Seminars

All welcome!

Our seminars are open to the general public as well as trainees and Transactional Analysts
In each seminar the presenter will share their new thinking
about a topic in Transactional Analysis or a closely related field.

There will be plenty of time for discussion, questions, and the interchange and generation of ideas.

Our Mutual Respect Network seminars
are aimed at broadening our frame of reference around topics
which fall under the theme of equality, diversity and inclusion.

Tickets for these seminars are by voluntary donation (choose your amount).

All money raised by donations goes to The Berne Institute Bursary Fund,

Seminars at Berne House, you are invited to arrive at 7pm for shared refreshments.

Seminars run from 7.30 - 9pm UK time.

See links below for online seminar timings.

For many years, our seminars have been a vibrant and stimulating way
of sharing ideas and connecting with others.

We look forward to welcoming you to our community.

Mutual Respect Network Seminar

'Something Else'

Difference, Authenticity and the Don't Belong Injunction

Online

Wednesday 23rd April

6.30 to 8.00pm GMT

Wednesday 23rd April 2025

Presenter: Jen Finney CTA(P)

Belonging is a fundamental human need, yet the fear of exclusion often leads us to sacrifice parts of ourselves in order to fit in.

In this seminar we will explore if it's possible to be radically authentic and still belong.

This online seminar is a repeat of the January seminar that has been offered in person for free. For Berne Trainees, please select a £0 donation to enable this is offering to also be free for our online trainee community.

Click here to buy tickets for this seminar

Mutual Respect Network

Seminar

Understanding BDSM and Kink

Online

18th June 2025

6.30 to 8.00 GMT

Presenter: Max Eggeling PTSTA(C)

The goal of this seminar is to develop a better understanding of the unique dynamics within BDSM relationships and explore their significance for responsible and respectful practice, expanding attendees awareness to create open and safe space for clients to discuss such topics.

Click here to buy tickets for this seminar

Mutual Respect Network Seminar

Working Therapeutically with Non-Parents

Online

14th May 2025

7.30 to 9.00 GMT

Presenter: Jody Day TedX speaker, author and integrative psychotherapist

This seminar will explore how non-parenthood might show up in the therapy room, what unconscious pronatalist messages might be impacting the therapeutic alliance, and how therapists can work to create a ‘safe space’ for non-parents to bring these, and other issues, to therapy.

Click here to buy tickets for this seminar

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