Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy NOW - 6 & 7 June 2009 - Mermaid Theatre, London
At the Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy NOW conference we inaugurated several annual awards at a special ceremony on the evening of Saturday, 6 June. We were honored to have Camila Batmanghelidjh host the awards. Steve Johnson of sponsor Howden Professionals and Peter Fonagy introduced the evening.
Lifetime Contribution to Training Award
This award celebrates a distinguished contribution over time to the clinical training of psychoanalytic / psychodynamic psychotherapists. The recipient was introduced by Mary Target.
Awarded to Margaret Rustin (Biddy Youell accepted on her behalf)
Award for Innovative Excellence
This award celebrates a striking example of ground-breaking work. The innovative nature of the work could be in terms of clinical practice (e.g., new psychoanalytically-informed treatment approaches), research, or socially inclusive practice (e.g., working with sections of the community who may traditionally find access to therapeutic treatment difficult). The recipient was introduced by Jan McGregor Hepburn.
Awarded to The Maya Centre, London
Award for Outstanding Professional Leadership
This award recognises a significant contribution to developing the position and/or influence of psychoanalytic / psychodynamic psychotherapy in the wider world. The recipient was introduced by Matthew Patrick.
Awarded to Brian Martindale