Psychosis - to what use can we put this loaded signifier? Lacanian analysis starts by binning the notion of psychosis as disorder or illness, reframing it as a commonplace subjective position in language. This talk explores how analytic treatment can offer a way beyond the deadlock of medication and risk management that defines current mental […]

In this presentation I would like to give a short insight into the beginnings of dance therapy and how the unique history and development of this therapy form has shaped its identity. It will explain the attachment to various psychological schools, portray important pioneers and in particular highlight the importance of Rudolf Laban as a […]

Enactment in the therapeutic relationship. An exploration. Gillie Ruscombe - King, is a group analyst and psychodrama psychotherapist will present some psychoanalytic and group analytic perspectives on play and creative and promote a discussion as to how these very important features of everyday life can enhance our clinical practice. Gillie has worked in the NHS […]

Ryan Sinclair is a recovery practitioner and addiction specialist with over 15 years professional experience, and 15 years lived experience of addiction and recovery. His work explores what lies beyond the disease model, drawing on psychology and neurobiology alongside an understanding of the psychological, social and environmental factors that can influence addiction. Ryan’s approach focuses […]