Heart of Frontline Practice Conference 2023

On May 30th, 2023, frontline practitioners and managers gathered at the serene Nano Nagle Place in Cork for the fourth annual Heart of Frontline Practice Conference. Themed "Connecting with Compassion in Diverse and Complex Settings," this one-day event was an opportunity for professionals to step back from their daily routines and reflect on the impactful nature of their work.

Reflecting on Psychological Safety in Teams:

In the latest instalment of the Heart of Frontline Practice Touchpoint Series, hosted on 28th February 2023 at Northridge House, Blackrock, Cork, frontline practitioners gathered for a vital discussion on “Exploring Psychological Safety in Teams”. The session, led by Dr Maeve Hurley and facilitated by Martin O’Connor, focused on building safe and supportive environments within professional teams.

November 2022 Touchpoint

On Tuesday 15th November, the Heart of Frontline Practice alliance hosted a poignant session at the Northridge Education & Research Centre in Mahon, Cork. This 2.5-hour workshop, led by Dr. Naomi Masheti, focused on 'Inclusive Practice: Breaking the silence around race and mental health'. Dr. Masheti, coordinator of Cork Migrant Centre and a seasoned expert in the psychosocial wellbeing of Sub-Saharan African migrant children, facilitated a deep dive into these critical issues.

Heart Of Frontline Practice Seminar 2022

On May 24th, 2022, frontline practitioners gathered at Nano Nagle Place in Cork and online via Zoom for the Heart of Frontline Practice Seminar. This event, themed "Connecting and Relating in Diverse and Complex Settings," offered a day of intensive learning and reflection, led by experts in various aspects of frontline care and communication.

Heart of Frontline Practice, in collaboration with PSYCHED

Heart of Frontline Practice, in collaboration with PSYCHED—a Healthy Cities and Counties initiative—played a pivotal role in promoting mental health and well-being in the workplace during 2021. We organised four free, two-hour virtual sessions titled 'Reflect and Engage' for workers in the private and community/voluntary sectors.

Reflecting on Imagination and Compassion in Frontline Work

In October 2021, the Heart of Frontline Practice alliance hosted a compelling two-hour workshop led by Dr. Colm O’Connor, titled "The Role of Imagination and Compassion in Frontline Work." This virtual session, facilitated via Zoom on the 5th of October, was expertly guided by Dr. Maeve Hurley, founder and CEO of Ag Eisteacht.