PCP courses 2010
We are pleased to announce dates for the 2010 programme of courses.
These include introductory and foundation
courses in PCP, and professional one-day workshops
with Sue Watson, Harry Procter and Mary Frances.
NEXT WORKSHOP: Friday 5th March 2010 PCP
meets CBT led by Sue Watson.
Exploring the potential connections and usefulness of Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy for PCP practitioners CLICK
HERE for full details.
Please CLICK HERE for further details
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PCP for Management & Business Researchers
In December, the Business School at Strathclyde University hosted
a one-day seminar called ‘Sharing the Struggle: construing
the research journey’. This workshop-style event was sponsored
by the British Academy of Management Research Special Interest Group.
It offered an introduction to PCP theory and methodology, with particular
focus on the reflexive potential of PCP for researcher self-development.
The day was facilitated by Barbara Simpson of Strathclyde University,
Angela McGrane of Northumbria University, and Mary Frances. More.....
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An invitation from Kieran Duignan
LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com)
is an online group whose membership is free. It is here to stay
and offers opportunities to exchange information about professional
and vocational interests worldwide in four languages (English, French,
Spanish, German). Those who join are free to join a variety of groups,
or start one if they are so inclined.
A group called ‘Personal Construct Psychology Practitioners
Group’ has been formed, on the English language part
of the LinkedIn forum. CLICK
HERE for more details.
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Harry Procter has contributed a chapter to
a new book on Reflective Practice
In his chapter on Personal and Relational Construct Psychology,
Harry Procter argues that Kelly’s emphasis on Reflexivity
makes the approach ideally suited to modern requirements for Reflective
Practice. He introduces some new methods including the Therapist
Characterisation Sketch and the Reflective Practice Grid.
Further details
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European Constructivist Teachers’ meeting
2009
PCPA were delighted to host the second teachers’ meeting
of the European Constructivist Training Network in Coventry in October.
The meeting was organised by Peter Cummins and Mary Frances with
superb support from Sally Robbins and Diane Allen, and was attended
by 14 teachers from PCPA in London and the Midlands, and from our
partner schools in Padua, Italy, and Belgrade, Serbia. More.....
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X Biennial Congress Of European Personal
Construct Association
BELGRADE, SERBIA 9-12 APRIL 2010
Keeping up with the future: PCP in an accelerating world
The organisers say:
"The aim of the congress is to attract academics, researchers,
practitioners, students, and everyone interested in the exciting
field of constructivist psychology. We are looking forward to a
variety of contributions from across Europe, developing our understanding
of constructivism and its many applications."
The deadline for submitting paper abstracts is January 18th,
2010. Click HERE
for further details.
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PCP in Educational Psychology
PCPA members in the Educational Psychology Service in Cardiff
have produced a paper describing their experience of applying PCP
to a wide range of their work, from direct intervention with children
to supervision. Their interesting and thoughtful reflections can
be found in the ‘bookshelf’ section of the members’
pages or by clicking HERE.
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Supervision group
Peggy Dalton hosts a supervision group in Chiswick on a Wednesday
evening, once a fortnight from 6pm to 8pm. We feel our work would
be enhanced by one or two new members. Click HERE
for more information.
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Cardiff Educational Psychology Service
Over the last year, PCPA worked with the Cardiff Educational Psychology
Service to develop a customised Foundation Course for the team.
Fifteen staff attended 6 study days combined with independent reading
and PCP-based supervision and co-consulting. Most staff had previous
experience of PCP and so we were able to work in some depth and
detail. The application of PCP to contemporary EP practice was a
fascinating journey for all of us, and the team felt the value of
training together in a shared theoretical approach.
Eleven of the participants went on to produce case
studies and reflective essays and have been awarded the Practitioner’s
Certificate in PCP. Many congratulations to them, and to the service
for this innovative approach to staff development.
A group of the staff who attended the course are pictured
here. The team are collating some thoughts on the use of PCP in
their practice which will be posted on the website over the summer
– watch this space!
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2010 EPCA Conference
9th – 12th April 2010
An advance date for next year’s diary – the bi-annual
conference of the European Personal Construct Association (EPCA)
will be held in Belgrade, hosted by the Serbian
Constructivist Association.
The keynote speaker will be Miller Mair.
Mark your diary now – further information to follow.
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PCP colleagues honoured by UKCP
At the recent AGM of the UKCP, two of our members were honoured
with Fellowships.
Alan Thomson’s award was in recognition of
his many years of service to the organisation, as Vice Chair and Acting
Chair through very difficult times. Many friends and colleagues were
delighted to be able to congratulate Alan and were reminded how much
they have appreciated his work over the years. You can read an interview
with Alan HERE.
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Joady Brennan was also awarded a Fellowship, after
many years of work on a variety of committees and chairing the Equality
and Diversity Committee keeping the spotlight on inclusive practice.
She accepted the honour as a recognition that the Equalities Agenda
is so important and is one to which many people have committed enormous
amounts of time and energy and creativity and hope. You can read an
interview with Joady HERE.
PCPA Members can find more information about the awards on the Members’
pages.
Warmest congratulations to both and thanks from all your PCPA colleagues
for your untiring efforts on our behalf.
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Let's talk!
Adele Pile reviews Simon Burnham's new book on using PCP with children
and young people, describing it as a highly accessible introduction
with an innovative and valuable CD resource. Read
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PCP journal online
The journal Personal Construct Theory and Practice
is accessible online at www.pcp-net.org/journal/.
The current volume requires a password, available free from the
editor via the home page. All papers from previous volumes are now
available without password.
Further details
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Midlands PCP Study Days
Quarterly Study Days are open to people who have
completed the Foundation Course in Personal Construct Psychology
Dates for 2010: March 12th; June 11th;
September 17th; December 10th
The days run from 10.00 to 16.00, and cost £15 per person
per day, including tea and coffee (£10 for Assistants and
Trainees).
The days are held at 44, Park Road, Coventry. This
is just 300 yds from Coventry station, or there is car parking next
to the station (currently £8 for the whole day but £4
after 10, so we will understand if you arrive at 10.05!)
Details and directions from Sally Robbins on 02476
246226, fax 02476 246300, email sally.robbins@coventrypct.nhs.uk
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Northern PCP Research Group Meetings
The Northern PCP Research Group has been meeting now for nearly
20 years in York as a forum for discussion, supervision and personal
development for people who use PCP in their research, work or lives.
You do not need any expertise.
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