Kimberley Bourke

Education

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  Dungarvan College of Further Education

  2021 - 2022
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  Limerick School of Art and Design

  2015 - 2019
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  St. Annes Secondary School Tipperary Town

  2009 - 2015
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  Cork College of FET- Mallow Campus

  2024 - 2024

  Level 5 PSYCHOLOGY

  Psychology 5N0754, Level 5Credit Value: 15An introductory understanding of psychological perspectives with practical therapeutic applications and the development of psychology as a discipline.Learning Outcomes Learners will be able to:1: Explain the main features, characteristics, and coreprinciples and concepts of two of the major psychological perspectives.2: Identify the main therapies, interventions, and practical and ethical boundaries of each psychological… Show more Psychology 5N0754, Level 5Credit Value: 15An introductory understanding of psychological perspectives with practical therapeutic applications and the development of psychology as a discipline.Learning Outcomes Learners will be able to:1: Explain the main features, characteristics, and coreprinciples and concepts of two of the major psychological perspectives.2: Identify the main therapies, interventions, and practical and ethical boundaries of each psychological perspective within care and other settings.3: Explain how each perspective contributes to anunderstanding of individual and group behaviour4: Gain an understanding of the research methods and ethical issues involved in the study of psychology.5: Apply theory and research to work practice with due regard to ethics.6: Examine the nature of attitudes and beliefs.7: Apply skills and knowledge to typical work-based problems. Show less

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  Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board

  2023 - 2023

  Medical Office Assistant Level 5 Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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  Munster Technological University

  2022 - 2023

  Art Therapy Level 8 Special Purpose Award Art Therapy/Therapist

  Through this degree, I developed an awareness of the core principles of art therapy. I studied the various clinical areas where art therapy is applied and practised, and learned the theory of art therapy in practice through experiential workshops. Additionally, I engaged with and developed my own understanding of the creative process.I found my time studying art therapy to be thoroughly enjoyable, and it has inspired me to pursue further studies in Psychology and Social Care. This will… Show more Through this degree, I developed an awareness of the core principles of art therapy. I studied the various clinical areas where art therapy is applied and practised, and learned the theory of art therapy in practice through experiential workshops. Additionally, I engaged with and developed my own understanding of the creative process.I found my time studying art therapy to be thoroughly enjoyable, and it has inspired me to pursue further studies in Psychology and Social Care. This will provide a more in-depth understanding of where I may apply the skills I have learned throughout my career. Show less

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  Munster Technological University

  2022 - 2023

  Bachelor of Arts - BA Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

  The course provides an opportunity to find out more about art therapy, exploring the history of Art Therapy and its theoretical underpinning through an extensive lecture programme. An opportunity is provided, through experiential workshops to experience and reflect on the process of Art Therapy within a group setting. Seminars, journaling and essay writing challenge participants to develop the practice of reflecting on their experiential learning and relating it to theory.For many, this… Show more The course provides an opportunity to find out more about art therapy, exploring the history of Art Therapy and its theoretical underpinning through an extensive lecture programme. An opportunity is provided, through experiential workshops to experience and reflect on the process of Art Therapy within a group setting. Seminars, journaling and essay writing challenge participants to develop the practice of reflecting on their experiential learning and relating it to theory.For many, this introduction may be a step towards training as a qualified Art Therapist, for others it may introduce them to a more sympathetic understanding of the role of art in rehabilitation and development work. Show less

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  South East Technological University

  2024 - 2027

  Individual, Family and Community Support Community Organization and Advocacy