BACP's annual conference delivers exceptional opportunities for learning; exchanging information; engaging in discussion, debate and networking. With a range of topics and sessions on offer, as well as providing a space to meet colleagues and friends, this event really does have something for everyone.
For 2009, your conference, once again, aims to offer each delegate a unique experience by allowing you to tailor each day to suit your learning and development needs. You have the opportunity to choose from a range of exciting and thought-provoking sessions, which aim to stimulate, encourage and support your work. The programme will focus on the challenges and opportunities facing the profession as well as developing your practitioner toolbox.

Plan your own conference programme

The conference is structured to enable you to plan your own programme. In addition to the main plenary sessions, delegates have the opportunity to attend up to three sessions per day. The following pages give details of the sessions available. Please refer to the session overview pages when planning your day. This is arranged in columns, each one representing a different timeslot - please choose only one session from each column.

The programme includes a variety of session types to suit different styles of learning.

Workshop: A session of interactive study involving delegate participation (for example small group work, case studies etc) in a particular subject (Max no 30 delegates). Pre booking required

Seminar: An interactive session facilitated by an expert for discussion, debate and information exchange on a given topic (Max no 40 delegates). Pre booking required

Guest Speaker: A formal talk given on a particular subject area with question and answers (Numbers limited by room capacity only). No booking required

All workshops and seminars must be pre-booked. These sessions are highlighted by a ‘pre-booking' icon throughout the website.  A maximum of two workshops or seminars can be booked per day. This is to allow as many delegates as possible the opportunity to attend such sessions.

All other sessions do not require booking and are available on a first-come, first-seated basis on the day itself. Please arrive in good time for these sessions; for health and safety reasons, once sessions are full they will be closed and you will be asked to choose an alternative.

Sessions requiring pre-booking are detailed on the conference booking form and should be requested at the time of booking. You will be informed if your choice is full and given the opportunity to book alternative sessions if required. It is advisable to book as early as possible as places are limited and popular sessions fill up very quickly.

Agenda

Friday 9 October 2009

Conference Programme

08:45 - 09:30 Registration, refreshments & exhibition

09:30 - 11.00 Keynote Speaker - Scott Miller

11:00 - 11:30 Refreshments & exhibition

11:30 - 13:00 Breakout sessions - Choose from a variety of workshops, seminars and lectures (See Session Details - Friday)

13:00 - 14:00 Free lunch & exhibition

14:00 - 15:00 Breakout sessions - Choose from a variety of workshops, seminars and lectures (See Session Details - Friday)

15:00 - 15:10 Transition time/comfort break

15:10 - 16:10 Breakout sessions - Choose from a variety of workshops, seminars and lectures (See Session Details - Friday)

16:10 - 16:30 Refreshments & exhibition

16:30 - 18:00 Annual General Meeting

18:00 - 19:00 Member forums

Evening Programme

19:00 onwards Networking Evening including Counselling & Psychotherapy Awards and Fellowship Presentations.   Come and enjoy a networking evening where you can catch up and relax with colleagues and friends. Our annual awards and new fellowships will be presented during the evening and food and entertainment will be provided.

Saturday 10 October 2009

Conference Programme

08:45 - 09:30 Registration, refreshments & exhibition

09:30 - 11.00 QuestionTime - The future of the profession

11:00 - 11:30 Refreshments & exhibition

11:30 - 13:00 Breakout sessions - Choose from a variety of workshops, seminars and lectures (See Session Details - Saturday)

13:00 - 14:00 Lunch

13:45 - 14:00 Book Launch - Open University Press launching An Introduction to Counselling 4/e by John McLeod

14:00 - 15:00 Breakout sessions - Choose from a variety of workshops, seminars and lectures (See Session Details - Saturday)

15:00 - 15:10 Transition time/comfort break

15:10 - 16:10 Breakout sessions - Choose from a variety of workshops, seminars and lectures (See Session Details - Saturday)

16:10 - 16:30 Refreshments & depart