BA (hons) in Applied Social Studies (Disability)
People Planning
[dropcap style=” box,”]P[/dropcap]lanning is a big part of service provision. Supporting a person to plan their life is a massive undertaking. Think of your own life and if someone supported you to plan for every part of your day, year,…
Read MoreThe Mental Health Go to Guy
This time last year, the College lost one of its true friends, Mark Logan. Mark, if you did not know him, worked for Rehab in Galway, loved his family, music and Chelsea Football Club amongst many other things. In the…
Read MoreChoice as an alternative to ultimatums
‘Choice is a powerful alternative to punishment. If the person’s behaviour challenges you, help him to find more desirable ways to express the needs underlying the behaviours. Instead of ultimatums, give choices (e.g. “Bill, I know you’re upset. What would…
Read MoreThe Loneliness of Long Time Lock In
COVID-19 has been a traumatic, worrying time for many. We have had to deal with the pandemic by working against our instinct to group together in times of crisis. Everyone has had to socially distance and for months, many people…
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