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Tickets: £15/£10 (students)
Another offering of the live online workshop that inspired the first ever Black Women Therapists UK One-Day Online Conference (streamed 1st June 2024). Who's in the room? Black Women Therapists: Challenging the 'Strong Black Woman' Archetype is a reflexive online space in which to explore the influence of the ‘Strong Black Woman’ Archetype on the psyche and clinical practice of Black/BIPOC women therapists. Using prompts for discussion, we will consider how the ‘Strong Black Woman’ Archetype impacts identity, choice of training or modality and, ultimately, the therapeutic relationship.
What you can expect:
An introduction to the ‘Strong Black Woman’ Archetype. Identifying the configurations of the 'Strong Black Woman’ Archetype in the therapeutic relationship. Understanding the influence of the 'Strong Black Woman’ Archetype on the identity formation and choice of modality for Black/BIPOC women practitioners.
Suitable for Black/BIPOC women who are qualified therapists, trainee therapists, supervisors, mentors, tutors and coaches.
Please note: this is an experiential workshop and a confidential space. You will be asked to have your camera on. The discussion will be unique, so former workshop participants may also benefit from attending this session..
For tickets and more information:
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Pre-purchase workshop recording: £9.99
If you’re a Black woman in the UK interested or working in counselling, psychology, social services or coaching, you won’t want to miss this conversation. This is the third event in a new programme series: Black Women Therapists In Conversation, featuring a range of motivational speakers.
Supported by Black Women Therapists UK One-day Online Conference in the lead up to BWTUK25
For this third conversation, I will be welcoming Trainee Psychodynamic Psychotherapist and Trauma-Informed Practitioner Shyronie Davis, who will explore psychodynamic and trauma-informed approaches to working with young Black boys in the UK criminal justice system. Shyronie will invite us to reflect on the unique challenges and systemic barriers Black women practitioners encounter in this work. Join the conversation and bring your questions on the role of Black women practitioners in the UK Criminal Justice System.
What you can expect:
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an introduction to the systemic pathways that funnel young Black boys into the UK criminal justice system.
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the professional boundaries for working with Black boys in the UK.
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how to navigate isolation and microaggressions as a Black/BIPOC practitioner in the UK.s
What you could leave with:
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strategies for supporting Black boys in the UK, in a culturally competent and trauma-informed way.
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tools for navigating isolation and microaggressions.
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practical tips for self-care and mental well-being.
Suitable for Black/BIPOC women in the UK interested or working in counselling, psychology or coaching.
This event will be recorded and you can use the ticket function to pre-purchase the recording before the event. This will be useful for colleagues who are not able to attend the event live and also for those who attend the event live and want to watch it again.
Race in the Workplace
Available to service providers, training institutes and businesses
Is your organisation or business wanting to address race issues? Do you recognise that your staff, colleagues, clients are impacted by race issues - affecting relations, wellbeing, focus and productivity? Mary Pascall is a counsellor and facilitator offering practical and therapeutic support through tailored, interactive workshops, aiming to increase awareness and encourage
open dialogue.
Facilitated spaces online or in-person
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small groups (4-10) from 1 to 2 hours
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larger groups from 2-3 hours
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one-day workshops
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bespoke workshops available
Bookings/enquiries: marypascall@yahoo.com or call o7753536146. Fees vary.
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Black Women Therapists UK
One-Day Online Conference 2025
Saturday 4th October
£20-£50 (including recording)
Student code: BWTUK2025
The 1st ever Black Women Therapists UK One-Day Online Conference tool place on the 1st June 2024 and was a resounding hit! An array of experiential workshops were on offer, facilitated by some of the most innovative Black women practitioners, service providers and their supporters, in the UK. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect, share experiences and learn from one another.
If you are a Black woman therapist or trainee therapist based in the UK, or you support the work of Black women therapists in supervision, training, mentoring, coaching, in the public sector or in private practice, then join Black Women Therapists UK 25 One-Day Online Conference.
Just as for 2024, BWTOCuk25 will include spaces for:
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Self-care – exploring the benefits of a range of therapies.
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Showcasing – highlighting the therapeutic approaches of UK Black women practitioners.
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Discussion – of theory, practice and what it means to be a Black woman therapist in the UK.
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Networking – so you can form new connections, promote your practice, share ideas and build a community.
Who is the conference for?
BWTOCuk25 celebrates the lives and work of Black women therapists in the UK. This conference welcomes Black women therapists and Black women trainee therapists, and their supporters.
Please note: BWTOCuk25 promotes self-care. There will be a full lunch break and provision made for rest and relaxation.
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