Following the PSI’s invitation to join a working group in 2021 to review the Ethnic Minorities and Mental Health guidelines, a few psychologists came together, expressing a strong interest in exploring the subject of mental health among ethnic minorities and migrants. They proposed forming a special interest group under the umbrella of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI).
The group was established out of a shared commitment to better understand this under-researched but increasingly important area. It is now seeking to connect with psychologists, psychotherapists, and social scientists who have clinical and/or research interests in the broad field of ethnic minorities. This may include, but is not limited to, topics such as: racial minorities, Indigenous populations, mixed-race or multiracial individuals, the Traveller community, non-white groups, BAME, BIPOC, people of colour, immigrants, cultural heritage, linguistic minorities, and other racially or culturally marginalised or under-represented communities.
Aims
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Assess and address gaps in training and service provision
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Influence change in accessibility
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Promote inclusivity and diverse practices
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Enhance understanding of cultural competence
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Advocate for marginalised groups
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Provide training and conduct research
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Influence relevant policies
Objectives
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Meet regularly
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Conduct training needs analyses
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Share knowledge
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Organise CPD events
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Deliver training
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Build community connections
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Facilitate networking
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Liaise with members of ethnic communities
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Conduct research
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Publish guidelines (e.g. mental health materials in multiple languages, policy briefs)
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Advise PSI on matters relating to ethnic minorities
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Collaborate with international psychological societies
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING GROUP MEMBERSHIP CHARGES:
You will be charged the full membership fee upon application. Should your membership be approved, this will cover your group membership for the rest of the calendar year. Your group membership will renew automatically during the renewal period (between 01 January and 31 March), along with your general PSI membership. Please note, should your application be declined, there are no refunds for your groupapplication fee, as per PSI T&C's: https://www.psychologicalsociety.ie/footer/Terms-and-Conditions. Thus, please ensure to read the membership criteria very carefully before making an application to join a PSI group (div or SIG).
Price of Membership - €10
Officers
Tatiana Quaglio and Dr William Mowlds
Project Managers
Teodora Dimitrijevic
Membership Secretary
Tatiana Quaglio
Social Media
Anna Beatriz Ferraz Souza
Student Representative
Join Us
Any psychologist / psychotherapist / social scientist / allied health professional can become a member of our Special Interest Group irrespective of their background and how they identify, as long as they are a member of the PSI, and their clinical and research interest is 'ethnic minority'.
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING GROUP MEMBERSHIP CHARGES:
You will be charged the full membership fee upon application. Should your membership be approved, this will cover your group membership for the rest of the calendar year. Your group membership will renew automatically during the renewal period (between 01 January and 31 March), along with your general PSI membership. Please note, should your application be declined, there are no refunds for your groupapplication fee, as per PSI T&C's: https://www.psychologicalsociety.ie/footer/Terms-and-Conditions. Thus, please ensure to read the membership criteria very carefully before making an application to join a PSI group (div or SIG).
Price of Membership - €10
PURPOSE:
The purpose of the Grandparenting Rule is to enable Full and Associate members of the Special
Interest Group in Coaching Psychology, who are experienced coaching psychologists and
professional coaches, to gain membership of the Division of Coaching Psychology during a
transition period.
The Grandparenting Rule acknowledges that due to the emerging and evolving nature of coaching
psychology qualifications and professional pathways, some current members may not meet all the
requirements of the new Full or Associate membership criteria of the Division of Coaching
Psychology.
This Rule seeks to recognise the prior learning, qualifications, and experience of coaching
psychologists and professional coaches who are current members of the Special Interest Group in
Coaching Psychology, ensuring inclusion of those established practitioners in the Division of
Coaching Psychology, while maintaining standards for new entrants into the profession.
WHO CAN APPLY:
This Membership Route is only open to those who are Full or Associate Members of the
Special Interest Group in Coaching Psychology as of 18th October 2025.
Thereafter all applications (lapsed or new) for Full or Associate Membership of the Division of
Coaching Psychology must meet the new Membership criteria as set out in the Rules of the
Division of Coaching Psychology.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
The below criteria are outlined in greater detail in the Grandparenting Rules.
Please read the Grandparenting Rules before completing the Application Form.
Thereafter, applicants should complete the attached Grandparenting Application Form in full and upload below.
Applicants for Full membership must hold PSI Graduate or Chartered membership.
Applicants for Full and Associate Membership must hold membership of the Division of Coaching
Psychology and meet each of the following four criteria demonstrating professional experience
and contribution to coaching psychology.
- Coaching Experience
- Qualifications and Training
- Contribution to the Field of Coaching Psychology
- Commitment to Professional Ethical Standards, Reflective Practice and Supervision
TIMEFRAME AND DEADLINE:
The Grandparenting Route will be open for a limited transition period from 20 October 2025 to 1st
March 2026.
After this period, all applicants (lapsed or new) must meet the Division of Coaching Psychology
New Membership criteria as defined in the Rules of the Division of Coaching Psychology and
adopted by membership at the AGM on 18th October 2025.
PLEASE NOTE:
There is no additional fee required to transfer via the Grandparenting Route to the Division of
Coaching Psychology.