21TRA426 The Relationship Is The Intervention

DATE:        Wednesday, 29 September 2021
TIME:         7pm to 8pm 
VENUE:     Online via Zoom

Relational work has been identified in research as the principle vehicle for change. This webinar will explore the research showing the effectiveness of Relationship-Based Practice. Schools are places where many relationships take place, the relationships with children, with their parents, with colleagues and also with ourselves. This webinar will explore the principles of relational work and how we can affect change through exploring the external and internal realities of people’s lives.

Bio of Presenter: Nicola Culloty B.Ed. M.A CBT

Nicola Culloty is a primary educator with twenty years experience working with disadvantaged communities. As Home School Community Liaison she formed an authentic and lasting partnership with parents from one of the most deprived areas in Ireland. Nicola has researched the Mental Health Needs of Traveller women and is passionate about helping others to gain a greater understanding of the barriers preventing engagement.

Nicola completed a Masters in CBT and is currently practising as a CBT therapist.  She is very experienced on the impact of trauma on both adults and children and is proficient in the techniques used to overcome and assist those living with mental health issues.

As a primary school teacher Nicola is very aware of the importance of caring for our teachers and indeed, teacher’s own self care. Nicola founded Full Circle CBT in 2020. She provides webinar and on site training to teachers, service providers and agencies. She is passionate about supporting teachers in how to mind
themselves in a profession where they are faced daily with children and indeed parents who are dealing with trauma. Nicola has a particular interest in teacher wellbeing and is very aware of the impact of stress on teachers in Ireland. 

Nicola has facilitated parenting groups and worked closely with parents of children who have experienced trauma in her roles as teacher, therapist and HSCL.