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August 2, 2022(2 events)
“Becoming a Bridge over Troubled Waters,” Dialogue Skills Training for Parents of Teenagers and Young Adults at Risk“Becoming a Bridge over Troubled Waters,” Dialogue Skills Training for Parents of Teenagers and Young Adults at Risk –
MIA Online Parent Support Group: US/CanadaMIA Online Parent Support Group: US/Canada –
Time: Weekly, Tuesdays from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, U.S. Mountain time (5:00 pm Pacific, 7:00 pm Central, 8:00 pm Eastern). Next meeting: June 21, 2022 A space where families can exchange information and share experiences to foster a dialogue that goes beyond the predominant mainstream medical treatment model. Welcome! This Mad in America (MIA) forum hosts online parent support groups. We have started these groups in response to the many inquiries we get from parents who are skeptical of conventional drug-based treatments for children struggling with mental health issues and are now looking for alternatives. We currently offer two groups—one in Europe and one in the United States/Canada; all are conducted in English. This initiative, begun in the fall of 2018, has generated strong interest, and we hope to accommodate as many people as possible. Therefore, the U.S./Canada group now operates on a weekly, drop-in basis, as your schedules and needs allow. The support groups, which last 90 minutes, are moderated and provide a confidential space where people can share information and experiences that foster a dialogue about psychiatric diagnosis, the use of psychiatric medications, and non-drug alternatives. We hope these groups will help parents and other family members to feel less alone as they struggle to best help the children in their lives. Everyone in the group has the opportunity to speak, and everyone is expected to be respectful of others. The moderators occasionally invite guest speakers to the meetings. Although MIA is hosting these forums, the moderators do not represent MIA. Their opinions and suggestions are their own. Please write to me with any questions you may have about the support groups. You may also want to visit our Family Resources section, which provides information about drugs, blogs written by both professionals and parents, Q&As, research news, and other informational links. To sign up for a support group, please click “sign up here” at the bottom of the page and then complete the form. –Miranda Spencer, Parent Resources Editor |
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August 9, 2022(2 events)
“Becoming a Bridge over Troubled Waters,” Dialogue Skills Training for Parents of Teenagers and Young Adults at Risk“Becoming a Bridge over Troubled Waters,” Dialogue Skills Training for Parents of Teenagers and Young Adults at Risk –
MIA Online Parent Support Group: US/CanadaMIA Online Parent Support Group: US/Canada –
Time: Weekly, Tuesdays from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, U.S. Mountain time (5:00 pm Pacific, 7:00 pm Central, 8:00 pm Eastern). Next meeting: June 21, 2022 A space where families can exchange information and share experiences to foster a dialogue that goes beyond the predominant mainstream medical treatment model. Welcome! This Mad in America (MIA) forum hosts online parent support groups. We have started these groups in response to the many inquiries we get from parents who are skeptical of conventional drug-based treatments for children struggling with mental health issues and are now looking for alternatives. We currently offer two groups—one in Europe and one in the United States/Canada; all are conducted in English. This initiative, begun in the fall of 2018, has generated strong interest, and we hope to accommodate as many people as possible. Therefore, the U.S./Canada group now operates on a weekly, drop-in basis, as your schedules and needs allow. The support groups, which last 90 minutes, are moderated and provide a confidential space where people can share information and experiences that foster a dialogue about psychiatric diagnosis, the use of psychiatric medications, and non-drug alternatives. We hope these groups will help parents and other family members to feel less alone as they struggle to best help the children in their lives. Everyone in the group has the opportunity to speak, and everyone is expected to be respectful of others. The moderators occasionally invite guest speakers to the meetings. Although MIA is hosting these forums, the moderators do not represent MIA. Their opinions and suggestions are their own. Please write to me with any questions you may have about the support groups. You may also want to visit our Family Resources section, which provides information about drugs, blogs written by both professionals and parents, Q&As, research news, and other informational links. To sign up for a support group, please click “sign up here” at the bottom of the page and then complete the form. –Miranda Spencer, Parent Resources Editor |
August 10, 2022
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August 11, 2022(1 event)
MIA Online Parent Support Group: EuropeMIA Online Parent Support Group: Europe – Time: Monthly. Every second Thursday of the month. For parents of children of all ages. 18:00 to 19:30, Berlin Time (UTC+1), 12:00 to 13:30, Eastern Time (EDT) Next meeting July 14, 2022 A space where families can exchange information and share experiences to foster a dialogue that goes beyond the predominant mainstream medical treatment model. Welcome! This Mad in America (MIA) forum hosts online parent support groups. We have started these groups in response to the many inquiries we get from parents who are skeptical of conventional drug-based treatments for children struggling with mental health issues and are now looking for alternatives. We currently offer two groups—one in Europe and one in the United States/Canada; all are conducted in English. This initiative, begun in the fall of 2018, has generated strong interest, and we hope to accommodate as many people as possible. Therefore, the U.S./Canada group now operates on a weekly, drop-in basis, as your schedules and needs allow. The support groups, which last 90 minutes, are moderated and provide a confidential space where people can share information and experiences that foster a dialogue about psychiatric diagnosis, the use of psychiatric medications, and non-drug alternatives. We hope these groups will help parents and other family members to feel less alone as they struggle to best help the children in their lives. Everyone in the group has the opportunity to speak, and everyone is expected to be respectful of others. The moderators occasionally invite guest speakers to the meetings. Although MIA is hosting these forums, the moderators do not represent MIA. Their opinions and suggestions are their own. Please write to me with any questions you may have about the support groups. You may also want to visit our Family Resources section, which provides information about drugs, blogs written by both professionals and parents, Q&As, research news, and other informational links. To sign up for a support group, please click “sign up here” at the bottom of the page and then complete the form. –Miranda Spencer, Parent Resources Editor |
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August 16, 2022(2 events)
“Becoming a Bridge over Troubled Waters,” Dialogue Skills Training for Parents of Teenagers and Young Adults at Risk“Becoming a Bridge over Troubled Waters,” Dialogue Skills Training for Parents of Teenagers and Young Adults at Risk –
MIA Online Parent Support Group: US/CanadaMIA Online Parent Support Group: US/Canada –
Time: Weekly, Tuesdays from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, U.S. Mountain time (5:00 pm Pacific, 7:00 pm Central, 8:00 pm Eastern). Next meeting: June 21, 2022 A space where families can exchange information and share experiences to foster a dialogue that goes beyond the predominant mainstream medical treatment model. Welcome! This Mad in America (MIA) forum hosts online parent support groups. We have started these groups in response to the many inquiries we get from parents who are skeptical of conventional drug-based treatments for children struggling with mental health issues and are now looking for alternatives. We currently offer two groups—one in Europe and one in the United States/Canada; all are conducted in English. This initiative, begun in the fall of 2018, has generated strong interest, and we hope to accommodate as many people as possible. Therefore, the U.S./Canada group now operates on a weekly, drop-in basis, as your schedules and needs allow. The support groups, which last 90 minutes, are moderated and provide a confidential space where people can share information and experiences that foster a dialogue about psychiatric diagnosis, the use of psychiatric medications, and non-drug alternatives. We hope these groups will help parents and other family members to feel less alone as they struggle to best help the children in their lives. Everyone in the group has the opportunity to speak, and everyone is expected to be respectful of others. The moderators occasionally invite guest speakers to the meetings. Although MIA is hosting these forums, the moderators do not represent MIA. Their opinions and suggestions are their own. Please write to me with any questions you may have about the support groups. You may also want to visit our Family Resources section, which provides information about drugs, blogs written by both professionals and parents, Q&As, research news, and other informational links. To sign up for a support group, please click “sign up here” at the bottom of the page and then complete the form. –Miranda Spencer, Parent Resources Editor |
August 17, 2022
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August 18, 2022(1 event)
National Empowerment Center: Pass the Torch 30th Anniversary CelebrationNational Empowerment Center: Pass the Torch 30th Anniversary Celebration – Join us on Thursday, August 18th at 4:00pm Eastern/1:00pm Pacific for a celebration of the National Empowerment Center's 30th anniversary, and an introduction of our new CEO, Oryx Cohen, and our new COO, Tanya Ryder! You are invited to participate in a virtual coffee house with our team to commemorate NEC's history of consumer and survivor leadership and advocacy, as well as our vision for the future of our organization and the peer movement. Our team will speak about milestones from NEC's work over the years and share our hopes and dreams for the future. Join us to learn more about recent initiatives to expand our Emotional CPR training program globally, to adapt Emotional CPR and our training program Finding Our Voice by and for youth audiences, and to highlight the intersections of antiracism and mental health liberation in our advocacy and education. You are welcome to drop in at any time during this virtual coffee house between 4:00-6:00pm Eastern/1:00-3:00pm Pacific for an opportunity to hear from our team and share your input. We look forward to this chance to connect with you and get to know one another!
Click here for a video of our 20th anniversary commemoration. We are excited to make more memories with you at our upcoming celebration!
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August 23, 2022(3 events)
“Becoming a Bridge over Troubled Waters,” Dialogue Skills Training for Parents of Teenagers and Young Adults at Risk“Becoming a Bridge over Troubled Waters,” Dialogue Skills Training for Parents of Teenagers and Young Adults at Risk –
Rehumanize MeetingRehumanize Meeting – Rehumanize is a monthly gathering for survivors of involuntary treatment. We meet on the 4th Tuesday of every month over Zoom at 7pm EST. At each meeting, we affirm for one another that what happened to you was not "care." We discuss how we have healed from the trauma and dehumanization, how we have found safety in our bodies again, and where we have found peer support offerings and alternatives to the carceral mental health system.
Registration is anonymous and the signup list is not reviewed or used for any purpose. Individuals may join the meeting anonymously and can keep their cameras off or just listen. We encourage everyone to curate the level of comfort and privacy that feels best.
Peer supporters with lived experience of psychiatric incarceration are welcome to attend. Licensed clinicians and mental health care workers employed in coercive environments, regardless of lived experience, are not welcome.
MIA Online Parent Support Group: US/CanadaMIA Online Parent Support Group: US/Canada –
Time: Weekly, Tuesdays from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, U.S. Mountain time (5:00 pm Pacific, 7:00 pm Central, 8:00 pm Eastern). Next meeting: June 21, 2022 A space where families can exchange information and share experiences to foster a dialogue that goes beyond the predominant mainstream medical treatment model. Welcome! This Mad in America (MIA) forum hosts online parent support groups. We have started these groups in response to the many inquiries we get from parents who are skeptical of conventional drug-based treatments for children struggling with mental health issues and are now looking for alternatives. We currently offer two groups—one in Europe and one in the United States/Canada; all are conducted in English. This initiative, begun in the fall of 2018, has generated strong interest, and we hope to accommodate as many people as possible. Therefore, the U.S./Canada group now operates on a weekly, drop-in basis, as your schedules and needs allow. The support groups, which last 90 minutes, are moderated and provide a confidential space where people can share information and experiences that foster a dialogue about psychiatric diagnosis, the use of psychiatric medications, and non-drug alternatives. We hope these groups will help parents and other family members to feel less alone as they struggle to best help the children in their lives. Everyone in the group has the opportunity to speak, and everyone is expected to be respectful of others. The moderators occasionally invite guest speakers to the meetings. Although MIA is hosting these forums, the moderators do not represent MIA. Their opinions and suggestions are their own. Please write to me with any questions you may have about the support groups. You may also want to visit our Family Resources section, which provides information about drugs, blogs written by both professionals and parents, Q&As, research news, and other informational links. To sign up for a support group, please click “sign up here” at the bottom of the page and then complete the form. –Miranda Spencer, Parent Resources Editor |
August 24, 2022(1 event)
Online 26th International Network Meeting for the Treatment of Psychosis 2022Online 26th International Network Meeting for the Treatment of Psychosis 2022 –
Online 26th International Network Meeting
for the Treatment of Psychosis 2022 Open Dialogues and Reflective Processes
The platform provides multilingual captions and subtitles for both recorded and live content.
PROGRAMME (Online)24 - 27 August 2022
WEDNESDAY 24 Pre-seminar Introduction to Open Dialogue 40 Years of Human Psychiatry: Open Dialogues in Western Lapland Today Opening Lectures THURSDAY 25 Workshops FRIDAY 26 Open Conferences SATURDAY 27 Research Conferences Closing of the Congress We will meet from 13:00 to 20:00 CET (7:00 TO 14:00 EST) 2022 Keynote Speakers include:International Speakers Jaakko Seikkula (Finland), Olga Runciman (Denmark), Robert Whitaker (USA), Andrea Zwicknagl (Switzerland), Martijn Kole (Holland), Tomi Bergström (Finland), Michelle Funk (Switzerland), Nick Putman (UK), Mia Kurtti (Finland), Daniel Fisher (USA), Cecilia Cruz Villarés (Brazil), Pina Ridente (Italy), Itay Kander (Israel), Louisa Putnam (USA), Kermit Cole (USA), Alexander Smith (USA), Bodil Øster (Denmark), and Christine Nyquist (Norway). Spanish Professionals Silvia Parrabera (UAT, Hospital Universitario Príncipe de Asturias), Adolfo J. Cangas (Universidad de Almería, Inclúyete), Jordí Marfá (Centro de Salud Badalona 2), Patricia Rey (La Porvenir), Pablo Fernández (La Porvenir), Mikel Valverde (Navarra), Salut Torné (Salutogénesis) and others, will shape and deepen the discussion around the development of Open Dialogue and other ways of accompaniment in mental health in Spain. Research Conferences An introduction by Jaakko Seikkula (Finland) and Anders Lindseth (Norway), will give way to the interventions of Raffaella Pocobello (Italy), representing the international research project HOPEnDialogue, Russell Razzaque (UK) with the presentation of the advances in ODDESSI, a research program on the impact of Open Dialogue in the UK public health system, and Sebastian Von Petter (Germany), who will talk of the implementation of Open Dialogue, politics, and other problems. For full congress information Registration Fee 150€ We hope you find this year's meeting as exciting as we do! CommitteeSilvia Parrabera
Claudia Esteve
Olga Runciman
Jaakko Seikkula
Our gratitude to the photographer Domingo Leiva for granting us royalty-free images of Almería, enabling us to share the splendor of this unique Spanish province during the Congress Important: Tickets are non-refundable but transferable. Online 26th International Network Meeting for the Treatment of Psychosis 2022 |
August 25, 2022(1 event)
Online 26th International Network Meeting for the Treatment of Psychosis 2022Online 26th International Network Meeting for the Treatment of Psychosis 2022 –
Online 26th International Network Meeting
for the Treatment of Psychosis 2022 Open Dialogues and Reflective Processes
The platform provides multilingual captions and subtitles for both recorded and live content.
PROGRAMME (Online)24 - 27 August 2022
WEDNESDAY 24 Pre-seminar Introduction to Open Dialogue 40 Years of Human Psychiatry: Open Dialogues in Western Lapland Today Opening Lectures THURSDAY 25 Workshops FRIDAY 26 Open Conferences SATURDAY 27 Research Conferences Closing of the Congress We will meet from 13:00 to 20:00 CET (7:00 TO 14:00 EST) 2022 Keynote Speakers include:International Speakers Jaakko Seikkula (Finland), Olga Runciman (Denmark), Robert Whitaker (USA), Andrea Zwicknagl (Switzerland), Martijn Kole (Holland), Tomi Bergström (Finland), Michelle Funk (Switzerland), Nick Putman (UK), Mia Kurtti (Finland), Daniel Fisher (USA), Cecilia Cruz Villarés (Brazil), Pina Ridente (Italy), Itay Kander (Israel), Louisa Putnam (USA), Kermit Cole (USA), Alexander Smith (USA), Bodil Øster (Denmark), and Christine Nyquist (Norway). Spanish Professionals Silvia Parrabera (UAT, Hospital Universitario Príncipe de Asturias), Adolfo J. Cangas (Universidad de Almería, Inclúyete), Jordí Marfá (Centro de Salud Badalona 2), Patricia Rey (La Porvenir), Pablo Fernández (La Porvenir), Mikel Valverde (Navarra), Salut Torné (Salutogénesis) and others, will shape and deepen the discussion around the development of Open Dialogue and other ways of accompaniment in mental health in Spain. Research Conferences An introduction by Jaakko Seikkula (Finland) and Anders Lindseth (Norway), will give way to the interventions of Raffaella Pocobello (Italy), representing the international research project HOPEnDialogue, Russell Razzaque (UK) with the presentation of the advances in ODDESSI, a research program on the impact of Open Dialogue in the UK public health system, and Sebastian Von Petter (Germany), who will talk of the implementation of Open Dialogue, politics, and other problems. For full congress information Registration Fee 150€ We hope you find this year's meeting as exciting as we do! CommitteeSilvia Parrabera
Claudia Esteve
Olga Runciman
Jaakko Seikkula
Our gratitude to the photographer Domingo Leiva for granting us royalty-free images of Almería, enabling us to share the splendor of this unique Spanish province during the Congress Important: Tickets are non-refundable but transferable. Online 26th International Network Meeting for the Treatment of Psychosis 2022 |
August 26, 2022(1 event)
Online 26th International Network Meeting for the Treatment of Psychosis 2022Online 26th International Network Meeting for the Treatment of Psychosis 2022 –
Online 26th International Network Meeting
for the Treatment of Psychosis 2022 Open Dialogues and Reflective Processes
The platform provides multilingual captions and subtitles for both recorded and live content.
PROGRAMME (Online)24 - 27 August 2022
WEDNESDAY 24 Pre-seminar Introduction to Open Dialogue 40 Years of Human Psychiatry: Open Dialogues in Western Lapland Today Opening Lectures THURSDAY 25 Workshops FRIDAY 26 Open Conferences SATURDAY 27 Research Conferences Closing of the Congress We will meet from 13:00 to 20:00 CET (7:00 TO 14:00 EST) 2022 Keynote Speakers include:International Speakers Jaakko Seikkula (Finland), Olga Runciman (Denmark), Robert Whitaker (USA), Andrea Zwicknagl (Switzerland), Martijn Kole (Holland), Tomi Bergström (Finland), Michelle Funk (Switzerland), Nick Putman (UK), Mia Kurtti (Finland), Daniel Fisher (USA), Cecilia Cruz Villarés (Brazil), Pina Ridente (Italy), Itay Kander (Israel), Louisa Putnam (USA), Kermit Cole (USA), Alexander Smith (USA), Bodil Øster (Denmark), and Christine Nyquist (Norway). Spanish Professionals Silvia Parrabera (UAT, Hospital Universitario Príncipe de Asturias), Adolfo J. Cangas (Universidad de Almería, Inclúyete), Jordí Marfá (Centro de Salud Badalona 2), Patricia Rey (La Porvenir), Pablo Fernández (La Porvenir), Mikel Valverde (Navarra), Salut Torné (Salutogénesis) and others, will shape and deepen the discussion around the development of Open Dialogue and other ways of accompaniment in mental health in Spain. Research Conferences An introduction by Jaakko Seikkula (Finland) and Anders Lindseth (Norway), will give way to the interventions of Raffaella Pocobello (Italy), representing the international research project HOPEnDialogue, Russell Razzaque (UK) with the presentation of the advances in ODDESSI, a research program on the impact of Open Dialogue in the UK public health system, and Sebastian Von Petter (Germany), who will talk of the implementation of Open Dialogue, politics, and other problems. For full congress information Registration Fee 150€ We hope you find this year's meeting as exciting as we do! CommitteeSilvia Parrabera
Claudia Esteve
Olga Runciman
Jaakko Seikkula
Our gratitude to the photographer Domingo Leiva for granting us royalty-free images of Almería, enabling us to share the splendor of this unique Spanish province during the Congress Important: Tickets are non-refundable but transferable. Online 26th International Network Meeting for the Treatment of Psychosis 2022 |
August 27, 2022(1 event)
Online 26th International Network Meeting for the Treatment of Psychosis 2022Online 26th International Network Meeting for the Treatment of Psychosis 2022 –
Online 26th International Network Meeting
for the Treatment of Psychosis 2022 Open Dialogues and Reflective Processes
The platform provides multilingual captions and subtitles for both recorded and live content.
PROGRAMME (Online)24 - 27 August 2022
WEDNESDAY 24 Pre-seminar Introduction to Open Dialogue 40 Years of Human Psychiatry: Open Dialogues in Western Lapland Today Opening Lectures THURSDAY 25 Workshops FRIDAY 26 Open Conferences SATURDAY 27 Research Conferences Closing of the Congress We will meet from 13:00 to 20:00 CET (7:00 TO 14:00 EST) 2022 Keynote Speakers include:International Speakers Jaakko Seikkula (Finland), Olga Runciman (Denmark), Robert Whitaker (USA), Andrea Zwicknagl (Switzerland), Martijn Kole (Holland), Tomi Bergström (Finland), Michelle Funk (Switzerland), Nick Putman (UK), Mia Kurtti (Finland), Daniel Fisher (USA), Cecilia Cruz Villarés (Brazil), Pina Ridente (Italy), Itay Kander (Israel), Louisa Putnam (USA), Kermit Cole (USA), Alexander Smith (USA), Bodil Øster (Denmark), and Christine Nyquist (Norway). Spanish Professionals Silvia Parrabera (UAT, Hospital Universitario Príncipe de Asturias), Adolfo J. Cangas (Universidad de Almería, Inclúyete), Jordí Marfá (Centro de Salud Badalona 2), Patricia Rey (La Porvenir), Pablo Fernández (La Porvenir), Mikel Valverde (Navarra), Salut Torné (Salutogénesis) and others, will shape and deepen the discussion around the development of Open Dialogue and other ways of accompaniment in mental health in Spain. Research Conferences An introduction by Jaakko Seikkula (Finland) and Anders Lindseth (Norway), will give way to the interventions of Raffaella Pocobello (Italy), representing the international research project HOPEnDialogue, Russell Razzaque (UK) with the presentation of the advances in ODDESSI, a research program on the impact of Open Dialogue in the UK public health system, and Sebastian Von Petter (Germany), who will talk of the implementation of Open Dialogue, politics, and other problems. For full congress information Registration Fee 150€ We hope you find this year's meeting as exciting as we do! CommitteeSilvia Parrabera
Claudia Esteve
Olga Runciman
Jaakko Seikkula
Our gratitude to the photographer Domingo Leiva for granting us royalty-free images of Almería, enabling us to share the splendor of this unique Spanish province during the Congress Important: Tickets are non-refundable but transferable. Online 26th International Network Meeting for the Treatment of Psychosis 2022 |
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August 30, 2022(2 events)
“Becoming a Bridge over Troubled Waters,” Dialogue Skills Training for Parents of Teenagers and Young Adults at Risk“Becoming a Bridge over Troubled Waters,” Dialogue Skills Training for Parents of Teenagers and Young Adults at Risk –
MIA Online Parent Support Group: US/CanadaMIA Online Parent Support Group: US/Canada –
Time: Weekly, Tuesdays from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, U.S. Mountain time (5:00 pm Pacific, 7:00 pm Central, 8:00 pm Eastern). Next meeting: June 21, 2022 A space where families can exchange information and share experiences to foster a dialogue that goes beyond the predominant mainstream medical treatment model. Welcome! This Mad in America (MIA) forum hosts online parent support groups. We have started these groups in response to the many inquiries we get from parents who are skeptical of conventional drug-based treatments for children struggling with mental health issues and are now looking for alternatives. We currently offer two groups—one in Europe and one in the United States/Canada; all are conducted in English. This initiative, begun in the fall of 2018, has generated strong interest, and we hope to accommodate as many people as possible. Therefore, the U.S./Canada group now operates on a weekly, drop-in basis, as your schedules and needs allow. The support groups, which last 90 minutes, are moderated and provide a confidential space where people can share information and experiences that foster a dialogue about psychiatric diagnosis, the use of psychiatric medications, and non-drug alternatives. We hope these groups will help parents and other family members to feel less alone as they struggle to best help the children in their lives. Everyone in the group has the opportunity to speak, and everyone is expected to be respectful of others. The moderators occasionally invite guest speakers to the meetings. Although MIA is hosting these forums, the moderators do not represent MIA. Their opinions and suggestions are their own. Please write to me with any questions you may have about the support groups. You may also want to visit our Family Resources section, which provides information about drugs, blogs written by both professionals and parents, Q&As, research news, and other informational links. To sign up for a support group, please click “sign up here” at the bottom of the page and then complete the form. –Miranda Spencer, Parent Resources Editor |
August 31, 2022
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September 1, 2022(2 events)
Truthtelling & Consequences : Alice in Dunderland Part IITruthtelling & Consequences : Alice in Dunderland Part II –
A New Paradigm : Integrative Health Creativity, Mental Health & Adverse Impacts of Diagnoses & Psychiatric Medications
9:00am - 2:00pm AEST The Truthtelling & Consequences Seminar:
Inner Compass Initiative - Moving Beyond Myth: A Postmortem Analysis of Chemical Imbalances and Antidepressant EfficacyInner Compass Initiative - Moving Beyond Myth: A Postmortem Analysis of Chemical Imbalances and Antidepressant Efficacy – 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EST For decades, we’ve been told by health, media, and governmental authorities that depression is caused by a lack of serotonin in the brain and can be effectively treated with antidepressant drugs. Today, millions of people around the world believe in the veracity of this clear, compelling story: surveys conducted in the West have found that 85-90% of people believe in the chemical imbalance theory of depression. In America, alone, one in seven people is on an antidepressant. Most antidepressant users have been on them for more than two years. If this story was true, rates of depression diagnoses would have presumably dropped over the years. But they haven’t, and recent research findings shed light on why this is the case: the notion that depression is a matter of imbalanced chemicals with an effective pharmaceutical intervention is mythology. What does this mean for us, individually and collectively, in our arduous human quest to resolve emotional pain? And what does it mean for the psychiatric profession, and for the research industry, as well, that this mythology was propagated for decades without scientific evidence, underlying countless millions of individual decisions to prescribe or take these drugs? Join Laura Delano as she facilitates an ICI Roundtable Discussion with a few of the authors behind this recent research: Professor Joanna Moncrieff and Dr. Mark Horowitz, who will discuss their co-authored systematic umbrella review on the serotonin theory of depression; and Professor Irving Kirsch, who will discuss his co-authored comprehensive data analysis of antidepressant efficacy trials. They’ll outline what they found in their respective analyses, discuss possible limitations to the data they analyzed, chat about the criticism and resistance they’ve encountered, and talk candidly about what their findings suggest regarding where we all might go from here. Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/480000693626404/ |
September 2, 2022(1 event)
Making Sense of Dissociative Experiences (without the 'Disorder' part! ): An Introductory Interactive Online WorkshopMaking Sense of Dissociative Experiences (without the 'Disorder' part! ): An Introductory Interactive Online Workshop – 11:00AM-2:00PM BST This workshop with Dr Jacqui Dillon and Jo Watson introduces a non medicalised approach to working with people who experience dissociation.
About this event
Are you working with/supporting people who experience dissociation? Do you want trauma informed, socially responsible and non-pathologisng training on this topic that has a zero-tolerance approach to colluding with medicalised terminology? Are you frustrated that the vast majority of training that is offered on this subject subscribes to the narrative of ‘disorder!’ This is an introductory workshop that precedes more in-depth training that will be offered later this year.
‘Making Sense of Dissociative experience without the ‘disorder’ part!’ - an introduction will help you to: -Understand dissociative experience as a creative human response not a ‘disorder’. -Begin to explore how you can respond to dissociation in a non-pathologising, compassionate and safe way. -Increase your understanding of the range and complexity of dissociative experiences. -Have more confidence in your ability to safely support someone.
This interactive workshop is suitable for all who wish to understand more about this subject including counsellors, psychotherapists and others working in a therapeutic/ support setting .
This workshop is offered in response to numerous requests over the last few years for input on dissociation specifically from a position that is non medical/diagnostic and has a commitment to challenge medicalised language. Trainers:Jacqui Dillon is an activist, author, and speaker, and has lectured and published worldwide on trauma, abuse, hearing voices, psychosis, dissociation, and healing. She is a key figure in the international Hearing Voices Movement, has co-edited three books, published numerous articles and papers and is on the editorial board of the journal Psychosis: Psychological, Social and Integrative Approaches. Jacqui’s survival of childhood abuse and subsequent experiences of using psychiatric services inform her work, and she is an outspoken advocate and campaigner for trauma informed approaches to madness and distress. Jacqui is part of a collective voice demanding a radical shift in the way we understand and respond to experiences currently defined as psychiatric illnesses. In 2017, Jacqui was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Psychology by the University of East London. See www.jacquidillon.org
Jo Watson is a UKCP registered psychotherapist, a supervisor, trainer and activist. She has worked therapeutically for the last 25 years with people who have experienced trauma and adversity and has trained counsellors /psychotherapists and other mental health professionals in issues related to trauma. Jo is the founder of the Facebook group ‘ Drop The Disorder!’ and runs the adisorder4everyone.com (AD4E) events that challenge the medicalisation of emotional distress and explore trauma informed and socially responsible alternatives.
Both trainers have both personal and professional experience of dissociative experience. |
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