Therapists Talk Therapy
'Therapists Talk Therapy’ – a podcast for therapists, by therapists. In each episode, we talk with expert practitioners in their field discussing therapeutic approaches, specialisms, topical and emerging issues, controversies and more. We want to showcase and add to, the professional and specialist knowledge in the area of counselling, psychotherapy and mental health in Ireland. A podcast series from PCI College, Ireland's leading provider of third-level education in the fields of Counselling & Psychotherapy. Learn more by visiting www.pcicollege.ie or write to us at enquiries@pcicollege.ie.
Therapists Talk Therapy
Ep. 13 | Working with Addiction in the Therapy Room
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PCI College
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Season 1
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Episode 13
I am delighted to discuss working with addiction today, with my guest Keith Cassidy. Keith is the Clinical Manager of Smarmore Castle addiction treatment centre in Louth and is an associate lecturer with PCI College. We discuss what is at the core of addiction. We also explore the contradiction therapists often face where addiction is a common issue but can feel like something only specialist therapists/centres deal with. Keith talks us through some aspects of working with addiction in private practice, as well as discussing the residential setting. He also highlights the great sense of fulfilment which he gets from this work.