At Muscular Dystrophy Ireland (MDI), we aim to provide as many services as possible to our members. We are developing a new Early Years Supports Programme. We will be providing both online and in-person supports for our members in an aim to ensure this programme is open to as many of our young members and their parents/carers across the country.
For our second online information session, we have collaborated with Dr. Malie Coyne, a Chartered Clinical Psychologist, Bestselling Author, Parent, and Clinical Psychology Lecturer for the Doctor of Psychological Science at University of Galway. Malie released her award-winning book “Love in, Love out: A compassionate approach to parenting your anxious child” with Harper Collins Ireland in July 2020. Malie is Psychological Lead and Co-Author on the A Lust for Life Primary Schools Programme, which is reaching one third of primary schools in Ireland, and she is currently working on the Secondary Schools Programme. She sits on the A Lust for Life Mental Health Advisory Panel. Malie has a special interest in neurodiversity and is conducting autism assessments with Solas Psychology. With her considerable experience of working with children and families, Malie is fast becoming one of the leading voices in compassionate parenting in Ireland. Through her advocacy work, public speaking and print, radio and television contributions, Malie shines a light on mental health issues and promotes meaningful wellbeing throughout the lifespan. Malie lives in Galway with her husband and two little ladies.
About The Online Information Session:
This online information session will be facilitated by Dr. Malie Coyne. She will share the science behind self-compassion in reducing the impact of stress and anxiety, leading to greater wellbeing. Malie emphasizes the importance of parents caring for themselves and connecting with other like-minded parents, so they can reflect on their needs, and care for their children from a place of wholeness and soothing. Malie will provide a safe and containing space for parents to connect with one another, and she is happy to answer questions. Malie's approach is very down to earth, and it is hoped that parents will be left with a sense of reassurance in being ‘good enough’, and practical tools to help families cope with life's ups and downs.
For more of her work, see www.drmaliecoyne.ie or follow Malie on Twitter and Instagram (@maliecoyne) or Facebook / Linkedin (Dr. Malie Coyne).
This online information session is focused on providing information to the parents/carers of our younger members from birth to the age of 7.
Class Details:
Date: 5th of December.
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Online
Please contact Ayisha on 086 1409057 or ayisha@mdi.ie if you have any further question