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[30/08/11]
AWARE- FREE PUBLIC TALK,, Sept 14th 2011
'Cultivating Hope, Managing Despair: A Strengths-Based Guide to Tackling Depression
' will be the topic of this talk which John Sharry will be giving as part of Aware's monthly Lecture series. Entry is free, book a place visit http://www.aware.ie/site/comments/september_2011_lecture/

[15/08/11]
'HELPING YOUR CHILD SETTLE INTO PRESCHOOL & PRIMARY SCHOOL'. Live Q&A, August 23rd 2011
MyKidsTime will be hosting this live Q&A with John Sharry on their Facebook page at 9pm on Tuesday August 23rd. See here for more details.

[27/07/11]
DUBLIN PARENTING COURSES WITH JOHN SHARRY-AUTUMN 2011
John Sharry will be giving two parenting courses this Autumn on 'Parenting Preschoolers and Young Children (aged 1-6yrs) and  'Parenting Teenagers'. These will be his only full parenting courses for the public to attend this year. Bookings will be on a first come first serve basis. For those interested in attending either of these courses but who are unable to pay the full fee, there is a small number of discounted places available. See www.solutiontalk.ie/events for further information on these courses.

[08/06/11]
'CULTIVATING HOPE AND MANAGING DESPAIR' in Fleeing Vesuvius
This chapter in the book 'Fleeing Vesuvius' is written by John Sharry is now available to read at www.feasta.org

[04/06/11]
'TRANSFORMING RELATIONSHIPS' - FREE PUBLIC TALK, June 21st 2011, 6.45pm
Hosted by Relationships Ireland (formerly the MRCS)
Drawing on up to date psychological research, John Sharry will describe the principles of emotionally intelligent marriages and relationships. You will learn how you can cultivate a close connection with your partner, positive principles for resolving conflict and how you can make your relationship more satisfying for both of you.
Venue: Davenport Hotel, Merrion Square, Dublin
Further information/Booking: www.relationshipsireland.com

[02/06/11]
'ANGER MANAGEMENT' IRISH TIMES PARENTING SEMINAR,June 28th 2011, 8pm
Managing anger is one of the biggest problems in family relationships. Whether it is dealing with the tantrums of a toddler or aggression from a teenager or finding yourself losing your own temper as a parent, anger can cause a lot of problems and hurt in families.
In this talk, Dr. John Sharry will present a new understanding of anger both in how it emerges and how it can be dealt with positively. Practical tips will be given on how to manage your own rising anger as well as how to deal with tantrums and aggression from children and to teach respectful communication.
Further Information/Booking: www.eventelephant.com/johnsharryseminar

[31/05/11]
NETWORKING EVENT FOR PEOPLE WORKING WITH ONE-PARENTING FAMILIES, 9th June 2011

Minister for Children & Youth Affairs, Frances Fitzgerald will open the event at the Mansion House, Dublin. Information Stands, Speakers (including John Sharry)are part of the day. Further information: www.onefamily.ie

[16/05/11]
'TEENAGERS & ALCOHOL' on the John Murray Show 18th May 2011
John Sharry will be discussing the topic of 'Teenagers and Alcohol' on the John Murray Show (RTE Radio 1, 9-10am) this Wednesday. Email your stories and questions to john@rte.ie

[01/05/11]
CONSOLE SEMINAR: "Suicide in Ireland - What Therapists Need to Know" 10th May 2011
Dr John Sharry on: "Strengths based approaches to working with Clients who are Suicidal"
This Seminar is aimed at Professionals working or studying in the areas of Counselling or Psychotherapy, or at those with a related interest in the areas of Suicide Prevention or Bereavement. Working with Clients who talk about or who have been affected by Suicide, has become increasingly more challenging. Attendees at this Seminar will gain a broad understanding of strengths based approaches with Suicidal Clients, and learn how Console applies best practices across its therapeutic Postvention and Prevention Services. Presentations: Dr John Sharry on: "Strengths based approaches to working with Clients who are Suicdal" and the Console Clinical Team on: "Working with Clients Bereaved Through Suicide" Tuesday,10th May 2011, 9.30am-4.00pm at The Clarion Hotel, Liffey Valley, Dublin
Booking/Further information: www.console.ie

[22/04/11]
JOHN MURRAY RADIO SHOW- Motivating Teenagers’  27th April 2011
John Sharry will be answering parent's questions on motivating children and teenagers on the John Murray Show (RTE Radio 1, 9-10am) next Wednesday, 27th April. Email your questions to john@rte.ie

[04/04/11]
‘SOLVING SLEEP PROBLEMS’ TALK at the Baby and Pregnancy Fair, Dublin, 9/10th April 2011
John Sharry will be speaking at the Baby and Pregnancy Show at the RDS, Dublin on 9th & 10th April at 11.30am. The topic will be 'Solving Sleep Problems in babies- Gradual, Gentle approaches.'

[17/03/11]
PARENTING ON THE JOHN MURRAY SHOW, Tues 22nd March
John Sharry will be on the John Murray Show (RTE Radio One, 9-10am) Tuesday 22nd March to discuss managing anger between parents and children. John welcomes your questions & problems, as well as any solutions & strategies that may have helped you and your children manage anger. Email john@rte.ie

[16/03/11]
DOWN SYNDROME CENTRE, INFORMATION EVENING FOR PARENTS, 29th March

John Sharry will discuss issues relating to sibling rivalry in families with a child with disability at this information evening for parents of children with Down Syndrome. The event will take place in the Shelbourne Hotel on Tuesday 29th March 2011. For further information see the Down Syndrome Centre website here.