Rachel John Counselling Services

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

The Kerryman
Radio Kerry
Ballybunion News.com
St John's Theatre & Arts Centre
Listowel Business and Community Alliance
Jigsaw Kerry
Kerry PPN
Moyvane Village
Tarbert.ie
Newkd
Kerry Traveller Health Community Development Project
CYPSC Kerry
Listowel & North Kerry Do You Know?
(KRSP) Kerry Recreation and Sports Partnership
NEWKD Employment Supports
Family Resource Centre National Forum
Listowel Autism Friendly Town
Child and Family Agency - Tusla
Kerry's Eye
Listowel Do You Know?

22/02/2026

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.

14/02/2026

A lot of people try to fix work–life balance by managing their time better.

They reorganise their schedules.
Set better boundaries.
Take time off.
Plan calmer evenings.

And yet, for many people, how they actually feel doesn’t really change.

The issue often isn’t time.

It’s that the nervous system never gets the signal that it’s safe to switch off.

That’s why evenings don’t always feel restorative
and weekends can pass without real rest.

Work–life balance isn’t just about hours or productivity.

It’s about whether your system ever truly stands down.

I’ve written more about this in a short blog for anyone who’s curious.
(Link in comments)

06/02/2026

Kinship Care Ireland are holding an in person workshop for community and statutory agencies to expand their knowledge of kinship care in Buds Ballyduff on Wednesday 11th February. Booking is essential as spaces are limited.

03/02/2026

!UPCOMING TALK FOR PARENTS!

Date: Wednesday 11th February
Time: 7pm-9pm

Are your mornings stressful, emotional, or unpredictable?
You're not alone.

We are so looking forward to hosting Margaret Gilbert, passionate Life Change and Parent Coach to run this workshop to help parents of post-primary school age children make sense of teen school avoidance. Learn practical strategies to reduce morning conflict, respond to anxiety, and rebuild healthy routines.

This is a FREE in person event but booking your place to attend is essential. You can do this over the phone, through the link or QR code which will give you further details of the event: https://tinyurl.com/LCFRCPostPrimarySchoolAvoid

Tea and coffee will be available on arrival for this event.

If you have any questions about this event, please call Morgan at the centre - 06823584 / 0874837131

Margaret Gilbert Life & Parent Coaching
The Kerryman
Radio Kerry
Ballybunion News.com
St John's Theatre & Arts Centre
Listowel Business and Community Alliance
Jigsaw Kerry
Kerry PPN
Moyvane Village
Tarbert.ie
Listowel Do You Know?
Newkd
Kerry Traveller Health Community Development Project
CYPSC Kerry
Listowel & North Kerry Do You Know?
(KRSP) Kerry Recreation and Sports Partnership
NEWKD Employment Supports
Family Resource Centre National Forum