50th Annual Conference 2012

The Hayes Conference Centre, main buildingMonday - Friday, 30 July - 3 August 2012 at the Hayes Conference Centre Swanwick, Derbyshire.

Theme

A route to healing and peace - the Dynamic Cycle in action
with guest speakers Brian Thorne and Janet Lake.

Dr Frank Lake's Dynamic Cycle provides a simple, versatile psychological model for all people in all times and all places and is at the core of BPF's work. The conference will reflect and celebrate Dr Lake's insights and examine how they can be applied in a wide variety of situations.

The conference will include a special anniversary lunch.

Brochure and booking

Download the brochure to find out all about this Special Anniversary Conference. You can also download the booking form to reserve your place - early booking is strongly advised!

For specific enquiries, email bpfconference@gmail.com, telephone 01962 843040, or write in the old-fashioned way to 2 Gar Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8GQ.

(Please note that these contact details have been updated since the publication of the printed version of the brochure; the downloadable version of the brochure is correct.)

Key speakers

Brian ThorneBrian Thorne (FBACP) is an international figure in the world of Person-Centred Psychotherapy and scholarship. He is also a prominent layman in the Church of England and a lay canon of Norwich Cathedral. His prolific writings seek to show the integration of his theological, psychological and spiritual understanding of the human person.

Brian has recently retired from most public engagements and we are very fortunate to have his contribution at this BPF 50th Anniversary Conference.

Janet Lake photoJanet Lake (MBACP Sen. Accred.) has worked in the areas of Pastoral and Spiritual Care and Counselling since 1970 and was once a consultant for the Clinical Theology Association (former name of BPF). Her main interest is in exploring how the resources of the spiritual and psychotherapeutic traditions can be used together creatively in our search for wholeness.

Currently she runs a small sanctuary house of prayer in Dorset.

Both Janet and Brian are Patrons of BPF.

General Conference details

Format

After a short introductory session at 2.30pm for those who have not attended one of our conferences before, the conference begins with the BPF AGM at 3.00pm and ends with lunch on Friday.

The work of the conference takes place within evening plenary sessions at which our guest speakers will give an address, daily small personal growth groups, afternoon workshops, morning and evening worship and social occasions. More details

Attendees

The conference is open to all, whether members of BPF or not, clergy or lay, professionals working in the ' talking ' professions or those engaged in pastoral visiting within their local church or community. If you are seeking space for reflection and personal growth in an ethos of spirituality then this conference is for you.

CPD

A certificate of attendance denoting hours and broad content is provided for CPD purposes.

Venue

The Hayes Conference Centre is situated in the heart of Derbyshire and offers full conference facilities in a relaxed and peaceful environment. The centre prides itself on its healthy food and friendly and helpful staff.

The Centre has a limited number of ensuite rooms which are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. All Standard rooms have hand basins and showers and toilets are within a short distance.

Read the comments of previous conference delegates.