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Attachment Theory with Sir Richard Bowlby

Attachment theory into the future: A workshop with Sir Richard Bowlby

Our inaugural event was held on Friday 22nd February 2013 at Cheshire Conferences and Events at Edgeley Part Stadium, Stockport.  Eighty three delegates attended and It was universally judged to be a great success.

We have now had time to evaluate the feedback and overall, on a scale of 0-5, delegates gave the event a mark of over 4.5 (for those with a quantitative bent x̄ = 4.57, s = .61, N=43).  A number of the delegates were so impressed that they immediately booked up for future events.

Sir Richard enjoyed the day and has agreed to come back next year – especially after discovering that Sockport is only two hours from Euston!

Jonathan and I have been encouraged and inspired by the experience and we will continue our quest to bring the best CPD and training to the North West.  Ernesto Spinelli and Mick Cooper are already booked and we are running smaller events on reflective supervision, trauma and ethics and the law.

We have added some additional material to the event page and we will keep this available for some time, in case anyone wishes to consult it.  It can be accessed through the Events / Past Events entry in the main menu.

If there are any events that you would like to see please let us know by emailing us at events@mindsite.co.uk or using the contact form here.

To view our programme of events click here.

George MacDonald

 

Mindsite Forums

Mindsite forums

Mindsite forums is a new facility that we have added to the website. It allows visitors to the site to comment on events and to interact with other delegates – before, during and after the event. It is a trial and, we hope that visitors to the site will make use of the facility to explore some of the deeper issues. We will also try to persuade presenters to visit!

Mindsite forums can be accessed by clicking here or by selecting ‘Forums’ from the main menu.

Attachment theory into the future: A workshop with Sir Richard Bowlby in Stockport

Attachment theory into the future – 22nd February 2013

Attachment theory into the futureOur attachment theory event with Sir Richard Bowlby will take place in a week, and we are making the final preparations.

So far 80 delegates have registered, and their diversity is a real testament to the wide applicability of attachment theory.

Places are still available and booking via the internet is quick and easy.

We want as many people as possible in the North West to have the opportunity to see Sir Richard talk about his father’s work and new areas of application.

If you would like to find out more, click here.  If you would like to register, click the button below, email us at events@mindsite.co.uk or call Jonathan on 0161 439 7773.

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Counselling, Psychotherapy, Ethics and the Law – Peter Jenkins in Stockport

Counselling, Psychotherapy, Ethics and the Law – 13th September 2013

Counselling, psychotherapy, ethics and the law brings together two very different and often conflicting worlds. Yet counsellors and psychotherapists are subject to a wide range of ethical and legal dilemmas.

This most recent addition to our programme for 2013 seeks to explore these conflicting worlds in a small, interactive group environment.

JenkinsThe workshop leader, Peter Jenkins, is an acknowledged expert and published author on the subject. Formerly a member of the BACP Professional Conduct Committee, he is currently a member of the UKCP Ethics Committee.  He is a Senior Lecturer in Counselling at The University of Manchester and an experienced trainer.

This is a valuable opportunity for practitioners, service managers and supervisors to learn about this important subject in the relaxed environment of the Sapphire suite at Cheshire Conferences and Events at Edgeley Park Stadium, Stockport.

The sessions will consist of a series of scenarios that will be investigated and discussed within the group.

For further information click here.

The cost is £75 per delegate and numbers will be limited to 30.

5 hours CPD.  A signed certificate of attendance will be provided.

Attachment theory workshop with Sir Richard Bowlby in Stockport

Attachment theory workshop – 22nd February 2013

Our attachment theory workshop with Sir Richard Bowlby is approaching rapidly.  With just over three weeks to go, registrations are going well.

It is going to be an interesting and exciting day, as can be seen from the varied backgrounds and professions of the delegates.  We have psychologists, counsellors, psychotherapists, social workers, teachers, educationalists and child care professionals to name but a few.  This breadth testifies to the wide appeal and relevance of attachment theory and creates rich opportunities for networking on the day.

If you haven’t booked yet, places are still available and the online booking process through Eventbrite is simple and safe

Ernesto Spinelli workshop – Registrations now open!

Ernesto Spinelli in Stockport – Friday 15th November 2013

STOPPRESS – Professor Ernesto Spinelli will return to Stockport on Friday 17th March 2017 to provide further insights into his approach to practicing existential psychotherapy. To find out more click here.

Registrations have now opened for ‘Practicing Existential Therapy: A workshop with Professor Ernesto Spinelli’ in Stockport.

To find out more about the event click here.

To register immediately click below.  You can register with confidence through Eventbrite and pay by Paypal, card or cheque.  Or we will invoice you or your organisation.

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CPD events for counsellors and psychotherapists

CPD events for 2013 in NW England

CPD is an important activity in the professional life of all counsellors and psychotherapists. Our objective is to provide CPD events that are relevant, productive and enjoyable.  Our programme is evolving continuously, and a snapshot is given below.  This features two ‘big’ names.  Other events on supervision, trauma and legal aspects of counselling and psychotherapy will be added in the near future.

Day Date Event Presenter
Friday 22/02/1013 Attachment theory into the future Sir Richard Bowlby
Friday 15/11/2013 Practicing existential psychotherapy Professor Ernesto Spinelli

If you would like to comment on the programme or suggest events that you would like to attend then email us on events@mindsite.co.uk or click here.

Practicing existential psychotherapy: A workshop with Professor Ernesto Spinelli in Stockport

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STOPPRESS – Professor Ernesto Spinelli will return to Stockport on Friday 17th March 2017 to provide further insights into his approach to practicing existential psychotherapy. To find out more click here.

We are proud to announce a workshop entitled ‘Practicing existential psychotherapy’ with Professor Ernesto Spinelli.  The event will take place in Stockport on Friday 15th November 2013.  Details will be added to the website in the near future, and bookings will open in January 2013.

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Attachment theory into the future: A workshop with Sir Richard Bowlby in Stockport

Fifty years of attachment theoryOn Friday 22nd February 2013, Mindsite will run a workshop on attachment theory; presented by Sir Richard Bowlby, the son of its founder John Bowlby.  The event will be held at Cheshire Conferences and Events at Edgeley Part Stadium, Stockport.

Since his formal retirement in 1999 Sir Richard Bowlby has focused on studying and presenting the work of his father.  In 2004, he gave the opened speech at the second Winnicott Memorial Lecture; which was published in book form by Karnac, on behalf of the Winnicott Clinic of Psychotherapy.  He maintains contact internationally with workers and organisations engaged in the field of child development and has become involved with innovative community-based projects designed to help young parents and their families to develop secure relationships.  His views are challenging and controversial.

6 hours CPD.  Certificates of attendance will be provided.