Take back control of your life!

Not everybody needs psychotherapy, but everybody could benefit from psychotherapeutic insights! ​

Neurobiological research shows that emotional regulation underpins both self-esteem and resilience. In contrast, a lack of emotional regulation may contribute to neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD and ASD.

Most of us have within us the psychological, emotional, and somatic resources we need to change our lives— however, we need to learn how to harness them. By uncovering the complex interactions between our body, mind, and ‘social’ systems, this workshop will help you re-frame your sense of yourself to enhance your own empowerment.

This unique research based workshop will involve you, from the very beginning, in experiencing and learning about personal change.

Full details of the workshop structure are provided here: https://www.joycering.ie/workshop-structure

Pre-workshop 'Shake it up!' homework is designed to kick start your change journey so you will be taking action from the moment you book your place.

This workshop has been designed by psychotherapists​ with extensive experience of what works in real life. Crucially, it is also delivered by qualified psychotherapists, so your experience is based on what is working in practice.

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This evidence-based experiential workshop is for you if:

• You want to release your 'superpower' of emotional regulation

• You sometimes feel anxious, indecisive, fearful, or uncertain.

• You can think or reflect on yourself and want to initiate personal change.

This workshop will benefit you if you are experiencing some uncertainty or stress in your daily living. It will be particularly beneficial for you if you understand the potential of psychotherapy or personal coaching to improve your life and are willing to invest in your own empowerment but are unsure what to do next.  

Research indicates that your relationship with your ‘self’ anchors your self-esteem. Without this being a strong anchor, we often underperform—but it doesn’t have to be this way! You may not fully realise your latent resources, including your ability, passion, and drive to succeed. This workshop is designed to begin nudging these dormant self-resources.

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*It is important to note that this workshop cannot fully support you if you feel overwhelmed and need in-depth psychiatric or psychotherapeutic care. However, the insights gained could complement longer term psychotherapeutic support .

This workshop will draw on current research to suggest how parents' own emotional regulation and behaviour can influence the behaviours and emotional regulation of their children. In particular, it can help parents to reclaim their own power and influence to guide their family relationship towards more mutual respect and supportive emotional regulation.

Crucially, it can help parents restore the enduring role of the family relationship in their children's lives so that it can be a source of safety and security that buffers against life's inevitable adversities.Time spent with you as a regulated parent may also buffer the influence of social media and mobile phones - and help your children’s brains develop as nature intended!

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Since the pandemic, Ireland has seen a significant increase in the demand for mental health services, with those under 30 years, and women in particular, being severely impacted. The work environment is generally stressful (American Psychological Association), and people particularly seek support because of their roles, their relationships at work, and the demands of their jobs.

Against this backdrop, this workshop is designed to introduce employees to a self-compassionate mindset, which research shows can empower them to confront difficulties head-on and avoid repeating mistakes. Such a mindset can also motivate employees to improve their weaknesses, procrastinate less, plan how to reach goals, and reengage after setbacks.

Self-compassion has also been shown to help with self-regulation at work as employees feel less depleted and have higher work self-esteem, resulting in optimal work engagement and resilience, which enhance performance through progress on daily work goals.

Because self-compassion can be a functional and malleable mindset, this approach can provide a simple, low-cost, and practical tool that employees can implement—regardless of workplace programs or support provided by others—allowing them to perform and feel better.

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This interactive workshop takes place in person in an interpersonal group format. Maximum numbers attending are restricted to 25 approx. people per group to encourage interaction, doing, learning through doing and through your reflection on doing.

The Dublin workshops are taking place in October and November 2024. The dates and locations are listed on the link below. To book your place, simply click on the venue of your choosing.

For Business Managers:

Current Irish data suggests that demand for psychotherapeutic experiences is growing, particularly among young adults and women. Work-related stress is one of the main reasons why people seek psychotherapeutic or psychiatric care. As a result, your organisation may particularly benefit from an in-house workshop tailored for your specific employees.

These workshops are uniquely delivered by qualified and experienced psychotherapists who help people navigate change in their personal lives every day so they know how to explore 'what's going on here?'

• Joyce Ring holds an MSc in Psychotherapy and additional qualifications in Executive Coaching, Addiction, Eating Disorders, and Group Therapy. Her work has identified that exploring both within-person and between-person dynamics is essential for self-understanding, self-empowerment, and self-change. More About Joyce >

• Frances Brick is a qualified Psychotherapist who also holds an MBA and has worked in executive management for 35 years. In her work, she harnesses intra- and interpersonal connections to help people accept and embrace change for personal growth and commercial success.