Attuned in Practice 6th Annual Conference
Weaving Presence, Humanity and Reflection into Care
A restorative day for frontline practitioners
5th March 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM | Nano Nagle Place, Cork
6th Annual Conference
Weaving Presence, Humanity and Reflection into Care
5th March 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM | Nano Nagle Place, Cork
Our 2026 theme, Weaving Presence, Humanity and Reflection into Care, invites practitioners to pause, connect, and explore the values and purpose at the heart of their work. This is a day designed to nurture reflective practice, support wellbeing, and inspire new thinking for those working on the frontline.
Theme: Weaving Presence, Humanity and Reflection into Care
This one-day conference will offer practitioners the opportunity to step back from the demands of frontline work and reflect on the values, mission, and purpose that underpin their practice.
Keynote Speakers
We are delighted to welcome three exceptional speakers who bring deep experience, humanity, and reflective wisdom to this year’s conference.
Mary Coughlin – Boston
MS, NNP-NCC-E, Trauma Informed Professional™, Caritas Coach®, President & Founder of Caring Essentials Collaborative
Mary is internationally recognised for her pioneering work in trauma-informed developmental care, blending neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and human connection to reimagine how we care, lead, and heal.
Catherine Murnin – Belfast
Award-winning Facilitator, Coach & Founder of The Wellbeing Pathway
Catherine brings over 20 years’ experience in leadership, mental health, and wellbeing. Her work centres on creating reflective, energising spaces where practitioners can reconnect with purpose, courage, and human connection. She is also an author, podcast host, and curator of TEDx Newry.
Keith Ó Brolacháin – Cork
School Principal, Coach & Founder of Atlantic Breath and School Solutions
Keith draws on over fourteen years of educational leadership, combined with his expertise in breathwork and reflective practice. His work supports leaders and practitioners to restore calm, clarity, and sustainable wellbeing. He is currently completing PhD research exploring breathwork and sustainable leadership in Irish education.
Our Speakers
Mary Coughlin
Mary Coughlin, MS, NNP-NCC-E, Trauma Informed Professional™, Caritas Coach®, and President & Founder of Caring Essentials Collaborative. Mary is internationally recognised for her pioneering work in trauma-informed developmental care, blending neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and human connection to reimagine how we care, lead, and heal.
Keith Ó Brolacháin
Keith Ó Brolacháin is a school principal, coach, and founder of Atlantic Breath and School Solutions. With over fourteen years of leadership experience, he combines his background in education with his training as a breathwork facilitator to support school leaders in one of Ireland’s most demanding professions. Through breathwork and reflective practice, Keith helps principals and teachers cultivate calm, resilience, and sustainable wellbeing. A PhD candidate researching Breathwork and Sustainable Leadership in Irish Education, he is passionate about helping leaders reconnect with presence, belief, and humanity in their daily practice.
Catherine Murnin
Catherine Murnin is an award-winning Facilitator, Coach and Founder of The Wellbeing Pathway. She brings over 20 years’ experience in leadership and wellbeing roles, with a particular interest in mental health and human connections. Her health and wellbeing programmes, together with her facilitation work and keynote speaker roles have allowed her to share her experiences with a global audience. A Business graduate from Ulster University, Catherine also has a Postgraduate qualification in Mental Health, a Diploma in Coaching and Mentoring with the ILM and holds a Health Promotion Certificate from the Open University. She has undertaken a wide range of CPD in psychology, leadership, mindfulness, and women’s health, trained in ASIST Suicide Awareness and is a Mental Health First Aider. Catherine has recently become a Certified Breath, Laugh and Relax Coach and Ikigai Coach, both accredited with the International Federation for Holistic Therapies.