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Reading seminars: an introduction to Systems Psychodynamics

Reading seminars: an introduction to Systems Psychodynamics

A unique opportunity to explore Systems Psychodynamics and its application to working in organisations and consultancy.

Collage Modern Activity with Will Luz

Past Dates

  • Defences against Anxiety 2023

    Wed 13 December 2023

  • Systems Psychodynamics and organisational consultancy 2023

    Wed 15 November 2023

  • The contribution of Group Relations 2023

    Wed 4 October 2023

  • Working with groups 2023

    Wed 13 September 2023

  • Bion's theory of groups 2023

    Wed 26 July 2023

  • Working with Individuals 2023

    Wed 21 June 2023

  • Defences against anxiety

    Wed 10 May 2023

  • Systems Psychodynamics and organisational consultancy

    Wed 8 March 2023

  • The contribution of Group Relations

    Wed 8 February 2023

  • Working with groups

    Wed 11 January 2023

  • Bion's theory of groups

    Wed 7 December 2022

  • Working with individuals

    Wed 2 November 2022

Please note we are not recruiting for this programme currently. If you are interested in learning more about system psychodynamics, please take a look at our Reading Seminars on Organisational Consultancy and Change. Please contact Megan Davies, Professional Development Programmes Manager, if you would like more information on any of our Professional Development offer. 

Join these monthly, small group, Reading Seminars based on Mannie Sher and David Lawlors new book: An Introduction to Systems Psychodynamics: Consultancy, Research & Training. A unique opportunity to study the fundamental concepts of systems psychodynamics with the authors of this comprehensive new text.

Each seminar builds upon the previous one and the whole series will provide you with a practical overview of Systems Psychodynamics including Open Systems Theory; Psychoanalytic thinking; Group Dynamics and Socio-Technical Systems. Each seminar will begin with a Social Dreaming Matrix.

Learning outcomes could include: 

  • Greater familiarity with group, organisational and systems concepts.
  • Concepts that are useful in taking up one’s roles in the organisation.
  • Help in unravelling complex problems in organisations.
  • Reflections on improving leadership capability.
  • Leadership Development of others.

The seminars are held in-person in the lounge at the Tavistock Institute, with refreshments, on the 3rd floor, 63 Gee Street, EC1V 3RS or online via Zoom. Participants can choose how they attend each seminar on the day. 

Seminars will run for 2 hours - 17:30 - 19:30 UK time. The fee is £545.

Get in touch

If you have any questions and/or would like a conversation with one of the directors about this programme, please fill in the form below and Meg Davies will get back to you.

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