
CPD Seminar
Understanding clients who have Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E./CFS). For Counsellors, Psychotherapists, Psychologists and related professionals. Students in training are also welcome.
No new dates at present
Though free you do need To Reserve a place by emailing confirmation of your attendance. Note that places are limited. The seminar is from 7pm – 9pm.
Norman is an accredited psychotherapist and supervisor with IACP and IAHIP and previously qualified as a general and psychiatric nurse in the 1980’s. He has studied this very serious and misunderstood condition since one of his son’s was diagnosed with M.E. 8 years ago. Norman regularly attends conferences on the latest research on M.E. Previous seminars: Understanding ME for Counsellors, Psychotherapists and Psychologists. Held in Woodquay, Galway -June 2019. Understanding ME for Supervisors. Held in Knock counselling centre. Feb. 2019.
Further ME/CFS information:
Updates: Link
Diagnosing & treating ME/CFS: Link. Primarily For doctors but may be of interest to other professionals.
Associations: www.irishmecfs.org (frequent events with expert speakers).
Reading: Living With M.E.: The Chronic, Post-viral Fatigue Syndrome by Dr. Charles Shepherd.
For latest research: ME/CFS/PVFS An exploration of the key clinical issues (2017) from www.meassociation.org.uk. Also Investinme annual research conference, London).
Galway Advertiser article: Link. About Norman’s son Kieran..
More research articles:
How much do Doctor’s know about ME? Link.
Why Does ‘Mono’ (Glandular fever) sometimes Turn Into Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? Link.