Building your Life Compass: An Introduction to the Psychology of Values-Based Living is an 8 week short course taught by Marie Mc Gowan
7pm-9pm | 28 January – 25 March (excluding 18 February)
Location: Western Gateway Building, Room G18, UCC
Closing date for applications: 20 January 2025

Course Overview:
Develop the game changing mindset of ‘Psychological Flexibility’ and thrive using your values to guide your life in meaningful directions.

Course Lecturer:

Marie Mc Gowan is a Chartered Psychologist with the Psychological Society of Ireland. She holds an MA in Counselling Psychology and an MSc in Work and Organisational Psychology. She has additional qualifications in the teaching of Stress Management and Mindfulness skills.  

Marie has extensive experience in the public sector both in HSE Primary Care and in university settings.  She has worked clinically with children, adolescents and families, in addition to third-level students and adults across the lifespan. This work has ranged from administering diagnostic assessments, providing individual counselling and group therapy sessions, parenting support, and running workshops and groups. Marie is a highly experienced group facilitator and is passionate about presenting practical psychological materials in a way that is engaging and informative.  

Entry Requirements:

Applicants must be at least 18 years old at course commencement.

Contact Details for Further Information:

Email: shortcourses@ucc.ie

Please note our refund policy as follows:

• 100% refund if student cancels 1 week prior to course commencement, less €50 processing fee.
• 100% refund if student’s course is cancelled due to insufficient numbers.

Please note that ACE will receive your contact details so as to email you with any necessary information regarding the course.