Missing/Omission II Symposium

The symposium offers an opportunity for a community of professionals to join forces to recentre Black voices, Therapists, Academics and experiences in Therapy or those working in the field. It will bring these perspectives together in a series of panels and workshop. You will be invited to continue discussions and a movement to create positive changes in therapy and the wider community.

The symposium will be presented by Cync. The discussion will explore perspectives systemically, exploring how healthcare, education and social systems influence health access and outcomes. The panels will again be hosted by BBC1xtra DJ and Presenter, Richie Brave.

The symposium will invite participants to engage in discussions exploring:

• The impacts of Racism and Racial discrimination on Mental Health and well-being,
• How we can create more inclusive Therapy practices,
• Exploring power dynamics in the therapeutic relationships and creating safer spaces for Black and global majority communities,
• International perspectives on Therapy practice - comparing approaches in communities where back communities are the majority community and where communities are representative of a minority community.

This event is the second installment of an event which Cync hosted at the Royal Albert Hall in 2024. It is an opportunity for those who missed the discussion to come to the table and for those who attended to extend the discussion, bringing it into a grass-roots community venue.

The symposium will use the arts to move us to move us through and process discussions. Please note, that workshops need to be booked in early October 2025. We so look forward to seeing you there!

Lunch will be provided for full day ticket holders and the venue is accessible.

Who Should Attend:

• Mental health professionals,
• Therapists,
• Social Workers,
• Educators,
• Researchers,
• Students,
• Anyone invested in building equitable and culturally attuned systems of care.

Info: Workshop information and how to sign up will be shared in early October 2025.

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