The first of Fórsa’s new series of live wellness webinars kicks off this Wednesday (24th June) when child and adolescent psychotherapist Dr Colman Noctor talks with Ireland AM presenter Karen Koster about parenting in a pandemic. Dr Noctor will answer your questions too.
This is the first in a series of five events to be broadcast live over the coming weeks. Created in association with Cornmarket, and informed by the recent survey of Fórsa members, the series aims to help union members navigate some of the challenging issues of the Covid-19 era.
The first broadcast, which takes place at 11.15 am on Wednesday 24th June, features child expert Dr Noctor, who has worked across a range of child and adult mental health services in Ireland and abroad. Parenting podcaster and Ireland AM presenter Karen Koster will host the interactive broadcast and take your questions. You can book your place HERE.
The first broadcast, which takes place at 11.15 am on Wednesday 24th June, features child expert Dr Noctor, who has worked across a range of child and adult mental health services in Ireland and abroad.
Dr Noctor is based in St Patrick’s mental health service and is a part-time associate professor in Trinity College. He has worked in London’s Great Ormond Street hospital, the Royal Edinburgh hospital, Our Lady’s hospital in Crumlin, and the Lucena child mental health services.
Broadcaster Karen Koster currently presents Ireland AM and was previously an anchor on Xposé, Ireland’s primetime entertainment news show. She created and presented the Virgin Media One documentary Mammy’s Guilt, which explored the challenges of juggling work and home responsibilities.
Brought to you by Fórsa and Cornmarket, and informed by concerns expressed by union members in a recent survey, the weekly series of webinars will feature experts on managing anxiety, motivation at work and home, managing eating, and minding your money in these uncertain times.
Brought to you by Fórsa and Cornmarket, and informed by concerns expressed by union members in a recent survey, the weekly series of webinars will feature experts on managing anxiety, motivation at work and home, managing eating, and minding your money in these uncertain times. Mental health advocate and rugby pundit Brent Pope will be among the hosts.
The survey of Fórsa members found that four out of five Fórsa members had felt anxious or nervous as a result of the Covid-19 crisis. Nearly a quarter expressed concerns over parenting, while over 70% reported problems with sleeping.
The survey was carried out by Cornmarket, which administers two of the union’s salary protection schemes.
Register for ‘parenting in a pandemic’ (11.15am, Wednesday 24th June) HERE.
Get more details on future Fórsa-Cornmarket ‘Wellness Wednesday’ events HERE.
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