Deirdre Hughes
Originally from Toronto, Canada, Deirdre Hughes moved to Belfast, N. Ireland, where she completed her secondary education, in 1988. She went on to do a BSSc. Hons. in Psychology at Queen's University and, subsequently, a Certificate and Diploma in Counselling.
Having worked as a counsellor within the addiction field for 9 years, she is now pursuing her long-term passion for songwriting (you can hear some of her songs at http://www.reverbnation.com/deedeehughes#) and doing a MSc in Health Psychology with the University of Ulster, which she hopes will inform her writing and enable her to work in a research capacity.
During her years as a counsellor working with young people affected both directly and indirectly by substance misuse, Deirdre has gained considerable knowledge of and experience with a variety of issues ranging from anxiety, anger, depression and low self-esteem to trauma, suicide and self-harm.
Latest Articles
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The Impact of Stress on Chronic Illness
The impact of chronic stress on the development and progression of illness in vulnerable people & the need for preventative & treatment interventions.
Jun 6, 2011
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The Wounded Child Within - Understanding Low Self-Esteem
Healthy self-esteem grows in response to positive experiences with caretakers who are able to meet the needs of children at each stage of development.
Jun 6, 2011
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Relationship Conflicts and How to Manage Them
Exploration of the barriers to effective communication which deny reality and prevent intimacy; and methods of handling relationship conflicts.
Aug 5, 2010
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Understanding Assertiveness
How people might deal assertively with situations that threaten their rights, needs, opinions and desires in order to feel more in control of their lives.
Jun 30, 2010
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Understanding Suicide and Suicide Prevention
Rates of suicide, risk factors, and suicide prevention strategies at a community, national and individual level with an emphasis on greater understanding.
Jun 17, 2010
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The Reasons Why People Self-harm
Understanding self-harm, types of self-harm and the reasons for this behavior, such as coping with, communicating and reconnecting with feelings.
Jun 3, 2010
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How to Control Anger
Identifying expressions of healthy and unhealthy anger, understanding it's causes and learning strategies for controlling and interrupting it's build-up.
May 14, 2010
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