Events and training courses listing

London

Working with Medically Unexplained Symptons. The Psychotherapy Section of the BPS Annual Training Conference will examine psychotherapeutic and psychological approaches to working with people who present with medically unexplained symptoms. Speakers include Dr Pat Crittenden and Professor Rudi Dallos. See contact details below for more information.
T: 0116 252 9555
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W: www.bps.org.uk/pts2012

Also 29-30 Oct, 19-20 Nov 2011
21-22 Jan, 17-18 Mar 2012

London

The course is open to group analysts, group psychotherapists, individual psychotherapists and counsellors, who have had three years' post qualification experience. For more information contact Sam Evans.
T: 020 7431 2693
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W: http://www.groupanalysis.org/site/cms/contentCategoryView.asp?category=905

Holiday Inn Hotel, Borehamwood

Gateway2Wellbeing Exhibition. The first event of its kind in the North London and Hertfordshire area. For the very best complementary and alternative specialists, products and services our area has to offer, all under one roof. Take advantage of this great opportunity, join us for a healthy, informative and enjoyable day out. For more information contact the Gateway2Wellbeing team.
T: 020 8905 2908
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W: www.gateway2wellbeing.co.uk

North Wales

Four-day retreat. A four-day residential course in North Wales, offering space for nourishment, inspiration and learning focusing on Mindfulness. For more information contact Anne Douglas.
T: 01248 382939
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W: www.bangor.ac.uk/mindfulness

Castlefield, Manchester

EFT Level 1 (Introductory) Training with EFT Master Tania A Prince. This is an intensive introductory training course that provides students with a thorough grounding in how to effectively use EFT. The course includes demonstrations and gives students plenty of opportunity to practice with fellow attendees in a safe, supervised environment. For more information contact Tania A Prince.
T: 01625 520016
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W: http://www.regonline.co.uk/efttrainingmay2012

Bradford

Trauma and the Body: Dissociation and Somatisation. PODS (Positive Outcomes for Dissociative Survivors) workshop, led by Carolyn and Rob Spring, exploring why so many trauma survivors suffer from numerous physical issues eg chronic pain and chronic fatigue syndrome, or a difficulty in connecting with the body at all. We'll be looking at the impact of trauma on the body, and how it seems that the body can also be a key to unlocking the psychological issues of trauma, in particular with reference to dissociative disorders. For more information contact Rob Spring.
T: 01480 878409
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W: www.pods-online.org.uk

Castlefield, Manchester

EFT Level 2 Training wtih EFT Master Tania A Prince. This is an in-depth, intensive training course that provides plenty of opportunity for attendees to practice in supervised conditions. It is full of live demonstrations. The course is intended for those who would like to gain a deeper knowledge of EFT and for those who would like to become a Practitioner. For more information contact Tania A Prince.
T: 01625 520016
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W: http://www.regonline.co.uk/efttrainingmay2012

Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Psychoanalytic Insights into Personality Development in Children and Young People. A series of three thematic supervision seminars, structured on a case-based discussion group format. Number two - The Oedipal situation.
For more information contact Annette Butters.
T: 0191 209 8383
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W: www.northernguild.org

Tavistock Centre, Belsize Lane, London NW3 5BA

A two-day seminar with Donnel Stern. This is the first opportunity in the UK to work with Dr Donnel Stern. He will be elaborating his theory of unformulated experience, the boundaries between dissociation and consciousness, and what this new model of the mind means in psychotherapeutic practice for the two 'partners in thought'. Speakers: Dr Donnel Stern with guest interviewer Dr Jeremy Holmes.
T: 01728 689090
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W: www.confer.uk.com/2012events.html

North Wales

Five-day Residential MBSR Mindfulness Event. This programme offers an alternative way to experience the mindfulness-based stress reduction eight-week course and may be the first step towards training to deliver Mindfulness-based courses. For more information contact Anne Douglas.
T: 01248 392939
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London W2

Healing with Breath and Sound. Exploring the use of breath and sound to restore harmony in our bodies and our psyches. For more information contact CCPE.
T: 0207 266 3006
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W: www.ccpe.org.uk/seminars.html

Bangor, North Wales

Mindfulness with Children and Families - two-day workshop. This workshop will be of interest to anyone considering introducing Mindfulness into their work with children and families. We will explore techniques and practices appropriate for children and families in a variety of contexts. For more information contact Anne Douglas.
T: 01248 382939
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W: www.bangor.ac.uk/mindfulness

London W2

Creative Imagination. Applications and techniques for healing, dreams and personal growth. For more information contact CCPE.
T: 0207 266 3006
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W: www.ccpe.org.uk/seminars.html

London NW3

Summer Solstice Labyrinth Day For Women. One of a series of days exploring the archetypal energies of the equinox and solstice points. This day of retreat and nourishment in a sacred space will include movement, artwork, meditation and a candlelit Labyrinth walk. For more information contact Jay Edge.
T: 0208 292 9328
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W: www.journeyofthesoul.co.uk

Also 17,13/14 April and 7,8,9th May

Brighton

The course involves assessing and coding patterns of interaction through video observations. Led by Rebecca Carr-Hopkins. For more information contact Julie Sadler.

T: 01273 561 511
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W: www.emotionaldevelopment.co.uk

British Psychological Society

Cardiff Metropolitan University (UWIC), Cardiff

Glasgow city

Person Centred Therapy (PCT) Scotland celebrates 25 years. A series of events including a gathering of practitioners to discuss how their work has changed and evolved over the years and a dinner dance. For more information see contact details below.
T: 07999 810431
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W: www.pctscotland.co.uk

Newick, Sussex

Next Steps in TA - Groups. For those who have completed the TA101 course and would like to know more. We shall use both people's experiences of groups and the workshop group itself to explore TA theory of dynamics of groups. For more information contact Leilani Mitchell.
T: 01892 652487
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W: www.thelinkcentre.co.uk

Huntingdon

Recovering from Trauma: Boundaries and Healthy Relationships. PODS (Positive Outcomes for Dissociative Survivors) workshop, led by Carolyn and Rob Spring, exploring how trauma impacts our relationships, and most importantly what we can do about it. Using attachment theory and neuroscience as a basis, we will explore how we can develop our interpersonal capacities, both as counsellors and clients. With particular reference to complex trauma/dissociative disorders we will look at how to develop healthy boundaries and relationships. For more information contact Rob Spring.
T: 01480 878409
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W: www.pods-online.org.uk 

Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Certificate in Supervision Skills. A five-day stand alone intensive training, this course is designed for those whose work involves the supervision of others within the helping professions. For more information contact Annette Butters.
T: 0191 209 8383
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W: www.northernguild.org