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Beautiful wisdom from John O’Donohue. How do you feed your soul?

Solitude is one of the most precious things in the human spirit. It is different from loneliness. When you are lonely, you become acutely conscious of your own separation. Solitude can be a homecoming to your own deepest belonging. One of the lovely things about us as individuals is the incommensurable in us. In each person, there is a point of absolute nonconnection with everything else and with everyone. This is fascinating and frightening. It means that we cannot continue to seek outside ourselves for things we need from within. The blessings for which we hunger are not to be found in other places or people. These gifts can only be given to you by yourself. They are at home at the hearth of your soul.

JOHN O'DONOHUE

Excerpt from his book, Anam Cara,
25th Anniversary Edition.
Ordering Info: https://johnodonohue.com/anam-cara

County Clare, Ireland
Photo: © Ann Cahill

Due to popular demand, we have organised another Certificate in Counselling with a Christian Perspective, commencing this October, 2026.

Who is it for?
This course is helpful for anyone seeking to become better equipped with skills to support people in a helping role, including, but not limited to those in pastoral care, teaching, caring or those who are interested in self-development and learning new skills.

This course also acts as a prerequisite for anyone hoping to train as a counsellor and step onto the Diploma in Counselling.

How long is this course?
To gain your certificate, students must complete 6 days (9:30am-4pm), over 3 weekends (Friday and Saturday)

Additional study time will include completing a learning journal for each weekend attended, and book review on completion of the course.

How do I sign up?
For more info and to complete an application form, visit www.connexionstraining.com/certificate

What a wonderful day with the Connexions team at Swords Baptist in Dublin speaking about the power of connection when working with children.

We looked at the impact of trauma on a child’s brain development and social connection.

Thanks for inviting us

Congratulations to the wonderful class of 2025! What a wonderful group you were!! ❤️ You are kingdom carriers and hope filled champions. Keep shining brightly that all may see!!

We still have a few spaces left on our Certificate in Counselling - with a Christian Perspective. To find out more or to apply visit our website www.connexionstraining.com/certificate

This course aims to equip learners with advanced listening skills, increase self-awareness, and enhance confidence for those in a helping role. This course also acts as a prerequisite for the Diploma in Integrative Counselling.

About 1 — Connexions Training APPLY NOW CERTIFICATE IN COUNSELLING With a Christian Perspective Connexions Training brings you this Certificate in Counselling with a Christian Perspective. An introductory course which will help learners to grow in knowledge, skills and self-awareness, becoming a more effective helper. Students w...

We’re excited to announce our next certificate starting this March at The Journey Church in Lisburn.

For more info head to our website. Link in bio.

We had a great start to our 6 day certificate course at Belfast School of Theology

The sun was shining and there was a beautiful sense of Gods presence.

We’re excited for the next few weeks with this wonderful bunch of people.