Attuned in Practice Conference 2024; 'Beginnings & Endings In Practice'
A day of connection, reflection, and renewal at our Fifth Annual Attuned in Practice Conference. Bringing together frontline practitioners and expert speakers, we explored themes of love, creativity, and the vital role of self-care in our work. Grateful to all who joined us on this journey to deepen our practice and support each other.
Keynote Speakers
Prof. Nicola Doherty: Clinical Psychologist
Since qualifying as a Clinical Psychologist in 2000, Nicola has had ongoing clinical and research interest in various areas including, paediatric cardiology, acquired brain injury, neurodevelopmental conditions, staff wellbeing, perinatal and infant mental health. She was awarded a Winston Churchill Travel Fellowship in 2017 which allowed her to research best practice in Canada and the USA for medically fragile babies and is a Visiting Professor at Ulster University. Her work has a focus on prevention and early intervention. Nicola currently works in the Department of Health in Northern Ireland as Lead Psychologist for the Regional Trauma Network. She also maintains her research programme with medically fragile babies and the systems that they are part of and the CHIP programme following up children born with CHD and their families.
Dr. Tim Dartington: Writer and Social Researcher
Tim Dartington is a writer and social researcher. who has focused on systems of care around those vulnerable at different stages of the life cycle. His book, Managing Vulnerability, includes an account of the impact of dementia in his own family. He is a group relations consultant in the Tavistock tradition and for many years lectured on social systems at the Tavistock Clinic in London.
Siân Brown: Music Therapist
Siân Brown is a dynamic and passionate singer/songwriter who earned an MA in Music Therapy with honours in 2018. With a diverse skill set, Siân is not only a qualified music therapy supervisor since 2022 but also a certified sound healer and a qualified Shamanic practitioner. Anticipating the pursuit of the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music (BMGIM) in early 2024, Siân holds a postgraduate diploma in Consciousness, Spirituality, and Transpersonal Psychology, embodying the role of a transpersonal music therapist. Known for a holistic healing approach, Siân believes in the profound power of music to facilitate self-healing and development. Having worked extensively across various demographics, including early years, children and adults with special needs, the elderly, those with dementia, and service users of homeless services, Siân sees each individual as equal in spirit. Through the transformative lens of music, Siân is dedicated to fostering healing and growth in all.
