CPD Weekend 2025
Join us on 14th-16th November for a weekend of CPD workshops and connection with the SIRPA community.
Join us for our annual weekend of connection, community and CPD training!
Charney Manor, Oxfordshire, OX12 0EJ
Friday 14th Nov - Sunday 16th Nov 2025
Our SIRPA community are a wonderful bunch and it's always so good to get together. We have put together a fantastic programme of nourishing and informative sessions - think part retreat, part CPD workshops. Everything is included in the price so we hope to see you there!
PLEASE NOTE: As our Board meeting to finalise the weekend was delayed due to this years conference, we've now finalised all workshops and are pleased to offer additional flexibility with payment plans. If you would like to join us, but would like to extend your payments over 4 months, this plan is now available at checkout.
"What a privilege to spend a CPD weekend with a group of inspirational, compassionate, wise and wonderful people. I feel filled up and so grateful to be part of the incredible SIRPA community. Keep doing what you are doing everyone, your work is so valuable and important!"
Timetable
(full session descriptions for each session are provided after the timetable)
Friday 14th November
1:00pm – For those interested in meeting beforehand for a walk, we are planning an easy/moderate 2 hour walk near the venue.
4:00pm - Check-in at Charney Manor. The weekend officially begins!
5:00pm – Welcome with Georgie Oldfield
5:15pm – Getting to know each other session with Zoe Thompson
6:30pm - Dinner and relax with your colleagues
Saturday 15th November
8:00am – Morning Mindfulness session (optional and led by Catherine Pollitt)
8:30am - Breakfast
9:30am - Navigating Resistance: Unlocking Change in Ourselves and Our Clients - workshop with Zoe Thompson and Irralee Andrzejowska
Learn how to recognise resistance in your clients, yourself, and the wider personal and therapeutic community. You’ll leave with practical strategies to respond effectively, reduce frustration, and keep the work flowing — even when our approaches challenge existing beliefs.
Coffee Break - at a suitable time
1:00pm - Lunch
2:00pm – The Anxious Client - workshop run by Carole Randell & Pippa Cossens
Build your confidence in working with clients who experience anxiety alongside other chronic symptoms. This session will equip you with tools to identify anxiety patterns, create safety in the therapeutic space, and support clients without them becoming overwhelmed or stuck.
3.30pm - Tea Break
4:00pm – Join SIRPA's Chatty Shack
Whether you're curious about integrating the SIRPA approach into your current practice, facing a tricky client situation, or looking for ideas to grow your business, this is your chance to ask, share, and learn.
5:30pm – End of day
6:30pm - Dinner
8:00pm – Party to celebrate SIRPA’s 15th Birthday!
There’ll be cake, maybe some goodies, and definitely good vibes — so pop on something which makes you feel good and come help us celebrate 15 fabulous years of SIRPA!
Sunday 16th November
8:00am – Morning Mindfulness session (optional and led by Irralee Andrzejowska)
8:30am - Breakfast
9:30am – SIRPA's Developments moving forwards, with Georgie
From exciting collaborations and upcoming events to fresh ideas, stay up to date with what’s new and evolving in our field.
10:00am – The benefits of developing your own Wellbeing Plan - experiential workshop led by Tania Miller and Catherine Pollitt)
Explore how to champion your own wellbeing as a foundation for sustainable, effective practice. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of the SIRPA wellbeing plan, how to manage your energy and define your self-care, so you can support clients without burnout.
11.00am - Coffee Break
11.30am - Moving Forwards: What comes next for you personally and professionally? - experiential session in groups
A time of reflection to help you crystallise your learnings and turn them into practical next steps which can have a tangible impact on your personal and professional life.
1:00pm - Lunchtime
2:00pm - Gentle Walk for those who want to stay and connect for longer
4:00pm - Final check out and leave
"You receive a great welcome at the CPD weekend- everyone is so friendly and we all have a lot in common to chat about. It is good learning in a relaxed manner with lots of time to ask questions. I would definitely recommend the CPD weekend."
Session Descriptions
Navigating Resistance: Unlocking Change in Ourselves and Our Clients
Navigating Resistance: Unlocking Change in Ourselves and Our Clients
We all encounter resistance in ourselves and others when engaging in mindbody work. Perhaps there are certain clients who never seem to move forwards, or colleagues who can’t seem to open up to our work. Perhaps in ourselves we feel a resistance to some aspect of the work, whether that’s putting ourselves out there, taking risks, or setting boundaries.
In this workshop, we’ll take a deep dive into resistance, and learn how to work with it so that it can transform into renewed energy to move us forwards, both personally and professionally. Through this workshop you will: -learn what resistance is -understand how resistance feels in your own body -learn how to identify resistance in clients and colleagues -be equipped to work with resistance to overcome barriers to progress in yourself and those you work with.
The Anxious Client
The Anxious Client
Many clients dealing with chronic symptoms also experience anxiety — whether as a contributing factor, a result of their condition, or both. This workshop offers a deeper understanding of how anxiety presents in different individuals and how it can impact the therapeutic process.
You’ll explore how to:
- Recognise the signs of anxiety, even when it’s not named
- Understand how anxiety interacts with other chronic symptoms
- Create a sense of safety and calm in your sessions
- Avoid common pitfalls such as reinforcing anxious patterns or becoming overwhelmed yourself
Through discussion, reflection, and practical tools, you'll build greater confidence in working with anxious clients, helping them feel more grounded and better supported.
The Chatty Shack
The 'Chatty Shack'
Pull up a chair and bring your questions! In this relaxed, interactive session, you'll join one of three small groups hosted by experienced SIRPA membership board members. Whether you're curious about integrating the SIRPA approach into your current practice, facing a tricky client situation, or looking for ideas to grow your business, this is your chance to ask, share, and learn. Each group will create space for open discussion, practical advice, and supportive peer learning. With a wealth of experience in the room, you’ll leave with fresh insights, new connections, and a stronger sense of community in your work.
New Developments from SIRPA
New Developments from SIRPA
Stay up to date with what’s new and evolving in the world of SIRPA. In this session, Georgie will share the latest developments in the field — from exciting collaborations and upcoming events to fresh ideas shaping the future of SIRPA and our community. Whether you're keen to stay connected to the wider movement or curious about what's on the horizon, this is a great opportunity to hear about the direction of the work and how you can be part of it.
The Wellbeing Plan
The Wellbeing Plan
Practitioner wellbeing is essential — not only for your own health, but for the quality and sustainability of your client work.
Recently we introduced a Wellbeing Plan but many members aren’t yet aware of it yet. This session will shine a light on its value and the role it plays in helping you maintain balance, clarity and resilience in your practice.
We’ll explore how your own wellbeing impacts your ability to support clients, what warning signs to watch for, and how to use your plan to stay grounded and energised. You’ll leave with a copy of the SIRPA Wellbeing Plan and practical guidance on how to personalise it — making it a living resource you can return to again and again.
Moving Forwards: what comes next for you personally and professionally?
Moving Forwards: what comes next for you personally and professionally?
To finish our weekend together, we will facilitate a time of reflection to help you crystallise your learnings and turn them into practical next steps which can have a tangible impact on your personal and professional life.
"A wonderful weekend of connection with so many lovely individuals all championing the holistic approach of mindbody health, whilst also being guided to delve deeper into some topical personal & professional development. Uplifting, informative and forward focused!"
