In this one day advanced online seminar Nick Putman will extend the learning from the one day introduction to Open Dialogue, to help participants to develop more understanding of the 12 elements of dialogic practice, and then engage in experiential exercises relating to some of the elements of practice, and in particular the practice of reflecting.

All participants will have the opportunity to participate in small and large group conversations about the approach. The seminar will be conducted on Zoom, which has breakout rooms for small group exercises. Further information will be provided to participants regarding the use of Zoom.

We have included a range of price points for this seminar, in the hope that everyone who wishes to attend can do so:

• Organisation Rate: £90
  (if you are working for an organisation who is paying for you)
• Independent Practitioner Rate: £70
  (if you are working independently and paying for yourself, whether you work in mental health care or another field)
• Family Member/Full-Time Student Rate: £40
  (if you are a family member of someone who is currently receiving public mental health care services or you are a student who is studying full-time)
• Lower Rate: £20
  (if you are currently receiving mental health services or you are currently unemployed)

All prices include VAT

Anyone who has participated in our one day introduction to Open Dialogue is welcome to attend this seminar.

Topics to include:

• A recap on the essential learning from our one day introduction to Open Dialogue seminar.
• Presentation on and discussion about the 12 elements of dialogic practice.
• Dialogical exercises relating to some elements of practice, and in particular the practice of reflecting.

Additional Information

CPD Certificates will be sent to all attendees (6 hours).

Seminar Facilitator

Nick Putman is a UKCP registered psychotherapist and a certified Open Dialogue practitioner and trainer, having completed a two year practitioners’ training and a three year trainers’ training in the Open Dialogue approach with Jaakko Seikkula, Jorma Ahonen, Kari Valtanen, Markku Sutela, Mary Olson and others.

Nick founded Open Dialogue UK in 2012. He has visited the Open Dialogue service in Western Lapland on a number of occasions to study the approach and the structure of the service.

Nick has 25 years experience working in a variety of mental health settings, and considerable experience working with people experiencing psychosis and their families.

Nick is the co-editor/co-author of the book “Open Dialogue for Psychosis – Organising Mental Health Services to Prioritise Dialogue, Relationship and Meaning” which was published in July 2021. This is the first book to collate international accounts of Open Dialogue practice, service development, training and research.

Within 24 hours of registering the person specified in the form above will receive an invoice with details of how to pay for your registration. You can either pay online via PayPal (using either a debit/credit card or your PayPal account) or make a bank transfer.

Terms & Conditions

By registering for this event you are confirming that you will be attending. Payment is due within 7 days of receiving your invoice, or immediately if booking in the 14 days leading up to the event. If your payment is delayed, we cannot guarantee your place at the event. If your organisation is paying and you need longer to process your payment, please contact us to let us know. The organisers reserve the right to make minor changes to the programme as required.

Cancellation policy

Cancellations will only be accepted via the contact form on our website. A refund, less an administration charge of £20, will be given to all cancellations received at least 14 days prior to the  event. Thereafter the full fee is payable, regardless of whether the delegate attends or not. Substitutions can be made up to 24 hours prior to an event.