Rachel John Counselling Services

27/03/2026

Changing Families is a 7 week online programme to support separated parents to keep the focus on the best outcomes for their children.
the course covers topics such as
- Clear and Direct Communication - Parent Self-care - Strategies to meet challenges - Developing a shared parenting plan

Next Available course is on Wednesday 22nd April from 7.30pm - 8.30pm
or
Thursday 23rd April from 10.30am - 11.30am
For 7 weeks finishing on 3rd & 4th June.

Please call us on 046 9247161 or email us at info@kellsfrc.ie to book your place

22/03/2026

Im looking forward to holding a Nature and Sensory play workshop for children with additional needs on Wednesday April 8th.

We will use expressive art, sensory play and natural materials to explore creativity, develop sensory awareness and connect with the outdoors in a fun supportive enviorment.

Go to the Siamsa Tire website to book in
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Tricia

13/03/2026

The TLC Kidz programme is a 12 week group work programme for children and young people who have lived experience of domestic abuse. We are delighted to start this new programme in Killorglin in April 2026. The group is available for 5 to 7 year old children to help heal from experiences domestic abuse.

The group will help children explore ways of expressing their feelings, share their experiences and build their coping strategies for the future.
The moms group will give mom an opportunity to connect with others, explore the impacts of their experiences on their children and builds on the ways to heal ✨️
Themes for the group include, breaking the silence, understanding feelings, staying safe, problem solving, elf-esteem and dealing with family changes 🌸

All enquiries to Denise by email tlckidz@kerryrefuge.com

Please feel free to share ✨️

25/02/2026

Supporting children experiencing school-related anxiety has become an increasingly complex task. Anxiety is now a common presentation in contemporary childhood, often co-occurring with diagnoses such as Autism Spectrum Disorder. We are witnessing what feels like an epidemic of young people debilitat...

24/02/2026

Join me for a lovely half day workshop - Recharge and Reignite in the Shanakill FRC. Mental Health Awareness Week 2026
Shanakill Family Resource Invest in your mental health and wellbeing Centre Mental Health AwarenessMentalHealth.com

23/02/2026

💚Upcoming FREE Su***de Prevention Training in Kerry during February, March, April and May 2026 in the following workshops:

• safeTALK – su***de alertness training
• ASIST – applied su***de intervention skills training
• Understanding Self-harm Training
• Su***de Bereavement Training – supporting those bereaved or affected by su***de

Everyone is welcome!🙌

23/02/2026

📣UPCOMING WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS📣

Date: Wednesday 25th February
Time: 6-7pm

Join us for an unwinding evening of learning about emotional regulation, mindfulness, and self-care techniques and more.

Build a practical strategies toolbox for yourself to help through different situations with your child and young person. Find out skills you can pass on to them to help them learn and grow with confidence, connection and play 🌱

Tea, coffee and sweet treats will be available on arrival ☕

This is a FREE, in person workshop but spaces are very limited and booking is ESSENTIAL. To book your place please call or email Morgan at:
0874837131 / morgan.armstrong@listowelfrc.ie

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20/02/2026

20/02/2026

There’s a role many professionals step into without ever consciously choosing it.

The reliable one.

Trusted at work.
The anchor in the family.
The steady presence in friendships.

It looks like strength, and often it is.

But when reliability becomes identity, it can quietly turn into pressure.

You don’t look overwhelmed.

You’re still performing.
Still delivering.
Yet internally, your nervous system rarely switches off.

Over time that can show up as:
• Difficulty relaxing
• Snapping at people you care about
• Waking in the early hours thinking about work
• Feeling emotionally flat despite success

High standards aren’t the issue.

The issue is high standards without self-compassion or recovery.

I’ve written a short piece exploring the psychology behind this pattern and how to make reliability sustainable rather than draining.

You can read the full blog via the link in the comments.