Caroline Goldsmith Psychologist – Davos 2020

I was happy to be able to attend Davos 2020 in the beautiful Swiss Alps this year. Ironically enough, the theme of the year was climate change and global warming, so it was interesting to see 1800 private jets arriving at the nearby air force base the conference. An irony of which there were many that surround the reality of the whole affair. Caroline Goldsmith Psychologist – Davos 2020

Another bit of irony from the event was that Greta Thunberg and Mr. Donald Trump were both there (though the President seemed to be there to avoid the first day of his impeachment hearing!). Trump got quite a few laughs doing his “famous” Greta impression around the venue. 

The experience itself was wonderful. I would highly recommend the Seehoff in front of the conference center. Settling in by the fire after a long, hard day of propositions and pitches was lovely. Of course, the skiing, meet and greets, and prominent figures in the world of climate change were the main focus of the event. 

I have to mention the accommodation of the event itself, since most of the people in attendance talked freely about how “exclusive” it is, and how exclusionary Davos culture is in terms of the issues we need to be facing. While the public could have attended, you would have had to pay for the price of a room (upwards of $10,000 for a hostel bed, or $25,000 for a nice hotel). I stayed at the Seehoff just across from the venue, being spoiled to within an inch of my life. Caroline Goldsmith Psychologist – Davos 2020

Irony aside, it was a friendly and extremely informative event and an experience I will never forget. It just goes to show that we do, indeed, have a long way to go when it comes to issues far beyond climate change. I will miss Trumps Greta impressions if  he doesn’t make it back next year. He added a lighthearted feel tot he whole thing where you may be in danger of taking it all just a bit too seriously.

ADHD Psychology Assessment Caroline Goldsmith

Does your child struggle to concentrate? Have you noticed them struggle to focus or control their impulses? Do they find managing their emotions or time hard? Do they focus very hard on one thing, or struggle to sit still? If so, they could have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD. Requiring an ADHD psychology assessment Caroline Goldsmith 

The critical thing to remember with ADHD is that it is not a personal failing or behaviour problem. Also, telling the child to keep still or work harder isn’t going to help either. In fact, un-managed ADHD can significantly impact the lives of the children that live with it. In particular, it can negatively affect their ability to succeed at school and in their career and hinder their ability to manage their daily lives. It can even erode their self-worth and make it harder to make friends.  

The good news is that there are ways to manage ADHD successfully. In fact, having good help early on can make a world of difference and significantly reduce that the disorder has on your child’s life.

Therefore, if you are concerned for your child, you may wish to talk to a professional like Caroline Goldsmith, one of Ireland’s leading clinical psychologists, regarding qualifications and experience. Caroline is a professional well equipped to help you and your child through the ADHD assessment process.

Book a screening or  full assessment

call 087 387 6841 or email info@waterfordpsychology.com

In particular, Caroline recommends first booking a screening appointment to confirm whether your child needs a full ADHD assessment. It is possible there is some other disorder or no issue requiring intervention  The advantage of doing a screen before the full assessment is two-fold. Firstly, it will save everyone involved time. While secondly, a screening costs only 85 euros, meaning you won’t have to pay out for a full test unless there is a strong chance your child is struggling with ADHD. 

Take the first step to support your child today by calling Caroline Goldsmith at Waterford Psychology for screening or assessment on 087 387 6841 or email info@waterford psychology.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Section 32 Reports – Caroline Goldsmith Psychologist

Under the Guardianship of Infants Act 1964, Section 32 reports allow a judge to request the “Voice of the Child”, in which a child’s opinion and views are conveyed to the court by an assessor. Section 32 Reports – Caroline Goldsmith Psychologist.

It can be a key factor in determining the outcome of divorce proceedings and other matters related to family law, and is essential that these reports are carried out by a professional.

To get a quote for a Section 32 report in Ireland, or any other psychology requirement regarding children or adults contact Waterford Psychology on 087 387 6841, or email info@waterfordpsychology.com

What does a Section 32 Report involve?

A Section 32 Report will involve meetings between a child and an assessor to determine the child’s voice around a specific situation. It is the assessor’s role to ensure that the child is listened to and understood so that their voice can be conveyed accurately in court. 

The information provided in a Section 32 Report can be vital for courts that require a child’s take on a situation. The court can then use this information in Section 32 Reports – Caroline Goldsmith Psychologist report to make a determination for the child’s best interests. This report can also be used alongside other reports, including welfare reports or PCAs (Parental Capacity Assessments), to help the court with its decision.

Further information on Section 32 Reports with psychologist Caroline Goldsmith

Caroline Goldsmith is a renowned psychologist specialising in matters relating to children and families. To get a quote for a Section 32 report in Ireland, contact Waterford Psychology on 087 387 6841, or email info@waterfordpsychology.com

Call 087 387 6841 or email info@waterfordpsychology.com for further information. Section 32 Reports – Caroline Goldsmith Psychologist

Parental Capacity Assessment PCA Ireland

A Parental Capacity Assessment (PCA) can help ensure that a child receives the right care and support by assessing a parent’s capacity to care and provide for them.

 

A parental capacity assessment PCA Ireland can be called for when professionals in contact with a family have concerns that there are issues that could affect the welfare of a child.

The importance of a Parental Capacity Assessment PCA Ireland

A Parental Capacity Assessment can be requested by a range of professionals, including social workers, court officers, child protection teams and others. An effective assessment will feature rigorous consideration of a ‘strengths and challenges’ approach to assess the capacity of a parent to care for their child.

It’s a hard task that requires sensitivity and unbiased reporting during what is a difficult time for the families involved. 

What happens during a PCA?

PCAs can be carried out either on a residential basis or in the home, where parents and children are assessed during a number of visits. This will include psychological profiling of the families, in addition to regular behavioural observations to provide the most comprehensive assessment of the whole parenting situation.

A comprehensive report is then produced that details the process that was undertaken, as well as the conclusions used to help make key decisions regarding a child’s future.

Further information

For further information about Parental Capacity Assessments in Ireland, contact Caroline Goldsmith Psychologist at Waterford Psychology today. You can call us for a quote 087 387 6841, or you can email  info@waterfordpsychology.com for further information.

Happy to receive enquiries

For further information about Parental Capacity Assessments in Ireland, contact Caroline Goldsmith Psychologist at Waterford Psychology today. You can call us for a quote 087 387 6841, or you can email  info@waterfordpsychology.com for further information.

For further information about Parental Capacity Assessments in Ireland, contact Caroline Goldsmith Psychologist at Waterford Psychology

today. You can call us for a quote 087 387 6841, or you can email  info@waterfordpsychology.com for further information.

Caroline Goldsmith Reappointed Director FSSI Ireland 2021

We are thrilled to announce that Caroline Goldsmith reappointed Director  FSSI Ireland 2021. It’s an honour to have Caroline oversee the work of FSSI once more, in what is set to be an important year in the field of psychology.

Caroline Goldsmith is an Irish psychologist and pioneer, specialising in the field of autism. Over the coming year, she will continue to build the association as a multi-disciplinary, one-stop-shop for all things forensic in Ireland. 

A key year for psychopathy

Following a global pandemic that has seen everyday lives transformed around the world, psychopathy looks set to be a key topic for news and research in Ireland, and indeed on a global scale. There is already a focus on how psychopaths are adapting in online environments, including social media platforms. With Caroline bringing her extensive research to the role, there could be some ground-breaking work ahead.

About FSSI Ireland

FSSI Ireland is a private entity not associated or affiliated to any government department, and as such, has maintained its integrity and status as an independent voice of forensic matters since its inception in 2012.

We wish Caroline all the best in the continuing role and look forward to new and exciting developments in the field of Irish forensic disciplines over the coming year.

Caroline Goldsmith Reappointed Director FSSI Ireland 2021

We are thrilled to announce that Caroline Goldsmith reappointed Director  FSSI Ireland 2021. It’s an honour to have Caroline oversee the work of FSSI once more, in what is set to be an important year in the field of psychology.

Caroline Goldsmith is an Irish psychologist and pioneer, specialising in the field of autism. Over the coming year, she will continue to build the association as a multi-disciplinary, one-stop-shop for all things forensic in Ireland. 

A key year for psychopathy

Following a global pandemic that has seen everyday lives transformed around the world, psychopathy looks set to be a key topic for news and research in Ireland, and indeed on a global scale. There is already a focus on how psychopaths are adapting in online environments, including social media platforms. With Caroline bringing her extensive research to the role, there could be some ground-breaking work ahead.

About FSSI Ireland

FSSI Ireland is a private entity not associated or affiliated to any government department, and as such, has maintained its integrity and status as an independent voice of forensic matters since its inception in 2012.

We wish Caroline all the best in the continuing role and look forward to new and exciting developments in the field of Irish forensic disciplines over the coming year.

Psychology Assessment Ireland

A psychology assessment Ireland can be vital for helping your child                  call today 087 387 6841

to diagnose AUTISM and other conditions, helping you determine the right support for your child. Whether they’re struggling at school or at home, a psychology assessment could be vital for helping children get the help they need.

What is a psychology assessment?

A psychology assessment can take place at home, in school or in a court setting to help assess an individual’s behaviour, helping to build a picture of the support or intervention they might need. Psychological assessments are common at schools and in home settings where a child might be showing particular behaviours, or is struggling at school. 

How can a psychology assessment help?

A psychology assessment can help determine a child’s needs, making sure they get the right support to help their education or their health and emotional well-being. Many of the problems affecting children lie under the surface, and a psychological assessment can help get to the root of the cause.

Booking a psychology assessment in Ireland

If you think your child could benefit from psychology assessment Ireland  Caroline Goldsmith can help. With over 20 years’ experience, she’s an experienced credentialed professional who specialises in Autism Assessment  which can be ruled out or differentiated between other childhood disorders, including ADHD Anxiety Speech Delay or Depression

Call today for an Assessment, Report and Intervention package in Dublin, Cork, Galway and Waterford on 087 387 6841                                                                 or email info@waterfordpsychology.com

Booking a psychology assessment in Ireland

If you think your child could benefit from psychology assessment Ireland  with Caroline Goldsmith can help. With over 20 years’ experience, she’s an experienced credentialed professional who can help.

Call today for an Assessment, Report and Intervention package in Dublin, Cork, Galway and Waterford on 087 387 6841                                                                 or email info@waterfordpsychology.com

 

 

Organised Chaos Female Male Aspergers

 

Caroline Goldsmith is a psychologist in private practice with over 30 experience of neurodiversity (15 as a professional). She talks here about Organised Chaos Female Male Aspergers.

One trait we hear of often is that of messy rooms and living spaces of people with Aspergers. It was assumed that they are supposed to be fixated on having things in their right places.

Well here is the news; they are often fixated with having things in their right places but those right places as the neurodiverse person sees are to have things where only they know where it is! Hence the term organised chaos. Their living spaces often look chaotic. However they have a fair idea where they can lay their hands on what they need. If not then it’s most likely because ‘someone moved it’

Neurodiverse people tend to be blitz cleaners rather than daily maintaining order and tidying up. This means the notion will suddenly take them to clear the area and enact the kind of order. where one could do surgery in the room or space. Then over time things fall back to the organised chaos again.

If you live with a neurodiverse person it is important to bear in mind that they suffer from enough inner and self criticism without being constantly reminded that they are messy or untidy. Which is a subjective opinion by the way.

There is nothing wrong in this kind of living organisation and the worst thing a neurotypical can do is to step in and blitz it themselves. Although it may be interesting to read up on Martha Stewart’s cleaning methods its not going to happen for a neurodiverse person so just accept that they need their own space where they can go and find themselves if nothing else.

If you would like to speak to me about diagnosis intervention or goals I am always happy to hear from you                       Caroline Goldsmith  087 387 6841

 

 

 

Caroline Goldsmith Psychologist Qualifications Call today for free professional  advice 087 387 6841        

Caroline has studied at the Open University UK, University of East London UK, Trinity College Dublin, CMIT Institute Dublin and The National Academy of Neuropsychology USA.  She specialises in Autism assessment, diagnosis and intervention. Caroline Goldsmith Psychologist Qualifications

Caroline Goldsmith Psychologist Qualifications

Adult dispute resolution and counselling is a further passion which Caroline Goldsmith has psychologist qualifications to address. The client list has grown by referral over several years. What is more important for this type of intervention is to build a trusting and comforting space for couples to feel at ease to share their difficulties. While the impartial observer is keeping things on track and working towards a conclusion that serves the interests of both parties.

Child Diagnosis 

When dealing with child diagnosis it is important to make sure that the child has the most appropriate intervention. Diagnosis is key to making a good  intervention report in order to achieve long term best outcomes. Parents do not just want to know whats wrong but need to know how to intervene to fix it.

Caroline Goldsmith Psychologist Qualifications

Training

Training is an on going part of any psychologists career.  Also training others who come along and are upcoming in the profession. The train the trainer course is an excellent course for those wanting to get into training. the focus is on making sure that the objectives of the training are absorbed by the learner according to the learning style of the audience. Over the length of the course the trainers are schooled in the four learning styles of Honey a & Mumford (2000),  LSQ – Activist, Theorist, Reflector and Pragmatist. Often run by town and city chambers of commerce the courses run for 5 or 8 days. Caroline Goldsmith training qualifications are that she completed the 8 day course with the Waterford chamber of commerce.

Publishing articles, reports and book chapters

Peer review is the gold standard of academic publishing.  Caroline has may articles, reviews conference papers and a best selling children’s book to her credit.

Caroline would love to hear from you if you feel that what you have read makes you feel that you can work together. To get to a place where you need to be

Call today for free professional  advice 087 387 6841

Research News

Professor John F. Cryan Professor & Chair at UCC Anatomy & Neuroscience secures a 4.8m grant to investigate gut brain connections

Research news shows the professor is currently leading a team of researchers to investigate Gut & Microbiome connections as relates to various immune and neuro-psychiatric conditions. The research looks very innovative and may shed light on such gut brain connections in Autism and related neuro-developmental disorders.

Research News Gut Brain Connections

Early studies conducted in mice have paved the way for more research in the area, which hopes to yield treatment interventions with novel new approaches.

In 2014 Professor Cryan along with colleague Dr.Mark Lyte of Texas Tech University published Microbial Endocrinology: The Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis in Health and Disease. A groundbreaking work on the subject of gut brain connections.

Dr Lyte has spent over 25 years trying to prove that gut microbes communicate with the nervous system using some of the same neurochemicals that relay messages in the brain.

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/28/magazine/can-the-bacteria-in-your-gut-explain-your-mood.html?_r=0

Tying into the work of professor Cryan the two passionate researchers are heralding a new era in gut brain connection discoveries.

Current research interests of Professor Cryan include the neurobiological basis of stress-related neuropsychiatric disorders including depression, anxiety and drug dependence. Moreover, his group is also focused on understanding the interaction between brain, gut & microbiome and how it applies to stress and immune-related disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome and obesity and neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism. He is also interested in applying novel approaches to facilitate drug/siRNA delivery to the brain in vivo.

Research News Gut Brain Connections

Prof. Cryan’s research group consists of 12 Postdoctoral Fellows, 14 PhD students, 2 MD students, 2 MSc Students, 3 research scientists and various visiting students from Ireland, Spain, The Netherlands, USA & Canada. It is funded by Science Foundation Ireland, the Health Research Board, Enterprise Ireland and the Irish Research Council. Moreover, Prof. Cryan receives funding as a PI on the two different EU Framework 7 Programme grants.

Research News Gut Brain Connections                                                                            Autism assessments call 087 387 6841