BRACE Community Response

21/02/2026

"I am two years and three months sober, and I still don't have my child full-time, so there's an awful lot of gaps in the system - had I been diagnosed a lot sooner, maybe I wouldn't have gone through what I went through"

20/02/2026

The Boxing Clever participants really pushed themselves today, challenging themselves physically and mentally. Keith smashed our longing standing plank record held by John Lowney Congratulations Keith setting a new challenge for future BC 💪🏻

20/02/2026

Our Neurodivergence, Trauma and Substance Use course, run in conjunction withTSK Academy, is now open for enrollments. Contact Naomi on 01 8467980 to book your place. Clients accessing substance use services are disproportionately likely to be neurodivergent, particularly Autistic and ADHD individuals, many of whom are undiagnosed or late diagnosed. When neurodivergent needs are not recognised or accommodated, clients may disengage, feel misunderstood, or withdraw from services despite significant need. In services working with trauma, substance use, domestic violence and homelessness, neurodivergent presentations are often misinterpreted as resistance, lack of motivation, or
non-engagement. Standard therapeutic approaches — including language use, pacing, small talk, and regulation strategies — can unintentionally increase distress, hypervigilance, or shutdown.
This training responds directly to these challenges by equipping practitioners with practical, skills-based strategies to recognise neurodivergent presentations, adapt engagement approaches, and build trust over time. The workshop is grounded in neuro-affirmative, trauma-informed practice, with Motivational Interviewing principles embedded throughout to support autonomy, collaboration and sustained engagement.

20/02/2026

We are pleased to say The Solution Focused Brief Therapy course is now full. Our next course will be in Ballymun on the 4th of September and the 6th of November. For more information contact Naomi, training@brace.ie

19/02/2026

19/02/2026

We’re excited to share the details of FAB Boxing's New Fitness Programme

A 5-week course designed for individuals who may not be able to afford rehab services or are currently on waiting lists and need support in the meantime.

This programme runs once per week and costs €100 for the full 5 weeks.

FAB Boxing is not just about fitness. It focuses on:
✔️ Structure and routine
✔️ Physical movement
✔️ Mental wellbeing
✔️ Confidence building
✔️ Connection and community

Please contact Aaron or Mark for more information and bookings:
Aaron McCann - aaron@fabboxing.com
Mark O'Reilly - mark@fabboxing.com
www.fabboxing.com

19/02/2026

For too long, voices have been unheard.

Now, we speak. 🎤

Join Uisce and the Recovery Academy for Our Story Matters — a creative showcase featuring spoken word, drama, music & discussion.

🗓 Friday 6th March
⏰ 11am–1pm
📍 110 Amiens Street
📧 info@myuisce.org

Come to listen. Come to learn. Come to stand with lived experience.

Because Our Story Matters. 💚

18/02/2026

BRACE Training in partnership with Recovery Academy Ireland will support the delivery and oversite of the educational components of the Boxing Clever –(Education and Fitness for Recovery in Custody) programme across four participating prison sites. This collaboration aims to combine the expertise in recovery-oriented education and programme coordination with BRACE Training’s recognised capacity as a QQI-accredited provider. Together, the partners can ensure that participants in custody gain access to high-quality, nationally recognised learning opportunities that support their rehabilitation and future reintegration.

15/02/2026

15/02/2026