3rd European Biblio/Poetry Therapy Conference
'Building a Field Together'
Pre-Conference Research-Focused Day
A specially curated space for people in training, researchers and early-career practitioners to share work in progress or the outline of a project they wish to pursue. This includes academic research projects and practical interventions which can demonstrate a discernible conceptual framework, approach and methodology. Presentations are brief to allow plenty of time for feedback from peers, experienced practitioners and trainers.
Please consider joining us to share the exciting way in which you hope to partake in building and nurturing our wonderfully diverse and growing field. Here, you will be able to hone your presentation and delivery skills; offer and receive feedback in a caring and constructive way; and find networking opportunities in an informal atmosphere.
The aim is to foster joint, transnational and cross-cultural discovery and collaboration in the field of bibliotherapy, poetry therapy and allied practices. And to understand the state of our field in terms of innovation, collaboration and challenges, as well as what it needs to continue to grow. In this spirit, the day will be facilitated by Dr Mariana Casale and Prof. Jurgen Pieters from Ghent University / CHARM network, together with members of the conference team.
Note that this is not a training event: participants are encouraged to share work, with a presentation lasting up to 10 minutes. This may consist of outlining proposed or ongoing research, the proposed implementation/outcomes of a project in a clinical / community / educational setting in the following formats:
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Brief paper
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Research project outline
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Project proposal
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Poster
Date: Wednesday 30th September 2026
Time: 10:00-16:30
Venue: The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge, Canterbury
Registration and proposal submissions are separate from the main conference and open until 3rd June. Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to those sharing work.
Fee: £25 (includes lunch and refreshments).
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.
