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Introduction to the conference

Eugene opens this years conference entitled Crossing The Line – Shame and Belonging in the therapeutic space and outlines this theme in relation to the presenting speakers. Eugene also gives an update of what is happening behind the scenes at BAATN.

Challenge and opportunity as Black co-trainers

Paulette Gibson and Patmarie Coleman are both black women who co-run a two-year Diploma in Counselling. This, as you can imagine, is a rare situation in counselling training which has truly crossed the line. Paulette and Patmarie talk about the opportunities and challenges they were presented with in becoming co-trainers and leave us encouraged that we could do the same.

Working with Asian women and domestic violence

Poppy shares her many years of experience working with Asian Women in domestic violence where the barriers to crossing the line and seeking help are monumental and where shame and belonging are very powerful and curial organisers within the family system.