My body of work spans community-based addiction services, interagency frameworks, clinical innovation, poetry, mental health, and military-related themes. These writings reflect a commitment to integrating lived experience with professional practice—grounding theory in real-world challenges, and giving voice to those often overlooked by systems. Below you can view some of my works.

Poetry, Mental Health, and the Military

In addition to academic and clinical work, I use poetry and reflective writing to explore the intersection of trauma, identity, resilience, and recovery. These pieces are grounded in personal and professional experiences within mental health settings and the military.

Poetry as Practice: Writing Through Trauma and Transition 

This body of poetic work delves into themes of loss, belonging, healing, and post-traumatic growth. Often written from the perspectives of those navigating recovery, military service, or the quiet struggles of mental health, the poetry serves as both expression and testimony.

Mental Health and Military: Letters from the Soul Vol 1 & upcoming Vol 2 Lost in the Shadows depicts reflections from the Frontlines of Silence

A collection of  poems that examine the unique pressures faced by military personnel and veterans—including  stigma, and reintegration challenges. It highlights the urgent need for culturally competent, veteran-informed mental health care Below are a few of my .

Community, Addiction, and Interagency Collaboration

A Guiding Framework of Principles and Good Practice for Operating a Drug/Detention Information Scheme or Arrest Referral Scheme

This publication sets out a comprehensive framework to support the development of effective drug/detention information and arrest referral schemes. It emphasizes ethical engagement, community context, and seamless referral pathways to services at key points of intervention, particularly following arrest or detention.

Responding to Drug-Related Intimidation in the Community – A Partnership Approach

This framework provides a structured response to the increasing issue of drug-related intimidation. It emphasizes the importance of community-led responses, supportive reporting mechanisms, and cross-sector partnerships in reducing harm and restoring trust.

Research & Innovation in Clinical Practice

From Workshop to Workplace: Examining the Use of Adolescent and Adult Community Reinforcement Approach (A/CRA) in Ireland ©

An original research study examining how A/CRA, an evidence-based therapeutic model, is understood and applied by addiction workers across Ireland. It provides insights into real-world implementation, training translation, and practitioner experiences.

Using No Code/Low Code Mobile Application Development to Provide Increased Outcomes in Addiction Recovery ©

This paper explores how addiction services can harness digital tools—without programming knowledge—to co-create apps that enhance engagement, personalize care, and support long-term recovery. It represents the intersection of innovation and accessibility.

Upcoming Research entitled 

“Severing the Umbilical Cord”

Examining the Psychological Impact on Veterans of the Transition from Soldier to Civilian in an Irish Context.

A research study that examines the transition from Military to civilian life in Ireland.

These writings collectively represent a deep commitment to social justice, creative expression, and practice-led research. Whether through frameworks for addiction recovery, poetic explorations of trauma, or innovative approaches to clinical delivery, each work seeks to amplify lived experience and foster meaningful, systemic change.