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Congrats to the team at Laya Healthcare on their new hub “thrive” Check it out here
https://www.layahealthcare.ie/thrive/
Articles on social media, cyber-bullying and sexting from Dr. Maureen Griffin can be found here
https://www.layahealthcare.ie/thrive/contributors/maureengriffin/
Well done Laya Heathcare on a fantastic initative, delighted to be involved.
Thanks to the team at Laya Healthcare, we have produced some videos outlining key areas of concern for parents who's children are using technology.
Check out Laya Healthcare's Online Safety Page where you can access videos, bookets and infographics on social media, online gaming, mobile phone safety and cyberbullying
Dr. Maureen Griffin, Tai Akinyemi representing Parents Associations and students from schools in attendance
"New Ross Home School Community Liaison and their Local Parent's Education Committee, in collaboration with New Ross Lions Club, hosted a huglely successful information day on the safe use of social media for students and parents. It was organised by the town's DEIS schools and non DEIS schools were invited to attend.
Forensic Psychologist Dr Maureen Griffin spoke to the students during different sessions about social media sites and apps such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, WhatsApp and Viber, highlighting the potential dangers of sharing too much personal information online and the consequences of this".
Column: Children don’t understand the consequences of sexting
Monday March03 2014
Dr Maureen Griffin and students from Coláiste Chiaráin, Leixlip, Co. Kildare (2015)
Dr. Maureen Griffin and the student council, Desmond College, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick (2015)
"Dr. Maureen Griffin, Forensic Psychologist visited our school today and presented talks from 3rd to 6th classes, staff and parents alike on the topic of internet and phone safety, cyber bullying and other issues surrounding social media. The presentations were both informative and eye opening and we extend our thanks to Dr. Maureen Griffin for her time and expertise".
Dr. Maureen Griffin and students from St Olivers Clonmel (2015)
"Think before you text or post and instil a sense of caution not fear were two of the main recommendations from a workshop on social networking and internet safety held at Limerick Youth Service".
Emma Sheanon, LIT; Dr. Maureen Griffin and Kate O’Driscoll, Limerick Youth Service at the internet safety workshop.
"A presentation to parents in Cross and Passion College Kilcullen last evening concluded a day during which forensic psychologist Dr Maureen Griffin spoke with First and Fifth Year students and their teachers about dealing with the challenges of social media and the digital world".
Continue reading in Kilcullen Diary
Pictured are CPC teacher Margaret Kenny, who organised the talks; College Principal Catherine Moynihan; Dr Maureen Griffin; and Joan Murphy of the CPC Parents Association.
Dr Maureen Griffin with students from Coláiste Mhuire Johnstown following her guest lecture on Internet Safety & Cyberbullying (Feb 2014)
"The continuation of our Internet Safety & Cyberbullying initiatives saw staff and students at Coláiste Mhuire receive a guest lecture on Internet Safety & Cyberbullying from leading forensic psychologist Dr Maureen Griffin. This was a very engaging presentation which brought home the harsh realities of our on-line
Dr Griffin shared her experiences from her research and from talking to students around Ireland. She spoke in detail about social media sites and Apps such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, WhatsApp and Viber. Her presentation centred on:
• Highlighting the potential dangers of sharing too much personal information online.
• Encouraging students to think before they upload material or send it via mobile phone.
• Creating awareness of the long term consequences of inappropriate internet or phone use.
• Encouraging respect for others when online and outlining the consequences of cyber-bulling for all involved.
• Encouraging students to maintain a happy balance between online and offline activities.
Dr Griffin explained how to use privacy settings and pointed out some of the dangers and misconceptions about the use of social media. Dr Griffin also spent time talking about Cyberbullying, its effects and the psychological & legal consequences. Students found her presentation very clear and easy to follow".
