Uncertainty became the buzz word of 2020. From when the schools closed in March to the lead up to when the exams were officially cancelled, nobody had a clue what was going on. Even now, the results are out, college offers have been released but a massive uncertainty still faces young people. In this episode, we hear from the class of Covid19 on how the uncertainty impacted their mental health. Luke also interviews psychologist Aisling Leonard Curtin about sitting with uncertainty from a psychological perspective and the small actions we can take that can have a big effect on our emotional wellbeing.
The six-part series is created by leaving cert students, for leaving cert students: to help the class of Covid19 deal with the uncertainty of their exam year, understand the grief they have faced and will help with the transition into college without the coming of age milestones associated with the Leaving Cert.
Each episode explores different issues, from coping with the unknown, to exploring the opportunity to reform the leaving cert, to speaking with people who took alternative paths to their careers; and is hosted by leaving cert student and Deputy President of ISSU Luke Casserly.
The series features contributions from leaving cert students around Ireland and draws on a team of experts to explore how to cope and move forward in these difficult times. The series sets out to equip young people with both a voice and tools to facilitate their resilience; centering their experience.
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Phone 1800-265-165 to speak to qualified guidance counsellors giving 1-to-1 advice over the week of the LC Results & CAO offers. The Helpline is provided courtesy of the National Parents’ Council.
Music by Zoe Clarke music (Also a Leaving Cert 2020 student)
Artwork by Janamay.
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