In addition to the articles already announced by Colin Maginn, Michael J Marlowe, Alex Russon, Justin Frost, Mark Smith, Simon Blades and John Stein we are delighted to say we have received further pieces by Margaret Hughes, Noel Howard and Maurice Fenton. Others are in the pipeline. More details will appear on this page in a few days time.
Wednesday 30 November 2016
The next Limbus lecture
Farhad Dalai has written to us with details of the next year’s first Limbus lecture on Saturday, February 25th, 2017.
The lecture Viewing Learning Disabilities Psychotherapy through an Attachment Lens:
Theoretical Perspectives & Practical Strategies will be given by Kelly Camilleri & Kathy McKay
Theoretical Perspectives & Practical Strategies will be given by Kelly Camilleri & Kathy McKay
The event will take place between 10.30am to 1pm in Studio 3, The Space, Dartington Hall. The cost of entrance is £20.
If you are interested you can book a place online at limbus.org.uk or you can come and pay at the door.
Abstract : Viewing Learning Disabilities Psychotherapy through an Attachment Lens:
Theoretical Perspectives & Practical Strategies
Theoretical Perspectives & Practical Strategies
This talk aims to explore themes around working therapeutically with people who live with labels of intellectual disability, autism and acquired brain injury. What are the psychological sequelae of being born with or acquiring a disability in terms of attachment and early relations? How might therapy need to be adapted to meet individual cognitive or sensory needs? What is the role of trauma in psychological distress and how might this manifest differently in people with these labels? How is power perceived and played out in our systems of care? The talk aims to provide a psychological understanding from a variety of perspectives, with special consideration for the use of Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) for this group and their systems. Within the context of a short term, goal orientated therapy world how can we provide meaningful support which is individually tailored?
Dr Kelly Camilleri is an independent Consultant Clinical Psychologist. She qualified 19 years ago from Birmingham University and has since worked with children and adults with learning difficulty, autism, and acquired disability. Kelly has worked in a variety of sectors including the NHS, charity and the private sector. She is particularly interested in the role of attachment and trauma for the individual and their systems. Kelly is a keen proponent on the use of DDP for this group which she feels enables a dual approach focusing both on peoples internal and external worlds. She is on the Division of Clinical Psychology Southwest Committee and is the coordinator for local Psychology Against Austerity Group.
Dr Kathy McKay is a Clinical Psychologist who has worked in Learning Disability Services in the NHS since qualifying in 1995. She has also worked in Independent Practice since 2007. Settings have included community Learning Disability teams, In-patient Units and a Secure Forensic Unit. She has also worked in a CAMHS Service in a secure childrens home, and currently provides regular input into a Local Authority Family Centre to support them in taking into account a parents learning needs in their assessment and intervention processes. Kathy has provided training on attachment and trauma in learning disabilities, and further on creating attachment friendly environments in a number of the aforementioned settings. Like Kelly, Kathy has completed training in DDP, which was a driver for this area of work.
Less than a month away - issue 20 of the goodenoughcaring Journal goes online on December 15th.
On December 15th, 2016, the new issue of the goodenoughcaring Journal will go online. Articles by Colin Maginn, Michael J Marlowe, Alex Russon, Justin Frost, Mark Smith, Simon Blades and John Stein are already confirmed. A similar number are in the pipeline and will be confirmed with more details in the coming days.
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Tuesday 15 November 2016
The goodenoughcaring Journal 20 : a very special issue
On December 15th, 2016, issue 20 of the goodenoughcaring Journal goes online. It is a special issue because it will as ever be full of original articles about aspects of childhood, but also because it will be the last scheduled issue of the Journal. New articles will continue to be posted on the Journal site as and when they are submitted, and of course all the articles from all previous the issues of the goodenoughcaring Journal will continue to be available online as an archive available to all readers. Submissions for the December issue are still welcome and will be accepted up to December 8th.
Details of the articles already submitted for this next issue will appear on this page in the next few days.
Thursday 3 November 2016
Limbus lecture : The Present Moment: cultivating embodied attunement and empathy
Farhad Dalal has written to us about our the next Limbus Lecture at Studio 3,The Space, Dartington Hall on November 12th, which will be presented by Margaret Lansdale. The theme of lecture is ‘The Present Moment – Cultivating embodied attunement and empathy’
It starts at 10.30 and will finish at 1pm.
The cost is £20. It is possible to book online at limbus.org.uk or come and pay at the door.
If you intend to pay at the door, please arrive well before 10.30 to avoid hold ups.
Abstract:
This talk will explore how we may work more effectively in the here and now, integrating somatic, emotional and mental processes within the therapeutic process. This includes a deeper awareness of our own embodied experience and how we engage with the non-verbal forms of communication between client and therapist.
We will explore how to engage with these non-verbal processes in a mindful and compassionate way. We will also enquire into how therapists and clients can cultivate empathic presence, acceptance and equilibrium when working with complex dynamics, deeply rooted conflict or early trauma. Some key practical techniques and strategies for building a safe and supportive therapeutic alliance to help process some deeper trauma or implicit memory held in the body will also be introduced. The talk will draw on current research into the workings of the brain,attachment and emotional regulation, as well as using clinical vignettes to illustrate how these insights may translate into our therapeutic practice.
Margaret Landale is an experienced psychotherapist and supervisor. Shehas been a training director at the Chiron Centre for Body Psychotherapy in London and delivers workshops and talks nationwide on subjects such as somatization, complex trauma and embodied empathy. Having been a meditator for many years, she has become increasingly interested in the integration of mindfulness in psychotherapy and has taught on the ‘mindfulness in individual psychotherapy’ module at the Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice, Bangor University.
Publications include: ‘Working with psychosomatic distress and developmental trauma’ in: Contemporary Body Psychotherapy – The Chiron
Approach, Linda Hartley ed., Routledge 2009. ‘The use of imagery in body oriented psychotherapy’ in Body Psychotherapy, Tree Staunton ed.,Brunner-Routledge, 2002
Here is the 2017 programme – put the dates in your diary!
Feb 25, Kelly Camilleri & Kathy McKay Reflections on Therapy in the context of labels of disability
May 20, Sally Weintrobe Climate Change and the New Imagination
Sep 16, Paul Zeal Breath, Gender & Dream in a Limited World
Nov 11, Sue Mizen Metaphor Making in the Relational Brain
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