Karen Minikin is a Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst. She has a BA (Hons) degree in Counselling, an MSc in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy and a Diploma in psychodynamic supervision. She is a published author interested in political and psychodynamic perspectives. She moved to the South West from East Sussex and is a visiting tutor at a number of training establishments, as well as being a primary tutor for the Iron Mill in Exeter. 
Liza Heatley is a Provisional Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst (PTSTA) working as a Psychotherapist, Trainer and Supervisor in private practice and within the NHS for The West of England Gender Identity Clinic.
Morwenstow, 7 Barnfield Crescent,
Exeter, Devon
United Kingdom, EX1 1QT
Tel: 01392 - 219200 enquiries@ironmill.co.uk
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Processes and Challenges around Diversity and Social Responsibility
Join us for this UKATA-led event for Trainers and Supervisors
Some of the social unrest and conflicts in the UK during the 1970's highlighted the prejudice and discrimination in our society. The laws around sexual and racial equality that followed could be considered as “social control” in order to contain that which had been legitimised and now needed to be regulated.
In the following decades, progress was achieved in other areas of social unfairness – including religion, disability and sexuality. This work continues alongside an urgency for us to consider our social responsibility at these times of various global crises.
However, mobilising and working through the psychodynamics has been more challenging. Part of the contribution to the difficulty is the level of confusion, shame, fear, suppressed aggression and withdrawal that can be experienced in training and supervision groups.
In the following decades, progress was achieved in other areas of social unfairness – including religion, disability and sexuality. This work continues alongside an urgency for us to consider our social responsibility at these times of various global crises.
However, mobilising and working through the psychodynamics has been more challenging. Part of the contribution to the difficulty is the level of confusion, shame, fear, suppressed aggression and withdrawal that can be experienced in training and supervision groups.
Course Details
This day provides opportunity to consider our personal and professional engagement in the subject, as well as practicalities of how to further this work for the enhancement of diversity in your programmes and supervision practice.
- The first part of the day offers opportunity to explore the complexity of our own identities and experiences around difference, othering and subjectivity. Tips will also be available for design and facilitation of programmes.
- The second part of the day provides the chance to review practical work situations in teaching or supervision with discussion and group supervision regarding content and process.
This workshop is open to all Trainers and Supervisors.
- Overview
- Entry Level Courses
- Advanced Courses
- Post Qualifying Courses
- CPD Workshops
- Online Learning (Hosted by Eventbrite)
- Iron Mill College Conference - Poole 2020
- Anger, Rage and Relationship (*SUE PARKER-HALL*)
- A Sense of Home and Connection
- Bereavement and Loss Workshops
- C is for Canine
- Coaching 101 - Introduction to Coaching
- Demystifying Creativity in the Therapy Room
- Existential Therapy Seminar (*MICK COOPER*)
- Family Therapy & Family Dynamics
- Getting Your Head Around Your Brain
- How To Establish a Successful Private Practice
- Movement Meditations: "Rituals for Restoration"
- Processes and Challenges around Diversity and Social Responsibility
- Professional Certificate in CBT
- Relational Depth Seminar (*MICK COOPER*)
- Supervision Workshops
- TA 101 Online - The Official Introduction to Transactional Analysis
- Treating Anxiety and Depression in Children and Young People
- Working with Shame - *SUE PARKER-HALL*
- Study Skills Sessions
- Tailor-Made Training
Eligibility:
This workshop is open to all Trainers and Supervisors
How to apply:
To apply for this workshop, please contact karen.minikin@ironmill.co.uk
Dates:
Date to be confirmed. Iron Mill College, Exeter 10.00am – 4.30pm
Fees:
UKATA Members - FREE
Non-Members - £60.00
This workshop is open to all Trainers and Supervisors
How to apply:
To apply for this workshop, please contact karen.minikin@ironmill.co.uk
Dates:
Date to be confirmed. Iron Mill College, Exeter 10.00am – 4.30pm
Fees:
UKATA Members - FREE
Non-Members - £60.00
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