Event location: ORT House Conference Centre, London
Date: 30th Nov 2010
Delegate rates include a FREE subscription to Mental Health Today magazine*
Childhood trauma as a result of abuse is frequently the catalyst for
ongoing mental health related problems in adulthood. Statistics about
trauma and adult mental health issues make shocking reading.
The impacts of trauma are far-reaching, touching every part of
survivors' lives. Social problems such as homelessness, physical
manifestations such as self-harm and eating disorders and personal and
emotional difficulties in forming healthy relationships are all possible
outcomes. The conference will address some of the outcomes linked with
childhood trauma; the pathways to recovery and possible therapeutic
interventions that can be used.
Recovery is possible with survivors given support by mental health and
social care professionals, therapists, voluntary organisations and
carers. Male and female survivors may have different reactions and
responses, and gender-specific workshops will explore the particular
issues. The impact of domestic violence as a factor in childhood trauma
and resulting longer-term attitudes and behaviour will also be explored
as a separate issue.
Substance misuse is a particular area of concern and the expert speaker
will explore the links between trauma and substance misuse in adults.
The diagnosis of dissociative identity disorder will be analysed and
explained - 90% of adults with dissociative identity disorder (DID) were
abused as children.
A final session will revisit the issues around childhood abuse and
describe ways in which early intervention can prevent the cycle
repeating itself.
Aims of the conference
- To understand the impact of childhood abuse and trauma on adults
- To describe some of the care and recovery pathways for survivors
- To raise awareness of the possible therapeutic interventions available
- To learn about gender-specific issues facing adults dealing with their childhood trauma experiences
- To understand the link between childhood trauma and substance misuse
- To learn about the dissociative identity diagnosis
- To find out how early intervention and prevention of childhood abuse should be undertaken
About NAPAC
NAPAC is the National Association for People Abused in Childhood. We are
a registered charity, based in the UK, and are the only national
organisation focused on supporting adults who have been abused in any
way as children. We know that most children who are abused don't talk
about it until they become adults and NAPAC exists to support survivors
of child abuse when they want to talk and receive support.
*Applies to paid places only
Speakers at the event
Chair: Adah Sachs Consultant Psychotherapist, Clinic for Dissociative Studies
Peter Saunders Chief Executive and Founder of NAPAC
Peter Jones Lecturer in Mental Health, Bournemouth University, and Chair, Counselling in Prisons Network
Jim Symington Deputy Director, National Mental Health Development Unit
Dr Nick Maquire Chartered Clinical Psychologist and Director, PG Cert in Cognitive Therapy, University of Southampton
Kathryn A Livingstone Voluntary Co-ordinator, Trainer and Trustee,First Person Plural
Jean Budge Support Services Supervisor, Beyond Trauma, Health in Mind
Rex Haigh FRCPsych
Consultant Psychiatrist, Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust,
Clinical Advisor, National Personality Disorder Programme, Department of
Health and Senior Fellow, Institute of Mental Health, Nottingham
Alan Corbett Former
Director of Respond; former National Clinical Director of the CARI
(Children at Risk in Ireland) Foundation and Psychotherapist
Who should attend
- Social care frontline workers in adult services working with adult survivors
- Mental health professionals working in the community or in secure settings
- Offender health management and frontline workers
- Therapists offering specialist services
- Voluntary/third sector organisations supporting survivors
- Service providers both from commercial and voluntary organisations
- Survivors and carers
Workshops
A. The road to recovery for men who have experienced childhood trauma
B. The road to recovery for women who have experienced childhood trauma
C. The place domestic violence plays in childhood trauma and adult mental health