Midlands Family Therapy

12/12/2025

That concludes a wonderful Social Farming Group. I hope they enjoyed it as much as I did. Today we mulched, sieved compost, planted garlic and enjoyed a lovely Christmas lunch together! Watch this space for new year!

12/12/2025

As we approach the longest night of the year I crave light and rest. Its been a busy year. Sending thoughts to all the people I have listened to and worked with this year. My thoughts are with those estranged from their family, those grieving and those alone. Sending you all my best wishes.
Wishing health and rest to all. I look forward to seeing you in the new year. I am finishing up next week and will be back January 05 2026. Please note I am full, but returning clients will be offered a appointment as soon as I have one in new year. Take care All!

27/08/2025

This lady is very good, so well worth going along

Playful Parenting Talk with Dr. Joanna Fortune

📅Thursday, 11th September
⏰18:30
📍Tullamore Library

Dr Joanna Fortune is an accredited psychotherapist specialising in the parent-child relationship. She is the author of the best-selling 15-Minute Parenting series of books, is the host of the 15-Minute Parenting podcast and she has a weekly parenting column in the Irish Examiner. Joanna has delivered a TedX talk and is a regular media contributor. She has worked with families around a variety of issues and is a recognised supervisor, trainer and conference speaker in her field.

Joanna's area of speciality is how a playful approach to parenting can result in less tears and more laughter. She will talk us through the developmental stages of play (including how they resonate now in our adult lives) and how to integrate play into our parenting strategies to strengthen and enhance our connection with our children. Joanna will be answering your questions as part of this talk, book your free place by contacting Tullamore Library https://www.offaly.ie/tullamore-library/

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24/08/2025

Its been a beautiful and productive summer in Ballykealy Social Farm. We enjoyed the fruits of our social farming guests. We hosted some lovely Workaway guests who brought a lovely energy with them. Thanks to Elaine for the bat survey; We have 4 types of bats, and are thrilled. I was delighted to welcome a group from TENI who spent an afternoon engaging in nature and gardening. You cant move for butterflys this year. Hope you are well, and wishing everyone a mellow Autumn. Looking forward to welcoming our next social farming guests who will help me realise a new special project!

19/08/2025

This is so vital! A good youth worker is worth their weight in gold

People from all generations are calling on politicians to fund youth work in Budget26. Will you join us?

20/06/2025

On a daily basis people waiting at aid distrubution centres in Gaza have been shot dead, according to the local civil defence agency.

26/03/2025

The Sensory Coach our services Adult 1 to 1 Coaching Online weekly sessions for ADHD and autistic adults looking to learn more about ADHD and autism and explore strategies to help make life work easier for them. No formal ADHD or autism diagnosis is required. Sessions are tailored to your goals and....

26/03/2025

26/03/2025

Hi All,
I want to give a shout out to a new service which offers individual and parenting coaching around neurodivergence. Based in Donegal's Gaeltacht but working on-line Martha is an experienced, warm and professional person that can offer really practical support around neurodivergence. You heard it here first!!!
Best of luck Martha in your work, and good health to all your future clients.

The Sensory Coach our services Adult 1 to 1 Coaching Online weekly sessions for ADHD and autistic adults looking to learn more about ADHD and autism and explore strategies to help make life work easier for them. No formal ADHD or autism diagnosis is required. Sessions are tailored to your goals and....

20/03/2025

Is anyone interested in low cost counselling? I have a student on placement with me. Laura is a really empathic and talented therapist. I am very impressed with her work to date. She is gaining her accreditation hours and can offer low cost counselling to adults. This is a limited opportunity until June. Get in touch if interested. midlandsfamilytherapy@gmail.com Title Low Cost Counselling

31/12/2024

Well that's been a quick year!
Thank you to everyone who came to me this year. Welcome to all the babies that I heard were due, that is always sweet. Well done to all the young people managing anxiety, and to all the Mammies and Daddies doing their best to help them.
My heart is full of the grief that so many of you have experienced this year, and carry from other years. We never stop missing people we love.
Some of you had scary health news. I'm thinking of you too. I really hope 2025 brings good news.
To my clients who have met someone special and got together, I am really happy for you. Keep talking, be kind, and enjoy it.
Thank you to my Workaway guests who kept my home office in good shape. Thank you to my lovely therapy student for being you and bringing in your fantastic skills. Thank you to my colleagues and Supervisors for keeping me grounded and sane(ish).
I am enjoying a rest in the rain, and finally tidying my workdesk. Its an epic clean.
I will be back to seeing you from January 06 2025, hopefully refreshed and together we will keep learning and exploring.
Have a fun night everyone.
I am mostly off social media theses days, so email is best midlandsfamilytherapy@gmail.com