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Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy NOW 2010
Saturday 9 October

Meeting the Challenge of Complexity Together

Mermaid Theatre, Blackfriars, London

Join colleagues from across the psychoanalytic and psychodynamic spectrum at this year’s follow-up to the successful 2009 Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy NOW conference.
Together we will continue to engage with the main intellectual and strategic challenges faced by our discipline in this new century, and consider how to drive forward a process of revitalisation.
 

For the Conference programme, Conference personnel, Online booking via PayPal, Download conference brochure click on the link below
 

www.psychoanalytic-council.org/main/

 

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British Association of Psychotherapists
Wessex Public Events

Building Bridges

Psychoanalysis and CBT – Collaboration or Conflict?

To be held on

Saturday 16 October 2010 : 10.00 a.m. – 3.45 p.m.
Palmer Building, University of Reading, Whiteknights, Reading RG6 6AQ

Papers will be presented by

Dr. Jane Milton (Psychoanalyst)

Dr. Jane Milton is a psychoanalyst in private practice who is involved in teaching both in the UK and abroad. Formerly she was a Consultant Psychiatrist at the Tavistock Clinic and has written extensively on psychoanalysis and CBT.


Mr. Ali Modaresi (Consultant Clinical Psychologist)

Ali Modaresi is Head of Primary and Secondary Care at the Adult Clinical Psychology Department in Harrow. He also holds a variety of teaching posts within the UK.

Chair: Ms Lou Corner

Lou Corner is a psychoanalyst working in private practice in Reading. She is a fellow of the BAP, past Chair of the BAP and also of the BPC.

As well as presenting papers highlighting their different perspectives, the speakers will explore the possibilities for dialogue that both modalities offer. Together with Lou Corner and all those participating, it is hoped that a discussion will develop throughout the day that will lead to increased collaboration between all those offering mental health services.

Tickets purchased before 31 July will cost £65.00 and thereafter £75.00. This includes refreshments and a sandwich lunch.
 

For a ticket please send this slip with a cheque (payable to the BAP) and an SAE to: Wessex BAP, 111 Fairwater Drive, Woodley, Reading RG5 3JQ.

with your Name,   Address, Phone no, Email.

 

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Mental health coalition scores manifesto hat-trick on talking therapies

 

In a major breakthrough for the We Need To Talk coalition all three main political parties have stated their commitment to provide better access to psychological therapies in the next Parliament. During a week full of political promises and election activity Labour, the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats have all released their manifestos for the upcoming general election and each one refers to the provision of talking therapies for those experiencing mental distress. 

These commitments have been welcomed by the coalition and The New Savoy Partnership, the group of leading organisations campaigning to ensure that within 5 years the NHS is able to offer a full range of evidence-based psychological therapies to everyone who needs them within 28 days of requesting referral. 

Speaking for the We Need to Talk coalition Paul Farmer, Chief Executive of Mind, said: 

"It is heartening to see explicit mentions of talking therapies in the Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrat manifestos. This is a significant first step towards guaranteeing fair access to psychological therapies to all that need them.

Being able to access the right kind of therapy can have an immeasurable impact on the life of someone with experience of mental distress. Despite progress via the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) programme provision of psychological therapies remains hit and miss and some people are consistently not getting the therapy that is right for them. We are still hearing from individuals who have been on waiting lists for up to two years and about the devastating effect this can have on their mental health.

 We would urge whoever forms the next Government to address this issue as a matter of urgency and we look forward to working with all three political parties to develop plans to ensure timely access to a full range of psychological therapies for those who so desperately need them." 

The manifestos state:

Labour

"We will pioneer better mental health care and tackle the scourge of mental illness. Over the next Parliament more than 8,000 new therapists will ensure access to psychological therapy for all who need it as we seek to change our society's attitudes to mental illness." 

Conservatives

"[We will] increase access to effective 'talking' therapies."

The Liberal Democrats

"[We will] Improve access to counselling for people with mental health problems, by continuing the roll-out of cognitive and behavioural therapies."

 

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Important recent article

Scientific American article here

 

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Working with others: risk, conflict and creativity
 

British Association of Psychotherapists

Two-and-a-half-day non-residential
Group Relations Conference

Friday 1 – Sunday 3 October 2010

To view the conference flyer  click here

 

 

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Group Psychotherapy for our Evidence-Based Times:
 

Research and Service user Perspectives

 

Friday 12th November 2010
9.00am to 5.00pm
NCVO, Regent’s Wharf, 8 All Saints Street,
London N1 9RL (10 mins from Kings Cross Station)

To view conference flyer  click here

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 The Mental Health Network  

The Mental Health Network was launched in spring 2007 to provide a distinct voice for providers of NHS mental health services. It is part of the NHS Confederation, an independent membership body for the full range of organisations that make up the modern NHS. The aim is to raise the profile of issues facing mental health and supports, represents and lobbies on behalf of mental health providers.

Further details are available from the Network's development consultant John Way at: j.way@virgin.net

To visit The Mental Health Network click here

 

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 BPAS: Centre for the Advancement of Psychoanalytic Studies  

The Centre for the Advancement of Psychoanalytic Studies was established in 2000 by the Institute of Psychoanalysis, in order to provide a place for psychoanalysts to work together with psychoanalytical therapists, academics and others to advance our understanding of theoretical and clinical psychoanalysis. The Centre offers small postgraduate clinical workshops as well as some theoretical seminars. Those wishing to participate in clinical workshops will be asked to show evidence of relevant clinical experience and training. These courses will help participants to meet their obligations to engage in continuing professional development. The larger theoretical workshops offer an opportunity to advance the learning in areas of present day theoretical and professional interest.

To download a registration form click here  To download the full programme click here

Further enquiries to Winnie Dehaney at The Institute of Psychoanalysis, 112A Shirland Road, London, W9 2EQ   Tel: 020 75635000   Fax: 020 75635001   Email: winnie.dehaney@iopa.org.uk

 

Noteworthy Articles and Papers Online

a) A Beautiful Mind web site that includes an interview with John Nash and also a number of other features about schizophrenia and the film.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/nash/

b) O’Connor, L. E. (2002). Review of Creating Mental Illness by Allan V. Horwitz. Human Nature Review. 2: 4-6
http://human-nature.com/nibbs/02/cmi.html 

c) Brainwashed; Mental illnesses are caused by chemical imbalances in the brain, right? Wrong, says Craig Newnes
http://www.guardian.co.uk/Archive/Article/0,4273,4332552,00.html 

d) Jeremy Holmes: All you need is cognitive behaviour therapy?
http://bmj.com/cgi/content/full/324/7332/288

 

Note for those considering Psychoanalysis as a treatment

The only UK organisation currently meeting the requirements of the International Psychoanalytic Association (IPA) for the training of psychoanalysts is the British Psychoanalytical Society (BPAS). A full list of UK psychoanalysts who are members of the BPAS can be found at:  http://www.psychoanalysis.org.uk/