Events and Seminars
| Event | : | Oliver James on Social Comparisons and Other Self-Defeating Cognitions |
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| Venue | : | Institute of Education, London |
| Date | : | 27/03/2013 |
| Duration | : | 1 day |
| Extra Info | : | Psychologist, writer and broadcaster Oliver James has conducted extensive social research on the cognitive themes and relational styles contributing to the nation’s rising rates of depression. In this workshop he explores the nature of social comparisons and their affect on emotional health. He also introduces his latest work on countering the belief ‘it’s all in my genes’. Delegates will learn how to dispel some of the fear that clients have in releasing these unhelpful cognitions, and how to replace them with a more flexible style of thinking, behaving and relating. The insights and strategies explored in the workshop have value not only for the treatment of depression, but also in helping to prevent future generations from adopting the same maladaptive ideology.
Oliver James has been an influential thinker and social commentator for over thirty years. He has presented a number of documentary series or interviews for both ITV and Channel four, had a regular slot on ‘Richard and Judy’ and made the documentary ‘Prozac Diary’ for BBC2. His books include They F*** You Up, Britain on the Couch, Affluenza and Love Bombing. He is a regular columnist for The Guardian newspaper and for Psychologies Magazine. His contributions are also frequently found in other national newspapers and magazines, and he is often approached by journalists for his opinion on major social developments or news items. He has published in scientific journals including Community Health, the Journal of Epidemiology and The Psychologist. He has been an adviser to the politician Jack Straw and to the ‘well-being’ project set up by the Conservative party. His latest work has been investigating the Human Genome Project to explore the relationship between genes and mental illness. He also has a new book due for release in 2014 on emotional health.
This training is suitable for counsellors, psychologists, psychotherapists, social workers, mental health nurses, occupational therapists, doctors and any member of the multidisciplinary team working with depressed clients.
The workshop will contribute 6 hours Continuing Professional Development
27th March 2013 09.30 – 16.30 Institute of Education University of London 20 Bedford Way London WC1H 0AL
Prices including lunch & refreshments Until 27th February 2013 - £120 plus vat From 28th February 2013 - £135 plus vat For more information or to reserve a place visit :- www.grayrock.co.uk or www.stantonltd.co.uk |