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Iron Mill College Conference - Poole, Thursday 29th October 2020

Boys2Men: How can we support the mental health and wellbeing of boys and young men?

Including Special Guest Keynote Speakers / Presenters:

Simon Weston, CBE, Author, Professional Motivational Speaker
Ben Nuss, School Counsellor
Siobhan Down, CEO of Yellow Brick Road Charity
Sean Flynn, Therapist & Lecturer at Iron Mill College
Delena Ritter, Therapist & Lecturer at Iron Mill College

Following the success of our previous conferences in Poole, we are holding our third 1-day conference for anyone committed to the mental health and wellbeing of boys and young men. Held in the impressive surroundings of Canford School near Wimborne, Dorset.
Includes keynote speeches from Simon Weston, internationally recognised author and motivational speaker and President of the DEBRA Charity; Ben Nuss, School Counsellor based in North Wales (MA in Therapeutic Counselling) and Siobhan Down, CEO of Yellow Brick Road Charity.
Workshops will be provided by our keynote speakers and by Sean Flynn (Therapist and Lecturer at Iron Mill College) and Delena Ritter (Therapist and Lecturer at Iron Mill College).
Valuable networking opportunities with a range of interdisciplinary professionals, including counsellors, therapists, teachers, pastoral care and mental health practitioners, youth workers, parents, carers and more. The day also includes a 2-course lunch and refreshments.
A CPD Certificate for 8 hours will be issued to attendees.

Our Third Annual Iron Mill College Poole Conference is set in the beautiful grounds of Canford School:

Course Details

The transition to adulthood for boys and young men is becoming increasingly difficult. Their journey from childhood appears to be more difficult than that of girls and young women.

In education, they are three times more likely to be excluded for three times as long. They are more likely to be diagnosed with attention deficit disorder and four times more likely to be diagnosed with autism. They are more likely to present with challenging behaviour in schools. Academically, they do less well in all sectors of education.

Over 80% of first time offenders are boys. Over 80% of young people in secure units struggling with addictions are young men. By the time young men reach adulthood, they are more likely to die of suicide than any other cause. (Statistics compiled from Men’s Health Forum, 2016 and GOV.UK. 2019)

This invaluable 1-day conference will offer an opportunity to consider perspectives on what lies behind these statistics. What is the nature of boys and young men’s journey into adulthood? What challenges do they face and what do they tell us that might help?

The conference will be presented by a range of inspirational speakers and creative, experienced workshop facilitators.

Applications Programme Speakers / Presenters Date Fees

Eligibility:

Our conference is open to anyone who is interested in the subject matter. It will be of particular relevance to practitioners and carers who work with young people experiencing difficulties, including counsellors, therapists, teachers, pastoral care and mental health practitioners, youth workers, parents, carers and more.

How to apply:

Simply sign up using the booking form on this web page - supplying the requested details and paying the applicable fee (please see the 'Fees' tab for further information and details of other ways to pay). You will need to pay the full relevant conference fee in order to reserve a place at the conference. There are limited places available, which are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Prior to the conference, attendees will be invited to book onto any optional seminars / workshops with places allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, as some workshops / seminars may have limited spaces available. Attendees who have not booked onto any optional seminars / workshops in advance of the conference will be invited to do so at registration on the morning of the conference (subject to remaining availability of places).

Timetable:

9.15am - 9.45am:

Arrival and Registration

9.45am - 10.00am:

Welcome and Opening Address - Marilyn McGowan, Iron Mill College Development Coordinator (Poole)

10.00am - 11.30am:

Keynote Speaker – Simon Weston, CBE: "A Young Man’s Journey Out of Trauma"

11.30am - 12.00pm:

Break

12.00pm - 1.00pm:

Keynote Speaker – Ben Nuss (School Counsellor): "Where have all the men gone?"

1.00pm - 2.00pm:

2 Course Lunch (Provided)

2.00pm - 3.00pm:

TBC

3.00pm - 4.00pm:
Choice of Workshop / Seminar (booked in advance):

Gary Bloom (Sports Psychotherapist) TBC
Siobhan Down (CEO of Yellow Brick Road Charity): "Blue Jobs and Blow Jobs"
Delena Ritter (Therapist & Lecturer): "Developmental Trauma in Boys"
Sean Flynn (Therapist & Lecturer): "Using Metaphor and Analogy to open a dialogue with young adult boys"

4.00pm - 4.20pm:

Break

4.20pm - 5.20pm:

Keynote Speaker – Siobhan Down (CEO of Yellow Brick Road Charity): "Slugs and Snails"

5.20pm - 5.30pm:

Closing Address – Marilyn McGowan

Further Information on Keynote Speeches:

Simon Weston, CBE, Author, Professional Motivational Speaker: "A Young Man's Journey out of Trauma"

In this presentation, Simon will share how, as a young man, he turned his experience of trauma into a motivating force for finding meaning in his life. He will share key moments from his journey from helping himself and other young people as insights into what might support young men today also find a sense of purpose.

Benjamin Nuss, School Counsellor: "Where have all the men gone?"

Recently we have seen increased national attention given to issues related to male mental health, particularly male suicide rates. We know that death by suicide remains the biggest killer in men between the ages of 15 and 35 in the UK. In 2017, 4382 men took their own lives, an average of 12 per day and we also know that men make up only one third of referrals to IAPT.

These figures highlight the notable mismatch between service need and service usage among men. This begs the question – why are men not accessing help at the same rate at which they are presenting with mental health difficulties? Ben’s presentation will share initial findings and themes from his research and discuss implications for therapists working with boys and men.

Gary Bloom, Sports Psychotherapist: "What on earth is a psychotherapist doing in our football club!"

Gary will discuss how boys perception of themselves is shaped by playing sport, how this has developed historically and what it means today to the “net gen” generation. Gary will draw from examples of working inside a professional football club and also inside the London clinic which specialises in treating elite athletes. He will explain that by using tried and tested person-centred approaches elite athletes can often feel better about their personal sporting development and this often leads to a boost in performance. He will also discuss how he calibrates his work and uses qualitative and quantitative data to present to the football club.
Siobhan Down, CEO of Yellow Brick Road Charity: "Slugs and Snails"

Growing boys from seed, from conception to misconceptions. Parenting and Alloparenting boys. Lads to Dads.

Further information on Workshops / Seminars:

Gary Bloom (Sports Psychotherapist): "Why boys need sport and how it helps develop a sense of masculinity and femininty"

In this workshop, Gary will facilitate discussion about the role of sport in developing gender identity and offer participants the opportunity to consider what we can learn about mental health from sport psychotherapy.

Siobhan Down (CEO of Yellow Brick Road Charity): "Blue Jobs and Blow Jobs"

Young people’s attitudes and experiences of relationships and sex education. An interactive session lead by 2 workers who have delivered RSE in secondary and community settings. Learn from each about the highs and lows and insights from young people’s perspective.

Delena Ritter (Therapist & Lecturer): "Developmental Trauma in Boys"

This workshop will give participants the opportunity to learn about and consider the impact of developmental trauma in boys. How might these children present and what can we do to help?

Sean Flynn (Therapist & Lecturer): "Using Metaphor and Analogy to open a dialogue with young adult boys"

The workshop will present a basic therapeutic structure, that can be added to, adapted or changed, using films, books, anime and role playing video games, to create an engaged connection with adolescents.

The workshop focuses on two films in particular, ‘Lord of the Flies’ 1962 directed by Peter Brook, and ‘Walkabout’ 1971 directed by Nicholas Roeg. Reference and comparison will be made to the books of the same name and how characters and themes in both films compare to the challenges and dilemmas faced by contemporary anime and video characters, portrayed in 'My Hero Academia' and ‘The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild’.

This workshop demonstrates one way of preparing for the session, introducing the material, and facilitating the collaborative dialogue with clients either one to one or in a group setting. It is hoped that at the end of the workshop participants will be better informed and feel more confident to explore creatively the narratives embedded within a client’s life-issues.

Simon Weston, CBE, Author and Professional Motivational Speaker

When the RFA Sir Galahad was destroyed in the Bluff Cove Air Attack during the Falklands War, in 1982, on board was Simon Weston, Welsh Guardsman. Simon was severely injured, sustaining serious burns to 46% of his body. He has become well-known across the United Kingdom and abroad for his struggle to overcome his injuries and redefine his role in life, and his message is one of achievement, of triumph in the face of adversity, and of seizing the moment and succeeding. Simon's story has been well publicised, and he has been the subject of five major BBC Television documentaries: Simon's War, Simon's Peace, Simon's Triumph, Simon's Return and in April 1999, Simon's Journey. In 2003, he published, Moving On, a moving story where he lays his Falklands ghosts to rest. Simon presented reports for ITN covering the 90th Anniversary of the end of the First World War and in late 2011 he returned to the Falklands Islands to film a documentary to help mark the 30th Anniversary of the Falklands War in 2012.

Following his injuries, Simon's road to physical, spiritual and mental recovery saw him active in a number of highly successful ventures including 'The Weston Spirit', a Liverpool-based young people's charity. His charitable work earned him an OBE in the 1992 Queen's Birthday Honours. He was also awarded the Freedom of the City of Liverpool in 2002 in recognition of his bravery and his charity work in the region. He was honoured as one of the top 100 Welsh Heroes in 2004, and in 2014, in a survey conducted by Freud Communications, Simon was voted top of the UK's Heroes Index, naming him the Nations Favourite Hero. In early November 2015 Variety Children’s charity awarded Simon a Legend Award for his services to Motivational speaking and in December he was awarded the Freedom of the City of London. In 2014 he was nominated by viewers on the BBC One Show to have his Portrait painted and hung in the National Portrait Gallery, and BBC documentary followed Simon and the process behind creating the portrait.

His irrepressible humour, infectious enthusiasm and immediately engaging personality, have made him the number one choice of many companies who invite him back to speak time and again. An inspiring and moving keynote speaker, Simon is also a wonderful and humorous after dinner speaker.

His autobiography, Walking Tall, was No1 in the best-selling list. Going Back was also a best seller being in the top 10 for eight weeks. He is also a successful author of fiction and children’s books.

In the 2016 New Year's Honours Simon was awarded the CBE for his charitable work which he continues. He has also recently been appointed in the honorary role of President of the charity DEBRA is the national charity that supports individuals and families affected by Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) – a painful genetic skin blistering condition which, in the worst cases, can be fatal.
“For people whose skin doesn’t work – we do.”

Simon is married to Lucy and has three children and is a proud Grandfather to Zachary.

Benjamin Nuss, School Counsellor

Ben is a registered member of the BACP and holds a MA in Therapeutic Counselling, focusing on men’s reluctant attitudes towards seeking psychological help. He has spent the past ten years working as a counsellor with young people in secondary schools across North Wales.

Ben is currently a doctoral candidate for PhD at University of Chester. His research focuses on capturing a male-focused narrative of mental health and its implications on the counselling/psychotherapy profession.

Siobhan Down, CEO of Yellow Brick Road Charity

Siobhan, born in Shropshire, is CEO of Yellow Brick Road Charity, a charity that works with young people and families who are at risk of homelessness. Their mission is to Engage, Educate and Evolve life for young people, reducing the impact of poverty and the risk of experiencing homelessness.

Siobhan writes, “In my life, as in many lives, a series of unfortunate events have turned out to be incredible opportunities and have shaped who I have become. Leaving school with no exams, working to survive, homelessness, redundancy, divorce and being constantly on the move all affecting my mental health. Aged 26 I needed to change and returned to education which became my saviour. My new life allowed me to work alongside young parents and this led me to establishing Yellow Brick Road Projects in 2014. My motto is Carpe Diem!”

Sean Flynn, Therapist and Lecturer at Iron Mill College

Sean studied Fine Art at Bristol polytechnic (now the University of the West of England), he then went on to study dance and drama at the Bristol Dance Centre. Sean formed a performance-dance group with five other people called P6. P6 went on to win a choreographic award gaining the opportunity to work with international dance and theatre performer and choreographer Ian Spink. Sean became fascinated with how emotions and thoughts are embodied.

After training to be a relationship counsellor with Bristol Relate, Sean chose to continue his studies in Integrative Therapy at the Iron Mill College. Sean now teaches on the Certificate in Counselling course, the Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling course, the Children and Young Peoples course and the Creative Arts Therapies course at the Iron Mill College in Exeter. Sean has a private practice in Totnes and Tavistock working with children and young people, adults, couples and families.

Delena Ritter, Therapist and Lecturer at Iron Mill College

Delena is one of Iron Mill’s most versatile tutors, working across a full range of counselling programmes. She has taught in both Britain and South Africa. Delena also worked on the Welsh Assembly’s initiative to provide statutory school counselling and currently counsels children who have experienced severe trauma.

She has previously also worked for a variety of agencies including domestic abuse, substance misuse and working with families with a substance user.

Her professional interests are varied and include an interest in early learning environments and the opportunity for therapeutic play, and working creatively in counselling.

Iron Mill College Conference - Poole, October 2020:

Thursday 29th October 2020, 9.15am-5.30pm

This event takes place at Canford School, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3AD. For more information on how to find the school, see the Canford School website.

Conference fees and payment options:

Early Bird Offer - for bookings made before 1st October 2020:

A one-off payment of £130.00.
A one-off payment of £115.00 (for approved Iron Mill College Approved supervisors and placement provider managers**).
A one-off payment of £100.00 (for Iron Mill College students and graduates*).
A one-off payment of £100.00 (for Iron Mill College Approved charities****).

Standard Offer - for bookings made from 1st October 2020:

A one-off payment of £150.00.
A one-off payment of £135.00 (for approved Iron Mill College supervisors and placement provider managers**).
A one-off payment of £120.00 (for Iron Mill College students and graduates*).
A one-off payment of £120.00 (for Iron Mill College Approved charities****).

Further information on fees:

Fees listed include VAT as well as cost of lunch and refreshments provided.

*IMC Student / Graduate discount is open to students fully enrolled on an Iron Mill College course of 10 days or more (at the time of booking), as well as graduates of an Iron Mill College course of 10 days or more (not including shorter CPD workshops). This offer includes students who have completed the taught element of their advanced counselling or psychotherapy training, but are still to complete their placement hours and / or qualifying exams.

**Approved Supervisor and Placement Provider Manager Offers are open to supervisors on the current Iron Mill College approved supervisors database (at the time of booking), or managers of placement providers currently providing placements for Iron Mill College students (at the time of booking).

***Free CPD Days awarded as part of our Professional Development Offer on our advanced courses cannot be redeemed against this or any future Iron Mill College conferences. Please refer to the Professional Development Offer T&C's for details.

****IMC Approved Charity offers are open to all staff members of charities on the current Iron Mill College Approved Charities database (at the time of booking).

How to pay:

You can pay online (via PayPal) by using the booking form on the right hand side of this page. You can also pay all fees by credit / debit card, either in person at Iron Mill College in Exeter, or over the phone by calling 01392 219200. Please note that we are unable to accept payments via American Express or Diners Club cards.

We also accept cash paid in person at Iron Mill College in Exeter, as well as cheques, which should be made out to 'Iron Mill College' and dropped in or sent to 'Iron Mill College, 7 Barnfield Crescent, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1QT'. We can also accept payments by bank transfer - please get in touch with us at 01392 219200 / enquiries@ironmill.co.uk for our bank details. Please use your name as the reference when making such payments.

Cancellations:

A full refund will be made for any cancellations made by attendees, up to 31st July 2020; a 50% refund will be issued for cancellations made from 1st August 2020 to 31st August 2020; a 25% refund will be issued for any cancellations made during September 2020. There is no refund on cancellations made after 1st October 2020.

Substitute delegates are welcome, but you must notify us of this (including the substitute's name and contact details) in advance of the conference. Any such substitutions are to be arranged by delegates themselves (and the college then notified) and cannot be arranged directly by Iron Mill College.

Conference commencement:

Please note: Iron Mill College will make every effort to avoid altering the conference timetable. However, should any changes be necessary, you will be notified at the earliest opportunity. The conference and all included events and workshops / seminars will run subject to demand and the formation of viable event cohorts, based on the booking / registration of a minimum number of attendees. A full refund of conference fees paid will be given to all applicants in the event of the conference being cancelled or postponed, where the college is prevented from providing the conference as advertised in circumstances beyond its control, including force majeure or sickness / illness of specialised staff. The college cannot be held liable for any remedy, damages or compensation beyond this.

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Iron Mill College Conference - Poole, Thursday 29th October 2020 Boys2Men: How can we support the mental health and wellbeing of boys and young men?

Our Third Annual Iron Mill College Poole Conference is set in the beautiful grounds of Canford School:

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Boys2Men: How can we support the mental health and wellbeing of boys and young men?