Smithsfield Clinic

13/11/2025

So much excitement The Psychological Society of Ireland this year with colleagues, old and new, fun, food and research. What could go wrong?? :)

10/11/2025

This is one of my favourite quotes of all time.

“Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ‘I will try again tomorrow.’”
Mary Anne Radmacher

Félix Vallotton - Landscape at Sunset, 1919.

09/11/2025

What an important topic and these are incredible women psychologists. Proud to know such accomplished ladies and to see them in action ACBS in Australia last week. Well done to Dr Louise Hayes, Dr Liz Patton and Dr Linda Nicholson.

09/11/2025

09/11/2025

Calling all students! Applications for the Student Spotlight Program are now open!
Are you a student passionate about Contextual Behavioral Science? This is your chance to be recognized by the global ACBS community!

Each year, we highlight six outstanding students whose work — whether in research, clinical practice, or humanitarian efforts — advances CBS around the world.

Selected students receive:
• A dedicated feature on ACBS social media and website
• Recognition across the international CBS community
• 50% off student registration for the ACBS World Conference

Applications open November 1–30
🔗 Learn more and apply: http://ow.ly/jHqn30sQMcO

09/11/2025

One teacher. One relationship. One Degree shift. https://www.amazon.com/Room-212-Teacher-Changed-Everything/dp/B0FNLC6R1L

09/11/2025

Call for Submissions is OPEN!

Are you ready to share your research, ideas, or innovative CBS interventions with a global audience? The 2026 ACBS World Conference in Lyon, France (16–19 July 2026) is your chance to shine! 🌍

Submission types include:
- IGNITE talks – 5 minutes of high-energy ideas
- Panels & Symposia – collaborate & present with colleagues
- Workshops – hands-on training and skill-building
- Papers & Posters – showcase your latest research
- Chapter/SIG Meeting – network with others who share similar interests or locations

Deadlines:
Oral presentations (IGNITE, Panel, Symposium, Paper, Workshop): 15 Feb 2026
Posters: 20 Mar 2026

Present in-person, connect with peers globally, and gain recognition in the CBS community.

👉 Learn more & submit: http://ow.ly/a4NZ30sQMcN

08/11/2025

We asked, you answered! Looks like our ACT Protocols and Manuals are the most used resource on the ACBS website! Which one is your favorite? Let us know in the comments!

http://ow.ly/MqoC30sQMcS

08/11/2025

In the latest Middletown Podcast, we chat to researcher, Dr Sinead McNally about recent DCU research focused on the experiences that young, Irish autistic people have of bullying. We talk about how the team supported young people to feel comfortable enough to share their experiences and what we can learn from them.

🔗You can find out more about the bullying study-https://www.dcu.ie/antibullyingcentre/experiences-bullying-and-exclusion-among-autistic-students-ireland

Find out more about the Autism-Friendly Schools Project-https://www.dcu.ie/autismfriendlyschools

🎧Listen here:
Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/5mSa0W6kW5P69L9rCSmQUa
Apple- https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-middletown-centre-for-autism-podcast/id1554057325

08/11/2025

We are thrilled to introduce Dr. Jean-Christophe Seznec and Jacqueline A-Tjak PhD as the esteemed co-chairs for the upcoming 2026 ACBS World Conference, 16-19 July 2026, at Lyon Catholic University (UCLY) in Lyon, France.

Together, they bring a wealth of experience and passion to the conference and their leadership promises to make a landmark event! Stay tuned for more updates. Registration will open in early 2026. We look forward to seeing you in Lyon!
http://ow.ly/4GPh30sQMcR

08/11/2025

The problem isn’t the lawyers or the judicial officers. The problem is the system - and family court is the wrong system for families in crisis. Rather than argument-winning strategists, judgements, and Orders, families need warm support, gentle guidance, and a safe space to work out the “what next” in their two-home family chapter.

That's why our work is grounded in the psychology of being human, not the letter of the law.
Collaborative practice offers the compassionate alternative you're searching for. It brings mental health professionals like me to the table, helping you build a stable foundation for resolving issues together for long-term success, without the trauma of a broken system.

This week, it was an honour to be one of the four trainers at the two-day foundation training for Collaborative Professionals WA. It's proof that a movement is building—one focused on helping parents find calm, child-focused pathways forward.

You can create a peaceful, cooperative co-parenting relationship - even if you don’t like each other all that much. We’d love to help you get there.