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Be a man
(Dublin Business School, 2012)The current research study seeks to explore how male psychotherapists negotiate the relationship between their identities as men and their identities as therapists and whether a realignment of the two is required. The ... -
Breaking boundaries : an exploration of the experience of the pregnant trainee therapist
(Dublin Business School, 2011)The aim of this study is to explore the experience of pregnant trainee therapists. It seeks to explore how pregnancy impacts on clinical work, personal notions of identity and motherhood, and on the overall training ... -
Breaking the cycle : an explorative study of the experiences and views of individuals affected by parental marital breakdown, of their own romantic relationships
(Dublin Business School, 2010)The aim of this study was to carry out an exploration of the experiences and views of adults from families of origin separated by parental marital breakdown, and to examine what effects, if any, such experiences have on ... -
Breathing awareness in the therapeutic relationship
(Dublin Business School, 2012)The aim of this research is to examine therapists’ awareness of their breathing in the therapeutic relationship and to explore features associated with this awareness. The study comprises four participants who have an ... -
Counselling and spinal cord injury : the role of counselling in the treatment of spinal cord injury
(Dublin Business School, 2009)Spinal Cord Injury is the result of a trauma to the Spinal Cord. It can be complete or incomplete in its measure. It can result in a person living their life in a wheelchair with the help of a ventilator in the worst-case ... -
The courage to change : an exploration of the impact of role models and other influential factors on the lives of male criminal offenders
(Dublin Business School, 2011)The purpose of this study is to provide a small platform for the often-silenced voice of the convicted criminal in society. Ex-prisoners live in all of our communities and are our brothers and sisters, our parents and our ... -
Depression and suicide amongst college students. Is there a correlation between depression and suicide amongst college students and if so is social support a variable?
(Dublin Business School, 2008)Depression and suicide represents two of the most contemporary issues that face our society. Depression is the most common psychiatric disorder connected with suicide. After accidents and homicides, suicide has become a ... -
An exploration of the experience of internalised homophobia among gay Irish men : a phenomenological approach
(Dublin Business School, 2011)This study concerns the issue of internalised homophobia among gay Irish males, and seeks to develop an insight in to the experience and impact of the phenomenon. Research participants were five gay males between the ages ... -
Exploring integrative humanistic approaches to treating generalised anxiety and panic disorder
(Dublin Business School, 2013)The aim of this study is to explore how integrative humanistic psychotherapists experience treating clients suffering from Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and Panic Disorder (PD). It seeks to explore the many varied ... -
Helping the helpers : a study of compassion fatigue, burnout and compassion satisfaction in a depression helpline volunteer group
(Dublin Business School, 2009)Previous studies have shown that Compassion Fatigue and Burnout are hazards of the helping professions and that Compassion Satisfaction, Perceived Organisational Support and Self-Care counteracts these hazards (Figley 1995, ... -
I know I am adopted but who am I? A phenomenological exploration of the lived experiences of an adult adoptee
(Dublin Business School, 2013)Research studies on adoption have found that adoptees appear to experience issues that biological children never have to confront as they lack the historical and genetic knowledge of their birth families, (March, 2005). ... -
Is Depression a factor for suicide? If so when does it become an option for a young adult? Are there predictive signs that once the red flag is waved increases the possibility of things we can do to help that may prevent tragedy?
(Dublin Business School, 2008)With more deaths recorded than road traffic accidents in 2006, suicide is fast becoming one of Ireland's main killers. Figures recorded in excess of 400 for completed suicide in 2006 and 11,000 for reported parasuicide ... -
The meaning of miscarriage. A study of the perceptions about miscarriage, in comparison to other types of loss
(Dublin Business School, 2008)It is reported that one out of every four women experience miscarriage. Literature reports that many who have experienced such a loss felt the need to speak about their loss in order to move on through their grief. ... -
Perceptions of childhood experiences held by adults with Social Anxiety Disorder A study of perceptions of childhood care and abuse, parental styles and attachment types in adults with Social Anxiety Disorder
(Dublin Business School, 2008)Social Anxiety Disorder is one of the most widespread of the anxiety disorders (Kessler et al 1994, Last, Perrin, Hersen & Kazdin, 1992, as cited in Elizabeth et al., 2006) and is 'characterised by clinically significant ... -
Stillbirth an investigation of the long term effects on bereaved parents and the availiblity of suitable counselling
(Dublin Business School, 2008)The objectives of this research were to investigate if there are long term effects on parents bereaved by stillbirth and whether suitable counselling is available. An in depth review of literature on the subject highlighted ... -
A study of the relationship between general medical practitioners and counsellors & psychotherapists in the treatment of depression and anxiety. A study of a sample of general medical practitioners and counsellors & psychotherapists in Wicklow, Wexford, Galway and Clare, in regard to multidisciplinary co-operation and referals in relation to the treatment of depression and anxiety
(Dublin Business School, 2008)The object of this research project was to discover general attitudes that GPs had towards the Counselling & Psychotherapeutic profession. It also set out to discover how the GPs saw Psychological Therapy as beneficial in ... -
Therapy : not a mans world. A qualitative study of the influence of male gender role conflict on male therapists and their work with clients
(Dublin Business School, 2012)The study of Male Gender Role Conflict (MGRC) has emerged relatively recently as a distinct research area in Psychotherapy and Psychology. Gender Role Conflict (GRC) is defined as a psychological state in which socialized ... -
What would you do if I sang out of tune...? a qualitative study of music performance anxiety in professional Irish musicians
(Dublin Business School, 2012)The literature on music performance anxiety (MPA) suggests that everyone who performers for an audience experiences it to some degree (Gabbard, 1983), and that it can both facilitate and debilitate performance (Mor et ...