Conference 2004

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Workshops & events

Workshops

How do I find placements and work?
Sally Schaer
Network Coordinator PEC BUPA

Pushing the boundaries - coaching, teaching and other developments for senior practitioners
Gladeana McMahon
Executive coach and independent practitioner

Debunking myths and understanding accreditation requirements - individual and service accreditation
Paul Evans
Accreditation assessor, Professional Standards, BACP

Professional studies; getting started and developing as a workplace counsellor
John Towler
BACP Accredited counsellor, supervisor and trainer, trainer for University of Surrey Roehampton
Andrew Kinder
Chartered psychologist and BACP accredited Counsellor. Medical Services, Atos Origin
Tony Buon
Workplace psychologist and consultant

Keeping cool and managing a portfolio as an independent practitioner within the workplace counselling context
Kathy Raffles
BACP Fellow, independent practice consultant
Elspeth Schwenk
Independent portfolio workplace practitioner

Workplace counselling marketplace

Throughout the day there will be opportunities to browse and meet exhibitors.

These will include:

• Workplace counselling bookstall, EAPA UK, BACP Research, publishers, companies & training institutions.
• Where next? ‘Mini-audit of your careers’ consultation. These one-to-one sessions offer an opportunity to reflect on your present career path and explore your options for the future throughout the day and will offered on a first-come first-served basis. Bookings can be made on the day.
• Paul Barrett: Careers specialist and organisational development consultant
• Laurie Clarke: Chief Executive, BACP

Themed networking events

This conference will feature a number of themed networking events that will allow participants an opportunity to meet and share experiences and interests around one of a number of possible themes, and to maintain these networks in the future if you choose, with the support of ACW.

An appropriate space will be provided and organisers will offer some facilitation to get you started - after that it’s up to you!

Topics will include:

• Research and evidence-based practice
• Managing counselling services
• Ethical practice in the workplace
• Developing a London ACW Network
• Trauma and de-briefing
• Providing services in house
• Other employee support interventions, e.g. coaching, mentoring, mediation

Whether specific events run will depend on the number of people expressing interest before the event. You can indicate your choice on the booking form.

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