Exploring the Mindsight Approach to Parenting

A one-day conference with Dan Siegel, MD

Wednesday 22 May 2013 - Woburn Park, Bedfordshire

About the conference

This is a fantastic opportunity to spend a day listening to one of the foremost experts in his field. Dr Siegel has lectured for the King of Thailand, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Pope John Paul II and Google University amongst many others

At this one-day conference Dr Siegel will explore the links between attachment, the relationship between children and their parents and the latest research in mindfulness and brain science. It will encourage parents to look at their own attachment style and to explore exciting and practical new ideas from the cutting edge of science and apply them to the world of caring for children.

The conference will also explore the concept of Mindsight which helps us attune to the inner world of ourselves and others. It is the basis of social and emotional intelligence and the source of secure attachment between child and caregiver. Mindsight lets us 'name and tame' the emotions we are experiencing rather than being overwhelmed by them.

About the speaker

Daniel Siegel, MD is Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine and the Executive Director of the Mindsight Institute.

Dr Siegel is a world-renowned speaker, author and the founder of the field of interpersonal neurobiology. His influence and academic papers have had a huge impact on all those who work in this field.

He has a clear and engaging style which helps the audience to understand the latest in neuroscience and psychotherapy.

Author of many books, he has also co-authored 'Parenting from the Inside Out' with Mary Hartzell and 'The Whole-Brain Child' with Dr Tina Payne Bryson. Both of these books, along with other titles by Dan Siegel are available from Adoption UK's Lending Library for members.

Don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity. You can read more about Dan Siegel on his website (link to http://drdansiegel.com/home/) or watch his video clips on http://www.psychalive.com/ (link to
http://www.psychalive.org/2011/10/what-is-mindsight-an-interview-with-dr-dan-siegel/)

Why attend?

This conference will offer fresh perspectives to those parenting traumatised children and those working with adoptive children and their families.

Mindsight is a learnable skill and can help the traumatised child to overcome past experiences and promote secure attachment.

Book your place

The course costs £162 (which includes delegate packs, refreshments, lunch and VAT at 20%.)

To book your place, click the link above or download and complete the booking form below and send it back to us by Friday 10 May 2013

Exploring the Mindsight Approach to Parenting

Please return your forms to: Adoption UK, Linden House, 55 The Green, South Bar Street,

Banbury, OXON OX16 9AB

For further information please contact the Adoption UK Training Team on 01295 752268 or at training@adoptionuk.org.uk