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Fri 11 Sept
|Bridgend Town Council Town Hall
Open Dialogue
Join us for Open Dialogue— a two-day (10th & 11th of September) introduction to a more relational way of listening and responding to complexity. Ideal for people in health, social care, education, community development, and anyone interested.
Time & Location
11 Sept 2026, 09:30 – 16:30
Bridgend Town Council Town Hall, Town Council, Town Hall, Sunnyside Rd, Bridgend CF31 4AF, UK
About the event
Overview
A 2 day introduction (10th & 11th Sept) to the history and core principles of open dialogue hosted by Dr Tansy Mayfield & Dr Andrew Vidgen
What is Open Dialogue Approach?
Open Dialogue Approach is an innovative approach to people experiencing a mental health crisis and their families/social network. It has a consistent family and social network focus, and ODA includes the person’s support network (family, friends, staff – whoever might be involved) from the beginning. This increases mutual understanding and generates support for the person in crisis in the short & long term.
What are the principles behind Open Dialogue?
Open Dialogue Approach is person-centred: it emphasises understanding the unique perspective of each person involved. Listening to the stories of what has happened - and how everyone present experiences the crisis - allows for a collaboration between the individual, their family/network and the service. Instead of the focus…