About us

The work of Sláinte Pobal is concerned in particular with giving people in areas of disadvantage access to information on complementary approaches to health. This in turn helps individuals to take more control over their lives.

The emphasis is on well-being rather than sickness and ill-health.

All those involved in Sláinte Pobal have extensive experience of working with groups at local community level.

Aims

1. To create a more positive approach to health.
2. To promote awareness of a holistic approach to health through running courses and through publications.
3. To develop participants' knowledge and skills. To enable them to have more control over their lives.
4. To provide training that will enable participants to run health and stress management courses.

Rationale

It is generally recognised that stress is a contributary factor in many illnesses. In areas of low income and poor housing, people are particularly suceptible to stress-related diseases. In general there is a lack of information on how to cope and manage stress.

Sláinte Pobal seeks to enable individuals to develop skills to cope with stress related health problems and to gain more control over their lives.

With knowledge and skills, people are in a better position to make choices

The Sláinte Pobal team:

Patricia Cooke, MICHP, RPSSI, has been working with groups since 1994. She has completed 'Facilitation Leadership' training with the Interaction Institute for Social Change (USA). She is a qualified and Registered Hypnotherapist/ Psychotherapist and Shiatsu Practitioner.

Shirley McClure, M.A., RPSSI(T), IMTA, Stress Management ITEC, SMI; Aromatherapy ITEC, has been working with groups using Shiatsu and Stress Reduction techniques since 1992. She also teaches with the The Shiatsu College Dublin and The Sanctuary Ltd.

Mary Phelan, following training with Sláinte Pobal went on to complete a degree in Community Studies in NUI Maynooth. She presently works in a community-based setting and has been involved in facilitating many courses with women in formal and local adult education settings.

Carmel Clarke RPSSI, BFRP worked in community development where she became aware of health issues affecting women. She is a qualified Shiatsu practitioner and registered with the Shiatsu Society of Ireland. She is a qualified practitioner of the Bach Flower Remedies and is registered with the Bach Centre.

Other Specialised Facilitators:

Include Josephine Lynch, Dorene Palmer and Catherine Sutton