Ms. Jane McGee

I am currently completing The Professional Diploma in Addiction Studies with State of Mind Psychotherapy, Counselling and Education. This Professional Diploma in Addiction Studies is a. "comprehensive, evidence-based programme designed to deepen understanding of addiction and enhance professional competencies in working with individuals affected by substance use and behavioural addictions". I decided to study this course for personal and professional reasons. I have seen on numerous occasions the effects, trauma and consequences of addiction. I have an interest in working primarily with the person experiencing substance misuse or abuse but also the impact this disease has on families, friends, health services etc. I have been involved with a voluntary organisation that strives to address the often traumatic effect that substance misuse and substance has on mental health and suicidal ideation or suicide attempts. My main interest is to take the stigma out of addiction for the person and to work closely with them at their pace. I would like to be a support, empathetic listener and to help people achieve recovery.