Defending Progressivism
Organised by Conatus News and Culture Project (and sponsored by the NSS and BHA) Defending Progressivism is an unprecedented day-long conference focussing on defending social-progressivism (LGBT Rights, Feminism, Environmentalism, Secularism, Irreligiosity, etc.) held in the famed Conway Hall. Not only showcasing some of the most significant challenges to social progressivism through distinguished panel-discussions, individual talks, […]
Towards a happier world: lessons from Bhutan
Join us for an inspiring film screening and discussion about Bhutan’s unique culture and values – and what they can teach us about living a fulfilling life and creating a happier world. Crossing Bhutan is an award-winning and beautiful film following an incredible journey through the land of Gross National Happiness. After the film there will […]
Shelter from the Storm
Please join us for a night of stories centred on the experience of refugees and migrants from a wealth of regions and conflict zones both past and present. You will hear from those directly affected by displacement, flight and homelessness, and from celebrated writers, performers and activists. The minute someone tells you a story, everything […]
The inconvenient Muslim: An evening to launch Homegrown
Art dealing with “the Muslim problem” is branded “urgent”, “brave” and “provocative”. But who’s doing the provoking? Who’s getting provoked? And is such work helping move popular narratives beyond the confining parameters of Good Muslims and Bad Muslims? These are some of the questions Nadia Latif, Omar El-Khairy and their cast sought to explore with […]
Addiction Treatment using Adlerian Principles: Finding Courage and Hope in a Discouraging Environment
Mary-Rose will talk about addictions treatment of drug and alcohol addicted prisoners, sharing the way she works and the techniques she find most helpful in encouraging clients to lead a life free of crime and mind/mood-altering substances. Through the use of case-studies and client vignettes Mary-Rose hopes to show how she utilises some of the […]
Breath~Body~Mind – Practices to Enhance Adler’s Holistic Approach to Wellbeing
This presentation will interlink the holistic nature of the Adlerian approach with practical ways to engage breath and movement practice to enhance counselling. It will illustrate how the somatic effects experienced by an individual who is dealing with the distressful outcomes of trauma or feels overwhelmed by the stress of everyday life, can be overcome. […]
East West Street: Genocide in WWII
When human rights lawyer Philippe Sands lectured in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv, he began to uncover a series of extraordinary historical coincidences. It set him on a quest that would take him halfway around the world in an exploration of the origins of international law and the pursuit of his own secret family history, beginning and […]
Choirs on Fire
We’re very excited about our next gig with the choirs – the tubthumping chorus, the old bishops – who need a new name and special guests broomdasher – a 16 piece acapella folk group with Sally Davies at the helm who runs the Cecil Sharpe Folk Choir, also 3 Bucket Jones – the trio gitika is […]
Social & Public Speaking Anxiety
Windy Dryden on “Social & Public Speaking Anxiety” Plus Live CBT Sessions Social anxiety and anxiety about public speaking are common problems in daily living and work. Many of us will have personally experienced these disturbances at some time or have clients that do. At this meet up Windy Dryden will explain • How to manage social […]