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A Day on Transpersonal Psychotherapy #2

  • Online Conference
  • 28/11/2021
A fascinating series of talks exploring the transformative potential of transpersonal approaches to psychotherapy.
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Professor Mark Solms - The Weekend University
Professor Mark Solms - The Weekend University

Neuroscience, Dreams, & Psychotherapy

Professor Mark Solms
Amanda Garcia Torres, LMHC & Dr Scott Kellogg, PhD - The Weekend University
Amanda Garcia Torres, LMHC & Dr Scott Kellogg, PhD - The Weekend University
Scott Kellogg, PhD - The Weekend University
Scott Kellogg, PhD - The Weekend University

Transformational Chairwork Psychotherapy: Gestalt Therapy & The 4 Dialogues

Amanda Garcia Torres, LMHC
Dr Scott Kellogg, PhD
Bruce Tift- The Weekend University
Bruce Tift- The Weekend University

Already Free; Buddhism Meets Psychotherapy on the Path of Liberation

Bruce Tift, MA, LMFT
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Transpersonal Psychotherapy

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Explore all past events at The Weekend University

We’ve been organising our flagship monthly psychology conferences since December 2017.

If you’re only discovering The Weekend University now, you can find out more about our previous events in the links below.

Many of the older talks are now available via our YouTube Channel and Podcast (on iTunes, Stitcher & Spotify), while new lectures can be accessed with a TWU Membership.

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A Day on Transpersonal Psychotherapy

  • Online Conference
  • 31/10/2021
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Jules Evans - The Weekend University
Jules Evans - The Weekend University

The History and Future of Psychedelic Therapy

Jules Evans
Dr Alfried Längle - The Weekend University
Dr Alfried Längle - The Weekend University

Victor Frankl, Logotherapy, Existential Analysis & The Meaning of Life

Dr Alfried Längle, PhD

Meeting the Shadow: Carl Jung's Discovery of Gold in the Dark Side

Dr Connie Zweig, PhD
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A Day on Healing Trauma #2

  • Online Conference
  • 26/09/2021
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Dr Karen Alter-Reid, Ph.D. - The Weekend University
Dr Karen Alter-Reid, Ph.D. - The Weekend University

Healing Intergenerational Trauma

Dr Karen Alter-Reid Ph.D.
Dan Roberts - The Weekend University
Dan Roberts - The Weekend University

Schema Therapy & Trauma

Dan Roberts
Kathie Overeem - The Weekend University
Kathie Overeem - The Weekend University

Healing Trauma with Yoga

Dr Kathie Overeem, Ph.D.
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A Day on Healing Trauma

  • Online Video Conference
  • 29/08/2021
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Deb Dana
Deb Dana

Polyvagal Theory & Befriending the Nervous System After Trauma

Deb Dana
Linda Curran - The Weekend University
Linda Curran - The Weekend University

Healing Trauma with EMDR Therapy

Linda A. Curran
Steve Taylor - The Weekend University
Steve Taylor - The Weekend University

The Psychology of Spirituality & Post Traumatic Transformation

Dr Steve Taylor, PhD
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A Day on Self Transcendence

  • Online Conference
  • 25/07/2021
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Professor Mark Solms - The Weekend University
Professor Mark Solms - The Weekend University

Consciousness and the Mind Body Connection

Professor Mark Solms
Professor Mark Solms
Professor David Sloan Wilson - The Weekend University
Professor David Sloan Wilson - The Weekend University

Conscious Evolution & Society as an Organism

Professor David Sloan Wilson
Professor David Sloan Wilson
Annahita-Nezami
Annahita-Nezami
Frank White
Frank White

The Overview Effect, Virtual Reality & Mental Health

Dr Annahita Nezami
Frank White
Dr Annahita Nezami & Frank White
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META-Psychotherapy

  • Online Conference
  • 27/06/2021
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Stefan Hofmann - The Weekend University
Stefan Hofmann - The Weekend University

An Introduction to Process-Based Therapy

Professor Stefan Hofmann
Professor Stefan Hofmann
Dennis Tirch - The Weekend University
Dennis Tirch - The Weekend University

Compassion-Focused Therapy & Psychological Flexibility

Dr Dennis Tirch, PhD
Dr Dennis Tirch, PhD
Professor Jeremy Holmes
Professor Jeremy Holmes

Attachment, Neurobiology and the New Science of Psychotherapy

Professor Jeremy Holmes
Professor Jeremy Holmes
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A Day On Neurodiversity

  • Online Conference
  • 30/05/2021
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Thriving as a Highly Sensitive Person

Alane Freund
Alane Freund

Neurodiversity & Optimal Learning

Dr Devon MacEachron
Dr Devon MacEachron

Neurodiversity & Psychotherapy

Allison Haynes
Allison Haynes
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Science & Spirituality

  • Online Conference
  • 25/04/2021
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The New Science of Interconnectedness

Professor Tom Oliver
Professor Tom Oliver
Dr Sara Lazar - The Weekend University
Dr Sara Lazar - The Weekend University

The Neuroscience of Yoga and Meditation

Dr Sara Lazar
Dr Sara Lazar

Neuroscience, Spiritual Experiences & Self Transformation

Dr Andrew Newberg
Dr Andrew Newberg
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Scientific Behaviour Change

  • Online Video Conference
  • 28/03/2021
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Dr Anthony Biglan - The Weekend University
Dr Anthony Biglan - The Weekend University

Nurturance, Psychological Flexibility & Behaviour Change

Dr Anthony Biglan, PhD
Dr Anthony Biglan, PhD
Professor David Sloan Wilson - The Weekend University
Professor David Sloan Wilson - The Weekend University

Using Evolutionary Science to Change Behaviour

Professor David Sloan Wilson
Professor David Sloan Wilson
Henry Whitfield - The Weekend University
Henry Whitfield - The Weekend University

Psychedelics, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy & Behaviour Change

Henry Whitfield
Henry Whitfield
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A Day on Optimal Wellbeing

  • Online Conference
  • 28/02/2021
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Dr Patricia Gerbarg & Dr Richard Brown - The Weekend University
Dr Patricia Gerbarg & Dr Richard Brown - The Weekend University

The Healing Power of the Breath

Dr Patricia Gerbarg & Dr Richard Brown
Dr Patricia Gerbarg & Dr Richard Brown
Professor Vincent Walsh - The Weekend University
Professor Vincent Walsh - The Weekend University

The Neuroscience of Optimal Sleep

Professor Vincent Walsh
Professor Vincent Walsh
Professor Shane O’Mara - Theweekend University
Professor Shane O’Mara - Theweekend University

Walking: The Superpower of Wellbeing

Professor Shane O’Mara
Professor Shane O’Mara
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Covid & Collective Trauma

  • Online Video Conference
  • 31/01/2021
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Dr-Sousan-Abadian-The-Weekend-University

Ensuring Post Traumatic Growth Post Pandemic

Dr Sousan Abadian
Dr Sousan Abadian
Dr Joel Vos - The Weekend University
Dr Joel Vos - The Weekend University

The Science of Building Resilience for COVID-19

Dr Joel Vos, PhD
Dr Joel Vos, PhD
Thomas Hübl - The Weekend University
Thomas Hübl - The Weekend University

Healing Collective Trauma

Thomas Hübl
Thomas Hübl
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A Day on the Third Wave

  • Online Video Conference
  • 20/12/2020
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Chris Irons
Chris Irons

An Introduction to Compassion Focused Therapy

Dr Chris Irons, PhD
Dr Chris Irons, PhD
Professor Michaela Swales, PhD
Professor Michaela Swales, PhD

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

Professor Michaela Swales, PhD
Professor Michaela Swales, PhD
Dr Cinzia Pezzolesi - The Weekend University
Dr Cinzia Pezzolesi - The Weekend University

Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy: An Introduction

Dr Cinzia Pezzolesi
Dr Cinzia Pezzolesi
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A Day on Diversity

  • Online Video Conference
  • 29/11/2020
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Irshad-Manji - The Weekend University
Irshad-Manji - The Weekend University

Diversity without Labels – The Psychology of Shaming and How We Can Do Better

Professor Irshad Manji
Professor Irshad Manji

The Science of Diversity and Unconscious Bias

Dr Mona Sue Weissmark
Marcelle Giovannetti
Brian Chin
Dr Mona Sue Weissmark, Marcelle Giovannetti, and Brian Chin
Dr Dwight Turner - The Weekend University
Dr Dwight Turner - The Weekend University

Diversity, Intersectionality & Psychotherapy

Dr Dwight Turner, PhD
Dr Dwight Turner, PhD
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A Day on The Mind-Body Connection

  • University of Greenwich, 10 Stockwell Street, Greenwich, London, SE10 9BD
  • 25/10/2020
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Professor Nicholas Humphrey
Professor Nicholas Humphrey

The Psychology of Placebos

Professor Nicholas Humphrey
Professor Nicholas Humphrey
Dr-Nessa-Carey-The-Weekend-University
Dr-Nessa-Carey-The-Weekend-University

Epigenetics: An Introduction

Dr Nessa Carey
Dr Nessa Carey
Marian Dunlea - The Weekend University
Marian Dunlea - The Weekend University

Bodydreaming & Healing Developmental Trauma

Marian Dunlea
Marian Dunlea
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A Day on Psychology & Technology

  • Online Conference
  • 27/09/2020
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Dr Anastasia Dedyukhina - The Weekend University
Dr Anastasia Dedyukhina - The Weekend University

The Neuroscience of Digital Distractions

Dr Anastasia Dedyukhina, PhD
Dr Anastasia Dedyukhina, PhD
Richard Seymour - The Weekend University
Richard Seymour - The Weekend University

The Social Media Addiction Machine

Richard Seymour
Richard Seymour
The Psychodynamics of Social Networking
The Psychodynamics of Social Networking

The Psychodynamics of Social Networking

Dr Aaron Balick, PhD
Dr Aaron Balick, PhD
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A Day on Trauma

  • Online Conference
  • 30/08/2020
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Richard Schwartz
Richard Schwartz

Internal Family Systems & Trauma

Dr Richard Schwartz, PhD
Dr Richard Schwartz, PhD
Deb Dana
Deb Dana

Polyvagal Theory and Trauma

Deb Dana
Deb Dana
Giselle Genillard
Giselle Genillard

Somatic Experiencing & Trauma

Giselle Genillard
Giselle Genillard
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A Day on Psychology & Culture

  • Online Conference
  • 26/07/2020
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Kate and Richard - The Weekend University
Kate and Richard - The Weekend University

Culture and Mental Health

Prof Kate Pickett & Prof Richard Wilkinson
Prof Kate Pickett & Prof Richard Wilkinson
Dr Iain McGilchrist
Dr Iain McGilchrist

The Brain & Culture: A Symbiotic Relationship

Dr Iain McGilchrist
Dr Iain McGilchrist
Bill von Hippel - The Weekend University
Bill von Hippel - The Weekend University

The Evolutionary Origins of Human Culture

Professor Bill von Hippel
Professor Bill von Hippel
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A Day on Psychology & Nature

  • Online video conference
  • 28/06/2020
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Dr David Luke - The Weekend University
Dr David Luke - The Weekend University

The Science of Psychedelics & Nature Connectedness

Dr David Luke, PhD
Dr David Luke, PhD
Professor Geoff Beattie - The Weekend University
Professor Geoff Beattie - The Weekend University

The Psychology of Climate Change

Professor Geoffrey Beattie, PhD
Professor Geoffrey Beattie, PhD
Shirley Gleeson - The Weekend University
Shirley Gleeson - The Weekend University

Forest Bathing & Nature Therapy: An Introduction

Shirley Gleeson
Shirley Gleeson
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A Day on Self Actualisation

  • Online video conference
  • 31/05/2020
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Fiona-Buckland
Fiona-Buckland

How to Change Your Life

Fiona Buckland
Fiona Buckland
Juliet-Adams
Juliet-Adams

The Science of Intention

Juliet Adams
Juliet Adams
Sasha-Smith- The Weekend University
Sasha-Smith- The Weekend University

Nietzsche and Becoming Who You Are

Sasha van Deurzen-Smith
Sasha van Deurzen-Smith
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A Day on Resilience

  • Online video conference
  • 26/04/2020
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Jules-Evans-The-Weekend-University
Jules-Evans-The-Weekend-University

Using CBT and Stoic Philosophy to Overcome Adversity

Jules Evans
Jules Evans
Emmy-van-Deurzen
Emmy-van-Deurzen

Existential Approaches to Crisis

Professor Emmy van Deurzen
Professor Emmy van Deurzen
Shamash-Alidina
Shamash-Alidina

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Shamash Alidina
Shamash Alidina
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A Day on Consciousness

  • Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7HX
  • 23/02/2020
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Professor Anil Seth
Professor Anil Seth

Neuroscience, Perception and Hallucination

Professor Anil Seth
Professor Anil Seth
Dr Rupert Sheldrake
Dr Rupert Sheldrake

A Conscious Universe?

Dr Rupert Sheldrake
Dr Rupert Sheldrake
Dr Iain McGilchrist
Dr Iain McGilchrist

Matter and Consciousness

Dr Iain McGilchrist
Dr Iain McGilchrist
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A Day on Behaviour Change

  • University of Greenwich, 10 Stockwell Street, London, SE10 9BD
  • 26/01/2020
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Sophie Sabbage
Sophie Sabbage

How to Make Changes that Last

Sophie Sabbage
Sophie Sabbage
Gabija-Toleikyte-The-Weekend-University
Gabija-Toleikyte-The-Weekend-University

Neuroplasticity and Behaviour Change – Dr Gabija Toleikyte, PhD

Dr Gabija Toleikyte
Dr Gabija Toleikyte
Rory Sutherland
Rory Sutherland

Placebos and Behaviour Change

Rory Sutherland
Rory Sutherland
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A Day on Psychotherapy #2

  • Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7HX
  • 01/12/2019
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Sissy Lykou - The Weekend University
Sissy Lykou - The Weekend University

Dance Movement Psychotherapy

Sissy Lykou
Sissy Lykou
Professor Mick Cooper
Professor Mick Cooper

Pluralistic Therapy

Professor Mick Cooper
Professor Mick Cooper
Professor Windy Dryden
Professor Windy Dryden

Single Session Therapy

Professor Windy Dryden
Professor Windy Dryden
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A Day on Psychotherapy #1

  • Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7HX
  • 27/10/2019
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Janet Tolan
Janet Tolan

Carl Rogers and Person Centred Therapy

Janet Tolan
Janet Tolan
Manu Bazzano
Manu Bazzano

Nietzsche & Psychotherapy

Manu Bazzano
Manu Bazzano
Professor Jeremy Holmes
Professor Jeremy Holmes

John Bowlby, Attachment Theory and Psychotherapy

Professor Jeremy Holmes
Professor Jeremy Holmes
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A Day on Potential

  • Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7HX
  • 29/09/2019
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Richard-Wiseman-The-Weekend-Universit
Richard-Wiseman-The-Weekend-Universit

The Apollo Mindset

Professor Richard Wiseman
Professor Richard Wiseman
Vanessa King
Vanessa King

Positive Psychology & Human Potential

Vanessa King
Vanessa King
Martin-Adams-The-Weekend-University
Martin-Adams-The-Weekend-University

Existential Approaches to Human Development

Martin Adams
Martin Adams
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A Day on the Self

  • Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7HX
  • 25/08/2019
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The Evolution of the Self

Will Storr
Will Storr
Jules-Evans-The-Weekend-University
Jules-Evans-The-Weekend-University

Aldous Huxley & Self Transcendence

Jules Evans
Jules Evans
Dr Kevin Lu, PhD
Dr Kevin Lu, PhD

Carl Jung & Individuation

Dr Kevin Lu, PhD
Dr Kevin Lu, PhD
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A Day on High Performance

  • Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7HX
  • 28/07/2019
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Raj-Persaud-The-Weekend-University
Raj-Persaud-The-Weekend-University

The Psychology of Motivation

Dr Raj Persaud
Dr Raj Persaud
Gabija-Toleikyte-The-Weekend-University
Gabija-Toleikyte-The-Weekend-University

The Neuroscience of Productivity

Dr Gabija Toleikyte, PhD
Dr Gabija Toleikyte, PhD
Professor Vincent Walsh, PhD
Professor Vincent Walsh, PhD

The Neuroscience of High Performance

Vincent Walsh
Vincent Walsh
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A Day on Neuroscience

  • Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7HX
  • 30/06/2019
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Professor Oliver Turnbull, PhD
Professor Oliver Turnbull, PhD

The Neuroscience of Psychotherapy

Professor Oliver Turnbull, PhD
Professor Oliver Turnbull, PhD
Dr Tamara Russell, PhD
Dr Tamara Russell, PhD

The Neuroscience of Near Death Experiences

Dr Tamara Russell, PhD
Dr Tamara Russell, PhD
Professor Sophie Scott, PhD
Professor Sophie Scott, PhD

The Neuroscience of Laughter

Professor Sophie Scott, PhD
Professor Sophie Scott, PhD
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A Day on Meaning

  • Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7HX
  • 29/07/2018
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Gary-Lachman
Gary-Lachman

Jung’s Search for Meaning

Gary Lachman
Gary Lachman
Professor Mick Cooper
Professor Mick Cooper

Existential Approaches to Therapy

Professor Mick Cooper
Professor Mick Cooper
Dr Joel Vos, PhD
Dr Joel Vos, PhD

The Science of a Meaningful Life

Dr Joel Vos
Dr Joel Vos
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A Day on Neuroscience

  • Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7HX
  • 29/04/2018
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The Neuroscience of Consciousness

Prof. Anil Seth, University of Sussex
Prof. Anil Seth, University of Sussex
Dr. Michelle Ellefson
Dr. Michelle Ellefson

The Neuroscience of Learning

Dr Michelle Ellefson, University of Cambridge
Dr Michelle Ellefson, University of Cambridge

Neuroscience and Creativity

Prof. Vincent Walsh, UCL
Prof. Vincent Walsh, UCL
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A Day on the Self

  • Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7HX
  • 25/03/2018
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Professor Bruce Hood
Professor Bruce Hood

The Self Illusion: Why There is no ‘You’ Inside Your Head

Professor Bruce Hood
Professor Bruce Hood
Dr Kevin Lu, PhD
Dr Kevin Lu, PhD

C.G Jung & His Approach to the Psyche

Dr Kevin Lu, PhD
Dr Kevin Lu, PhD
Jules Evans - The Weekend University
Jules Evans - The Weekend University

The Science of Spiritual Experiences

Jules Evans
Jules Evans
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A Day on Wellbeing

  • Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7HX
  • 27/05/2018
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Johann Hari
Johann Hari

Overcoming Depression and Anxiety

Johann Hari
Johann Hari
Professor Paul Gilbert OBE
Professor Paul Gilbert OBE

Developing Self Compassion

Professor Paul Gilbert OBE
Professor Paul Gilbert OBE

Improving Emotional Health

Ivan Tyrrell
Ivan Tyrrell
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A Day on Potential

  • Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7HX
  • 24/06/2018
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Free Will & Human Potential

Julian Baggini
Julian Baggini
Oliver-Robinson-The-Weekend-University
Oliver-Robinson-The-Weekend-University

Crisis & The Release of Human Potential

Dr Oliver Robinson
Dr Oliver Robinson
Dr Christian Jarrett, PhD
Dr Christian Jarrett, PhD

The Science of Personality Change

Dr Christian Jarrett, PhD
Dr Christian Jarrett, PhD
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A Day on Emotional Intelligence

  • Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7HX
  • 26/05/2019
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Gabija-Toleikyte-The-Weekend-University
Gabija-Toleikyte-The-Weekend-University

The Neuroscience of Emotional Intelligence

Dr Gabija Toleikyte, PhD
Dr Gabija Toleikyte, PhD
Dr Tiffany Watt Smith, PhD
Dr Tiffany Watt Smith, PhD

The History of Human Emotions

Dr Tiffany Watt Smith, PhD
Dr Tiffany Watt Smith, PhD
Professor Emmy van Deurzen, PhD
Professor Emmy van Deurzen, PhD

The Existential Meaning of Emotions

Professor Emmy van Deurzen, PhD
Professor Emmy van Deurzen, PhD
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A Day on Wellbeing

  • University of Greenwich, 10 Stockwell Street, London, SE10 9BD
  • 28/04/2019
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Dr Lucy Johnstone - The Weekend University
Dr Lucy Johnstone - The Weekend University

The Psychology of Trauma

Dr Lucy Johnstone, PhD
Dr Lucy Johnstone, PhD
Dr Joel Vos - The Weekend University 2019
Dr Joel Vos - The Weekend University 2019

Meaning and Mental Health

Dr Joel Vos, PhD
Dr Joel Vos, PhD
Dr James Davies - The Weekend University
Dr James Davies - The Weekend University

Psychiatry & Big Pharma: Exposed

Dr James Davies, PhD
Dr James Davies, PhD
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A Day on Sleep & Dreams

  • University of Greenwich, 10 Stockwell Street, London, SE10 9BD
  • 31/03/2019
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Charlie Morley - The Weekend University
Charlie Morley - The Weekend University

The Psychology of Lucid Dreaming

Charlie Morley
Charlie Morley
Russell Foster - The Weekend University
Russell Foster - The Weekend University

Clocks, Sleep and Mental Illness: Time to think again

Professor Russell Foster, CBE
Professor Russell Foster, CBE
Marcus West - The Weekend University
Marcus West - The Weekend University

Jungian Dream Interpretation

Marcus West
Marcus West
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A Day on Behaviour Change

  • Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7HX
  • 24/02/2019
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Positive Psychology, Existentialism & Behaviour Change

Yannick Jacob
Yannick Jacob