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The amalgamation of children with autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) into mainstream primary school, from the educator's viewpoint
(Dublin Business School, 2012)The inquiry of this study examined whether a child with ASD would require primarily, structured integration into mainstream school according to each child‟s specific needs, in order to acquire a flourishing placement ... -
Anti-depressants and the therapeutic relationship: a psychotherapeutic exploration
(Dublin Business School, 2018)In recent times much media attention has been given to the rising rates of depression and the subsequent increase of anti-depressant medications. Given the current statistics, clients presenting for therapy are often ... -
Are the post-critical incident supports available to employees working in the cash in transit security industry ineffective?
(Dublin Business School, 2008)This research project questioned if the post trauma supports available to security personnel presently working in the cash in transit industry when involved in a critical incident were ineffective. By means of a questionnaire ... -
The child is alone only in the presence of someone - The role of the ego in the creation of destructive defence mechanisms in young offenders
(Dublin Business School, 2019)The aim of this paper was to explore the role of the ego in the creation of destructive defence mechanisms in young offenders. This was done by using thematic analysis utilising semi-structured interviews. Six participants ... -
A comparative study of the Patrick Carnes construct of co-addiction and the construct of codependency
(Dublin Business School, 2008)The concept of codependency and coaddiction has achieved a prominent place in the fields of substance abuse and sexual / behavioural addiction and indeed in the addiction literature. The manner in which definitions of ... -
Current discourses to abortion in Ireland
(Dublin Business School, 2013)This research was designed to examine the current social and political discourses around abortion in Ireland. The History of Ireland was examined as well as many Court cases around abortion leading up to modern day Ireland ... -
Disorder or defense: An exploration of the efficacy of early relationships as a model in a relational approach to understanding hoarding behaviour.
(Dublin Business School, 2018)Current understanding conceptualizes hoarding as a disorder with a focus on the role of cognitive deficits in executive functioning and beliefs as the underlying cause. Prior to the dominance of the cognitive behavioural ... -
The drug classification system in Ireland : its impact on attitudes to drugs and on perceptions of harmfulness
(Dublin Business School, 2010)The issue of drug classification has been at the forefront of discussion in the UK over the past number of months; however this interest has not been as apparent in Ireland, where knowledge and awareness of the classification ... -
The efficacy of Psychotherapy as an intervention for Schizophrenia
(Dublin Business School, 2008)This study explored the efficacy of the use of psychotherapy as a psychological intervention for people diagnosed with schizophrenia. A combination of Library research and a qualitative semi-structured interview were ... -
Employee awareness of their alcohol use
(Dublin Business School, 2009)There is an enormous amount of research that tells of the consequences of alcohol use. It tells what alcohol is, how it affects us and of the relationship we have with it. If taken sensibly and in moderation it can be a ... -
The evangelical therapist, God and their clients
(Dublin Business School, 2014)The objective of this research was to gain an understanding of the experience of evangelical Christians who practise counselling and psychotherapy. The study is an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) of their ... -
Experiences of therapy for transgender non-conforming individuals: a therapist's perspective
(Dublin Business School, 2018)The purpose of this research was to explore what occurs in the therapeutic space between transgender clients and their therapists from a psychotherapeutic perspective. Although there has been much research into the ... -
An exploration and study of pathological internet use
(Dublin Business School, 2003)In chapter one, clinical and anecdotal evidence suggesting that increasing numbers appear to be addicted to using the Internet was outlined. Theoretical and methodological approaches taken towards studying this phenomenon ... -
An exploration of deliberate self-harming behaviours in adolescents and a discussion of three Behavioural Therapies that may be effective as a therapeutic intervention
(Dublin Business School, 2009)This paper will explore what self-harm is, the possible underlying reasons behind it and, in light of this information, there will be a review of two behavioural approaches that have shown efficacy in working with young ... -
An exploration of functional neurological sensory disorders from a psychotherapeutic perspective; Symptom causation and potential implications for the therapeutic relationship
(Dublin Business School, 2019)Functional Neurological Sensory Disorders (FNSDs) are one of the most common presentations in outpatient neurology clinics and FNSDs are associated with considerable disability and healthcare cost. Despite its prevalence, ... -
An exploration of psychotherapist attachment styles and its impact on the therapeutic relationship
(Dublin Business School, 2016)The purpose of this research was to explore the attachment styles of therapists and to investigate if various attachment styles impact the therapeutic alliance and outcome. As this report was based on therapist self-reported ... -
An exploration of psychotherapists' experiences of bereavement and personal illness
(Dublin Business School, 2014)Aim: The aim of the research was to explore psychotherapists’ experiences of bereavement or personal illness and the impact on clinical practice as well as themselves, as practitioners. Method: Semi-structured interviews ... -
An exploration of the effect of family interaction within the treatment and aftercare programme of addiction
(Dublin Business School, 2013)The dark shadows of the soul can only be illuminated by understanding, for it is in the understanding of the shadow held inside the Self which frees the potential to flourish and live life to our best ability. In exploring ... -
An exploration of the experience of Irish psychotherapists working with transgender clients. a phenomenological study
(Dublin Business School, 2017)Transgender and gender questioning people represent a unique group of clients who present specific challenges for psychotherapy. These clients experience a wide range of issues, some are gender specific while other issues ... -
An exploration of the role of Alexithymia in the development of psychogenic voice disorders
(Dublin Business School, 2016)"Alexithymia” is a condition characterized by difficulties in identifying a person's own emotions, differentiating between emotional and physical arousal, and describing one’s emotions to other people (Bagby & Taylor, ...