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ABC Adolescence & Beyond Conference 2024
ABC Adolescence & Beyond Conference 2024
March 2024
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Gina Dermody
Adolescent, Young Adult & Family Psychotherapist
ABC: Adolescence & Beyond Conference Organiser
Why Now?
Anxiety and stress are pivotal factors in Adolescent Development.
Adolescence, marked by rapid physical, emotional, and cognitive changes,
often leads to increased levels of anxiety and stress. From school refusal to
various presentations, professionals are encountering diverse manifestations.
This conference addresses these challenges head-on, emphasizing the
urgency of effective recognition and intervention to create comprehensive
support systems from professionals and parents alike.
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THE TEAM
Dr. Mary O Kane
Lecturer in Psychology & Education and Author
Dr Mary O'Kane is a Lecturer in Psychology, Early Childhood Studies and
Education. Her research interests include childhood transitions; self esteem and
wellbeing, and the value of play. Mary is a regular contributor to Newstalk Radio;
RTE Drivetime, and a range of other national and local radio shows discussing a
broad range of parenting issues. Her first book, Perfectly Imperfect Parenting:
Connection not Perfection, was published in 2021. Her second book Anxious
Children in an Anxious World will be released in April 2024.
https://www.drmaryokane.ie/perfectly-imperfect-parenting/
Dr.Josen Mc Grane MD
Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
JOSEN MC GRANE is currently working as a Senior Registrar in Psychiatry with the
Louth Community Mental Health Team, as part of Dual Higher Specialist Training in
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and General Adult Psychiatry. Josen graduated with
a 1st Class Honours in English and Sociology from Trinity College, Dublin following
which he studied Medicine in UCD. He then trained in General Adult Medicine in
Adelaide and Meath Hospital, Tallaght, and St James’ Hospital where he obtained his
membership of the Royal College of Physicians in Ireland. He completed his Basic
Specialist Training in Psychiatry and obtained membership of both the Royal College
of Psychiatrists and the College of Psychiatry in Ireland. Josen graduated with an A in
the Masters in Adolescent Psychotherapy via the Dublin Counselling and Therapy
Centre in collaboration with the University of Northampton. As part of this MSc,
Josen submitted a dissertation under the supervision of Bronagh Starrs, entitled
“Neither Here nor There: A Qualitative Systematic Review of the Experience of
Psychotherapy for Youth with ADHD.” Josen also currently works as a part-time
Psychiatry lecturer to Medical Students in RCSI and a part-time researcher under the
supervision of Professor Mary Cannon in RCSI. He is a member of the College of
Psychiatry Special Interest Group in Youth and Mental Health. In his spare time
Josen likes to park-run, gym, go to gigs, and laugh with colleagues and friends.
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THE TEAM
Dr. Richard Hogan
Family Psychotherapist and Author
Richard Hogan is a systemically trained Family Psychotherapist registered with The
Family Therapy Association of Ireland. He writes every Thursday for the Irish
Examiner. His column ‘Learning Points’ explores his progressive approaches to
mental health promotion. He is the author of the best-selling book ‘Parenting the
Screenager’. This book is a practical and accessible guide for parents of the modern
child. The book received critical acclaim from The Irish Times as a ‘must buy for any
parent of a teenager’. His recent publication, ‘Home is where the Start is’ was a
national bestseller and shortlisted for an Irish book award. He is the clinical director of
the award-winning psychotherapy and counselling service Therapy Institute. Trinity
College Dublin invited Richard, in 2017, to undertake a PhD with the university to
explore how his paper, ‘systemic practices in education’ could be introduced into the
Irish educational system. Richard was awarded a Fulbright scholarship for his work in
2020 and travelled to America in 2021 to carry out research in a leading American
University on how to better promote inclusion in Irish and American Schools. Richard
is the leading contributor on RTÉ ‘Raised by the village’. Richard is also an expert
contributor on Virgin media’s most successful launch of an original programme,
‘Eating With The Enemy’. He is also a regular contributor on shows such as, Drivetime
RTÉ Radio 1, The Hard Shoulder Newstalk, The Today Show RTÉ, Ireland AM Virgin
Media, The Tonight Show with Claire Brock, and he is a regular contributor on The
Brendan O’ Connor show where he offers his expertise and progressive strategies for
better mental health promotion.
Dr.Malie Coyne
Clinical Psychologist and author
Dr. Malie Coyne is a Clinical Psychologist, Bestselling Author, Parent, and Adjunct
Psychology Lecturer at University of Galway, who sits on the Mental Health
Advisory Panel for the A Lust for Life charity and is Psychological Lead for their
Mental Health Schools Programme. Malie released her award-winning book “Love
in, Love out: A compassionate approach to parenting your anxious child” with
Harper Collins Ireland in July 2020. With her considerable experience of working
with children and families, Malie is fast becoming one of the leading voices in
compassionate parenting in Ireland. Through her advocacy work, public speaking
and print, radio and television contributions, Malie shines a light on mental health
issues and promotes meaningful wellbeing throughout the lifespan. Malie lives in
Galway with her husband and two little ladies. For more of her work, see
www.drmaliecoyne.ie or follow Malie on Twitter (X) and Instagram (@maliecoyne)
or Facebook / Linkedin (Dr. Malie Coyne).
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Stella O Malley
Psychotherapist and Author
Stella O’Malley is a Psychotherapist, author, and public speaker. Maintaining a
private practice primarily dedicated to parenting, family dynamics, and teens,
Stella’s work focuses on mental health and the importance of well-being. She
is a regular contributor to the Irish Independent, the Sunday Independent,
RTE, Newstalk FM and other media across the world. Stella’s first bestselling
book was called ‘Cotton Wool Kids’, she then released ;Bully-Proof Kids in
2017, ‘Fragile’, in 2019 and, in March 2023, “What your teen is trying to tell
you”. Stella is the co-host of the popular podcast, Gender: A Wider Lens; and
is also, the co-author of ‘When Kids Say They’re Trans’ along with therapists
Lisa Marchiano and Sasha Ayad. Stella is also the founder and director of
Genspect, an international organisation that offers a healthy approach to sex
and gender.
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