Special Interest Group in Trauma & Adversity

About Us

The aim of this group is to bring together the research, current clinical practices, and lived experiences of a variety of clinical presentations from a trauma- informed perspective. To provide a network of information sharing, discussion, research and professional Support in relation to trauma informed practice.

To provide opportunities for training and professional development in the area of Trauma informed practice.

To inform service development and provision at a national level.

The purpose of the SIGTA is to provide a forum for psychologists and health Professionals with an interest in trauma informed practice and research. The group aims to increase awareness of trauma informed practice through continuing professional development and providing a space for discussion to promote and increase the provision of trauma informed practice. The SIGTA will aim to achieve these objectives by providing talks and workshops. The SIGTA aims to promote awareness of lived experiences of service-users.

 

Contact Us: trauma@psychologicalsociety.ie 

Officers

Caroline Martin

Chair

Sara O' Byrne

PR

Mira Dobutowitsch

Treasurer

Evan Hunt

Membership

Ruth McKernan

Ordinary Member