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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 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 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 transferential issues that can arise in the work with traumatised refugees and asylum seekers
(Dublin Business School, 2018)The strategic use of transference and countertransference are the cornerstones of psychotherapeutic work for exploring and understanding the symptomatology of the client. By its very nature and due to the intersubjectivity ... -
An exploration of the use of sand as a medium in psychotherapy with adults
(Dublin Business School, 2016)This qualitative study investigated the use of sand as a medium in psychotherapy with adults. The purpose of the study was to conduct field research which would examine the existing theories, concepts, frameworks and ... -
An exploration of transference issues in working psychotherapeutically with couples presenting with intimate partner violence
(Dublin Business School, 2015)This research utilised psychoanalytical and psychodynamic perspectives to explore transference issues when working psychotherapeutically with couples presenting with intimate partner violence (IPV). Five separate semi-structured ... -
The generation game. Trauma and the instance of intergenerational transmission in the context of northern irish psychotherapeutic practice
(Dublin Business School, 2018)The focus of this study is the instance of intergenerational transmission of trauma as experienced by psychotherapists working in Northern Ireland. This study researched the literature relevant to trauma, post-traumatic ... -
Identification of the conditions for successful implementation of the drug prevention programme 'Walk Tall' in Irish primary schools
(Dublin Business School, 2008)The purpose of this research was to identify the conditions of successful implementation of the universal, school drug primary prevention programme, Walk Tall, in Irish primary schools. This research relied on the expert ... -
An investigation into gender differences amongst opiate users in terms of attitudes towards criminality
(Dublin Business School, 2006)The aim of this study was to examine levels of criminal attitudes in terms of gender in opiate users and compare their levels to non-opiate users, using A Brief Criminal Attitude Scale and The National Drug Treatment ... -
An investigation into gender differences on entry into pathological gambling
(Dublin Business School, 2010)‘Pathological Gambling is defined as a progressive disorder characterized by continuous or periodic loss of control over gambling; a preoccupation with gambling and obtaining money for gambling; irrational behaviour and ... -
An investigation into the assessment and treatment service for provision in the greater Dublin area for drug users with a possible dual diagnosis
(Dublin Business School, 2009)This study is concerned with the fact that there is little if any diagnosis made at point of entry into drug misuse treatment programmes. It also identifies a belief among health care professionals that there is a great ... -
It’s always in the room
(Dublin Business School, 2019)This present study explored how female therapists experience erotic transference in the therapeutic encounter. Five experienced female therapists were interviewed. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. The findings ...