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Our day could not have started better: a traditional Irish full breakfast and a cup of coffee gave us the necessary energy to embark on our way to Trinity College Dublin, the oldest university in Ireland.

As we approached the campus our glances and thoughts were lost in the wonderful and historic buildings and their beautiful green areas.  Undoubtedly, Lou had to be present more than ever that day. With his beak held high, Lou nobly represented us and his outstretched wings gave us an air of freedom and rush of inspiration.

After a placid wait, immersed in the history and legacy of the erudites who walked these cobble-stoned paths before us, we finally met Ladislav Timulak, the Course Director of the Doctorate in Counseling Psychology.  He graciously spent a couple hours giving us a brief introduction to the program. He mentioned the necessary requirements to apply and the advantages of studying at such a prestigious university.  Namely, the university’s international reputation and high standards both in research and professional training.

He also shared with us his main research interest, particularly the development of emotion-focused therapy for use in the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder. His other projects involve assessment of effectiveness of online therapies, assessment of effectiveness of counseling in routine care, and other topics that his graduate student supervises are currently studying.

Finally, after an interactive discussion of his and our experiences coupled with questions about the functioning of the mental health system in the United States compared to Ireland, we left the faculty of psychology to capture in our memories the visit to such an imposing university with a picture of us.

Obviously Lou was ready, at our side, shouting GO Cards!