Paddy Creedon, Author at Paddy Creedon

July 31, 2023

Adolescent Children and Alcohol

by Paddy Creedon in Addiction, Latest News

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 […]

July 24, 2023

Legacy Day at The Master Series

by Paddy Creedon in Latest News, Mental Health

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 […]

July 21, 2023

Recovery Cafe

by Paddy Creedon in Addiction

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 […]

July 19, 2023

Trauma And Relationships

by Paddy Creedon in Mental Health

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) […]

July 16, 2023

Europe’s Largest Trauma & Mental Health Conference

by Paddy Creedon in Latest News, Mental Health

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 […]

May 23, 2023

Health Labelling of Alcohol Products

by Paddy Creedon in Addiction, Latest News

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 […]

May 22, 2023

Ignite Your Mind at The Master Series

by Paddy Creedon in Latest News, Mental Health

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 […]

May 2, 2023

Celtic Kindness comes to Donegal

by Paddy Creedon in Latest News

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 […]

rowallane garden national trust performance

April 7, 2023

From Birth To Blossom

by Paddy Creedon in Latest News

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. […]

March 28, 2023

Alcohol Advertising

by Paddy Creedon in Addiction, Latest News

Recent discussions on The Claire Byrne Radio Show got me thinking about the alcohol advertising debate. I am in long term recovery from what a consultant in Baggot Street Hospital described my condition “as one of chronic alcoholism” back in 1977. He saved my sanity and my life… thank you to that unknown medical expert. […]

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Adolescent Children and Alcohol

Legacy Day at The Master Series

Recovery Cafe

Trauma And Relationships

Europe’s Largest Trauma & Mental Health Conference

Health Labelling of Alcohol Products

Ignite Your Mind at The Master Series

Celtic Kindness comes to Donegal

From Birth To Blossom

Alcohol Advertising

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