Resources Event Resources National Gathering 2011
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In February 2011 SRN hosted our sixth national conference, the National Gathering. Over 300 delegates from around Scotland and beyond gathered at the Crowne Plaza Glasgow, and many more participated ‘virtually’ via the live, interactive webcast. Our aim was to provide an opportunity for Network members to come together to share information and consider next steps for the promotion and support of recovery in Scotland. Delegates represented all groups with an interest in recovery and mental health, including those with lived experience, family and friends, and professionals.
The conference was chaired by Gregor Henderson, former Director of the National Programme for Improving Mental Health and Wellbeing. SRN Director, Simon Bradstreet, opened the day by looking back at where SRN had come from and future plans in the light of the 2010 independent evaluation.
Dr Richard Warner, Professor of Psychiatry & Anthropology at the University of Colorado, and Director of Colorado Recovery delivered a fascinating talk on recovery, employment and empowerment.
Rona McBrierty, who works as a recovery educator in the UK and internationally, shared her thoughts and insights based on her personal story of mental health and journey of recovery. Throughout the day, Poet in Residence, Jo McFarlane, entertained delegates with performances of her work inspired by her own lived experience.
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Scottish Recovery Network
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February 2011
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Event programme and speaker biographies from the SRN National Gathering 2011.
Rona McBrierty, Recovery Educator
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February 2011
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Presentation delivered by recovery educator, Rona McBrierty, at the SRN National Gathering 2011.
Richard Warner, Professor of Psychiatry and Anthropology at the University of Colorado and Director of Colorado Recovery
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February 2011
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Presentation delivered by Professor Richard Warner at the SRN National Gathering 2011.
Simon Bradstreet, Scottish Recovery Network
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February 2011
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Presentation by Simon Bradstreet, Director of SRN, at the National Gathering 2011.
Scottish Recovery Network
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February 2011
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These were the questions that delegates were asked to respond to during the two round table discussion sessions at the SRN National Gathering 2011.
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