Deborah Byrne Psychology Services

In this week's podcast I discuss Dissociative Identity Disorder formally know as multiply personality disorder or split personality disorder. I outline the symptoms, treatment, causes and risk factors. The link to the original blog: https://deborahbyrnepsychologyservices.com/dissociativeidentitydisorder/

In this week's podcast I discuss Empty Nest Syndrome and why I feel preparation is key. The original blog: https://deborahbyrnepsychologyservices.com/empty-nest-syndrome/

IN this week's podcast I discuss What Is Forgiveness. It is a short but I feel important topic. I cover the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation plus gaining serenity. The link to the original blog: https://deborahbyrnepsychologyservices.com/forgiveness/

In this week's podcast I discuss ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) I focus on Asperger's Syndrome only in this podcast. I run through the symptoms, assessment and give parenting tips. The link to the original blog including links to further information and help: https://deborahbyrnepsychologyservices.com/aspergers-syndrome-what-is-it-how-do-you-get-an-assessment/ I do discuss ASD in full here: https:...

In this week's podcast I discuss Dealing With Anger As A Positive Emotion. No emotion is ever negative it is how we express them that can lead to destructive outcomes. The link to the original blog: https://deborahbyrnepsychologyservices.com/dealing-with-anger-as-a-positive-emotion/

This week's blog explains What Is Post Natal Depression? This type of depression can affect men and women after the birth of their child. I also discuss the symptoms of Postnatal Psychosis and Baby Blues. The link to the blog: https://deborahbyrnepsychologyservices.com/postnatal-depression-symptoms/

This week's podcast is all about Alcoholism: The Dry Drunk. It can be particularly interesting when someone gets sober but still exhibits the symptoms. How can you recognise this and help yourself? The link to the blog: https://deborahbyrnepsychologyservices.com/alcoholism-the-dry-drunk/

This Week's Podcast Is all about Living Alone & how you can Staving Off Loneliness. I include 13 practical tips to help you get started. The link to the blog: https://deborahbyrnepsychologyservices.com/living-alone-what-can-i-do-to-stave-off-loneliness/

In this week's podcast I talk about Drug Addiction and The Affects On The Family. I don't discuss drugs themselves but that information can be found at http://www.fsn.ie/drugs-and-health-information/information-on-drugs/ I discuss the most common affects on the family and how you can help yourself, you children and your loved one. The original blog link: https://deborahbyrnepsychologyservices.com/...

This is the third and final part on my podcasts about Dyslexia How To Help Your Children. In the final part, I will discuss technology, self-esteem and home life. Many of the other previous blogs/podcasts ideas can be incorporated together as they tend to overflow and interact with one another. I will cover other disabilities in time but if you can't wait you can check out the other blogs I've wri...

This is the second part of the series based on Dyslexia How To Help Your Children. In the episode I discuss Key dates for state exams, Communicating with your child's school, and helping with Homework. The link to the original blog: https://deborahbyrnepsychologyservices.com/dyslexia-how-to-help-your-children-part-2/

This is the first of a 3 part series regarding Dyslexia & How To Help Your Child. A lot of what is discussed will help parents who have children with other disabilities. In this first part I discuss how to help your child in general and getting yourself organised. The link to the original blog: https://deborahbyrnepsychologyservices.com/dyslexia-how-to-help-your-children/

This week's podcast is about helping your child through your separation or Divorce. Children of all ages need help and time while processing what is happening between the two people they love most. This podcast offers some suggestions as to how you, their parent, can do this. It follows on from the previous Podcast Divorce An Emotional Roller-coaster. The link to the original blog: https://deborah...

The boundaries I talk about in this podcast are about your own personal boundaries not about relationships. You need a strong set of personal boundaries to have healthy relationships including the relationship you have with yourself. I will talk about setting personal relationships at a later date. The link to the original blog: https://deborahbyrnepsychologyservices.com/1674/

What is Codependency? Why are you obsessed with controlling another person's behaviour, particularly if they have an addiction? Understanding what the symptoms are and what can you do to help yourself in recovery is one of the first steps we can take. The link to the original blog and where you can get further help: https://deborahbyrnepsychologyservices.com/co-dependency/

Understanding PTSD is vital for our mental health. A lot of people think only combat veterans get PTSD but that is no the case. PTSD is a mental health condition triggered by either experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event. Many people go through traumatic events but they don’t get PTSD. For these people they get better with time, help and self-care. But for some people they will, and do, get...

Mind Mapping For Children covers a basic description of how to complete a Mind Map. The main aim of this podcast is to teach parents how to do this so they can teach their child. Mind maps are a very simple to use and are an effective way to get information into your brain. They can also be used for brain dumps, make great visual notes and can be used to outline project work. The link to the blog:...

This week's Podcast talks about Disabilities & The Costs It Has On The Family. My hope with my blogs is to raise awareness around mental health and disability. It's important to realise how the whole family is affected by having a disabled child. As parents of disabled children we are willing to sacrifice everything for our children, but we also need to realise we too need support and help along t...

Self Care The Journal Questions Blog was originally written to accompany the Building Blocks Of Self-Care basics series. It was written with the intention that people could start the new year off having reviewed their lives. These questions can be used at any time of the year to the same thing, a new beginning for the writer. The link to the blog is here: https://deborahbyrnepsychologyservices.com...

These Self Care The Journal Questions were written to accompany the Self-care series The Building Blocks of Self-care. These questions are meant to be used one a day to help you review your life as it stands now and move forward with confidence in the future you want to happen.

Divorce can be such an emotional roller-coaster, 4 tips that might help you during and after your Divorce The link to the blog:https://deborahbyrnepsychologyservices.com/divorce-an-emotional-rollercoaster/

What are the 5 best ways you can improve your memory? If you would like to read the blog here is the link https://deborahbyrnepsychologyservices.com/5-ways-to-improve-your-memory/

Part 6 of my 6 part series Building Up New Habits Using The Senses. This one focuses on building habits with other suggestions that don't fall into any particular sense and is part of the Building New Habits series. It has many suggestions as to what you can try in order to build your new self-care routine. Plus it is part of the Building Blocks of Self-Care series

Part 5 of my 6 part series Building Up New Habits Using The Senses. This one focuses on using Touch and is part of the Building New Habits series. It has many suggestions as to what you can try in order to build your new self-care routine. Plus it is part of the Building Blocks of Self-Care series.

Part 4 of my 6 part series Building Up New Habits Using The Senses. This one focuses on using Taste and is part of the Building New Habits series. It has many suggestions as to what you can try in order to build your new positive habits and self-care routine. Plus it is part of the Building Blocks of Self-Care series.