We are excited to be offering this unique CPD – the focus is on our capacity as therapists and the direct effect of this on our clients. We are offering an experiential, insightful day exploring the concept of “capacity”. Through group reflection, visualisations and meditations we will offer space for you to discover:

• what your ‘capacity comfort zone ‘ feels and looks like
• what impacts your capacity to hold space for your clients
• what erodes and expands your capacity
• what are the signs we are reaching our capacity or beyond it?
• tools and concepts that can be used with clients

The concept of this workshop was borne from many years together in a peer supervision group grappling with our own capacity in the face of many and various events in our private lives. We know that our capacity has a direct impact on the work we do with clients: the depth we can go to is directly related to where we are in relation to ourselves and our own capacity. We committed to exploring how to work ethically and effectively with the ebb and flow of our life and the effect of this on our clients.

The training is a mix of facilitated group discussion drawing on collective wisdom, exploration in small groups, guided meditations and visualisations. As well as being a cognitive examination of what capacity means for you, it will also be a nourishing day for all and a chance to sink a little deeper into our relationship with ourselves.

Of course, capacity is something we can discuss in supervision but there is something special about sharing wisdom on this topic in a group.

This training is for any counsellor / psychotherapist whether in training or in an established practice. Wherever we are on our journey we can benefit from taking time to look at what we hold and if that is OK for us.

Please bring anything you need for your comfort – cushion / yoga mat, and a journal.

Facilitator Profile:

Pam and Jane trained together, qualifying in 2014. Since then we have worked together as Anam Training and have offered training for counsellors in various settings. We love to offer space for counsellors to explore the edges of their practice, consider new concepts and new ways of supporting themselves and through this, their clients.

Price: CaPPP Members Early Bird £65.00, CaPPP Members £70, Non-members £75.00

Spaces are limited to 25 and must be booked in advance by Wednesday 12th March

Registration & refreshments: 9.30 to 10.00 refreshments will be available throughout the day and are included in the price.

Lunch: Bring your own lunch or take advantage of one of the many cafes in the area.

Venue: Quaker Meeting House, 300 Gloucester Road, Horfield, Bristol BS87 8PD