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The Link Centre Social Responsibility Conference
‘Belonging’ – Where did I come from and where am I going?
Our second annual Link Centre Social Responsibility Conference took place on 12th July 2025. The theme invites us to explore social responsibility through the lens of Belonging. Drawing on the rich knowledge and diverse experiences within our training cohort, we came together for a day of thought-provoking discussions, workshops and community-building.
The opened with an insightful panel discussion on the concept of Belonging followed by a range of interactive workshops led by trainees, tutors and guest speakers. .
The Link Centre Conference Schedule:
- 08:45 – 09:10 Registration and light breakfast
- 09:10 – 09:30 Welcome and introductions by the Social Responsibility Committee Members
- 09:30 – 11:00 Panel discussion on Belonging with Will Daniel-Braham, Geoff Hoping and Nada Khader
- 11:00-11:30 Break
- 11:30 – 13:00 Workshop 1
- 1a: Understanding and working with neurodivergence in the therapy room with Gen Nugent (she/her) and Dan Pearson (he/him)
- 1b: “Let’s Get Drunk and Be Somebody” Alcohol and Belonging with Katy Jones (she/her)
- 1c: “I was lost, then found, now I’m lost again…” – Understanding and supporting clients with Religious Trauma Syndrome (RTS) with Elyse Lake and Kayley Lawrence
- 1d: How do we do Belonging? A Neuro Linguistic Programming workshop with Mel Yea (she/her)
- 13:00-14:15 Lunch
- 14:15 – 15:45 Workshop 2
- 2a: Empowering Change: Tackling systemic violence against women in clinical settings with Jazz Rehal (she/her) and Althea Cribb (she/her) – Independent Domestic Abuse Consultant
- 2b: The importance of cultural competency in therapy with Carole Carter (they/them) and Michele Okuda (she/her)
- 2c: ‘Belonging in Practice- co-creating kinship in relationship’– with Maria St Hilaire (she/her)
- 2d: Sex and Belonging with Liz Beresford and Alan Wardle
- 15:45-16:15 Break
- 16:45-17:00 – Workshop 3
- 3a: Tai Chi/Qigong workshop with Robert Bowley
- 3b: How does being a spiritually aware therapist enable greater ‘Belonging’? with Olivia Shone
- 3c: Singing circle with Dr Rachel Hopping (she/her)
- 3d: The wisdom of oppression with Nada Khader
- 17:00-17:30 Closing remarks from the Social Responsibility Committee members
Further details on how to book into the workshops will be sent out by May.
What past attendees said about our 2024 Conference
“Fantastic that trainee’s and newly qualified therapists are given a platform to be seen and heard bringing new voices and ideas into the profession.”
“A one-day conference didn’t feel overwhelming and looking forward to next year already!”
“Stunning location and premises with current keynote speaker and workshops addressing real issues not often offered.”
“Awesome networking and catching up with friends.”
Venue: AgriFood Centre, Plumpton College, Wales Lane Farm, Plumpton, Sussex, BN7 3AE (Car park map)
