Past Events
Living Contradictions: Young people and identities in changing times
This first in a new annual lecture series on “Identities in Transition”, in memory of Stephen Thomson.
The Projections Society: ‘Confusion of Tongues’ and ‘The Nest’
At the 5th floor lecture theatre in The Tavistock Centre Two short films: Confusion of Tongues and The Nest Em Cooper is a British director and...
Trust Scientific meeting: “What were the Germans fighting for in World War II?”
The Second World War was a German war like no other. Having started it, the Nazi regime turned the conflict into the most horrific war in European...
Trust Scientific meeting: Catch 22 – the inflammatory nature of insight
Professor Allyson Pollock gives an account of the thinking behind the NHS Reinstatement Bill.
Understanding trauma: principles and practice - Open evening
If you work with people who have experienced trauma this course will help you to develop a deeper capacity to reflect on your working practice and...
Second systemic postgraduate research conference – curiosity and critical practice research
This postgraduate systemic research conference is for systemic practitioners and is jointly hosted by the two systemic Professional Doctorates at...
Exploring the complex realities of inter-agency working: a group relations conference
This is an applied four-day group relations conference exploring complexities in caring for the emotional and psychological well-being of adults,...
Child, adolescent and family mental well-being: multidisciplinary practice (D24G, Stroud) - Open morning
This open event will provide a thorough introduction to the PgCert in Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Wellbeing, with presentations from both...
Working with children, young people & families: a psychoanalytic observational approach - Open evening
Our open evenings give you the opportunity to meet members of the course team and have your questions answered before beginning your application...
Systemic approaches to working with individuals, families and organisations - Open evening
This event will give you a chance to meet the course tutor who will be able to guide you through your application journey. We are hosting two...
Trust Scientific meeting: “I haven’t given up”: reflections from First Step about working with children and young people in care
Presenters: Martina Weilandt and Anna Kershaw Chair: Bernadette Wren First Step is a Tavistock service that works to understand better the...
Depression Inside Out: psychoanalytic therapies as mental health provisions
A joint Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust and UCL Psychoanalysis Unit conference
Courage and conviction in conversation: exploring the Tavistock and Portman archives at London Metropolitan Archives
Discover the unique role played by the Tavistock and Portman in the advance of psychotherapy and developmental theory through patient files and...
Psychological therapies - Open evenings
This event is relevant to those who wish to become a child and adolescent psychodynamic psychotherapist. Tutors from the following courses will be...
Becoming ourselves: the personal experiences of living in care and beyond
Alert: conference postponed due to severe weather warningsDue to the adverse weather conditions (and the forecast looking worse going forward), we...
Trust Scientific meeting: "What is happening to our NHS"
Professor Allyson Pollock gives an account of the thinking behind the NHS Reinstatement Bill.
Austen O'Hanlon: Silence
Austen O’Hanlon is a painter focusing on observations from street scenes. He has a fascination for people and how they respond to their...
Community photography exhibition at Dalston C.L.R. James Library
Dalston CLR James Library, Dalston Square, London E8 3BQ
Improving support for trans youth and children: Bringing together community organisations, youth groups, education and health
The event is a collaboration between the Gender Identity Development Service, The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust, the Transforming...
Education and training open day
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Ruth Solomon: Lightly Go We
Having completed her studies at The Tavistock and Portman, Ruth is returning to showcase some of her latest work. Clusters move together to sing...
The Hamish Canham (Applied) Prize – prizegiving presentation and discussion
Alumni, current students and staff are warmly invited to join us for the presentation of the prize, to hear the winning paper, and to participate...
On the experience of being a GP today
A Thinking Space for GPsGuest Speakers: Dr Jenny Darkwah, GP Dr Moyra McAllister, GP Tim Kent, Consultant Psychotherapist, Primary Care Lead, The...
The Projections Society: 'Truly, Madly, Deeply'
At the 5th floor lecture theatre in The Tavistock Centre An important early film written and directed by Anthony Minghella, Truly, Madly, Deeply...
The Projections Society: 'Still Life'
At the 5th floor lecture theatre in The Tavistock Centre Still Life 2013. Life for unassuming John May revolves around his work for the local...
Invitation to Observation in Health and Social Care book launch
Observation in Health and Social Care book Launch
The future of work in the therapeutic sector – a Tavistock policy seminar
Speaker: Elizabeth CottonChair: Julian LousadaThis seminar presented the results of the 2016 Surviving Work Survey, which looked at the future of...
Trust scientific meeting: 'The centre cannot hold: reflections on loss of form'
Students and alumni are welcome to attend this free meeting presented by Michael Brearley, a Fellow of the British Psychoanalytical Society and...
Michael O'Mahony: The dream of Cristiano Ronaldo and other drawings
Exhibition: 10 November-2 January 2018 (9am-8pm Monday to Friday) The works that will be on display at the Tavistock Centre form part of a series...
Effective leadership in the social work profession as a force for good
A Centre for Social Work Practice and Tavistock Clinic Special Event.
Medically Unexplained Symptoms /Somatic Symptom Disorder: National Summit October 2017
A joint conference by Healthcare Conferences UK & The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust
Trauma in schools: a one day conference supporting school staff and school leaders
The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust has hosted a series of conferences over many years which have been a focus for developing approaches...
Jas Dahele: Zentangle and Henna Art
Our October 2017 exhibition features another talented staff member from the TEL team. Jas is proud to exhibit her colourful array of pieces, which...
Annual General Meeting 2017
'Gender identity: learning from experience, learning from each other.'
The Projections Society: a Welcome Week film screening
We are pleased to invite all Trust students to the screening of two short films, written and directed by Em Cooper and Christopher Manning before...
Gina Southgate: Landscapes, Abstracts, Live Gig Paintings
Well known to staff and students at The Tavistock, Gina Southgate returns for her ninth exhibition in the library corridor. Best known for her live...
Discovering leadership in organisations 2017: a group relations conference
The focus of this group relations conference is on leadership and management and will provide 'real time' opportunities for members to try out and...
Early response to major traumatic events
A Tavistock Trauma Service workshop
Identity, culture, and class in group and organisational life: a group relations conference
This popular group relations conference draws an international membership from New York and the UK, including Tavistock staff and students, the...
Systemic approaches to working with trauma (CPD73)
Trauma and healing are important challenges for those involved in mental health and therapeutic work. This workshop provides a systemic perspective...
Trust scientific meeting: ‘Personalised Programmes for Children: a National Institute for Health Research Programme grant’
The 2015 Nurse review of UK research councils highlights that ‘an area with one of the greatest potentials for rapid growth is that of personalised...
Preventing Breakdown: The dynamics of residential care for abused young children – a Tavistock policy seminar
Tavistock Policy Seminars – connecting public policy and human relationshipsSpeakers: Dr Heather Price and Dr Caryn OnionsChair: Andrew Cooper
Family Therapy Today: Innovations and challenges
An international conference, co-organised by the Universities of Geneva and Lausanne, with the support of The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation...
The Projections Society: 'Adolescence, Sexuality and Family Dynamics: Naming it is Shaping it'
Two powerful films written and directed by Christopher Manning and Dana Budisavljević
Trust scientific meeting: ‘What does Classical Greece have to offer to psychoanalytic thinking?’
Central elements of psychoanalytic thought are indebted to ideas and stories that first appeared in ancient Greece, such as the story of Oedipus...
Book launch: 'Preventing Drop out – Lessons from Europe'
Dr Christopher Arnold, a visiting lecturer on the child, community and educational psychology course, will be launching his latest book, Preventing...
Improving Mental Health Support for Asylum Seekers and Refugees: Providing emotional first aid for refugees
The second joint conference between Healthcare Conferences UK & The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust
Dual book launch: 'What to Do if the Mind does not Develop' and 'Doing Things Differently'
The Tavistock Clinic and Karnac invite you to the joint book launch of:
Anca Carrington DE SIDERE
Anca, a previous trainee and staff member at the Tavistock, returns to showcase her exhibition DE SIDERE. DE SIDERE: Possible root of the word...
Medically Unexplained Symptoms /Somatic Symptom Disorder: National Summit 2017
A joint conference by Healthcare Conferences UK & The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust