This 30th September marks International Recovery Day, and the launch of Alcohol Action Ireland’s Voices of Recovery. I am always amazed at the volunteers I meet along the way with their drive to achieve better for their peers, so am proud to be associated with this exciting new initiative. Our vision is to mobilise the […]
As a parent and grandfather, I share the worry of many parents about how to deal with adolescent drinking. Recently, I came across some great advice on a blog called Alcohol and Parenting. What should I tell my adolescent child about drink? Firstly, we need to look at our own relationship with alcohol and assess […]
One of the live discussions I am very excited about is being held on 31st August at The Master Series. Bessel van der Kolk, Peter Levine and Stephen Porges are three thought-leaders of 21st-century trauma treatment. It will be the first time they publicly discuss the intersections of their impressive bodies of work, together. Clinical […]
Every single one of us deserves a life free of shame and stigma. That’s why I am thrilled to see this great initiative by Recovery Academy called “Recovery Cafe”. How to help a friend in recovery? There is no clear path on how to help a loved one in recovery from addiction. It all starts […]
Benjamin Fry is a psychotherapist, author, entrepreneur and founder of Televagal, Khiron House and Get Stable. He is also presenting one of the many fascinating talks at the Mental Health and Trauma Summit in Oxford. Keynote: Can You Have Trauma and a Great Relationship? For individuals who have experienced trauma (and have dysregulated nervous systems) […]
The Trauma & Mental Health Master Series is fast approaching and preparations are well under way. This four day event has something for everyone. From international speakers to networking with some of the best thought leaders, not to mention morning yoga. Truly an event for the diary. What’s on in the Master Series, Oxford? I […]
On Monday, 22nd May 2023, Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly T.D. signed into law the world’s first comprehensive health labelling of alcohol products. To see that our small country is at the forefront on the world stage of public health with this legislative change is particularly heartwarming. I must congratulate AAI for pushing this rock up […]
I always feel grateful remembering how far we’ve come from the Covid-19 lockdowns! We all know how social interaction can help improve mental health and the importance of gathering with likeminded people. That’s why I was delighted to hear The Master Series will be hosting their first ever in-person event. It will be held in […]
On 1st & 2nd June I will reunite with Celtic Grace™ to preform an interactive, musical experience of Georgian Ireland. We will be raising money towards the restoration of The Oratory’s thatched roof. The venue is somewhat spectacular with its stained glass windows and curved, beamed ceiling and sits in a truly magical space located […]
This Spring, I had the immense pleasure in writing bespoke poetry for The National Trust’s Rowallane Garden. These poems were commissioned to mark the 150th birthday of Hugh Armytage Moore. On St. Patrick’s Day, I was joined by the talented Celtic Grace™, where we created a musical journey with emphases on the new beginnings of Spring. […]
Developing business plans from startups to large corporations, Paddy Creedon brings a personable and creative approach to business management.
Grounded in over 40 years experiences, along with his academic qualifications Paddy has the innate ability to get to the nub of the business challenges, quickly and is very solution focused.
Paddy also enjoys public speaking, poetry and creative writing...