STG Annual Conference 2019
Swindon Trauma Group 10th Annual Conference
Theme: “Moving On”
Friday 18 October 2019 - 0900 to 1730
Venue - Uffington Suite, Swindon Marriott Hotel
Dress-Casual but Smart
Cost £45 per delegate
£25 per STG member and Affiliate Members (past presenters)
(Download Invoice using button at bottom of programme)
Programme (subject to change)
Title: Does PTS and PTSD remain very much the “invisible injury” and has society moved on in supporting Post Trauma Survivors?
Thought for the Day:
Do your little bit of good where you are ;
it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world
Desmond Tutu
0900:0940 Meet and Greet.
Why not a cuppa? Tea, coffee and biscuits and introducing “Music while you Work”
0940:0945 Introductions
including administration, health and safety. Richard Hilling ARRC Chairman Swindon Trauma Group to reflect on Annie Moore and Ellis Island, New York
0945:1000 Mayor of Swindon
welcomes all attending this conference to the Marriott and Swindon.
1000:1015 Tenacity - How two mums fought a war on Drugs - Julie Rose. Julie and friends Michelle and Sarah Cowell have been spreading the word on how to conquer the dreadful diseases of addiction. Their book 'Tenacity' is both moving and informative on the “ripple effect” and the dreadful consequences of addiction on family and society.
1015: 1045 Where to go from Here - Steve Carr, Mindcanyon. Steve has walked and cycled all over Britain to raise awareness of the issues of mental health and PTSD, including a trip to 10 Downing Street. From significant traumas of childhood Steve will present on how to move from negative to positive in dealing with life’s events and tribulations.
1100:1130 Therapy Through Animals. Hannah Clarke Heads Up at Head Sight Services.com. Hannah is a qualified integrated psychotherapist and equine (animal assisted self-development facilitator) with over 25 years working with survivors of trauma and significant life events. Associate of the Romanian Psychology College and participant in the Romanian Angel Appeal.
1130:1145 Break
1st music interlude where there will be “a little music” at each break and lunch and towards the evening
1145:1230 “A Short Journey into Trauma”.
Understanding and Coping with Post-Traumatic Stress Frank Parkinson. Frank reflects on the success of his latest book in treating and supporting survivors of trauma. Frank’s book is available for perusal at local libraries or to purchase at Waterstone's in The Brunel Centre Swindon and at Amazon.
1230:1330 Chefs choice of Sandwich Lunch
(includes crisps, cakes and fresh fruit juices)
1330:1345 Introductions to the afternoon - Richard Hilling.
1345:1415 Welcome back to Isla St Clair
of the 1980's Generation Game with Larry Grayson, who will be singing songs that highlight traditional ways of life disappearing. These will be songs ranging from 'Ae Fond Kiss' to 'Lest We Forget' written and composed by Isla’s mum in memory of her two brothers she lost at Dunkirk in 1940.
1445:1515 Grenfell Tower Disaster
- Lessons Learned by Doctor Richard Castle. Practising Psychologist and Paddington Rail Disaster survivor, Policy Director of the Grenfell Hope Project and UK Advisor for the Innovation Welling Foundation, Bangladesh. Freelance Consultant on trauma and burns rehabilitation. Download Richard's biography below.
1515:1545 Break
“doughnut therapy” with tea and coffee
1545:1645 Emilie Capulet, MMus, MA, PhD will speak about current research into how music enhances health and well-being and will lead an interactive music workshop. Emilie is head of Classical Performance at London College of Music in the University of West London. She is an award winning international concert pianist, lecturer, writer and musicologist. She has written books and articles about music history and performance and music in healthcare.
1645:1700 STG draw - As in previous years there will be a draw and prizes include Sunday Lunch for two at The Swindon Marriott. Price per ticket £2-50
1700: 1730 Questions from the floor
to the presenters and a little light music to end the day introduced by Richard Hilling. Who’s for dinner tonight?
Proceeds after expenses at Conference and draw to STG.
The evening function, 1945 for 2000, will be in the hotel restaurant with a two or three course meal.
Dress - Lounge Suits
Those wishing to stay overnight at the Marriott - the price for Thursday or Friday night is £89 per room including breakfast.
Swindon Trauma Group thanks all that give their time free of charge to help make the conference a success.
Thank you also to Swindon Marriott Hotel, Wootton Bassett Town Rotary Club, Asda West Swindon, Basepoint Swindon, Tesco’s Shaw Village Centre, and Cineworld Shaw Ridge Leisure Park for their support.
Many thanks to Swindon Link Magazine for the excellent article about this conference. Download the article using the button below.
Addendum: Passing Thought and look for “The place, where lost things go”.
Mary Poppins (Emily Blunt)
A time for reflection - It is 28 December 1990 and a lot is happening.
What helps? “It is trumps again for the Walkman!” Following an Air Raid Warning in Manama Bahrain off with the respirator - on with the Walkmen and then listen to Isla’s Christmas songs on tape or songs from Abba, Judy Collins, Beach Boys or the hauntingly beautiful Song to the Moon by Dvorak.
A lot of the afternoon will reflect how music helps people to relax, certainly for me and I thank artists like Bet Midler for that. Her rendition of 'From a Distance' inspired many an American or British combatant to face their fears during the 1st Gulf War
Dick Hilling