Recovery Through Activity

(Sue Parkinson, 2023)

Online half-day course Tuesday 21 October 2025

Please note that this course is supported by funding from the HSCP office. As such, in the event that the course is oversubscribed priority will be given to staff in HSE/HSE funded roles (including S38/S39)

Discover Recovery Through Activity!
Join Occupational Therapists Una Belton and Niamh Gibney for a 3.5-hour virtual workshop designed to bring recovery-focused practice to life. Rooted in the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO), this interactive training explores how everyday activities can support wellbeing and long-term recovery.

Course Aims:

You’ll gain:
✔ A clear understanding of Recovery Through Activity
✔ Practical tools and resources you can use right away
✔ Inspiration on how to weave occupation into your practice

✔ Understand how to incorporate Recovery Through Activity as part of the Occupational   Therapy Process
✔ Space to reflect, share, and connect with peers

This small-group workshop is a chance to grow your skills, boost your confidence, and re-ignite your passion for occupation-centred care.

About the Facilitators

Una is a registered Occupational Therapist, who trained at Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen and qualified in 2006. Una has over 13 years’ experience working in adult mental health on Community Mental Health Teams, Inpatient services and Rehab and Recovery Mental Health Services in Ireland.

Niamh is a registered Occupational Therapist who trained in Trinity College Dublin and graduated in 1997. Niamh’s career has included community care older persons services, cardiac rehab and as a Regional Placement Facilitator. Niamh has worked for the past 12 years in Community Adult Mental Health in Ireland.

Niamh and Una are passionate about Occupation Centred practice and have extensive experience delivering occupation focused groups and 1:1 sessions.

Una and Niamh collaborated with Sue Parkinson on Discovery through Activity when they adapted Recovery Through Activity for a virtual group using PowerPoint.

Niamh also contributed to the second edition of Recovery Through Activity.

Application and Payment information:

• Payment in full is taken at the time of application.
• Payment of the fee does not guarantee you a place at this event.
• Full payment must be received prior to the closing date in order to secure your place.
• If the event is oversubscribed you will be provided with a full refund.
• Successful applicants will be notified that they have a place at the event following the closing date.
• Places are limited and members are advised to apply early to secure a place.
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