Northern Ireland-PIPS Programmes
Full immersion is required in order to build an accurate and comprehensive sense of cultural awareness. Not only has our group been welcomed and integraded within the community and lives of the people...
View ArticleReflections
In these last few days we have really come together as a group, connecting deeply while grappling with questions of hope/hopelessness, effectiveness as a therapist, and personal reactions to witnessing...
View ArticleNeed for Change
Today we walked along the “peace wall” in the Shankill Road area of Northern Ireland. This experience provided a strong illustration of just how divided the communities in Northern Ireland still are....
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Trauma and Courage
Our trip to Northern Ireland has been an eye-opening experience. The city of Belfast is beautiful and full of culture. However, there are constant reminders of the city’s tragic history of trauma,...
View ArticleMental health in NI
In the past few days we have attended various conferences focusing on suicide prevention and trauma in Belfast. Individuals who have experienced trauma, loss, and suicide have shared their influential...
View ArticleA Day of Rest and Processing
I feel like I am really connecting with the people here now, both my classmates and the Northern Irish people we meet. I am also missing my family a great deal. It seems now that I have allowed my...
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Derry
On Saturday, our group visited Derry/Londonderry, the second biggest city in the North of Ireland. Upon arriving, the first thing we noticed was the large stone wall which separated the Protestant...
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Derry/Londonderry!
Yesterday we visited the Northern Irish city of Londonderry/Derry. The reason for the dual name of the city is apparent as soon as one walks through the town. It is divided between Catholic and...
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Cavehill/ Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA)
Today we went to and climbed Cavehill, a mountain just outside of Belfast. We were able to see incredible views of the city! Cavehill is the location of the United Irishmen’s first declaration of...
View ArticleDerry or Londonderry?
The city of Derry represents both the healing and conflict that continues to face the people of Northern Ireland. The city has been named the cultural city of Northern Ireland, and as a result has...
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