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December 7, 2021December 7, 2021 | Sally O'Reilly

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Sally O'Reilly Psychology & Psychotherapy

Chartered Psychologist of the Psychological Society of Ireland Membership no. M4686C. Accredited Psychotherapist with IAHIP and cross-disciplinary Clinical Supervisor. For more details go to www.sallyoreilly.com

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Finally found a version where his “bad” words weren’t bleeped out! I suppose for many outlets, bad language borne of (appropriate) righteous rage is so much more offensive than murdering women. ... See MoreSee Less

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Porn has become a very real problem for children and teens (never mind adults!!) and we must deal with it, even though I know, it can be scary or awkward to talk about. This organisation is worth a follow. They provide free resources for parents, kids and anyone who works with both. Take a look:🧠 3 things to know about pornography and youth mental health:Because adolescence is a critical period for brain and emotional development, repeated exposure to pornography may shape how young people think, feel, and relate to others.1. 😓 Research has linked adolescent pornography exposure with mental health and social challenges, including depression.2. 💤 Early pornography use may be associated with psychosomatic symptoms such as headaches, irritability, and trouble sleeping.3. 🤳 Some unhappy adolescents may turn to pornography for “mood management,” which can contribute to further dysfunction and negative effects on well-being.In honor of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, explore our fact sheet on the harms of pornography to young people: buff.ly/cncmZ1s#PornHarms #YouthMentalHealth #TeenMentalHealth #PornAndMentalHealth #NeuroscienceOfPorn #PornAndTheBrain ... See MoreSee Less

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The initially bizarre and misunderstood piece about abusers is that not only are they often "pillars of the community" but in order to be "successful", they HAVE to be. Or at least have some standing, be well-liked, well regarded, credible, holders of 'good' jobs etc etc bla bla bla. Every time I hear a character reference being mentioned I imagine how awful that is for the victim(s) to hear. And I imagine the perpetrator laughing. They know how the system works. Think about it. If the abuser is a person who is clearly an abuser, then how could they possibly get away with it?! And wouldn't their victims be believed more readily? Yes they would. The victims MUST be made look "worse" than the abuser (they're hysterical, have "mental health issues" (I wonder why...) or they don't hold down a 'good' job, they don't volunteer with the local sports club/ church etc etc etc) and the abuser must be made look good, a grand fella. A popular fella. It's simply how it works. Abusers know this. The judicial system MUST know this. It's not rocket science when you take a moment to think about it. And so the current system is stacked against victims. And court cases run by people ignorant of the basic psychology and dynamics of abuse and perpetrators facilitate ongoing abuse. It's more than offensive. It's a second, third, fourth assault. ... See MoreSee Less

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Quick reminder for clients & colleagues: 'Senior Psychotherapist' is not a protected title in Ireland. Psychotherapy and psychology are next up for regulation. In the meantime, always check accreditation with PSI, IAHIP, IACP, or ICP for qualified care. #MentalHealthIreland #PsychotherapyFacts Editing my Red Flag post to include this one, and will continue to edit as I see 🚩🚩🚩's on my social feeds. Please, be careful! ... See MoreSee Less

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What follows are a few if/then scenarios. They may sound unrealistic. But I chose them very deliberately — because these are things I've either observed, or things that have happened to people I kno...

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