Biography

I have been practising as a clinical psychologist for twenty seven years with my current practice oriented towards adult mental health, clinical supervision and trauma in the area of sexual trauma and offending in youth and adult populations. My current research is focused on exploring causes of sexual abuse from a qualitative perspective as well as understanding the factors that contribute to the profiles of youth offenders.

Research Interests

Applied developmental psychology; Attachment theory and practice; Supported employment for people with disability;Clinical supervision; Sexual Abuse; PTSD;

Professional Activities

Committee

  • 2013 Membership Qualifications Validation Committee,

Employment

  • 2012 University of Limerick - Head of Department
  • 2005 University of Limerick - Director of Doctoral Programme in Clinical Psychology
  • 2002 The Psychological Society of Ireland - Director of Training & Accreditation
  • 2001 Brothers of Charity Services - Senior Clinical Psychologist
  • 1998 Mid Western Health Board - Clinical Psychologist

Award

  • 2004 - Recognition of Service
  • - Recognition of Service Award

Association

  • 1998 , The Psychological Society of Ireland

Education

  • 1996 Queens University of Belfast - DPsych
  • 1991 Queens University of Belfast - B.A.

Consultancy

  • - Psychological Consultant to RTE TV & StopWatch Productions "21st CenturyChild" Series
  • - Family law
  • - Employee Assistance Consultant
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  • - Psychological Consultant to RTE TV Crime series "Cracking Crime
  • HSE - Child Protection
    Pain Medicine
    Youth Offending

Language

  • Gaeilge (Irish)
  • French

Peer Reviewed Journals

2015

How social context impacts on the development, identification and treatment of mental and substance use disorders among young people - a qualitative study of health care workers

D Leahy 1, E Schaffalitzky 1, C Armstrong 1, L Latham 2, F McNicholas 3, D Meagher 1, Y Nathan 1, R O'Connor 1, V O'Keane 4, P Ryan 5, B P Smyth 6, D Swan 1, W Cullen 3 (2015) How social context impacts on the development, identification and treatment of mental and substance use disorders among young people - a qualitative study of health care workers. Irish Journal Of Psychological Medicine

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2015

Team-Based Approaches in Early Intervention Services for Children With Disabilities: Irish Parents' Experiences

Fitzgerald, N,Ryan, P,Fitzgerald, A (2015) Team-Based Approaches in Early Intervention Services for Children With Disabilities: Irish Parents' Experiences. Journal Of Policy And Practice In Intellectual Disabilities :199-209

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2013

Primary care and youth mental health in Ireland: qualitative study in deprived urban areas

Leahy, D,Schaffalitzky, E,Armstrong, C,Bury, G,Cussen-Murphy, P,Davis, R,Dooley, B,Gavin, B,Keane, R,Keenan, E,Latham, L,Meagher, D,McGorry, P,McNicholas, F,O'Connor, R,O'Dea, E,O'Keane, V,O'Toole, TP,Reilly, E,Ryan, P,Sanci, L,Smyth, BP,Cullen, W (2013) Primary care and youth mental health in Ireland: qualitative study in deprived urban areas. BMC family practice

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2013

Primary care and youth mental health in Ireland: Qualitative study in deprived urban areas

Leahy, D., Schaffalitzky, E., Armstrong, C.,Bury, G., Cussen-Murphy, P., Davis, R., Dooley, B., Gavin, B., Keane, R., Keenan, E., Latham, L., Meagher, D., McGorry, P., McNicholas, F., O'Connor, R., O'Dea, E., O'Keane, V., O'Toole, T., Reilly, E., Ryan, P., Sanci, L., Smyth, B.P. and Cullen, W. (2013) Primary care and youth mental health in Ireland: Qualitative study in deprived urban areas. Bmc Family Practice

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2012

Using quantitative research to measure recovery outcomes and correlates

Lavin, D. & Ryan, P. (2012) Using quantitative research to measure recovery outcomes and correlates. Irish Journal Of Psychological Medicine

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2010

Design and evaluation of an internet-mediated coping skills resource for young people adjusting to romantic relationship dissolution: `Project Break-Up'

Mc Kiernan, A; Ryan, P (2010) Design and evaluation of an internet-mediated coping skills resource for young people adjusting to romantic relationship dissolution: `Project Break-Up'. National Institute Of Health Sciences Research Bulletin :32-32

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2009

'Not of this world': The subjective experience of late-onset psychosis

Quin, RC; Clare, L; Ryan, P; Jackson, M (2009) 'Not of this world': The subjective experience of late-onset psychosis. Aging & Mental Health :779-787

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Books

2011

Ageing and Older Adult Mental Health Issues and Implications for Practice

Ryan, P; Coughlan, B (2011) Ageing and Older Adult Mental Health Issues and Implications for Practice. London : Routledge

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2010

You Can't Make Me: How to get the best out of your teenager

Ryan, P (2010) You Can't Make Me: How to get the best out of your teenager. Dublin Ireland : NewLeaf

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Book Chapters

2011

The Biology of Ageing: What Works, What Slows and What Stops

Flynn, E; Ryan, P (2011) The Biology of Ageing: What Works, What Slows and What Stops. London : Routledge Ageing and Mental Health Issues and Implications for Practice

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2011

Ageing - Historical and Current Perspectives

Ryan, P; O'Rourke, l; Ward, M; Aherne, C (2011) Ageing - Historical and Current Perspectives. London : Routledge Ageing and Older Adult Mental Health Issues and Implications for Practice

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2011

Older Adults - Key to the Success of Younger Generations

Ryan, P; O Sullivan, C; Smyth, M (2011) Older Adults - Key to the Success of Younger Generations. London : Routledge Ageing and Older Adult Mental Health Issues and Implications for Practice

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2011

The Paradox of Ageing: Why do Older People Look so Happy when they have Nothing to look Forward to?

Greve, J; Ryan, P; Aherne, C (2011) The Paradox of Ageing: Why do Older People Look so Happy when they have Nothing to look Forward to?. London : Routledge Ageing and Older Adult Mental Health Issues and Implications for Practice

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2011

Caring for Older Adults: Who Cares and Does not Care?

Ryan, P; Wroblewska, A (2011) Caring for Older Adults: Who Cares and Does not Care?. London : Routledge Ageing and Older Adult Mental Health Issues and Implications for Practice

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2011

Ageing, Relationships and Sexuality

Ryan, P; Dudley, J; MacMahon,C; Feeney, L; Bonham, A (2011) Ageing, Relationships and Sexuality. London : Routledge Ageing and Older Adult Mental Health Issues and Implications for Practice

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2011

Depression and Ageing - Assessment and Intervention

O'Donoghue, M; Ryan, P (2011) Depression and Ageing - Assessment and Intervention. London : Routledge Ageing and Older Adult Mental Health Issues and Implications for Practice

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2011

Older Adults Experience of Loss, Bereavement and Grief

Ryan, P; Couglan, B; Shahid, Z; Aherne, C (2011) Older Adults Experience of Loss, Bereavement and Grief. London : Routledge Ageing and Older Adult Mental Health Issues and Implications for Practice

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2011

Ageism - Myth or Fact

Lalor, J; Ryan, P (2011) Ageism - Myth or Fact. London : Routledge Ageing and Older Adult Mental Health Issues and Implications for Practice

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Edited Books

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Other Journals

2006

Evaluation of the Parent Plus Early Years Programme

Ryan, P; Brain, K; Ward, M; Fitzsimons, S; Shaw, J (2006) Evaluation of the Parent Plus Early Years Programme. The Irish Psychologist

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Conference Publications

2010

Psychological Society of Ireland Annual Conference

Fitzgerald, N. & Ryan, P. (2010) Psychological Society of Ireland Annual Conference.

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2010

Researching Young Lives: Power, representation and the research process

Mc Kiernan, A., Ryan, P., Lindenmuth, E. & Quirke, S (2010) Researching Young Lives: Power, representation and the research process.

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2010

Researching Young Lives: Power, representation and the research process

Mc Kiernan, A., Ryan, P., Lindenmuth, E. & Quirke, S. (2010) Researching Young Lives: Power, representation and the research process.

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2009

Comhra International Reflective Practice Conference

Ryan, P., Parker-Jenkins, M (2009) Comhra International Reflective Practice Conference.

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2009

Comhra International Reflective Practice Conference

Ryan, P (2009) Comhra International Reflective Practice Conference.

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2009

40th Annual Conference of the Psychological Society of Ireland, Wexford, November

Mc Kiernan, A., Ryan, P., Fitzsimons, S., Egan, R. & Swann, J (2009) 40th Annual Conference of the Psychological Society of Ireland, Wexford, November.

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2009

International Attachment Conference, Barcelona

Ryan, P., Mangan, E (2009) International Attachment Conference, Barcelona.

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2009

40th Annual Conference of the Psychological Society of Ireland, Wexford, Ireland.

Mc Kiernan, A., Ryan, P., Mc Kiernan, R., Dooley, B., & Hodges, H. (2009) 40th Annual Conference of the Psychological Society of Ireland, Wexford, Ireland..

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2009

IPA Conference Belfast

Quin, R., Ryan, P., & Clare, L (2009) IPA Conference Belfast.

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2009

40th Annual Conference of the Psychological Society of Ireland

Mc Kiernan, A., Ryan, P., Fitzsimons, S., Egan, R. & Swann, J (2009) 40th Annual Conference of the Psychological Society of Ireland.

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2009

IAC International Attachment Conference

Mangan, E & Ryan P (2009) IAC International Attachment Conference.

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2009

40th Annual Conference of the Psychological Society of Ireland

Mc Kiernan, A., Ryan, P., Mc Kiernan, R., Dooley, B., & Hodges, H. (2009) 40th Annual Conference of the Psychological Society of Ireland.

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2009

Comhra International Reflective Practice Conference

Ryan, P., Parker-Jenkins, M (2009) Comhra International Reflective Practice Conference.

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2009

Comhra International Reflective Practice Conference

Ryan, P (2009) Comhra International Reflective Practice Conference.

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2009

IPA Conference

Quin, R., Ryan, P., & Clare, L (2009) IPA Conference.

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2008

THe Psychological Society of Ireland Annual Conference

Rebecca Quin ; Patrick Ryan ; Linda Clare . (2008) THe Psychological Society of Ireland Annual Conference.

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Conference Contributions

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Published Reports

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Editorials

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Book Reviews

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Other Publications

2014

A review of Classification Systems for Mental Health Distress

Pender, T., Watchorn, A., Quigley, S. & Ryan P. (2014) A review of Classification Systems for Mental Health Distress. Dublin THe Irish Psychologist

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2010

Design and evaluation of an internet-mediated coping skills resource for young people adjusting to romantic relationship dissolution: ‘Project Break-Up'

Mc Kiernan, A. & Ryan, P. (2010) Design and evaluation of an internet-mediated coping skills resource for young people adjusting to romantic relationship dissolution: ‘Project Break-Up'. Ireland National Institute of Health Sciences Research Bulletin,

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2009

An integrative evaluation of the Incredible Years Classroom Management in Ireland. Programme National Institute of Health Sciences, Research Bulletin,

Mc Kiernan, A., Ryan, P., Fitzsimons, S., Egan, R, Swann, J. (2009) An integrative evaluation of the Incredible Years Classroom Management in Ireland. Programme National Institute of Health Sciences, Research Bulletin,. ireland National Institute of Health Sciences, Research Bulletin,

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2008

Evaluating the Effectiveness of the HSE Carlow/Kilkenny Drop-In Service in terms of Parental Support.

Ryan, P; Dempsey, H (2008) Evaluating the Effectiveness of the HSE Carlow/Kilkenny Drop-In Service in terms of Parental Support..

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2008

Evaluating the effectiveness of the HSE Carlow / Kilkenny Drop In service on terms of Parental Support.

Dempsey, H., Crosbie, G., Ryan P. (2008) Evaluating the effectiveness of the HSE Carlow / Kilkenny Drop In service on terms of Parental Support.. Ireland National Institute of Health Sciences, Research Bulletin

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2008

Not of this world – The subjective experience of late onset psychosis, National Institute of Health Sciences

Quin, R., Ryan, P., Clare, L., Jackson, M. (2008) Not of this world – The subjective experience of late onset psychosis, National Institute of Health Sciences. National Institute of Health Sciences, Research Bulletin,

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2006

An Evaluation and Comparison of the Relationship between Olfactory Function and Cognitive Ability: A Pilot Project

Gillan, D., Ryan, P., Wale, S. (2006) An Evaluation and Comparison of the Relationship between Olfactory Function and Cognitive Ability: A Pilot Project. National Institute of Health Sciences, Research Bulletin

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2006

Bullying experiences of One post-Primary School in a Semi-Rural Location in Ireland

Mangan, E., Ryan, P., Coleman, D (2006) Bullying experiences of One post-Primary School in a Semi-Rural Location in Ireland. National Institute of Health Sciences, Research Bulletin

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2006

Evaluation of the Parent Plus Early Years Programme

Brain, K., Ryan, P., Shaw, J., Fitzsimons, S., Ward, M (2006) Evaluation of the Parent Plus Early Years Programme. ireland National Institute of Health Sciences, Research Bulletin

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