Positive Psychology, Mindfulness, Psychotherapy and Philosophy

Geraldine is a Founder and PI for all research projects under ASCEND’s research group. ASCEND (Applied Social Care Education and practice in New Directions) at Limerick Institute of Technology, Ireland. Prior to taking up her lecturing and research post in 2013, she worked as a Social Care Worker with vulnerable families, young people in residential care, young people in foster care, young people on the cusp of coming in to care, young people involved with the justice system, mental health, and homeless services. Her current research interests are attachment and relationships, Marte Meo therapy, vulnerable people and Personal development for Social Care Learners. She has spoken and published nationally and internationally on these topics. She sits on a research panel for the Ombudsman for Children’s Office, a SIG examining the ethics of young peoples’ participation in research and the Limerick Citywide Child and Youth Forum.