Staying calm in the midst of a storm - mindfulness for psychiatrists

Facilitators

Dr Florian Alexander Ruths, Maudsley Hospital

Dr Joy Patterson, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust

Overview

In this workshop I will start by discussing what Haiku is, talk about the structure of classical Haiku, and focus on the nature of images in Haiku. I will give examples drawn from Basho (1644-1694) and other masters. Most of the time will be spent on writing Haikus and discussing how to think about Haikus and how to improve on the examples produced during the workshop.

Speakers

Professor Femi Oyebode, Professor and Head of Department of Psychiatry, University of Birmingham (Retired)

Overview

An immersive session in which you will emerge with new skills, tools and mindset

Speakers

Dr Sridevi Kalidindi, Consultant Psychiatrist, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

All delegates are welcome to join the Presidential Lead for Global Mental Health, Professor Mohammed Al-Uzri, to learn about the growing influence of the RCPsych around the world. Following the success of the College’s first International Strategy, our second International Strategy was launched in April 2024. Come and learn about the international work of the College, including our first International Diploma, our partnerships in Ghana, Kenya and Palestine, the growth of our six International Divisions as well as our plans for the future.  

All are welcome to attend this session - the focus will be on 'later-career' psychiatrists - SAS doctors and consultants beyond 5yrs in job

Overview

1. Learn about the utility of coaching and mentoring - whether one-to-one or in groups - in peer support, training and professional development 
2. Hear about College resources, peer-support and coach-mentoring schemes across Divisions, Devolved Nations, Faculties and grades and share your reflections
3. Try your hand at a practical skills exercise in relational skills-sets that are already familiar to psychiatrists, using common job and interpersonal scenarios, to enable appreciation of the two-way partnership of active listening and mutual reflection

Meet your College Officers in this special session in the SAS Doctors lounge during the lunch break

Overview

Art-based methods serve as a powerful tool for individuals to showcase their emotions, experiences, needs, and narratives. These methods have proven to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness and foster a sense of community support for those facing mental health challenges. One of the most popular arts-based approaches is the Theatre of the Oppressed (TO). In this session, we will show a glimpse of the Theatre of the Oppressed. Our audience will have the opportunity to become active "spect-actors" who will not only witness but actively engage with the staged narratives, fostering positive change. In this session, the delegates will gain insights into how the Theatre of the Oppressed techniques have been used in India and Pakistan to empower people with the lived experience of mental illness and to engage the local community, including patients, caregivers, their families, and neighbouring community members, to participate in a dialogue and discussion on mental health.

Speakers

Komal Dayani, Queen Mary University, London
Kainat Khurshid, Interactive Research Development, Pakistan
Mangala R, Schizophrenia Research Foundation, India
Mr Mehmood Bhatti, Interactive Research Development, Pakistan
Ms Harini Jayaraman, Schizophrenia Research Foundation, India
Dr Victoria Bird, Queen Mary University of London, London
Renata Peppl, Queen Mary University of London, London
Rosie Hunter, Queen Mary University of London, London

Overview

Whilst in Scotland why not learn a little of the national dance. Set to bagpipe music Highland dancing is a style of competitive dancing developed in the Scottish Highlands in the 19th and 20th centuries. Did you know ... a Highland Dancer will hop or spring vertically 192 times during a 6 step Highland Fling, that is the equivalent as running a mile on one foot at a time. This session will showcase a number of different highland dances and then give you the opportunity to learn the basic positions and the first step of the highland fling.

Speakers

Dr Rosemary Gordon, NHS Lothian, Scotland

Staying calm in the midst of a storm - mindfulness for psychiatrists

Facilitators

Dr Florian Alexander Ruths, Maudsley Hospital

Dr Joy Patterson, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust

Overview

Bombay Jam is the ultimate dance fitness total body workout set to custom music mixes with the hottest Bollywood tracks combined with Western Top 40 songs for instant universal appeal. It is packed with authentic Bollywood flavour and suitable for all genders, ages, fitness levels. No dance experience needed. It’s so much fun. What're you waiting for?

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