3rd European Biblio/Poetry Therapy Conference
Pilgrims of the Page: 'Building a Field Together'
Pre-Conference Research-Focused Workshop Day
An opportunity for researchers, students and early career practitioners to connect, share work in progress and benefit from feedback from peers, experienced practitioners and trainers. Facilitated by Dr Mariana Casale with support from other members of the conference team.
Date: Wednesday 30th September 2026
Time: 10:00-16:30
Venue: The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge, Canterbury
Registration is separate from the main conference and is open until 13th September 2026.
Fee: £25 (includes lunch and refreshments). Places are limited.
Aims
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To offer a space where research projects and work in progress can be shared in an informal atmosphere
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For participants to hone their presentation and delivery skills; and to ask and answer questions as well as offer and receive feedback in a caring and constructive way.
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To provide space for reflection and inspiration, as well as generate opportunities for collaborative work.
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To build and strengthen our community, giving participants the chance to feel part of a common project and a sense of belonging.
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To gauge the state of research in the field of Biblio/Poetry Therapy and allied fields of enquiry.
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To report back to the wider conference to raise awareness of the research and innovations being undertaken within the field, thus acknowledging the contributions towards the identity in the making of our field.
Dynamics
The day will include opening and closing sessions, writing exercises, presentations (including a small number of poster presentations), feedback sessions, reflection and sharing (small groups/whole group) and networking opportunities over refreshments. Depending on the number and type of paper submissions, as well as on room layout and availability of technical resources, Presentation & Feedback Sessions can be held as a whole group or in three/four break-out groups (each with an experienced practitioner/trainer present).
We welcome presentations in the following formats:
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Poster: outlining proposed or ongoing research, the proposed implementation/outcomes of a project in a clinical/community/educational setting.
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Brief paper (up to 10 minutes)
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Research project outline
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Project proposal
How to register?
Each workshop participant must complete the registration form below. Registration and payment must be completed in one session. Therefore, ensure that you have your payment details at hand before you begin completing the registration form. The registration fee cannot be paid by invoice. The number of places available is limited. If you want, you can upload a document. Following a successful registration, a confirmation email together with the payment receipt will be emailed to you. If you experience any problems, please contact us by form.
Privacy policy and cancellation terms
The event is organised by The Poetry Practice Ltd., which will handle participants' registration data in accordance with GDPR. Participants' data will be collected only for the purpose of organising the event and not disclosed to third parties. On your conference badge, your name and country of residence will be displayed. If you object to being photographed during the event, this will also be displayed on your badge. Your email address will be used to inform you of the next European Biblio/Poetry Therapy conference, after which all data will be deleted. Your personal data will not be shared with other delegates. For those who wish to be in touch with other delegates before or after the event, we will set up a conference Facebook page. AI tools are not used for automated decision-making or targeting attendees. Cancellation terms: the registration is binding. Cancellations with requests for refunds will be considered up to 13th September 2026 at the latest. Please contact us using the contact form on the Home Page. A processing fee of £50 GBP (conference) or £5 GBP (pre-conference workshop) will be applied to any refunds. No refunds will be given for requests received after 13th September 2026 nor will they be given for failure to attend all or part of the conference for any reason. The organisers take no responsibility for travel or accommodation arrangements. Please ensure you have appropriate travel and cancellation insurance in place. In the unlikely event that the organisation has to cancel the whole conference, you will receive a full refund. Refunds will be issued via the original payment method used and will be processed after the scheduled dates of the event.
