Summary
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Work history
Education
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Certification
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John Bowe

John Bowe

Enniscorthy,Ireland

Summary

Dedicated Youth & Community Wellbeing Specialist with expertise in psychology, coaching and programme development. Skilled in designing and implementing evidence-informed wellbeing initiatives and fostering relationships with young people, schools, families and community organisations. Committed to creating inclusive environments that promote confidence, resilience and belonging, driving youth success through connection and collaboration.

Overview

1
1
Certification
8
8
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience

Work history

Behaviour Change Facilitator

Mens Development Network
South East Ireland Region , Ireland
2026.03 - Current

Facilitate structured psychoeducational programmes using trauma-informed, strengths-based delivery methods. Support healthier relationships through emotional regulation and positive behaviour change activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver reflection prompts, accountability tasks, and group work for sustainable change.
  • Build authentic participant rapport while keeping professional boundaries and boundaries consistent.
  • Follow safeguarding procedures and organisational policies during programme delivery and practice.
  • Attend professional supervision and reflective practice sessions to improve delivery.

Psychology Practitioner | Youth & Community

Better With Bowe
Wexford , Ireland
2023.05 - Current

Supported adolescents with anxiety, educational transitions, motivation, exam stress, confidence, social challenges.

  • Facilitated school workshops on growth mindset, character strengths, resilience, wellbeing, SMART goals.
  • Collaborated with schools, parents, and community organisations to build inclusive, engaging programmes.
  • Designed and delivered evidence-informed coaching and outdoor wellbeing sessions for clients.Developed and ran psychologically informed programmes for resilience, confidence, wellbeing, and flexibility.
  • Adapted interventions to suit different ages, abilities, and learning needs.
  • Evaluated programme outcomes and refined interventions through reflective practice.
  • Maintained safeguarding, confidentiality, documentation, and ethical practice throughout all work.

Youth Support Facilitator

Youthtrain
Wexford, County Wexford
2022.02 - 2023.02

Established trusting relationships with young people facing educational disengagement, enhancing confidence, motivation, and emotional wellbeing for improved educational outcomes.

  • Facilitated regular participation and personal development through tailored support, fostering growth and resilience.
  • Adapted support strategies to meet diverse learning and emotional needs, ensuring effective engagement across sessions.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to deliver inclusive, relationship-based support consistently.

Education

Master of Science - Applied Psychology

Arden University
London
2023.10 - 2025.10

Master of Arts - Positive Psychology Coaching

University College Cork
Cork
2022.09 - 2023.09

Bachelor of Arts - Applied Social Care Studies

South Eastern Technological University
Wexford, County Wexford
2016.09 - 2021.09

Skills

  • Trauma-Informed Practice
  • Behaviour Change
  • Programme design
  • Workshop Facilitation
  • Educational Engagement
  • Community Partnership Working
  • Project Coordination
  • Safeguarding & Child Protection
  • Team Leadership
  • Relationship Building
  • Psychological Wellbeing
  • Youth Engagement

Affiliations

  • Walking and hiking in nature, Community volunteering and youth wellbeing initiatives, Health, fitness and outdoor activities, Live music and cultural events

Certification

  • Children's First: National Child Safeguarding Training
  • Garda Vetted
  • Full Clean Driving Licence
  • Professional Indemnity Insurance
  • Member of the Psychological Society of Ireland
  • Ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Custom

I believe that meaningful relationships are at the heart of positive change. My work is guided by evidence-informed psychological practice, collaboration and a strengths-based approach that empowers young people to develop confidence, resilience and a sense of belonging within their communities.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Behaviour Change Facilitator

Mens Development Network
2026.03 - Current

Master of Science - Applied Psychology

Arden University
2023.10 - 2025.10

Psychology Practitioner | Youth & Community

Better With Bowe
2023.05 - Current

Master of Arts - Positive Psychology Coaching

University College Cork
2022.09 - 2023.09

Youth Support Facilitator

Youthtrain
2022.02 - 2023.02

Bachelor of Arts - Applied Social Care Studies

South Eastern Technological University
2016.09 - 2021.09
John Bowe