Creating Supportive Spaces for Values-Based Frontline Practice
Foster community among practitioners to connect, share, and learn together
Enhance engagement through deepened understanding of heartfelt, values-based practices
Initiate a national dialogue on the realities of frontline work and its challenges
Emphasise the importance of reflective spaces to support frontline professionals
Attuned In Practice
Hearts Aligned, Practice Refined
At Attuned in Practice, we believe that all frontline practitioners deserve learning spaces to reflect and connect with their core beliefs, values, and the sense of purpose that drew them into their work or chosen career path. We know from our own practice that these spaces can be normative and restorative, helping to sustain us.
When practitioners are afforded the opportunity to connect and reflect on subjects central to their work, this shapes their practice for the better and sets them up to bring their best selves to work. Reflective, attuned practitioners then inform a better organisational and whole-system response to people using those services.
Our aim is to provide learning and reflective spaces for practitioners to come together. We choose reflective practitioners to lead and provide key insights, inviting deeper thinking and reflection on key aspects of frontline work in Health, Education, and Social Care. These practitioners speak from their own experience and practice, creating a safe and nurturing space that helps attendees think more deeply about their roles. The gathering and opportunity to share are supportive to attendees and help build a community with shared values and a collective understanding of the challenges and norms of working in frontline practice.
Highlights from Past Conferences
Past Events Under Heart of Frontline Practice
Conference 2023:
Connecting with Compassion in Diverse and Complex Settings
Conference 2022:
Connecting and relating in diverse and complex settings
Conference 2021:
Vulnerability, Humility and Compassion at the Frontline
Conference 2020:
The first national seminar, ‘Reconnecting with the Heart of Frontline Practice’
Dr Hilton Koppe
"From Byron Writers Festival to Harvard Medical School, Hilton Koppe has shared his passion for reflection and well-being."
We are delighted to announce a series of workshops in March 2025, facilitated by Dr. Hilton Koppe, a writer, educator, and physician from Australia. Dr. Koppe is renowned for his reflective writing workshops aimed at healthcare professionals, focusing on deepening compassion, reducing burnout, and fostering professional growth.
These workshops will be held in Cork, Limerick, Belfast, and Dublin, offering participants a unique opportunity to engage with Dr. Koppe’s expertise. His approach aligns seamlessly with our mission at Attuned in Practice to support practitioners in their personal and professional development.
Dr. Koppe emphasises the importance of reflective writing in healthcare, stating, “Reflective writing allows healthcare professionals to process their experiences, leading to greater empathy and reduced burnout.”
Watch this space for our 2025 events with Hilton Koppe.
Attendee Feedback
Reflecting on Vulnerability and Resilience in Frontline Practice: A Touchpoint Session
On 20th February 2024, frontline practitioners joined an insightful online “Touchpoint Session” titled “Exploring Vulnerability and Resilience in Frontline Practice.” This two-hour event, conducted via Zoom, was facilitated by Dr Aisling McMahon, a respected clinical psychologist, integrative psychotherapist, and clinical supervisor.
Heart of Frontline Practice Touchpoint Series: Delving into Relationship-Based Practice
On 17th October, the Heart of Frontline Practice Alliance hosted a vital online session as part of their Touchpoint Series, focusing on ‘Relationship-based practice in social work and social care management’. The event, expertly facilitated by Sylvia Smith, was held from 11am to 1pm and drew on her extensive experience in health and social care.