Are you sometimes worried about the progress of your research students and what happens with them? Hugh Kearns, a Sligo-born research coach from
Retention versus continuity of care?
Retention in treatment has been traditionally regarded as a key outcome measure of addiction treatment. Thinking about this indicator brings us to
Alcohol: poets’ love affair
Spoken word events often take place in bars. Poets who perform at and attend these events are over the legal limit for drinking. But what if an
The mystery of change (-ing others): article in the Irish Psychologist
How may I help you– change you?* “Change is the Law of Life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” -
Facing the fear: alcohol and mental health conference in Ireland (#facingthefear)
On Wednesday, 20 November 2013, I've attended this conference in the Royal College of Physicians in Dublin, Ireland. The conference was organized by
7th All Ireland Poetry Slam Championship final
Monday 9th December 2013 - 7th All Ireland Poetry Slam Championship final Venue: North Beach Poetry Nights in The Crane Bar, Sea Road, at
The David and Goliath tour: Gladwell live in Dublin
The unmissable Malcolm Gladwell showcased his book in RDS hall, Dublin, on 1 November 2013. After the show, he signed hundreds of books for his
Does enthusiasm improve outcomes?
What drives you at your research work?What do you want to do when you grow up?What jobs did you have before your career in research?These, and other,
Life in migrant flats
People in my apartment block are mostly immigrants, like me, but they don’t greet me. I live here four years and I don’t have any friends