BAATN, Onlinevents and PCCS Books are delighted to announce a conference, inspired by the publication of the book Therapy in Colour: Intersectional, Anti-Racist and Intercultural Approaches by Therapists of Colour (Jessica Kingsley Publishers)

The online conference will run from 14-15th July 2023. It will offer a combination of keynote speakers, panel discussions and a wide-ranging choice of practical workshops.

Our aim is to provide a space for students, trainers, practitioners and researchers to explore and showcase best practice in:

• challenging race discrimination and white fragility within the counselling professions
• developing new ways of preparing students to work in our multicultural society
• finding new ways to offer therapy to a diverse population
• increasing access to talking therapies for people from minoritised racial groups
• promoting black, Asian and minority ethnic presence within the profession at all levels

With keynotes from Myira Khan, Eugene Ellis + Dr Dwight Turner 

The conference will open in the evening of Friday 14th July with a panel discussion on the theme of "Student & Trainers Experience of Race in Training" , followed by a wider discussion with participants.

On Saturday, 15th July, there will be an opening keynote address, followed by workshops of between 45 and 90 minutes, organised in four streams to reflect the four primary sectors of interest:

Students / Trainers and lecturers / Practitioners / Researchers

Following a break for lunch, we will reconvene for a second keynote presentation, followed by a further choice of workshops across the same four streams.

The event will close with a keynote presentation and discussion forum where participants can reflect and report on what has arisen for them in the workshops and discuss ways forward for the profession.