Padraic J Dunne International Positive Psychology Association 8th IPPA World Congress 2023

Padraic J Dunne

Dr Pádraic J Dunne (PhD) is an immunologist (research scientist), practicing psychotherapist, accredited senior coach, certified lifestyle medicine professional and senior lecturer, based at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Centre for Positive Health Sciences. As lead of the Digital Health Research Group, Pádraic is interested in the development of coach-led digital health platforms for communities, healthcare professionals and citizens with chronic disease diagnoses. The group’s mission is to co-design sustainable, science-informed, digital, and human-centred strategies for better living. To date, he has published over 30 research articles in high impact scientific journals and 2 books. Pádraic has lectured in immunology, psychology and lifestyle medicine in Universities across Ireland and the UK. He is currently the co-director of the Centre for Positive Health Sciences’ MSc in Positive Health Coaching. As a practicing psychotherapist, Pádraic is a fully accredited member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP), specialising in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Group Therapy. He is also a European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC)-accredited Senior Coach and an International Board-Certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional.

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