Join the Festival of Human Connection in Torquay for creative mental health discussion

Mental health professionals in the Torbay area are invited to the Festival of Human Connection this March — a creative, open forum aimed at empowering sectors to work together as an ever-flowing, ever-evolving mental health community.

When: Friday 10th March 2023, 9:30am — 5:00pm
Where: Endeavour House, 228 Union Street, Torquay TQ2 5QS

The all-day workshop (which includes a free buffet lunch) will feature a range of speakers initiating discussion on a selection of subjects, including "What is being human?", the nervous system, eco-spirituality, and many more.

Speakers featured at the event are as follows:

David Thorne

Art Psychotherapist, MBT Practitioner, Professional Lead, Psychology & Psychological Therapies — Torbay

Dr Tom Cant

Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist, Peer Supported Open Dialogue Facilitator, Trainee Trainer

Tracy Lang

Peer Supported Open Dialogue Facilitator, Trainee Trainer

Nikki Swan

Clinical Psychologist

Stuart Bakewell

Head of Operations at Shekinah

Bernie McAuley

Community Mental Health Development Lead at the Devon Mental Health Alliance/Shekinah

Sormila Saha

Clinical Psychologist, Professional Lead, Psychology & Psychological Therapies — Teignbridge, South Hams & West Devon