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Art therapist Eveleen Murphy has set up a private practice in Killarney town centre with the aim of using creative expression to explore feelings.

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Art therapy is a mental health intervention that uses creative expression to tap into how we really feel. The psychotherapeutic process can be used to soothe anxiety, release emotion, communicate issues and tell our personal story.

Eveleen has worked primarily with children and adolescents in the areas of bereavement, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, anxiety, issues related to the family unit, learning difficulties, behavioural and self-esteem issues.

She is client led in her approach, promoting emotional regulation, integrating self-identity through art-making, within the therapeutic relationship.

Eveleen is a professional member of IACAT, has a Masters in Art Therapy from CIT and a Masters in Fine Art from NCAD in Dublin.

She is now taking appointments for one-to-one sessions with children of primary school age and teenagers up to 16-years of age.

Self-expression is encouraged through art making, safe holding and can be reflected upon with the art therapist. It is with the aid of a therapist that feelings can be integrated when exploring the image, Eveleen explained.

"Art therapy is not about analysing the image but allows an individual to arrive at an understanding of what is happening internally for them," she explained.

"Art therapy sessions take place within a safe and confidential space and materials are provided to explore themes or individual led art making. Sessions are client led, meaning the young person will direct and control what is brought up in therapy."

Eveleen’s approach is to gently guide individuals through their own feelings around the process of making and the image produced, helping them make sense of their personal experience and the world around them.

An introductory session will identify what goals are to be explored, sessions are 45/50 minutes and carried out weekly, at a set time.

Generally after six sessions a review will be arranged with the parents/carers to understand the best course for the child.

There are many benefits of art therapy for young people:

- Expression of feelings and emotions without words
- Relieves anxiety, stress and tension
- Increases confidence and self-esteem
- Provides self-discovery and meaning making after loss
- Positive coping skills
- Self-engagement and independence
- Emotional resilience and regulation
- Improved communication and concentration.

Art therapy sessions are confidential. Information will not be shared unless there are specific safety concerns. All images that are created are stored securely for the duration of the sessions until the end of therapy. If you are looking for art therapy for your young person, please reach out to Eveleen on 086 3375906 or email eveleen@eveleenmurphyarttherapy.ie.

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Killarney twinned with Italian town

By Sean Moriarty It has taken 10 years but the Italian town of Casperia is now an official twin town with Killarney. The idea to twin the picturesque town near […]

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It has taken 10 years but the Italian town of Casperia is now an official twin town with Killarney.

The idea to twin the picturesque town near Rome was first mooted by the old Killarney Town Council.

However, when town councils were discontinued in 2014 the task was handed over to Killarney Town Twining Association and was supported by the elected Killarney Municipal District members of Kerry County Council.

A delegation from the association and the council visited Casperia in 2019 to sign the Italian side of the twining agreement.

The pandemic further delayed the process but on Thursday last Killarney Mayor Niall Kelleher and Casperia Mayor Marco Cusso met to formally sign the charter in Killarney.

“This was honouring a commitment made by the former town council to establish a twinning under European guidelines back in 2014,” said association chairman Sean Counihan.

“Unfortunately the town councils were abolished and Killarney Town Twinning Association pursued the matter.

“We are delighted that the municipal authority saw fit to move the beautiful town of Casperia near Rome from association status to full twinning with Killarney.

“We deeply appreciate the members’ positivity in honouring the former Town Council’s decision.”

The signing between the two mayors took place over the St Patrick’s Festival weekend when Killarney Town Twining Association also welcomed groups from other towns like Pleindfeld in Germany and Concord, North Carolina, USA.

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Music and fun at Fossa Rambling House

By Sean Moriarty The Fossa Two Mile branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann held its first Rambling House night of music and dance on Saturday night. Their return to the stage […]

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The Fossa Two Mile branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann held its first Rambling House night of music and dance on Saturday night.

Their return to the stage was timed to coincide with the St Patrick’s weekend celebration and also marked the first big event at the Castlerosse Park Resort since it re-opened on Thursday night following its winter break.

As well as a feat of Irish music, dance and poetry, Fossa-based Ukrainians gave performances in their native language too.

“What a great night we had at our CCÉ Rambling House last Saturday night,” Chairman Tim Kissane said.

“There are so many people to thank that we apologise in advance if we miss anybody out. Firstly, to the management and staff Castlerosse Park Resort for hosting our event and the wonderful service they provided.

“To our very talented stalwart musicians Mike Jack, Noreen and Maura who entertained us all so well from start to finish.

“To all our guest performers, from The Racing Pigeons to the Biddy Group and all the singers, musicians and storytellers in between go raibh mile maith agaibh. Special mention to our Ukrainian singers who performed two songs in their native language for us on the night. Thank you to all our members and supporters and to Fear an Tí, Mick Myers agus Bean an Tí, Theresa Kissane who kept the night flowing. Our fireplace display was kindly lent to us by the Beaufort Pioneers and adorned with ‘things of old’ from Brendan O’Sullivan.”

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