Challenging Our Understanding of Psychosis and Exploring Alternatives for Recovery November 3 & 4, 2011 University of Toronto, Hart House Registration and conference details to follow. Sponsored by INTAR and The Leadership Project. This conference offered a unique opportunity to hear from a distinguished group of writers, clinical practitioners, researchers, advocates and activists who are foremost in their fields of critical psychiatry, psychology, education, journalism, community development and activism. Their inspiring work on psychosis, depression and recovery puts them in the vanguard of the push to transform mental health care. Check out the photos in our Photo Gallery here. Conference Papers www.intar.org/Files/INTAR2011-Toronto-AlishaAliThePathogenesisofOppression.pdf www.intar.org/files/INTAR2011-Toronto-HearingVoicesGroupsUsingCBTforPsychosisToolsPrincipleswCRCT.pdf www.intar.org/files/INTAR2011-Toronto-JoannaMoncrieffThePsychopharmaceuticalComplex.pdf www.intar.org/files/INTAR2011-Toronto-JoeGoodbreadProcessWorkwithExtremeStatesofConsciousness.pdf www.intar.org/files/INTAR2011-Toronto-JulieRepperARightsBasedApproachToRecoveryandSocial.pdf www.willhall.net/comingoffmeds www.intar.org/files/INTAR2011-Toronto-MichaelaAmeringTrialogue.pdf www.intar.org/files/INTAR2011-Toronto-NicolaWrightMindfulJourneyThroughPsychosis.pdf www.intar.org/files/INTAR2011Toronto-SheryMeadIntentionalPeerSupportAPersonalRetrospective.pdf www.intar.org/files/INTAR2011-Toronto-SandraEscherAcceptingAndMakingSenseOfVoices.pdf http://www.intar.org/files/INTAR2011-Toronto-RobertWhitakerAnatomyofanEpidemic.pdf www.intar.org/files/INTAR2011-Toronto-Richard BentallDeconstructingSchizophrenia.pdf www.intar.org/files/INTAR2011-Toronto-RichardBentallPsychologyofParanoidDelusions.pdf Our Guests: Robert Whitaker, “Anatomy of an Epidemic” Richard Bentall, Ph.D. Deconstructing Schizophrenia Sandra Escher, Continue Reading…
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Soteria Network UK – Alternatives Within and Beyond Psychiatry Nov. 11 2011
http://www.soterianetwork.org.uk/conference/index.html The Soteria Network presents Alternatives Within and Beyond Psychiatry A one-day conference exploring different approaches to thought and practice in the mental health arena to be held in: Derby on Friday 11th November 2011 at the Riverside Conference Centre 9am – 4.30pm International speakers will include: Robert Whitaker (US) Pulitzer-prize nominated journalist and author of ‘Mad in America’ and ‘Anatomy of an Epidemic’ Jaakko Seikkula (Finland) Psychologist and psychotherapist – developed the ‘Open Dialogue’ approach to treating psychosis UK–based speakers will include: Richard Bentall Professor of Psychology, University of Liverpool and author of ‘Madness Explained’ and ‘Doctoring the Mind’ Sonia Johnson Professor of Social and Community Psychiatry, University College London Price Before 30/09/2011: Waged/Organisation £100, Unwaged £25 After 30/09/2011: Waged/Organisation £130, Unwaged £30 There are a limited number of free places for those unable to meet the cost. Please contact us personally to arrange Continue Reading…
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The Mill River Institute for Dialogic Practice Haydenville, MA 01039 • 413.585.1198 TRAINING PROGRAM IN DIALOGIC PRACTICE INTERNATIONAL FACULTY 2011-2012 MARY OLSON, PH.D. JAAKKO SEIKKULA, PH.D. MARKKU SUTELA, M.A. The first of its kind in the US, this yearlong program provides an in-depth introduction to the principles and practices of dialogic therapy, including Finnish Open Dialogue. There will be lectures, videotapes, experiential exercises, and reflecting consultations. LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATION: 100 HOURS (4 Modules) October 27 – 30, 2011 January 19 – 22, 2012 March 29 – April 1, 2012 June 11 – 15, 2012 $4000. $1000 due upon acceptance, balance due on October 1. To apply and register, please send your CV/resume: Mary Olson at Continue Reading…
ShareBerlin Conference Sept 2011 – Searching for a Rose Garden – Fostering Real Alternatives to Psychiatry
We are pleased to announce the conference Searching for a Rose Garden. Fostering Real Alternatives to Psychiatry on 2nd and 3rd September, 2011 in Berlin. This conference is the highlight of the event series “Survivor Control: The Rights and Self-help Opportunities of People with Psychiatric Experience” organized by the Berlin Association for Protection against Psychiatric Violence this year. Continue Reading…
ShareINTAR Conference – Toronto Nov. 3-4 2011 Announced “Challenging Our Understanding of Psychosis and Exploring Alternatives for Recovery”
Mark your calendar Challenging Our Understanding of Psychosis and Exploring Alternatives for Recovery November 3 & 4, 2011 University of Toronto, Hart House Registration and conference details to follow. Sponsored by INTAR and The Leadership Project. This conference offers a unique opportunity to hear from a distinguished group of writers, clinical practitioners, researchers, advocates and activists who are foremost in their fields of critical psychiatry, psychology, education, journalism, community development and activism. Their inspiring work on psychosis, depression and recovery puts them in the vanguard of the push to transform mental health care. Join them as they present the case for a new perspective on psychosis, and humanistic, community-based alternatives for recovery. Our Guests: Robert Whitaker, “Anatomy of an Epidemic” Richard Bentall, Ph.D. Deconstructing Schizophrenia Sandra Escher, Ph.D. Hearing Voices Dr. Philip Thomas, Critical Psychiatry Rufus May, Ph.D Unusual Beliefs Dr. Joanna Moncrieff, Psycho-Pharma Complex Alisha Ali, Ph.D. Oppression/Depression Dr. Michaela Amering Trialogue Joe Goodbread PhD. Process Oriented Psychology Julie Repper, Ph.D. Social Inclusion Will Hall MAPW Psychiatric Drugs/Harm Reduction Maria Haarmans CBT for Psychosis Dr. Peter Stastny “Crisis or Opportunity” Ron Bassman, Ph.D. “Inspiration, Hope & Possibility” and others Download the preliminary flyer for the event here. Download Conference Registration form here. Download Conference Registration package here. For information: Brian McKinnon at 416 285 7996, ex. 227 Continue Reading…
Share“User Involvement in Research and Evaluation: Liberation or Regulation?” — by Peter Beresford
Abstract This article explores the progressive and regressive potential of ‘user involvement’ in research and evaluation, with particular reference to social policy. There is growing political and research interest in user involvement. This article critically explores key different approaches to user involvement in research and relates them to consumerist and democratic models of involvement in policy and practice, management and development. The article highlights the need to approach user involvement in research critically and systematically, taking account of the diversity of approaches that have developed and to take forward user involvement in research in equal association with service user organisations and movements. (download PDF Continue Reading…
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