Reformulating Power. A CAT approach to inequality and polarisation
What are the forces in society and constructs in the individual that are leading to increased inequality and increased polarisation? The role of CAT in healing fragmented communities and individuals.
Subject to confirmation of final programme
Brendan Stone
Professor of Social Engagement and the Humanities
‘Narrative and its limits’
Sharon Prince
Consultant Clinical & Forensic Psychologist, Synergi Leeds Partnership
'Tackling Racial Inequality in Leeds Mental Health Services –‘dismantling the master’s house with new tools’'
Peter Taylor and Sam Hartley
‘Reformulating self-harm relationally: clinical practice and research evidence’
Professor Stephen Kellett
Research presentation 'Inpatient brief CAT: acceptability, safety, effectiveness and impact on readmission'
Philip Stokoe
'Power (entitlement), polarisation and leadership in organisations'
Anne Aiyegbusi
'Past and Present : An Artificial Divide?'
Margaret Gani
CAT Practitioner
'Instinctive Valuation and Othering: Introducing the Gani Check and Cross Theory – a framework for understanding relational choices'
Adrian Whittington
National Clinical Lead for Psychological Professions at NHS England
''Closing the Gap Between Evidence and Care: Psychological Therapies, CAT, and the 10 Year Health Plan'
Jo Varela
'Using CAT to formulate power in the care of patients detained under the MHA. An exploration of leadership of compulsory, restrictive care as an Approved Clinician'
Kate Portman, Ranil Tan & Glenys Parry
'From CAT Skills to CARS: The Development of the Cognitive Analytic Relational Skills (CARS) Framework'
Further details regarding speakers can be found here: https://www.acat.org.uk/acat-events/30th-national-acat-conference/speakers
Please note workshops must be pre-booked. Booking is now closed. Any additional spaces will be available on the day on a first come, first served basis.
The Conference Clinical Organisers; Sarah Cluley, Ranil Tan and Rajinder Dhanjal have put together the following programme:
Bookmark, our regular bookstall provider, will be providing a bookstall on Sunday and Monday, times can be found in the programme and delegate email.
For information regarding the venue please click here:
https://www.acat.org.uk/acat-events/30th-national-acat-conference/venue
As well as the clinical conference programme, the 'whole event' rate includes refreshments, dinner and B&B on Sunday, refreshments, lunch, Wine Reception & Gala Dinner with entertainment and B&B on Monday and refreshments Tuesday morning. Accommodation is on campus in ensuite single rooms.
The 'whole event non-residential' rate includes refreshments each day and lunch Monday in addition to the clinical programme.
If you have any queries please email Ali Marfell, ACAT Conference Administrator at alison.marfell@acat.org.uk
For information regarding bursaries please click here:
https://www.acat.org.uk/acat-events/30th-national-acat-conference/bursaries