Northern Ireland Group for Art Therapy (NIGAT) Summer School: Call for Submissions
Posted on Thursday 2 February 2012

NIGAT will be holding its 20th Annual Summer School in Belfast this summer from 23rd to 27th July, 2012. Please put these dates in your diary if you are interested in participating. Last year’s participants all had good things to say about their experience. The brochure for this year’s summer school will be available from mid March.
Belfast Workshop: Mindful Movement Workshop
Posted on Wednesday 25 January 2012
Saturday 28 Jan, 4-6pm ~ 16+ years ~ £10 at The Crescent Arts Centre. Belfast.
This workshop aims to explore authenticity and self awareness through movement. Not performance based nor focused on intention but rather on how we are in the moment. The aim will be to develop mindfulness by being fully present of our bodies.
Autism, counselling and beyond
Posted on Thursday 4 August 2011
The Northern Ireland Counselling Forum are holding a FREE lecture on counselling and autism on Tuesday 30th August 2011 at 6pm at Autism Initiative, Belfast. The lecture is being held in memory of local psychotherapist Dick McDonald who passed away earlier this year.
For further information about the lecture and to register your interest, contact the NICF at: http://nicounsellingforum.com
Islamic Psychology Conference – Ethnic Health Initiative
Posted on Wednesday 13 July 2011
27TH JULY 2011 / LONDON
28TH JULY 2011 / MANCHESTER
CONFERENCE
From the publication of Professor Malik Badri’s, The Dilemma of Muslim Psychologists, in the1970s, there has been an increasing awareness in the Muslim world of the culturally relative and sometimes critical elements in the Psychology that has developed in ‘the West’. From this awareness has developed work on Islamic perspectives on Clinical Psychology and therapy.
Journey Into Hope – Conference on Childhood Bereavement
Posted on Friday 24 June 2011
On Thursday 29 September 2011, Cruse Bereavement Care will be running a conference for parents/carers and professionals working with children and young people affected by the loss of someone close to them. If you would like further details please visit: http://www.cruse.org.uk/NorthernIreland/Events.htm The conference includes speakers/workshops on families facing suicide bereavement, tools & resources for creative work with children and young people, and hearing directly from a panel of young people who will share their experiences.
L’Derry Workshop: BACP Accreditation Workshop
Posted on Sunday 29 May 2011
BACP will hold an Accredited Workshop at the City Hotel, L’Derry on 16th August 2011. This is a one day workshop led by a member of the BACP professional standards assessment team to offer information and support to those looking for help and guidance regarding all aspects of the BACP accreditation process. Costs: From £45.00 .
For more information, please check out: http://wam.bacp.co.uk/wam/events.aspx?ID=110893
BACP Making Connections Event in Belfast
Posted on Thursday 14 April 2011
BACP are holding a free event in Belfast on 24th May at the Hilton Hotel from 1.30pm – 7.30pm.
Are you keen to meet other BACP members, get involved in your area, or to have your say about issues affecting the profession? If so, then this event is aimed at you.
At the event you will have the opportunity to
Belfast Cognitive Therapy Centre – Information Seminar
Posted on Sunday 10 April 2011

The Belfast Cognitive Therapy Centre will be holding an information seminar on Thursday 28th April 2011 for the Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Therapy.
A 90-minute PowerPoint presentation, outlining elements of the BCTC Diploma, Cognitive Therapy and career opportunities in Cognitive Therapy is delivered. Seminars are relaxed and informal and refreshments are available. Staff and present and former BCTC trainees meet with seminarians for informal discussion about the Diploma. A fee of £20 is payable.
Banbridge Workshop – Practical Skills for Anxiety Management
Posted on Sunday 20 March 2011

Zest for Life Counselling Services will be holding a workshop called Practical Skills for Anxiety Management on Friday 8th April 2011 at the Belmont Hotel in Banbridge. The programme includes presenting symptoms and treatment plans for Agoraphobia, Panic Disorder, Panic Attack, Specific Phobia and Social Phobia, plus an overview of Generalised Anxiety Disorder, PTSD and OCD.
Further information and booking details can be found at http://www.zestforlifecounsellingservices.com/.
Belfast Workshop – Lifting Spirits Workshop
Posted on Saturday 19 March 2011



