »

Hey all!

My Name is Eoin and I'm just finishing up my NUI Maynooth Counselling Skills Cert at the mo. Have an interview with Liberties College this Fri 25th for Professional Diploma so wish me luck!!

To be honest I have been doing personal development for the past five years and doing this course felt like coming home! I am really excited about continuing my studies and would LOVE to get into Liberties. I currently have a lot of space in my life and want another crack at student life, this time free of low self-esteem and depression!

I was actually on here cause Liberties are asking where I'm going to do my placement for my 100 hours. Yikes!! Liberties don't do placements and there doesn't seem to be any use googling 'voluntary counselling dublin.' Maybe if I google 'Low cost counselling' instead?

Cheers guys!

Welcome to the psych forum Eoin, another suggestion would be contacting community based addiction/rehab programmes. They are often quite short of staff and may take on volunteers. Addiction is a great area to train in as you rarely just deal with addiction. Often you are dealing with co-morbid disorders, traumatic histories etc.

Hope that helps you a bit. Additionally I hope you hang around and use the forum, as we get a lot of people introducing themselves then not posting again. Best of luck with your course.

DaWozzMan

Cheers for the welcome Odysseus. At first I was thinking that I would be better off dealing with depression, self-esteem and anxiety as these are things I have dealt with in my own life. I can see now that beggers can't be choosers when it come to placement hours. Either way I won't be doing placement till I get the go ahead from my tutors and I will be getting 1 hr supervision for every 5 hrs counselling. I think that should be sufficient!

Thanks for the advice, I will check out those addiction centres before Sept!