2026 Conference: ‘Doing the right thing’
Saturday 9th–Sunday 10th May 2026
Thank you to everyone who joined us at this years’ in-person Conference – an enriching networking and learning experience held at Woodland Grange in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, UK. The venue is easily accessible by road, rail and air – Birmingham International airport is only 17 miles away – and there is ample parking available on site.
Overview
In response to the highly positive feedback from delegates following our previous conference, we have devised another thought-provoking programme – around the theme of ‘Doing the right thing’ – which addresses the issues, big and small, that challenge us all in every-day therapeutic practice, whatever the setting.
It will be even more interactive than our last conference and offers you the chance to learn something new as well as refine, rethink and reconsolidate your knowledge in an environment where it is safe to question practices and share professional concerns.
Topics covered include:
- Breaking confidentiality
We are told that we must do so when clients or others are at risk. But how does that feel and what may be the consequences for the therapeutic relationship? Are there times when we might choose, with reason, to go against the guidance? - When change isn’t as easy as we think
We all have some clients we can’t help. When do we recognise that and what might stop us? Do we sometimes rush to reach for additional techniques from other sources instead of truly availing ourselves of HG riches – and finding that we could help after all? - A deep dive into our innate resources
Having resources flexible enough to adapt to changes in our environment and circumstances also brings a vulnerability which can affect upon our models of reality and moral frameworks. How do we recognise this and find the balance? And, if our resources exist to further our species, not just individuals, how might increasing reliance on AI impact upon that? - Belief systems and convictions
Are they a barrier, reflecting black and white thinking, or a resource, giving meaning and purpose? - Questioning the unquestioned
We want research findings to show the efficacy of the HG approach. But just how reliable are the systems we currently use?