Attuned in Practice Conference; 'Beginnings & Endings In Practice'

Join us for the fifth annual conference hosted by Attuned in Practice at Nano Nagle Place on the 15th of October 2024. This year’s theme, “Beginnings and Endings in Practice,” offers a unique opportunity for practitioners to reflect on their work and gain valuable insights from key speakers who are specialists in their fields. This conference is open to all frontline practitioners and managers working in public, private, or community roles in healthcare, social care, and education.

It aims to create a safe space and time for you to gather with other practitioners as a community, to reflect on the values and sense of mission and purpose that drew you to your work in the first place, and how you can reconnect with this to stay motivated and well.

There will be a series of stimulating presentations given throughout the day by speakers, including Prof. Nicola Doherty, a Clinical Psychologist who specialises in early intervention and support for medically fragile babies and their families; Dr. Tim Dartington, a former researcher at the Tavistock Institute and author of the book “Managing Vulnerability: The Underlying Dynamics of Systems of Care”; and Siân Brown, a renowned music therapist and sound healer who uses the power of music to promote healing and transformation.

The cost of this one-day event is €80. Certificates are available for all attendees, providing 5.5 CPD hours.

Places are limited so bookings will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis.

This is the fifth in a series of collaborative initiatives by Attuned in Practice (formerly the Heart of Frontline Practice), a collaborative voluntary alliance to raise awareness of the perception and realities of frontline practice. Our focus is on enabling practitioners from all disciplines to develop and sustain reflective practice.

Keynote Speakers:
• Prof. Nicola Doherty: Clinical Psychologist

Presentation: "In a Ward Full of Broken Beds: Shaky Beginnings and Good Enough Endings"

Bio: Since qualifying as a Clinical Psychologist in 2000, Nicola has had ongoing clinical and research interest in various areas including, paediatric cardiology, acquired brain injury, neurodevelopmental conditions, staff wellbeing, perinatal and infant mental health. She was awarded a Winston Churchill Travel Fellowship in 2017 which allowed her to research best practice in Canada and the USA for medically fragile babies and is a Visiting Professor at Ulster University. Her work has a focus on prevention and early intervention. Nicola currently works in the Department of Health in Northern Ireland as Lead Psychologist for the Regional Trauma Network. She also maintains her research programme with medically fragile babies and the systems that they are part of and the CHIP programme following up on children born with CHD and their families.

• Dr. Tim Dartington: Writer and Social Researcher

Presentation: "The Older Generation: Liability or Asset?"

Bio: Tim Dartington is a writer and social researcher. who has focused on systems of care around those vulnerable at different stages of the life cycle. His book, Managing Vulnerability, includes an account of the impact of dementia in his own family. He is a group relations consultant in the Tavistock tradition and for many years lectured on social systems at the Tavistock Clinic in London.

• Siân Brown: Music Therapist

Presentation: "Harmony of Transitions: Navigating the Rhythms of Birth, Death, and Rebirth in Music"

Bio: Siân Brown is a dynamic and passionate singer/songwriter who earned an MA in Music Therapy with honours in 2018. With a diverse skill set, Siân is not only a qualified music therapy supervisor since 2022 but also a certified sound healer and a qualified Shamanic practitioner. Anticipating the pursuit of the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music (BMGIM) in early 2024, Siân holds a postgraduate diploma in Consciousness, Spirituality, and Transpersonal Psychology, embodying the role of a transpersonal music therapist.

Known for a holistic healing approach, Siân believes in the profound power of music to facilitate self-healing and development. Having worked extensively across various demographics, including early years, children and adults with special needs, the elderly, those with dementia, and service users of homeless services, Siân sees each individual as equal in spirit. Through the transformative lens of music, Siân is dedicated to fostering healing and growth in all.

Event Information:

• Date: 15th October 2024
• Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Location: Nano Nagle Place, Cork
• Continuing Professional Development: Earn 5.5 CPD hours

Contact:
For inquiries, please reach out to Dr. Maeve Hurley and Dr. Nicola O'Sullivan at [email protected].

Host or Publisher The Heart of Frontline Practice