DCP Annual Conference 2022
- Clinical
About
This virtual conference will focus on themes facing Clinical Psychology in this ever-changing environment and as always welcomes submissions from people at all stages of their careers as well as those with lived experience.
Global society has undeniably faced a major threat over the past two years. Whilst COVID has remained the predominant theme, the world has also seen shifts in attitudes towards climate change and social justice. Now, we are confronting urgencies to act, unknown in any other period in recent times.
Many people have been forced to reflect on their health, safety, work and relationships in ways that were unexpected and sudden. As the pandemic enters a new phase, some are moving forward, feeling stronger and empowered by the experiences they have survived.
For others, the pandemic and its consequences are never ending.
Some will be re-evaluating their priorities and principles, in light of the challenges they have faced. There is a danger that these polarities in experience will lead to further divides in society.
Clinical Psychology has a role to play in helping society understand different perspectives and positions. This is important given the ever-changing world we live in.
Whether we are considering global warming, social divides, stigma faced by the people we support or the ongoing pandemic; we all need to find ways to align our priorities to work together.
Within NHS practice and training, Clinical Psychologists are also experiencing huge change as the implications of the long-term plan and subsequent policies are felt.
The challenge remains for us, as ever, to translate the wider changes in society into what is most meaningful to those we support in our work. This can become harder when it feels that the landscape in which we work is continually shifting.
The question then arises; how do we maintain momentum in the face of threat and uncertainty?
For more information, email [email protected].
Submissions
Key Submission Dates
| December 2021 | Online submission system opens |
| 26th May 2022 12pm | Deadline for all submissions |
| W/C 27 June 2022 | Notification of submission outcomes |
| 31 July | Deadline for Poster submissions |
| w/c 15 August | Notification of poster submission outcomes |
Please note that all submissions received for the original event date are still valid and you do not need to resubmit these
How to Submit
Please ensure you read the submisson guidelines below before submitting, including the reviewr guidelines.These allow you to see how your submissions will be reviewed.
Please make your submissions via the online application portal by clicking the 'Make a Submission' button below. You will need to create an account if the the first submitting.
Formats: Presentation, Poster, Symposium, or Short Presentation.
Due to the virtual nature of the conference workshops are not being held but if you feel that your work would better fit a format other than those listed please select 'Other' in presentation type and outline this in your abstract.
Short presentations are 7 minutes and will be pre-recorded (we recommend the format of 20 slides for 20 second per slide).
If you any queries about submissions please contact us at [email protected]
Registration
Registration is now open
Registration is online only and payable by card, we are unable to accept registrations over the phone and invoices cannot be provided.
Registration Fees (Prices include VAT)
| BPS Concession/Student Member | £30 |
| DCP Member | £30 |
| BPS Member | £40 |
| Affiliate Member | £50 |
| Non-Member | £60 |
Returning Customers (Members and non-members)
In order to register for the event, you will need to sign in using your BPS website log in details. We have implemented a new Membership Database (CRM) recently and if you haven't received your pre-registration email please contact [email protected] to request a re-send and follow the instructions received. Once pre-registered on the CRM use your USERNAME and PASSWORD to log in to register for the event.
Non-returning customers (Members and non-members)
If you are not a returning customer, you will need to create a free account. Once set up use your USERNAME and PASSWORD to log in to register for the event.
Speakers
Dr Deborah Lee
Dr Deborah Lee is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Berkshire HealthCare Foundation Trust and an Honorary Associate Professor with Sub-department of Clinical Health Psychology, University College London (UCL). She has run NHS Veterans Services since 2012 and is Head of Op Courage Services in South Central and the Berkshire Traumatic Stress Service.
Dr Lee is an expert in the field of trauma, PTSD and veteran mental health and has worked in this field for 30 years, providing training, clinical innovation, and research. Dr Lee's clinical services have a national and international reputation for pioneering effective evidence-based treatments, including delivering training to the MOD's Department of Community Mental Health, Danish Armed Forces and Veteran Charities. She pioneered Compassion Focused Therapy for shame-based trauma and is developing compassion focused approaches to treat Moral Injury and Complex PTSD with Oxford University. She has developed Compassionate Mind Training for Veterans in collaboration with Help For Heroes and co-created Be Your Best Ally with Combat Stress. She has run compassion focused retreats for Veterans with mental health difficulties in collaboration with Help For Heroes. Dr Lee's NHS Trauma Service, run a post graduate certificate in Traumatic Stress Studies, including a Veterans module, in partnership with the University of Reading, Berkshire.
Dr Lee developed a Compassionate & Inclusive Leadership Programme within Berkshire Healthcare NHS, now considered an exemplary model of culture change to meet NHSE long term plan and contributed to the CQC awarding Berkshire Healthcare Trust, Outstanding in Leadership. Dr Lee contributed to a podcast series as part of the Leadership Academy Series, Kings Fund. Dr Lee's leadership and clinical practice work is internationally renowned and has been disseminated worldwide.
Dr Lee is a member of the UCL Expert COVID Trauma Response Working Group which has developed guidelines and research for promoting trauma informed care and natural recovery, psychological first aid a to reduce the psychological impact of COVID-19 on hospital staff and patients.
Dr Deborah Lee's abstract
Title: Promoting Compassionate Leadership Culture within Healthcare settings
Compassion can be defined as 'a sensitivity to suffering in self and others with a commitment to try to alleviate and prevent it' (Gilbert, 2009). We can experience compassion in different ways: compassion for other people; compassion from others; and compassion we direct towards ourselves. Compassion for others is at the heart of health and social care, yet it is evident that these systems have struggled for years to sustain the wellbeing of its staff, as research suggests over 40% of staff report episodes of stress/ burnout and workforces are depleted by recruitment and retention crises. There is now much needed interest and motivation for compassionate leadership in health and social settings, to promote sustainable, people centred and inclusive cultures where staff feel valued, understood and cared for. There is clear evidence that compassionate leadership results in more engaged and motivated staff with high levels of wellbeing, which in turn results in high-quality care (West, 2021).
Research also suggests that it is local actions in teams, departments and organisations which is most effective in creating these types of cultures as this is where the 'the people are' (Ross et al 2020). Over the last 6 years, Berkshire Healthcare NHS Trust has developed and rolled out a compassionate leadership programme which has contributed to a sea change in culture, contributed to the highest staff engagement scores in the country and was noted in our CQC award for in outstanding leadership. This talk will present an overview of compassionate leadership programme, which includes opportunities to learn about self compassion as well as promote team compassion.
Dr Lucy Johnstone
Dr Lucy Johnstone is a consultant clinical psychologist, author of 'Users and abusers of psychiatry' (3rd edition Routledge 2021) and 'A straight-talking guide to psychiatric diagnosis' (PCCS Books, 2nd edition 2022); co-editor of 'Formulation in psychology and psychotherapy' (Routledge, 2nd edition 2013); and co-author of 'A straight talking introduction to the Power Threat Meaning Framework', 2020, PCCS Books) along with many chapters and articles taking a critical perspective on mental health practice.
She is the former Programme Director of the Bristol Clinical Psychology Doctorate and worked in Adult Mental Health settings for many years. She is now an independent trainer.
Dr Lucy Johnstone abstract
Title: Public health, social justice, climate change - how can the Power Threat Meaning Framework support this work?
Dr Lucy Johnstone is co-lead author, with Professor Mary Boyle, of the Power Threat Meaning Framework, an ambitious attempt to outline an alternative to diagnostic and individualising models of distress. The Framework shows how distress arises within contexts of social inequality and injustice, and thus it offers a broader framing of causal factors and potential ways forward. Dr Johnstone will illustrate her talk with examples of how the Framework can help us challenge ways of thinking that perpetuate abuses and adversities, and create new, more hopeful narratives for the future.
Professor Victoria Tischler
Professor Victoria Tischler, The European Centre for Environment and Human Health
Associate Professor in Public Health, Sustainability and Environment, University of Exeter; Honorary Professor, University of West London.
Professor Tischler is a Chartered Psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society. She has a PhDin psychology from the University of Nottingham where she worked for 12 years. She retains an honorary position at the University of Nottingham Medical School. Her research interests focus on creativity and mental health and multisensory approaches to dementia care.
She is co-executive editor of the journal Arts and Health: an international journal for research, policy and practice. She has worked as a curator in the outsider art field, she serves on the scientific advisory board for Boots UK archive and is an advisory board member for the Hamwe Festival, University of Global Health Equity, Rwanda.
Professor Victoria Tischler abstract
Title: I feel like my brain has been polished: Transdisciplinarity and psychology practice in uncertain times.
In this talk I will reflect on an unusual career trajectory that has taken me from community mental health teams to the arts, and into academia, and how this has influenced my adoption of transdisciplinarity. Transdisciplinary practice adopts an explicit position across disciplinary boundaries, and is considered necessary for addressing 'wicked problems' such as the care of those with an incurable condition like dementia. My expertise has found a flourishing home in the burgeoning field of arts and health where I work with individuals experiencing health inequalities, particularly those from Black and racialised communities living with dementia. I will illustrate my talk with examples of projects that cross disciplinary boundaries, and argue that transdisciplinary practice is increasingly valuable in uncertain times and as digital and hybrid provision expands.