Tullamore Psychologist launches new book on Psychology and Personal Development

A TULLAMORE native has launched a very well received new book, 'Psychology with a Sparkle'. This debut offering is a valuable addition to the vastly growing personal development market, written by Chartered Principal Psychologist and Tullamore native, Dr Denise O'Dwyer.

Now based and living in Galway, Denise is well known locally, having grown up in Tullamore. Her late father, Derry O'Dwyer was a much revered personality in Tullamore for decades.

A colourful, larger than life character, he was Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Midland Health Board for years and immersed himself in the local community – he was a former President of both Tullamore Rugby Club and Tullamore Lions Club, and passed away six years ago. Her mother Maureen still lives in Tullamore and is visited by Denise most weekends.

Denise has built up a substantial following on her 'Psychology with a Sparkle' social media pages, which continue to expand, grow and inspire. Posting as Dr. Dee, her popular messages about living and life, are both positive and insightful. Simple prompts regarding how to cope with and progress through life’s struggles and difficulties, have been helpful to many, and her new book, ‘Psychology with a Sparkle’ is a punchy progression from that.

Denise describes her book as: ”Something that will be of value to the everyday person, who maybe has an interest in learning, personal development and occupying their personal best, but maybe doesn’t wish to formally attend a Psychologist.”

The publication of ‘Psychology with a Sparkle’ aims to inspire and assist the everyday person with everyday life, fostering hope and encouragement to break free from fears and limited belief systems, which unduly harass, slow, and halt human development. Her debut offering (published by U.S. Archway Publishing) is a contemporary summary of thoughts, reflections, scientific research and suggestions, to equip and empower people in the areas of their lives they most often find difficult or challenging. The book takes readers on a journey of professional insights, personal stories, scientific research, and tips and strategies for dealing with the seemingly fixed and immovable, to sparkling fluidity. The author explains how people can overcome maladaptive thinking and behavior patterns, silence their inner critic, improve relationships, overcome imposter syndrome, and strive toward becoming their personal best — physically, emotionally, psychologically, spiritually and sartorially.

Successfully launched in Galway on November 18th, Denise is holding an open launch in Tullamore in ‘The Cherry Room’, at Browne's Bar, William Street, Tullamore on Tuesday, December 27 at 7pm. All welcome.

‘Psychology with a Sparkle’ is available through local outlets; Midland Books, High Street, Tullamore and Robbins, O’Connor Square, Tullamore. It is also more widely distributed through Waterstones, Dubray Books (from Jan ’23) Kennys Book shop, Charlie Byrnes and online at Amazon.com and The Book Depository.

Denise states: “The ability to assist and connect with people from all walks of life in an informed, meaningful way, is only as good as our willingness to acknowledge our shared humanity, and ongoing areas of personal development. Our ability to communicate this in a relatable, non-elitist manner, I believe, more readily captures the imagination of a diverse, global audience, and to this end, I have used key examples from my professional and personal life to make the book more relatable and reader-friendly.”

Denise’s debut book is a modern-day, eclectic mix of professional and personal insights, to overcome areas of personal limitation, whilst rising to activate one's true potential and purpose.

For more ‘Sparkle’, pop into Browne’s Bar, Willian Street, Tullamore at 7pm on December 27th !