Brighton Person-Centred Community Conversations

CPD with a Difference: An Evening of Connection and Conversation

Join us for a relaxed evening of connection, sharing, and learning from each other.

Our first gathering sparked so many great conversations. We’re excited to come together again for the next in the series.

This isn’t your standard CPD event. It’s a space for us to learn from each other, share experiences, and explore ideas together as a community. Everyone’s voice matters, and the conversations we have together are just as valuable as the talks themselves.

Following the feedback from our last event, we’re having two speakers instead of three so there’s more time for conversation. For this next event, the conversation will be led by:

Kath Shaw – on finding the person-centred way of being later in life, and the impact it’s had (and continues to have) on her. She reflects on what got in the way, including internalised conditions of worth, the weight of shame, and the voice of her inner critic. She describes her talk as being about "the experience of continually moving and growing."

Meriel Whale – on what it means, in person-centred work, to sit with a client who is grieving or longing for something we have in our own lives. Drawing on her experience working with women who are childless not by choice, she invites us to consider how we meet this difference with empathy and sensitivity.

Each talk will last around 20 minutes, followed by time for questions and an open discussion.

Whether you're a therapist, a student, or just curious, come along and be part of the conversation.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Questions...

Is the venue accessible? The event is based on the ground floor but there are a few steps into the main entrance.

Where is the venue? 73 Church Rd, Brighton and Hove, Hove BN3 2BB

Is there parking? The venue is only a 15-minute walk from Hove station and a five-minute walk from Norton Road multi-storey car park. There is also pay and display parking on the streets nearby.

Will there be refreshments available? Your ticket will cover one drink of your choice. Please feel welcome to bring your own drinks/snacks.

Do I need to be a therapist or have a background in person-centred therapy to attend? The event is designed for therapists or therapists in training, but anyone of any modality is welcome.

Please feel welcome to email aliceswilson@gmail.com with any more questions.