Deirdre Ronan
Cinical Director at Galway Rape Crisis Centre- Claim this Profile
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Shaun O'Boyle
Deirdre provided invaluable insights and advice throughout the development of TRAUMA, an exhibition at Science Gallery Dublin aimed at 15-25 year olds. TRAUMA explores physical, psychological and societal traumas, with a focus on recovery and resilience - and it was important that the intersection between art and therapy featured throughout the exhibition. As part of their training for the exhibition, Deirdre spoke with our student mediators about art therapy so that they could discuss it with visitors to the exhibition. As one of the top 5 free visitor attractions in Ireland, these conversations reach tens of thousands of visitors, and are at the core of what we do. Deirdre explained art therapy in a way that engaged and inspired our mediators. Her enthusiasm for the work has translated to the conversations mediators are having with visitors, and is helping us achieve a key objective with this show - which is to encourage people to talk about trauma and recovery as a universal process.
Shaun O'Boyle
Deirdre provided invaluable insights and advice throughout the development of TRAUMA, an exhibition at Science Gallery Dublin aimed at 15-25 year olds. TRAUMA explores physical, psychological and societal traumas, with a focus on recovery and resilience - and it was important that the intersection between art and therapy featured throughout the exhibition. As part of their training for the exhibition, Deirdre spoke with our student mediators about art therapy so that they could discuss it with visitors to the exhibition. As one of the top 5 free visitor attractions in Ireland, these conversations reach tens of thousands of visitors, and are at the core of what we do. Deirdre explained art therapy in a way that engaged and inspired our mediators. Her enthusiasm for the work has translated to the conversations mediators are having with visitors, and is helping us achieve a key objective with this show - which is to encourage people to talk about trauma and recovery as a universal process.
Shaun O'Boyle
Deirdre provided invaluable insights and advice throughout the development of TRAUMA, an exhibition at Science Gallery Dublin aimed at 15-25 year olds. TRAUMA explores physical, psychological and societal traumas, with a focus on recovery and resilience - and it was important that the intersection between art and therapy featured throughout the exhibition. As part of their training for the exhibition, Deirdre spoke with our student mediators about art therapy so that they could discuss it with visitors to the exhibition. As one of the top 5 free visitor attractions in Ireland, these conversations reach tens of thousands of visitors, and are at the core of what we do. Deirdre explained art therapy in a way that engaged and inspired our mediators. Her enthusiasm for the work has translated to the conversations mediators are having with visitors, and is helping us achieve a key objective with this show - which is to encourage people to talk about trauma and recovery as a universal process.
Shaun O'Boyle
Deirdre provided invaluable insights and advice throughout the development of TRAUMA, an exhibition at Science Gallery Dublin aimed at 15-25 year olds. TRAUMA explores physical, psychological and societal traumas, with a focus on recovery and resilience - and it was important that the intersection between art and therapy featured throughout the exhibition. As part of their training for the exhibition, Deirdre spoke with our student mediators about art therapy so that they could discuss it with visitors to the exhibition. As one of the top 5 free visitor attractions in Ireland, these conversations reach tens of thousands of visitors, and are at the core of what we do. Deirdre explained art therapy in a way that engaged and inspired our mediators. Her enthusiasm for the work has translated to the conversations mediators are having with visitors, and is helping us achieve a key objective with this show - which is to encourage people to talk about trauma and recovery as a universal process.
Experience
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Galway Rape Crisis Centre
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Ireland
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Cinical Director
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Jun 2022 - Present
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Art Psychotherapist/ Psychotherapist
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Private Practitioner
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Feb 2007 - Present
Clinical approach can be verbal or utilize art, play and other creative techniques based on client need. Person centred and needs led. Also act as clinical supervisor for creative arts therapists, play therapists and psychotherapists. Clinical supervision for students. Clinical approach can be verbal or utilize art, play and other creative techniques based on client need. Person centred and needs led. Also act as clinical supervisor for creative arts therapists, play therapists and psychotherapists. Clinical supervision for students.
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Guest Lecturer, Workshop Facilitator
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2007 - Present
Occasional Lecturer in Art Therapy at University College Dublin Guest Lecturer at Ballyfermot College of Further Education Training at workshops for various groups including Trinity College, Dublin, N.I.G.A.T., Belfast, New Life Counselling and Probation Services, Belfast Occasional Lecturer in Art Therapy at University College Dublin Guest Lecturer at Ballyfermot College of Further Education Training at workshops for various groups including Trinity College, Dublin, N.I.G.A.T., Belfast, New Life Counselling and Probation Services, Belfast
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Well Woman Centre
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Ireland
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Medical Practices
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Head of Counselling
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Apr 2020 - Jul 2022
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Genesis Psychotherapy & Family Therapy Services
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Ireland
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Clinical Manager
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May 2018 - Nov 2018
Maternity Cover Maternity Cover
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One In Four Ireland
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Ireland
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Psychotherapist
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2012 - Aug 2017
Supporting adult survivors of child sexual abuse and their families. Supporting individuals and their families as part of The Phoenix offender Programme. Supporting adult survivors of child sexual abuse and their families. Supporting individuals and their families as part of The Phoenix offender Programme.
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CARI (Children At Risk in Ireland)
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Ireland
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Psychotherapist
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May 2010 - Apr 2014
Supporting children and families affected by child sexual abuse. Supporting children and families affected by child sexual abuse.
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Familiscope
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France
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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Art Psychotherapist
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Feb 2007 - Mar 2010
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Education
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2016 - 2017
University of Liverpool
MSc, Psychology -
2004 - 2006
Queen Margaret University College
MSc, Art Psychotherapy -
1997 - 2002
Dublin Institute of Technology
BA(hons), Fine Art
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