A gathering: connecting UKCP practitioners across Scotland

This October, UKCP members from across Scotland can join fellow psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors for a day of connection, learning and professional dialogue in Glasgow.

Organised by UKCP Scotland group and designed exclusively for UKCP registrants, this event provides an opportunity to strengthen professional networks, engage in meaningful discussion about the current landscape of psychotherapy in Scotland, gain valuable CPD and contribute to conversations about the future direction of UKCP Scotland.

Through a keynote presentation, facilitated discussions and networking opportunities, attendees will have the chance to share experiences and explore common challenges and opportunities, helping to shape future activities that support practitioners across Scotland.

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Keynote speaker 

Dr Sandy Wotton

Sandy worked in England and Scotland as a scientist in laboratory-based medical research for 35 years and as a psychodynamic psychotherapist for 18 years. Following her retirement in 2017, she has continued to pursue her interests in both scientific and medical advances and developments in psychotherapy theory and practice. She finds it encouraging to see that these different disciplines are gradually edging closer towards a better mutual understanding of the nature/nurture paradox and what can be helpful for both our physical and mental health and distress.

Presentation details

Victims of circumstance: Fairbairn's paradox

Fairbairn's object relations thinking was ahead of its time and is perhaps still ahead of our own. This is particularly evident in his social and cultural observations made in the first half of the twentieth century, including his view that "sociological disorders are only psychological disorders writ large". Nearly 100 years later, these observations are once again becoming resonant in a world where racism, gender issues, nationalism, immigration, fascism and war appear to be on the increase.

Is Fairbairn's relationship-centred approach still relevant today? Sandy believes it is. In this thought-provoking presentation, she will explore Fairbairn's ideas and consider what they can offer our understanding of today's social and cultural challenges.

A Q&A session will follow the presentation.

Event objectives

The objectives of this event are to:

• strengthen connections among UKCP practitioners in Scotland
• support professional development and learning
• create space for discussion of current professional issues
• encourage collaboration and peer support
• gather ideas to inform the future direction of UKCP Scotland activities and initiatives.

Registration

This event is open exclusively to current UKCP members. Tickets are available on Eventbrite. Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended.

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Venue information

The event will take place at Human Development Scotland which is centrally located in Glasgow, close to Glasgow Queen Street Station and Buchanan Bus Station. Parking is available nearby, and the building is fully accessible via lift.

Tea and coffee will be available throughout the day. Please bring your own packed lunch, or take advantage of the many cafés, restaurants and food outlets within easy walking distance of the venue.