About this event

Focusing on the theme of Institutional Harm, this hybrid conference will explore its profound impact on mental health and consider the perspectives and understanding that psychoanalysis can offer in recognising, addressing, and repairing such harm. Through a combination of formal presentations, clinical seminars, reflective discussion, and a site specific art installation, the event aims to open dialogue between professionals and communities. Speakers include Professor Alessandra Lemma, Dr Gerard Drennan, Dr Daniel Taggart, and Mr Stephen Rudder, chaired by Maxine Dennis.

Optional clinical seminars and work discussion groups are available, bookable on a first come, first serve basis, due to limited spaces.

This is the first of four conferences focusing on addressing some fundamental areas for the contemporary therapist starting with institutional practice, moving to childhood sexual abuse, mental health and the criminal justice system. Integral to these conferences will be the interface between psychoanalysis, community, art and contemporary clinical practice. Whilst each conference can be attended independently, they aim to build on each other, and we will be sharing details of the upcoming conferences soon. We look forward to your participation.

This event is hybrid, participants are welcome to join in person or online. This event will be recorded and available for 1 week post event.

Sessions

Alessandra Lemma: What do we mean by ethics? Psychoanalytic Reflections on Ethics and Responsibility.

"In this session, I will explore the question of what we are responsible for as therapists and how we might meaningfully understand "ethics" within a psychoanalytic framework. I will offer a working definition of ethics and consider how psychoanalytic harms can be conceptualised in relation to individual clinical practice. While the primary focus will be on the therapist-patient encounter, these reflections also provide a foundation for thinking about our responsibilities within institutional contexts."

Gerard Drennan: Harm in Healthcare: Attending to Accountability, Learning and Healing in Contemporary Healthcare Practice.

Gerard's presentation will consider the current developments in the UK regarding patient safety and institutional harm, their strengths and limitations. The talk will also contrast with developments in the international community, in order to consider the structures and processes that enable the human experience of harm and it's aftermath to be attended to. 

Daniel Taggart: Working with Groups of Survivors and Survivor Advocates Abused in Institutions - How Can Their Unique Contributions be Utilised?

Stephen Rudder: Black Men's Minds

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Concession tickets are available, for students, BPAS candidates and NHS trainees. Please email [email protected] if you are unsure if you qualify for a concession ticket.

Event booking terms and conditions.

Views and opinions expressed by speakers are their own and do not represent the views or opinions of the Institute, event organisers or other speakers. We expect delegates to respect the confidentiality of clinical material discussed in our events. The content must not be recorded, conveyed or disseminated in any format and participants must not share access to the event with non-registered participants.

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