BRACE Community Response

10/04/2026

Delighted to be involved with Recovery Academy Ireland in facilitating The Boxing Clever programme in The Dóchas Centre. The women have shown great interest and commitment in learning and self development. The Addiction Studies sessions have been thought provoking and therapeutic in nature. Looking forward to what the next ten weeks hold for all involved.

Week 10 marks the halfway point in our Boxing Clever programme with the women in the Dóchas centre. The women have shown nothing but commitment and dedication to learning and personal development. What a great way to celebrate by having some local female sports reps come in and chat with the women about benefits of sport, how to use their health and fitness education as a pathway to employment and what local sports amenities are on offer. Thank you , Daire from , Aibhínn from and our tutors Averil .collectives and Valerie . We also want to acknowledge the support of our partners and the ongoing support from in adapting the initiative for the prisons.

10/04/2026

Wonderful training opportunity with Dr. Laura O'Reilly. CRA is an evidence based approach for helping people overcome alcohol and other drug related problems. It is based on the theory that environmental contingencies can play a powerful role in encouraging or discouraging drinking or other drug use. Consequently, it utilises social, recreational, familial, and vocational reinforcers to assist clients in the recovery process. Its goal is to make a sober lifestyle more rewarding than the use of substances. Contact Naomi to book your place as places are limited.

09/04/2026

We are delighted to partner with Brightside Counselling in the facilitation of an Introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. The course offers a comprehensive introduction to CBT principles for healthcare workers who want to understand and use CBT principles and practices in their day-to-day conversations. Contact Naomi on 01 8467980 to book your place

09/04/2026

BRACE Community Response are delighted to partner with Niamh Crowley MIACP and offer a CBT Introduction course. This course would benefit a wide range of individuals, primarily qualified healthcare professionals looking to add evidence-based tools to their practice, as well as individuals interested in personal development or mental health. Contact Naomi on 01 846 7980 for more information.
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08/04/2026

We are delighted to partner with Patricia Allen Garrett and host this very valuable course for staff involved in the caring field.
This workshop will:
• Look at what Secondary Stress Disorder is;
• Examine its characteristics of Vicarious Trauma and Compassion Fatigue;
• Identify characteristics that practitioners may be experiencing;
• Reflect on how practitioners may be unconsciously and unintentionally protecting themselves from and/or defending against the vicarious traumatic material encountered in work and the potential impact of this on the people they work with;
• Develop an ethical and self-tailored care plan to help increase resilience in the face of secondary traumatic injuries such as Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma in a bid to move towards Compassion Resilience.
To book your place contact Naomi training@brace.ie

06/04/2026

Thinking about getting fit? Want to get back on the bike or try road cycling for the first time. This couch to 50km is for you! Some places left. Starts tomorrow. Book your place asap.
Recovery Road Cycling Club

Join our 4-week cycling course designed to help you build fitness, confidence, and skills on the road—no matter where you’re starting from. Whether you’re new to cycling or just a bit rusty, we’ll support you every step (and pedal!) of the way.
Learn to cycle with confidence
Improve your fitness in a fun, supportive group
Feel stronger, freer, and more empowered on the road

Why not take that first step and see where it can take you?
To book your place, contact Catriona on 018428071

03/04/2026

Vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue are serious occupational hazards for care workers, resulting from intense emotional labour, chronic stress, and exposure to others’ suffering. These conditions often lead to high staff turnover, decreased productivity, and reduced quality of care. To learn more and develop restorative practices book your place on this informative course.