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Laois Connects Podcasts

Laois Connects Podcasts

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 Welcome to Laois Connects Podcasts where we explore a wide range of lifestyle topics with the dedicated people who are there to support you and your community in the wonderful county of Laois. Our podcasts offer a diverse and interesting range of conversations, suitable for everyone, young and old; so Listen, Like & Share to help Laois Connect Hosted by Anthony O’Prey | Health Promotion Officer (Mental Health Promotion) *Laois Connects Podcasts have been developed and produced by the HSE Health Promotion and Improvement Team, Midlands Louth Meath CHO, and supported by Laois Partnership Company.Copyright 2020 All rights reserved. Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Episode 11: ‘Drugs & Young People’

    Episode 11: ‘Drugs & Young People’
    Jul 26 2021

    In this podcast we discuss the impact drugs have on young people and their behaviour. We also explore what parents can do to help support their children if they are affected by drug-related difficulties. With special guests, Sinead O’Shea, Assistant Service Manager & Martina Dunne, Counsellor, from Extern Midlands Youth Drugs and Alcohol Service (MYDAS).
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    33 mins
  • Episode 10: ‘A Journey of Displacement’

    Episode 10: ‘A Journey of Displacement’
    Jul 26 2021

    In this podcast we learn about the journey of displacement. We listen to some of the challenges people face when they are forced to leave their home & country and rebuild a life in a new country like Ireland. With special guests, Radwan Abouhajar, Resettlement Officer with the Syrian Resettlement Project in Offaly and Bolaji Adeyanju, founder of Laois Africa Support Group.
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    37 mins
  • Episode 9: Creative Living

    Episode 9: Creative Living
    Jul 26 2021

    In this podcast we explore the health benefits to expressing ourselves using creativity. Whether it is writing a poem, painting on canvas, designing our gardens or simply arranging fresh flowers for the kitchen table, we learn why it is important to nurture our creativity. With special guests Emma Ryan, Senior Occupational Therapist & Dr. Amy Moriarty, Clinical Psychologist, with the HSE Laois Community Adult Mental Health Services.
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    31 mins
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