Caroline Martin Chartered Psychologist

How We Ignore the Unthinkable: The Psychology of Denial in Danger and Injustice We are capable of extraordinary rational thought, impactful decisions, and collective agency, but we are equally capable of irrational denial, especially when facing truths that are threatening, de…

It's pretty grim looking at the world right now, which has gotten me thinking about how or why we ignore or deny aspects of reality that are painful. A recent blog with some reflections. headfixers.wordpress.com/2025/07/20/h... headfixers.wordpress.com/2025/07/20/h...

Congratulations to Rory McIlroy on winning The Masters and completing the career Grand Slam. A truly outstanding achievement

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Hi, I’m wondering if anyone has a simple form that a parent can use to track/observe their child’s behaviour at home? I’m thinking the kind of form used in schools to observe target behaviour. The purpose is to inform any possible future assessment. TIA ☺️

The world needs more Mariann Edgar Buddes 💥

She's braver than essentially the entire Democratic Party and the entire media industry

I cannot love your use of this image for this message more! 🛳️🤢🇮🇪🎄🤗🤗 looking forward to reading your new book. Your last one got me through my Dx & Tx 💞

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There’s something really special being witness to young teenage girls championing their girl friends as they bravely step forward to perform a solo piece. I was lucky to see this, girls supporting girls, this evening at my daughters’ school Christmas carol service ✨🎄✨ #ActionsNotWords

These losers do this because their only shot at companionship is a hostage situation, so they spend all day harassing people into thinking a woman’s self worth should resemble their own.

If they tried being kind and not approaching every relationship as a transaction, they would be much happier

Busy day ahead for me 😆🎄✨

Hi all, does anyone know of any hotels that will have carol singers during the day on Sunday (8th) in the Leinster area? TIA 🎄 @lovindublin.bsky.social @ireland.bsky.social #ChristmasInDublin

at some point we're going to need to accept that the human brain was not meant to be aware of every possible bad and terrifying thing immediately via a little computer you keep in your pocket and that actively taking breaks is vital and not apathetic

Truly feeling more hopeful after this serendipitous “mistake” Never forget that there are far, far more good & kind people on Earth. ❤️ #FloridaDave #SpeirGorm 💚

Far-right candidates fail to break through, defying global trends National Alliance’s vote management falls short on results with even high-profile candidates missing out

Immigration was top priority for just 6% of voters

6%

We have always been a nation of emigrants. We still are.

The far right's call of 'Ireland is full' has landed with only the most potato-brained nationalists

And not a single right winger won a seat

#ge24

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She’s done it 👏👏👏

Agreed, Jen is a great advocate & all round good human. Am really hoping she gets elected. We need more people like Jen in the dáil.

I don’t think I’ve ever felt such relief 😮‍💨

Rejection sensitivity is central to ADHD, autism, and cPTSD.

Mental health services rarely understand rejection sensitivity, which is why people in all three diagnostic categories are so often told there is something wrong with their personality.

There isn’t.

#HumanNotPD

I love my local library & the virtual ones, Libby & BorrowBox ❤️📚📚

DCU Institute of Education is now inviting applications for its Teacher Fellows programme. 3 primary teachers and 2 post-primary teachers, including a Guidance Counsellor will be recruited see my.corehr.com/pls/dcurecru... @dcuioe.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social #edchatie

You’ve so much experience to offer, both in terms of the content & the delivery. You’ve got buckets of mastery experience ✨✨💪the attendees will be delighted

This experience is one I have heard multiple times in my therapy room. Connections keep us alive & they most certainly do not need to be with humans. 🐈🐕🐴

I have huge admiration for my clients who consistently turn up to do this tricky work with me. ✨

Hi Helen, I appreciate your caution. I was following you during Covid on Twitter & while you were caring for your late aunt. I’ve got the same handle here as I’ve had over there. ☺️

It’s really special 🥰

I’d be delighted if you’d consider adding me to this pack. 🙏

I’d be delighted if you’d consider adding me to this pack 🙏

I’m trying to strike a healthy balance between being informed and being oblivious.

Baahaa this is so true! Those jobs we leave are furlined mouse traps & leaving them behind is an act of great resistance 💪

Do yourself a favour & watch this beautiful video ❄️❄️❤️ thanks @caroleducky.bsky.social for sharing