Lucy Hyland is an Art Therapist based in three Republic of Ireland. She offers Art Therapy’s sessions, Drawing Meditations and lots lots more. Be sure to check out her page on Instagram for info @ourselfcarerevolution #arttherapy #arttherapylife #arttherapypodcast #artpsychotherapy #wearearttherapists #creativeartstherapist #arttherapyheals #arttherapylife #creativeartstherapies #ecoarttherapy #mechanismsofchange #therapeuticfactors #dramatherapy #dancemovementtherapy #psychodrama #musictherapy #arttherapy #expressiveartstherapy #embracetherapypodcast #podcaster #podcast #storytelling ..read more

On todays episode we speak with Heidi Morrison, Co-Founder of Soearth Projects & Art Psychotherapist; Rory Adams Senior Music Therapist and Clinical Supervisor based in Kildare and Wicklow; Marguerite Collins also a Music Therapist based in Dublin and Kildare and lastly Tracey Costello Dramatherapist and Social Care Worker based in Dublin and Wicklow. Soearth Projects integrate the use of the arts and nature for mental health and wellness. We are passionate about nature, creativity and its relationship with psychological well being. Soearth Projects believe in valuing the environment ..read more

Katie Fitzpatrick is a Music Therapist based in Limerick, Ireland. She is the Irish representative for the European Music Therapy Confederation. She has been a music therapist under the name Melody Tree since 2018. Katie's main field of work is chronic pain and mental health. She worked at the University of Limerick as a clinical tutor and PhD researcher and as we hear in the podcast she has just started her new job as the Senior Music Therapist with the pain team at Croom Orthopaedic Hospital. Katie also mentions her time working in Community Arts as a Facilitato in Reds Centre of Music Limer ..read more

Eithne McAdam is an experienced therapist in the area of service development, adult mental health, addiction and homelessness. She is also a qualified clinical supervisor and an accredited member of IACAT. Eithne McAdam is a practicing Art Therapist and one of the senior members of the Creative Therapy Service within First Fortnight. First Fortnight, provide the highest standard of free Creative Therapies to people experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness, affected by mental ill health or dual diagnosis. Founded in 2009, First Fortnight staged its first two-week ..read more

Monica is a qualified and fully registered Dramatherapist from Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Heartwork Studio is her very own wellness service offering workshops to encourage overall wellness, using the arts- visual art, drama, movement, writing, and music. Her workshop topics cover things like relaxation, connection, identity, self esteem, healthy relationships, self care, boundaries, resiliency. Participants will explore these topics (and more!) through artistic and creative activities, with the guidance of a facilitator. ​She specializes in using theatre and roleplay alongside ..read more

Monica provides sliding-scale, expressive arts therapy for individuals, couples, and families of all configurations. Sessions are accessible to all regardless of income or insurance. She works collaboratively and often use creative interventions to process unresolved emotions and experiences. Monica takes a family systems lens, and respects each person's autonomy while also recognizing the dynamic ways family systems, society, and culture shape us. Currently Monica works MY VOICE MUSIC (MVM) as the Outreach Program Coordinator and Program Leader. I run many of the “Music-In-Therapy” (MIT ..read more

Evelyn Horan is an Irish Music therapist and practicioner in guided Imagery and Music. She has a wealth of experience from her years as a national school teacher and her time in Peru. In 1995, she went to New York to train as a Music Therapist.  In this episode we hear about her experiences from 1998 – 2002, where she worked as a Music Therapist and Spiritual Co-Ordinator in a predominantly Jewish hospital in the Bronx, New York. She shares stories from her work with survivors of 9/11 when the Twin Towers came down in New York. Evelyn is so grateful for the generosity of Sisters of M ..read more

Dr. Pat Bracken is a Consultant Psychiatrist who recently retired from his position as Clinical Director of the West Cork Mental Health Service. He has worked in Ireland, Africa and New Zealand. He holds a doctorate in Philosophy and was Professor of Philosophy, Diversity and Mental Health at the University of Central Lancashire. He is also one of the co-founders of the critical psychiatry network.  In this episode Dr. Pat Bracken and I discuss Mens Mental Health and the use of Creative Arts Therapies in mens mental health services. I also mention toxic masculinity and the work IDLES are ..read more

Evelyn Horan is an Irish Music therapist and practicioner in guided Imagery and Music. She has a wealth of experience from her years as a national school teacher and her time in Peru. In 1995, she went to New York to train as a Music Therapist.  In this episode we hear about her experiences from 1998 – 2002, where she worked as a Music Therapist and Spiritual Co-Ordinator in a predominantly Jewish hospital in the Bronx, New York. She shares stories from her work with survivors of 9/11 when the Twin Towers came down in New York. Evelyn is so grateful for the generosity of Sisters of M ..read more

Rowena Keaveny is a Registered Level 2 Professional Member Therapist with the Association for Counselling and Therapy Online ACTO Rowena is also a professionally qualified art therapist based in Offaly, Ireland. She hold a First Class Honours MA in Art Therapy from Crawford College of Art & Design. She uses mixed media in heart therapy room and online. She is also the coeditor of IACAT's online journal Polyphony. We chat about the various tools, applications and devices she incorporates into her practice. Rowena mentions Dr. Natalie Carlton in our chat as well as Gretchen M. Mil ..read more