ACAT National Conference Programme

0830

Registration opens

0930 - 0940

Welcome & housekeeping

0940 - 1040

Key note: Dr Lucy Johnstone
'The Power Threat Meaning Framework: An alternative non-medical conceptualisation of distress and unusual experiences'

1040 - 1100

Mid-morning refreshment break

1100 - 1200

Key note:  Tim Sheard
'Moving CAT beyond  its identification with the observing eye: Does working with developmental trauma confront us with a need to integrate embodiment into CAT?'

1200 - 1300

Key note:  Professor Joy Schaverien PhD
'Boarding School Syndrome: The Psychological Trauma of ‘Privileged’ Children'

1300 - 1400

Lunch

1400 - 1500

Key note: Rhona Brown
'Traversing Together or Falling Apart: remaining 'alongside' in CAT in a troubled world'

1500 - 1600

AGM

1600 - 1620

Mid-afternoon refreshment break

1620 - 1705

Themed reflective groups

In response to previous conference feedback, we want to ensure that delegates have time and space to reflect on the content of the keynote presentations and enter into a deeper dialogue on the topics. Therefore there will be a choice of four reflective groups, chaired by ACAT Trustees.

The reflective group process is an opportunity to explore in a more personal way how we experienced the keynote presentations and how we understand the content within our own (and others') frames of reference. This gives us a real opportunity to ensure that the Conference is dialogic, inclusive and valuing of everyone’s thoughts and views.

We expect that each group will hold interest and want to promote some sense of freedom to decide on the day to choose which group you will join and therefore we are not running a booking system. This provides more scope to respond to what resonates for you on the day, however, if you are focused on attending a specific group, we advise that you arrive at the room early to guarantee your place.   

1710 - 1730

Feedback from reflective group chairs (chaired by Alison Jenaway)

1730 - 1800

Social/informal gathering

1800

Conference closes