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Hongchi Xiao was convicted of manslaughter by Winchester Crown Court in July (CPS/PA)

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Alternative healer to be sentenced for manslaughter of woman at slap workshop

Danielle Carr-Gomm died in October 2016 while taking part in the Paida Lajin therapy event, which sees patients being slapped or slapping themselves repeatedly

Alternative healer Hongchi Xiao was previously prosecuted over the death of a six-year-old diabetic boy in Australia after he instructed the youngster’s parents to stop giving him his insulin medication, his trial was told (Crown Prosecution Service/PA)

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Second manslaughter conviction for alternative healer after death of six-year-old diabetic boy

<p>Opal Sandy and her family (Andrew Matthews/PA)</p>

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Couple’s joy as deaf daughter hears thanks to new gene therapy

Vector illustration of female alcoholism with unhappy woman sitting at alcohol drink bottle bottom hugging her knees

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Talk to me: My parent is a functioning alcoholic — I find it difficult to accept how badly she treated us

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Colleges may be asked to provide more courses to cover shortfall in therapists

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As Katie Price opens up about PTSD – why it’s never too late to seek help for past trauma

Cork rally to put pressure on Taoiseach over services for disabled children

Families campaigning for disabled children's services are set to escalate their campaign, and focus criticism on Micheál Martin

Tue, 16 Aug, 2022

Prisons reviewing therapy for sex offenders

Report says current system too restrictive and more sex offenders could benefit

Mon, 02 May, 2022

Belfast protest calls for ban on conversion therapy for transgender people

Protesters carried placards which read ‘Ulster says no to transphobia’ and chanted: 'Boris Johnson must understand, without trans people it’s not a ban'

Sun, 10 Apr, 2022

UN to revoke the status of Britains Equality

Stop pathetic excuses on transgender conversion therapy ban, LGBT adviser urges UK government

A former LGBT Government adviser has urged leaders to stop making “pathetic excuses” after the British prime minister said there are “complexities and sensitivities” around banning conversion therapy for transgender people.

Wed, 06 Apr, 2022

Boris Johnson drops plans to outlaw LGBT conversion therapy

A leaked Downing Street briefing paper said “the PM has agreed we should not move forward with legislation” to outlaw the practice

Thu, 31 Mar, 2022

Dear Louise: My husband has no interest in becoming intimate with me

Louise O'Neill: Where is the patience when it comes to our emotional resilience?

What would our lives look like if we reframed the act of taking care of ourselves? That rather than seeing it as a duty or a chore, we do it because it makes us feel good. We are worthy of that

Sat, 20 Nov, 2021

Dear Louise: I have many severed friendships, is it a good idea to reconnect with a couple?

Severed friendships, compromise and avoidant behaviour — can relationships be salvaged?

Sat, 06 Nov, 2021

Key education rights for disabled children still not in place after 17 years

Covid-19 has added to that disadvantage and had a disproportionately negative impact on the most vulnerable says Inclusion Ireland

Tue, 20 Apr, 2021

Therapy with an eye for detail

Our eye movements become rapid when we recall traumatic events. A controversial theory maintains that controlling this could be an effective therapy. Geraldine Walsh Investigates.

Mon, 20 Aug, 2018

Meet the former dairy farmers who converted a milking parlour into a sanctuary for those needing therapy

Instead of joining the dairy boom, the O’Rourkes converted a milking parlour to a sanctuary for those needing therapy. Trish Flanagan reports

Thu, 17 May, 2018

Taxi drivers give us the scoop on New Year's

Taxis can offer passengers a therapeutic journey at this time of year. Rita de Brún spoke to drivers about their New Year experiences.

Fri, 30 Dec, 2016

Domestic violence rarely ‘cured’ with just therapy

The Rape Crisis Network Ireland has said domestic violence is rarely "cured" by male counselling alone as it is such a complex issue.

Thu, 15 May, 2014

Fewer patients receive electro-convulsive therapy

Electro-convulsive therapy was used 2,152 times on 244 mental health patients in just 12 months, according to the Mental Health Commission (MHC).

Wed, 12 Mar, 2014

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Alternative healer to be sentenced for manslaughter of woman at slap workshop

Second manslaughter conviction for alternative healer after death of six-year-old diabetic boy

Couple’s joy as deaf daughter hears thanks to new gene therapy

Talk to me: My parent is a functioning alcoholic — I find it difficult to accept how badly she treated us

Colleges may be asked to provide more courses to cover shortfall in therapists

As Katie Price opens up about PTSD – why it’s never too late to seek help for past trauma

Cork rally to put pressure on Taoiseach over services for disabled children

Prisons reviewing therapy for sex offenders

Belfast protest calls for ban on conversion therapy for transgender people

Stop pathetic excuses on transgender conversion therapy ban, LGBT adviser urges UK government

Boris Johnson drops plans to outlaw LGBT conversion therapy

Louise O'Neill: Where is the patience when it comes to our emotional resilience?

Dear Louise: I have many severed friendships, is it a good idea to reconnect with a couple?

Key education rights for disabled children still not in place after 17 years

Therapy with an eye for detail

Meet the former dairy farmers who converted a milking parlour into a sanctuary for those needing therapy

Taxi drivers give us the scoop on New Year's

Domestic violence rarely ‘cured’ with just therapy

Fewer patients receive electro-convulsive therapy

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Mick Clifford

Therapy

Alternative healer to be sentenced for manslaughter of woman at slap workshop

Second manslaughter conviction for alternative healer after death of six-year-old diabetic boy

Couple’s joy as deaf daughter hears thanks to new gene therapy

Talk to me: My parent is a functioning alcoholic — I find it difficult to accept how badly she treated us

Colleges may be asked to provide more courses to cover shortfall in therapists

As Katie Price opens up about PTSD – why it’s never too late to seek help for past trauma

Cork rally to put pressure on Taoiseach over services for disabled children

Prisons reviewing therapy for sex offenders

Belfast protest calls for ban on conversion therapy for transgender people

Stop pathetic excuses on transgender conversion therapy ban, LGBT adviser urges UK government

Boris Johnson drops plans to outlaw LGBT conversion therapy

Louise O'Neill: Where is the patience when it comes to our emotional resilience?

Dear Louise: I have many severed friendships, is it a good idea to reconnect with a couple?

Key education rights for disabled children still not in place after 17 years

Therapy with an eye for detail

Meet the former dairy farmers who converted a milking parlour into a sanctuary for those needing therapy

Taxi drivers give us the scoop on New Year's

Domestic violence rarely ‘cured’ with just therapy

Fewer patients receive electro-convulsive therapy

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Mick Clifford

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