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Gemma Kiernan

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Gemma Kiernan (B.A., Ph.D. PostGrad. Dip. Psychotherapy Cert Child Psychotherapy) is an Associate Professor in Psychotherapy in the School of Nursing, Psychotherapy and Community Health at Dublin City University. Gemma is a Chartered Counselling Psychologist with the Psychological Society of Ireland and an accredited Psychotherapist with the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Gemma lectures on the Psychotherapy programmes in the School of Nursing and Human Sciences. Her research is predominantly concerned with understanding and improving children’s psychosocial health and development in the areas of illness, disability, and loss.She has published and presented her work at both national and international levels.   

Peer Reviewed Journal

Year Publication
2022 Hanlon, P.; Kiernan, G.; Guerin, S. (2022) 'Camp Draws You Back Into Life Again: Exploring the Impact of a Therapeutic Recreation–Based Bereavement Camp for Families Who Have Lost a Child to Serious Illness'. Omega (United States), . [Link] [DOI]
2021 Kiernan, G; Hurley, F; Price, J (2021) ''With every fibre of their being': Perspectives of healthcare professionals caring for children with non-malignant life-limiting conditions'. Child: Care, Health and Development, 48 (2). [DOI]
2020 Hurley, F; Kiernan, G; Price, J (2020) ''Starting Out in Haziness': Parental Experiences Surrounding the Diagnosis of their Child's Non-Malignant Life-Limiting Condition in Ireland'. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC NURSING, 59 . [DOI]
2021 Mahon, C.P.; Pachankis, J.E.; Kiernan, G.; Gallagher, P. (2021) 'Risk and Protective Factors for Social Anxiety Among Sexual Minority Individuals'. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 50 . [Link] [DOI]
2022 Khoshfetrat, Ali; Moore, Gerry; Kiernan, Gemma (2022) 'Problematic psychoanalytic supervision: An interpretative phenomenological analysis study'. COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY RESEARCH, 22 (1). [DOI]
2022 Mahon, C; Lombard-Vance, R; Kiernan, G; Pachankis, JE; Gallagher, P (2022) 'Social anxiety among sexual minority individuals: a systematic review'. Psychology and Sexuality, 13 (4):818-862. [DOI]
2019 Guerin, S; Kiernan, G; Courtney, E; McQuillan, R; Ryan, K (2019) 'Integration of palliative care in services for children with life-limiting neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families: a Delphi study'. BMC Health Services Research, 20 (1). [DOI]
2020 Kiernan, G.; Courtney, E.; Ryan, K.; McQuillan, R.; Guerin, S. (2020) 'Parents’ experiences of services for their child with a life-limiting neurodevelopmental disability'. CHILDRENS HEALTH CARE, 49 . [Link] [DOI]
2019 Mulligan, S; Guerin, S; McKiernan, A; Brown, A; Hartnett, M; Gray, D; Kiernan, G (2019) 'The core features and outcomes of a specialised camp programme for children with life-limiting conditions and their families: A qualitative multi-perspective approach'. Journal of child health care : for professionals working with children in the hospital and community, 24 (4). [DOI]
2021 Hanlon, Peter; Kiernan, Gemma; Guerin, Suzanne (2021) 'Staff and Parent Perspectives on a Therapeutic Recreation-Based Bereavement Camp for Families Whose Child Has Died From Serious Illness'. Omega (United States), 83 (4). [DOI]
2017 Courtney, E; Kiernan, G; Guerin, S; Ryan, K; McQuillan, R (2017) 'Mothers' perspectives of the experience and impact of caring for their child with a life-limiting neurodevelopmental disability'. Child: Care, Health and Development, 44 (5). [DOI]
2018 Hanlon, P.; Guerin, S.; Kiernan, G. (2018) 'Reflections on the development of a therapeutic recreation-based bereavement camp for families whose child has died from serious illness'. Death Studies, 42 . [Link] [DOI]
2016 Coyne, I.; Amory, A.; Gibson, F.; Kiernan, G. (2016) 'Information-sharing between healthcare professionals, parents and children with cancer: More than a matter of information exchange'. European Journal of Cancer Care, 25 . [Link] [DOI]
2014 Coyne, I.; Amory, A.; Kiernan, G.; Gibson, F. (2014) 'Children's participation in shared decision-making: Children, adolescents, parents and healthcare professionals' perspectives and experiences'. European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 18 . [Link] [DOI]
2011 Coyne, I., Amory, A, Gibson, F. & Kiernan, G. (2011) 'Children, Parents, and Healthcare Professionals Perspectives on Children’s Participation in Shared Decision Making'. European Journal of Cancer Care, 15 :275-276.
2010 Kiernan, G; Meyler, E; Guerin, S (2010) 'Psychosocial issues and care in pediatric oncology: medical and nursing professionals' perceptions'. Cancer Nursing, 33 (5). [DOI]
2010 Meyler, E., Guerin, S., Kiernan, G & Breathnach, F. (2010) 'A Review of Family Based psychosocial Interventions for Families Affected by Childhood Cancer'. Journal of Paediatic Psychology, 35 :1116-1132.
2010 Gallagher, P.; Buckmaster, A.; O'Carroll, S.; Kiernan, G.; Geraghty, J. (2010) 'External breast prostheses in post-mastectomy care: Women's qualitative accounts'. European Journal of Cancer Care, 19 . [Link] [DOI]
2009 Gallagher, P.; Buckmaster, A.; O'Carroll, S.; Kiernan, G.; Geraghty, J. (2009) 'Experiences in the provision, fitting and supply of external breast prostheses: Findings from a national survey'. European Journal of Cancer Care, 18 . [Link] [DOI]
2008 Hartnett, E; Gallagher, P; Kiernan, G; Poulsen, C; Gilligan, E; Reynolds, M (2008) 'Day service programmes for people with a severe intellectual disability and quality of life: Parent and staff perspectives'. Journal of intellectual disabilities : JOID, 12 (2). [DOI]
2008 Kiernan, G.; Axford, N.; Little, M.; Murphy, C.; Greene, S.; Gormley, M. (2008) 'The school readiness of children living in a disadvantaged area in Ireland'. Journal of Early Childhood Research, 6 . [Link] [DOI]
2005 Kiernan, G., Guerin, S. & amp; MacLachlan, M. (2005) 'Children's Voices: Qualitative data from the Barretstown Studies'. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 42(7) :733-741.
2005 Kiernan, G. & Walsh, T. (2005) 'When two are one: The changing nature of early childhood care and education in Ireland'. Irish Educational Studies, 23(2) :*-*.
2004 Kiernan, G; Gormley, M; MacLachlan, M (2004) 'The revised-Perceived Illness Experience Scale (R-PIE): Data from the Barretstown studies'. Behavioral Medicine, 30 (1).
2004 Kiernan, G.; Walsh, T. (2004) 'The changing nature of early childhood care and education in Ireland'. Irish Educational Studies, 23 . [Link] [DOI]
2004 Kiernan, G., Gormley, M. & MacLachlan, M. (2004). (2004) 'Outcomes associated with participation in a therapeutic recreation camping programme: Data from the 'Barretstown Studies''. Social Science and Medicine, 59(5) :903-913.
2002 Kiernan, G. & MacLachlan M. (2002) 'Children's perspectives of therapeutic recreation; Data from the 'Barretstown Studies''. Journal of Health Psychology, 7(5) :599-614.
2001 Kiernan, G., Laurent J., Joiner, T., Catanzaro S. & MacLachlan M. (2001) 'Cross cultural analysis of the Tripartite Model; Data from the 'Barretstown Studies'. J'. 77 (2) :359-380.

Book Chapter

Year Publication
2018 Kiernan, G and Quinn, M (2018) 'Community based dissemination of research findings' In: . Research and Evaluation in Community, Health and Social Care Settings. . London : Routledge.
2004 Guerin, S. & Kiernan, G. (2004) 'Child development during primary school' In: Primary Options: How to choose the Rigth School for yuor Child by E. Gaire & Oliver Mahon (Eds). : 0.

Other Journal

Year Publication
2007 Dowling, M., Kiernan, G. & Guerin, S. (2007). (2007) 'Responding to the needs of children who are bereaved in Ireland: A focus on services in Ireland' 33(10) :259-262.
2006 Meyler, E., Guerin, S. & Kiernan, G. (2006). (2006) 'Conceptualising recreation and leisure as a therapeutic intervention: The Irish context' 33(2), 19-24 .

Conference Publication

Year Publication
2016 Hurley, F., Kiernan, G., Nicholl, H. and Price, J. (2016) 9th World Research Congress of the European Association of Palliative Care Perspectives of parents caring for their child with a with a non-malignant life-limiting condition: the role of Children´s Palliative Care services Dublin,

Conference Contribution

Year Publication
2018 Hurley, F., Kiernan, G., and Price, J. (2018) 4th Global Gathering-Maruzza Congress on Paediatric Palliative Care An exploration of the experience of caring for a child with a non-malignant life-limiting condition from the perspective of parents Rome, 24/10/2018-27/10/2018.
2016 Kiernan, G. Courtney, E. Guerin, S., Ryan, K. and McQuillan, R. . and their Families: A Delphi Study. (Poster), (2016) 9th World Research Congress of the European Congress of the European Association for Palliative Care, Dublin, Ireland Palliative Care in the Context of Services for Children with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Dublin Ireland, 09/06/2016-11/06/2016.
2016 Guerin, S Hanlon, P and Kiernan G. (2016) Psychological Society of Ireland 46th Annual Conference Combining bereavement and therapeutic recreation to support families who have lost a child to serious illness: The Barretstown Bereavement Programme Ireland, .
2015 Hurley, F., Kiernan, G., Nicholl, H. and Price, J. (2015) 34th Annual International Nursing & Midwifery Research and Education Conference, RCSI, Dublin Undertaking an All-Ireland palliative care research study; challenges and lessons learned Dublin Ireland, 19/02/2015-19/02/2015.
2011 Dowling, M., Kiernan, G., & Guerin. (2011) 41st Annual Conference of Psychological Society of Ireland Understanding the experience of bereavement and counselling among children and families Galway, Ireland, 11/11/2011-13/11/2011.
2011 Kiernan, G., Courtney, E. Guerin, S., Ryan, K. & McQuillan, R. (2011) 41st Annual Conference of Psychological Society of Ireland Identifying and responding to the palliative care needs of children with congenital neurodevelopmental disability and their families Galway, Ireland, 11/11/2011-13/11/2011.
2011 Guerin, S. & Kiernan, G. (2011) 41st Annual Conference of Psychological Society of Ireland Understanding the nature of serious childhood illness and bereavement in families: Implications for professionals Galway, Ireland, 11/11/2011-13/11/2011.
2011 Hanlon, P., Guerin, S. & Kiernan, G. (2011) 41st Annual Conference of Psychological Society of Ireland Exploring the role of therapeutic recreation in supporting families who have lost a child to serious illness Galway, Ireland, 11/11/2011-13/11/2011.
2010 Carey, J., Kiernan,G. & Guerin, S. (2010) 6th Annual Conference of the European Association of Horse Assisted Education the impact of equine assisted learning as an intervention aimed at promoting psychological and social well-being amongst young people with behavioural issues England, 10/10/2010-10/10/2010.
2010 Amory, A., Coyne, I., Gibson, F. & Kiernan, G. (2010) 40th Annual Conference of the Psychological Society of Ireland Exploration of Parents’Preferences for Information Sharing with Children With Cancer Westmeath, Ireland, 11/11/2010-14/11/2010.
2010 Coyne, I., Amory, A. , Gibson, F. & Kiernan, G. (2010) 42nd Congress of The International Society of Paediatric Oncology Children with cancer: Children, parents, and health professionals’ perspectives on children’s participation in decision making Boston USA, 21/10/2010-24/10/2010.
2010 Amory, A., Coyne, I., Gibson, F. & Kiernan, G. (2010) 42nd Congress of The International Society of Paediatric Oncology, Boston, 21-24th October. (Oral) Exploration of Parents preferences for Information Sharing with Children With Cancer Boston, USA, 21/10/2010-24/10/2010.
2010 Coyne, I., Amory, A. , Gibson, F. & Kiernan, G. (2010) 40th Annual Conference of the Psychological Society of Ireland Children’s participation in decision-making: Is it facilitating agency or ensuring adherence/compliance to treatment? Westmeath, Ireland, 11/11/2010-14/11/2010.
2008 Meyler, E., Guerin, S.,Kiernan, G. & Breathnach, F. (2008) Psychological Society of Ireland Annual General Conference Exploring the Psychological Impact of Childhood Cancer on Families Carlow, Ireland, 20/11/2008-23/11/2008.
2008 Guerin, S. & Kiernan, G. (2008) Psychological Society of Ireland Annual General Conference Pediatric Psycho-Oncology in Ireland Carlow, Ireland, 20/11/2008-23/11/2008.
2008 Guerin, S. & Kiernan, G. (2008) International Psycho-Oncology Conference The development of paediatric Psych-Oncology In Ireland. International Psycho-Oncology Conference, Madrid, 9-13 June. (Oral) Madrid Spain, 09/06/2008-13/06/2008.
2008 Guerin, S. Meyler, E. & Kiernan, G. (2008) International Psycho-Oncology Conference Parents’ experiences of a therapeutic programme for families effected by childhood cancer Madrid, Spain, 09/06/2008-13/06/2008.
2008 Meyler, E. Guerin, S. & Kiernan, G. (2008) International Psycho-Oncology Conference Psychosocial factors associated with the impact of childhood cancer on families Madrid, Spain, 09/06/2008-13/06/2008.
2008 Kiernan, G. Guerin, S. & Meyler E. (2008) International Psycho-Oncology Conference Medical professional’s perceptions of psychological interventions for childhood cancer Madrid, Spain, 09/06/2008-13/06/2008.
2008 Guerin, S. Meyler, E. Kiernan, G. & Breathnach, F. . (2008) Psychological Society of Ireland Annual General Conference Parents’ Perspectives on a Therapeutic Programme for Families Affected by Childhood Cancer Carlow, Ireland, 20/11/2008-23/11/2008.
2007 Meyler, E., Guerin, S. Kiernan, G and Breathnach, F. (2007) International Psycho-Oncology Conference Evaluating the Psychosocial Imapact of a Family Therepeutic Recreation Programme London, England, 16/09/2007-20/09/2007.
2006 Gallagher P, O'Carroll S, Buckmaster A, Kiernan G & Geraghty J (2006) 7th Annual Interdisciplinary Reserch Conference, Transforming Healthcare Through Resarch, Education and Technology A national study of external breast prostesis use and quality of life Dublin, Ireland, 08/11/2006-10/11/2006.
2006 Gallagher P, O'Carroll S, Buckmaster A, Kiernan G & Geraghty J. (2006) Psychological Society of Ireland Annual Conference Experiences of Irish women regarding breast prostesis use, the provision of services and their impact on quality of life Galway, Ireland, 09/11/2006-12/11/2006.
2006 Gallagher P, O Carroll S, Buckmaster A, Kiernan G, & Geraghty J. (2006) 5th European Breast Cancer Conference An investigation of women's needs in and expereinces of the provision, fitting and supply of external breast prostheses in Ireland Nice, France, 21/03/2006-25/03/2006.
2006 Gallagher P, O'Carroll S, Buckmaster A, Kiernan G & Geraghty J. (2006) Health4Life Conference External breast prostheses and post mastectomy care: a national study of womens' needs and experiences Dublin, Ireland, 31/05/2006-02/06/2006.
2006 Gallagher P, O'Carroll S, Buckmaster A, Kiernan G & Geraghty J. (2006) Health Research Board's Today's Research is Tomorrow's Healthcare Conference An investigation of women's needs in and experiences of the provision, fitting and supply of breast prostheses in Ireland Dublin, Ireland, 13/06/2006-14/06/2006.
2006 Gallagher P, O'Carroll S, Buckmaster A, Kiernan G & Geraghty J. (2006) Irish Breast Care Nurses Association Annual Conference The provision of breast prostheses in Ireland Dublin, Ireland, 13/04/2006-.
2006 Dowling M, Kiernan G & Guerin, S. (2006) Psychological Society of Ireland Annual Conference Responding to the needs of childrn who hav been bereaved Galway, Ireland, 09/11/2006-12/11/2006.
2006 Meyler E, Guerin S, Kiernan G. & Breathnach F. (2006) Psychological Society of Ireland Annual Conference Using mixed methods to evaluate a programme designed to reduce the impact of childhood cancer on the family Galway, Ireland, 09/11/2006-12/11/2006.
2006 Meyler E, Guerin S Kiernan G, & Breathnach F . (2006) World Congress of Psycho-Oncology Examining the psychosocial impact of childhood cancer on Irish families and the role of a therapeutic recreation pogram in mitigating this impact Venice, Italy, 18/10/2006-21/10/2006.
2006 Gallagher P, O'Carroll S, Buckmaster A, Kiernan G & Geraghty J. (2006) 2nd Annual HealthQWest Reserach Conference an investigation of women's needs in and experiences of the provision, fitting and supply of breast prostheses in Ireland Scotland, 12/09/2006-13/09/2006.
2006 Gallagher P, O'Carroll S, Buckmaster A, Kiernan G & Geraghty J. (2006) UICC World Cancer Congress External breast prostheses and post mastectomy care: a national study of womens' needs and experiences Washington, USA, 08/07/2006-12/07/2006.
2005 Kiernan G & Murphy C (2005) National Educational Psychological Service Annual General Conference Ready to Start? Understanding influences on school readiness in a disadvantaged community Wicklow, Ireland, 05/12/2005-07/12/2005.
2005 Meyler E, Kiernan G & Guerin S. (2005) European Health Psychology Conference Evaluating therapeutic recreation programmes for children and their families Galway, Ireland, 31/08/2005-03/09/2005.
2005 Gallagher, P., O’Carroll, S., Buckmaster, A. Kiernan, G. & Geraghty, J. (2005) The Psychological Society of Ireland Annual Conference, Ireland The needs and experiences of women fitted with a breast prosthesis: A qualitative account Ireland, 17/11/2005-20/11/2005.
2004 Kiernan G & Walsh T. (2004) Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference When two are one: The changing nature of early childhood care and education in Ireland Dublin, Ireland, 04/04/2004-06/04/2004.
2004 Kiernan G. (2004) Educational Disadvantage Committee Meeting, Department of Education Early childhood care and education in Ireland: Policy, practice & research Dublin, Ireland, 15/03/2004-.
2003 Kiernan G. (2003) National Children's Nurseries Association Annual General Conference The best for children: Developing quality standards for early childhood care and education in Ireland Dublin, Ireland, 05/10/2003-.
2003 Kiernan G & Schonfeld, H (2003) International Step by Step Association (ISSA) Annual General Conference Building a quality early childhood care and education system in Ireland: The story so far Prague, The Czech Republic, 14/10/2003-17/10/2003.
2003 Kiernan G. (2003) Kilkenny County Childcare Committee launch Co-ordinating an approach to achieve the best for young children in Ireland Kilkenny Ireland, 13/06/2003-.
2003 Kiernan G. (2003) Carlow County Chilcare Quality Event The best for children: developing quality in early childhood care and education in Ireland Carlow, Ireland, 23/03/2003-23/03/2003.
2002 Kiernan G and Guerin S (2002) HOle in the Wall Gang Camps (H.I.W.G.C.) Medical Conference Combining Research and Practice Ireland, 28/09/2002-.
2001 Kiernan G (2001) Psychological Society of Ireland Special Interest Group in Child and Adolescent Psychology Evaluating therapeutic recreation programmes for children with life-threatening illness and their siblings Dublin, Ireland, 12/02/2001-.
1999 Kiernan G & MacLachlan M (1999) Psychological Society of Ireland Annual Conference Children's Voices: Shaping the development of The Barretstown Ganag Camp Ireland, 30/12/1999-.
1999 Kiernan G, MacLachlan M & Dignan T (1999) International Forum for Child Welfare Annual Conference The Barretstown Gang Camp, ireland: A therapeutic recreation prgramme to support children with illnesses, their siblings and their families Finland, 30/08/1999-04/09/1999.
1998 Kiernan G & MacLachlan M. (1998) 29th Annual Conference of the Psychological Society of Ireland The impact of atending The Barretstown Gang Camp for children affected by life threatening illnesses Ireland, 12/11/1998-15/11/1998.
1998 Kiernan G & Perry J (1998) Confederation of Oncology Camps America Annual Conference Camp Progarmme Evaluations: Are we meeting our objectives? Colarado, USA, 01/10/1998-.
1998 Kiernan, G. (1998) The Promotion of Health of Childre with Chronic Diseases and Special Needs through Recreation and Sports The support of children with life threatening illness through Barretstown's family and sibling therapeutic recreation programme Nicosia, Cypress, .
1998 Kiernan G. (1998) The Promotion of Health of Childre with Chronic Diseases and Special Needs through Recreation and Sports Srious Fun: Therapeutic recreation at Barretstown and its effects on childre with life threating illnesses Nicosia, Cypress, .
1998 Kiernan G & MacLachlan M (1998) 12th Conference of the European Health Psychology Society Examining the effects of therapeutic recreation at The Barretstown Gang Camp for children with life threatening illnesses and their siblings Vienna, Austria, 31/08/1998-02/09/1998.

Reports

Year Publication
2011 Dowling, M., Kiernan., G. & Guerin, S. (2011) A Study of the Therapeutic Journey of Children who have been Bereaved. REPORT
2010 Coyne, I., Amory, A. Kiernan, G. Gibson, F. & Breatnach, F. (2010) Children with cancer: Children, parents and health professionals’ perspectives of children’s participation in shared decision-making. REPORT

Review Articles

Year Publication
2022 Mahon, Conor P.; Lombard-Vance, Richard; Kiernan, Gemma; Pachankis, John E.; Gallagher, Pamela (2022) Social Anxiety Among Sexual Minority Individuals: A Systematic Review. REV [DOI]

Other Publication

Year Publication
2010 Amory, Aislinn; Coyne, Imelda; Kiernan, Gemma; Gibson, Faith (2010) EXPLORATION OF PARENTS' PREFERENCES FOR INFORMATION SHARING WITH CHILDREN WITH CANCER.
2010 Coyne, Imelda; Amory, Aislinn; Gibson, Faith; Kiernan, Gemma (2010) CHILDREN, PARENTS, AND HEALTHCARE, PROFESSIONALS PERSPECTIVES ON CHILDRENS PARTICIPATION IN SHARED DECISION MAKING.
2008 Guerin, Suzame; Kiernan, Gemma (2008) The development of paediatric psycho-oncology in Ireland.
2008 Kiernan, Gemma; Guerin, Suzanne (2008) Medical professionals' perspectives on psychological interventions for childhood cancer.
2008 Guerin, Suzanne; Meyler, Emma; Kiernan, Gemma; Breatnach, Fin (2008) Parents' experiences of a therapeutic programme for families affected by childhood cancer.
2008 Meyler, Emma; Guerin, Suzanne; Kiernan, Gemma; Breatnach, Fin (2008) Psychosocial factors associated with the impact of childhood cancer on families.
2007 Meyler, E. A.; Guerin, S.; Kiernan, G.; Breatnach, F. (2007) The role of a therapeutic recreation programme in mitigating the psychosocial impact of childhood cancer: A mixed method study.
2006 Gallagher, P., O’Carroll, S., Buckmaster, A. Kiernan, G. & Geraghty, J. (2006) An investigation into the provision, fitting and supply of external breast prostheses: A national study.
2006 Meyler, EA; Guerin, S; Kiernan, G; Breatnach, F (2006) Mitigating the impact of childhood cancer: The role of a psychosocial family-based intervention.
2006 Meyler, E.; Guerin, S.; Kiernan, G.; Breatnach, F. (2006) Examining the psychosocial impact of childhood cancers on Irish families and the role of a therapeutic recreation programme in mitigating this impact.
2006 Hartnett, L., Gallagher, P., Kiernan, G., Gilligan, E., Poulsen, C., Reynolds, M. & Downey-Ennis, K. (2006). (2006) Evaluation of the impact of a community based work / leisure day programme on the quality of life of people with a severe level of intellectual disability compared with people attending a campus based day programme.
2006 Murphy, C., Kiernan, G., Curry, P. Greene, S. Axford, N., Couso, P.B. & Little, M. (2006). (2006) Preparing for Life: A Report on School Readiness in a Disadvantaged Community.
2005 Meyler, E; Kiernan, G; Guerin, S (2005) Children's voices: Qualitative data from the 'Barretstown Studies'.
2005 Schonfeld H & Kiernan G (2005) Making connections: A Review of International Policies, Practises and Research relating to Quality in Early Childhood Care and Educations.
2001 Kiernan, G. (2001) Therapeutic Recreation Camping Programmes for Children with Chronic Illnesses, and their Siblings. University of Dublin, Trinity College:
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Professional Associations

Association Function From / To
The Psychological Society of Ireland Registered member -
Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy Full Accredited member -
Psychological Society of Ireland Couselling Psychology Division Counselling Psychologist -

Honors and Awards

Date Title Awarding Body

Research Interests

Gemma's research is predominantly concerned with understanding and improving children’s psychosocial health and development in the areas of illness, disability, and loss. It involves the application of high quality research designs and evidence to practice to maximise the contribution of services in these areas. Specific objectives include: To explore children’s and their families and health professionals perceptions and experiences of serious illness, disability and loss; To identify the factors influencing psychosocial adjustment to serious illness, disability and loss at individual and family level; To evaluate the effectiveness of service responses in these areas.

Modules Coordinated

Term Title Subject
2022 Research Inquiry NS587
2022 Professional Practice Portfolio 1 NS589