Biography
I have been practising as a clinical psychologist for twenty three years with my current practice oriented towards adult mental health, clinical supervision and trauma in the area of sexual offending in youth 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;
Teaching Interests
I currently teach in the area of mental health management; attachment and relationship factors in clinical formulation; youth offending; and trauma.
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.
Language
- French
- Gaeilge (Irish)
Consultancy
- - Psychological Consultant to RTE TV Crime series "Cracking Crime
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- - Employee Assistance Consultant
- - Family law
- - Psychological Consultant to RTE TV & StopWatch Productions "21st CenturyChild" Series
- HSE - Child Protection
Pain Medicine
Youth Offending
Publications
Book
Ageing and Older Adult Mental Health Issues and Implications for Practice
Ryan, P; Coughlan, B
Book Chapter
The Biology of Ageing: What Works, What Slows and What Stops
Flynn, E; Ryan, P
Ageing and Mental Health Issues and Implications for Practice
Caring for Older Adults: Who Cares and Does not Care?
Ryan, P; Wroblewska, A
Ageing and Older Adult Mental Health Issues and Implications for Practice
Ageing - Historical and Current Perspectives
Ryan, P; O'Rourke, l; Ward, M; Aherne, C
Ageing and Older Adult Mental Health Issues and Implications for Practice
Ageing, Relationships and Sexuality
Ryan, P; Dudley, J; MacMahon,C; Feeney, L; Bonham, A
Ageing and Older Adult Mental Health Issues and Implications for Practice
Depression and Ageing - Assessment and Intervention
O'Donoghue, M; Ryan, P
Ageing and Older Adult Mental Health Issues and Implications for Practice
Older Adults Experience of Loss, Bereavement and Grief
Ryan, P; Couglan, B; Shahid, Z; Aherne, C
Ageing and Older Adult Mental Health Issues and Implications for Practice
Older Adults - Key to the Success of Younger Generations
Ryan, P; O Sullivan, C; Smyth, M
Ageing and Older Adult Mental Health Issues and Implications for Practice
Ageism - Myth or Fact
Lalor, J; Ryan, P
Ageing and Older Adult Mental Health Issues and Implications for Practice
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
Ageing and Older Adult Mental Health Issues and Implications for Practice
Conference Contribution
Conference Publication
Psychological Society of Ireland Annual Conference
Fitzgerald, N. & Ryan, P.
Researching Young Lives: Power, representation and the research process
Mc Kiernan, A., Ryan, P., Lindenmuth, E. & Quirke, S
Researching Young Lives: Power, representation and the research process
Mc Kiernan, A., Ryan, P., Lindenmuth, E. & Quirke, S.
40th Annual Conference of the Psychological Society of Ireland, Wexford, Ireland.
Mc Kiernan, A., Ryan, P., Mc Kiernan, R., Dooley, B., & Hodges, H.
40th Annual Conference of the Psychological Society of Ireland
Mc Kiernan, A., Ryan, P., Fitzsimons, S., Egan, R. & Swann, J
40th Annual Conference of the Psychological Society of Ireland
Mc Kiernan, A., Ryan, P., Mc Kiernan, R., Dooley, B., & Hodges, H.
IAC International Attachment Conference
Mangan, E & Ryan P
Comhra International Reflective Practice Conference
Ryan, P., Parker-Jenkins, M
Comhra International Reflective Practice Conference
Ryan, P., Parker-Jenkins, M
International Attachment Conference, Barcelona
Ryan, P., Mangan, E
IPA Conference
Quin, R., Ryan, P., & Clare, L
40th Annual Conference of the Psychological Society of Ireland, Wexford, November
Mc Kiernan, A., Ryan, P., Fitzsimons, S., Egan, R. & Swann, J
IPA Conference Belfast
Quin, R., Ryan, P., & Clare, L
THe Psychological Society of Ireland Annual Conference
Rebecca Quin ; Patrick Ryan ; Linda Clare .
Other Journal
Evaluation of the Parent Plus Early Years Programme
Ryan, P; Brain, K; Ward, M; Fitzsimons, S; Shaw, J
The Irish Psychologist
Other Publication
A review of Classification Systems for Mental Health Distress
Pender, T., Watchorn, A., Quigley, S. & Ryan P.
THe Irish Psychologist
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.
National Institute of Health Sciences Research Bulletin,
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.
National Institute of Health Sciences, Research Bulletin,
Evaluating the effectiveness of the HSE Carlow / Kilkenny Drop In service on terms of Parental Support.
Dempsey, H., Crosbie, G., Ryan P.
National Institute of Health Sciences, Research Bulletin
Not of this world The subjective experience of late onset psychosis, National Institute of Health Sciences
Quin, R., Ryan, P., Clare, L., Jackson, M.
National Institute of Health Sciences, Research Bulletin,
Evaluation of the Parent Plus Early Years Programme
Brain, K., Ryan, P., Shaw, J., Fitzsimons, S., Ward, M
National Institute of Health Sciences, Research Bulletin
An Evaluation and Comparison of the Relationship between Olfactory Function and Cognitive Ability: A Pilot Project
Gillan, D., Ryan, P., Wale, S.
National Institute of Health Sciences, Research Bulletin
Bullying experiences of One post-Primary School in a Semi-Rural Location in Ireland
Mangan, E., Ryan, P., Coleman, D
National Institute of Health Sciences, Research Bulletin
Peer Reviewed Journal
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
Leahy, D.a , Schaffalitzky, E.a , Armstrong, C.a , Latham, L.b , McNicholas, F.c , Meagher, D.a , Nathan, Y.a , OâConnor, R.a , OâKeane, V.d , Ryan, P.e , Smyth, B.P.f , Swan, D.a , Cullen, W.c
Irish Journal Of Psychological Medicine
DOI: 10.1017/ipm.2014.70
Team-Based Approaches in Early Intervention Services for Children With Disabilities: Irish Parents' Experiences
Fitzgerald, N,Ryan, P,Fitzgerald, A
Journal Of Policy And Practice In Intellectual Disabilities
DOI: 10.1111/jppi.12126
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
BMC family practice
DOI: 10.1186/1471-2296-14-194
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.
Bmc Family Practice
Using quantitative research to measure recovery outcomes and correlates
Lavin, D. & Ryan, P.
Irish Journal Of Psychological Medicine
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
National Institute Of Health Sciences Research Bulletin
'Not of this world': The subjective experience of late-onset psychosis
Quin, RC; Clare, L; Ryan, P; Jackson, M
Aging & Mental Health
DOI: 10.1080/13607860903046453