John Peelo

Key training and skills I have developed over the year which I have valued most in my work are Mindfulness, Marte Meo Communication Therapy, Non-Violent Communication (NVC) and NVR (Non-Violent Resistance Parenting Training), I have also done Training in Dialogue and Restorative Practice.

As well as working directly with children and families I work closely with and support the development of local interagency networks. I chair the Local YPAR (Young People at Risk) Mental Health and Wellbeing Working group and I also sit on the Government Task Force Working Group supporting the Alignment of all service in the community.

I have a strong commitment to social justice and equality. The above Training supports me working with a Non-Judgemental Systemic Approach. I value the children and families I work with most of whom have experienced ACE’s. Adverse Childhood Experiences. I firmly believe and have had the privilege to experience, children and adults who are treated with dignity, care and compassion will thrive if offered equal life chances and opportunities.

I had the privilege of Volunteering with Dublin Simon Community as a Co-Worker in the Night Shelter.

I worked as a Supervisor in the Irish Wheelchair Association for 3 years before starting my Social Work Training.

Social Work/Marte Meo Communication therapist and MBSR mindfulness Teacher.

My main role as a professional social worker was Managing Family Centers, I was also chair of various working groups in the Local Family Support Network in the Inner City and Ballymun.

I have been teaching mindfulness as a volunteer in an Irish Prison since 2011 and currently joined the mindfulness prison team with the Centre for Mindfulness and Compassion offering courses throughout prisons in Ireland.

I have a daily mindfulness practice and also enjoy Qigong practices which I do on a regular basis.

I offer the standard 8 Week MBSR Mindfulness Course and also offer Introduction course on line where appropriate.