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EPISODE · Jun 9, 2023 · 25 MIN

Psychologist Paraic Barnes' experience of sudden sight loss & building resilience

from Advocacy Talks with Vision Ireland · host NCBI

#NCBIPodcast meets Paraic Barnes, a psychologist who now has a positive outlook on life despite losing his sight very suddenly. He shares the importance of family, friends and NCBI tech club to help him adjust and is always heartened by strangers looking out for him. As with everything in life, he highlights that it is not always plain sailing but it is important to build resilience to help overcome challenges as they arise. If you liked this podcast, please subscribe to the NCBI YouTube channel and like, comment on, or share your favourite video!The NCBI Podcast has many stories of how people overcame hurdles after they lost their sight. You can listen back to previous episodes at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3vW7th1Ge50V6u4MyfLSQ9t1tGFpkrx8You can also follow NCBI on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ncbisightloss/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ncbi_sightloss/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/NCBI_sightlossLinkedin: https://ie.linkedin.com/company/ncbi#VisionImpairment #Blind #SightLoss #Psychology #Resilience #Family #Support #Technology #FriendshipSupport the show

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#NCBIPodcast meets Paraic Barnes, a psychologist who now has a positive outlook on life despite losing his sight very suddenly. He shares the importance of family, friends and NCBI tech club to help him adjust and is always heartened by strangers looking out for him. As with everything in life, he highlights that it is not always plain sailing but it is important to build resilience to help overcome challenges as they arise. If you liked this podcast, please subscribe to the NCBI YouTu...

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