Recovery College with prof. Mike Slade
On Wednesday the 20th of March 2024, the second annual Recovery College will be held at Ghent University. This event aims to make recovery from addiction and mental health issues more visible, placing a strong emphasis on experiential work.
This edition will feature Professor Mike Slade, a pioneer in research on recovery in individuals with mental health problems. Professor Slade is affiliated with the University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom where he holds the position of Professor of Mental Health Recovery and Social Inclusion.
During his lecture, Prof. Slade will delve into the importance of innovative supportive practices, such as the Recovery Academies established in England and many other countries. Dr Ilse Goethals and Hanne Evenepoel from the EQUALITY//ResearchCollective will shed light on the operation of the Recovery Academies in Flanders. The evening will conclude with a panel discussion featuring members with expertise by experience and professionals.
Recovery is a theme that captivates and moves many people. We welcome anyone interested in the subject, including individuals in recovery and their loved ones, practitioners, policymakers, and students to attend.
Registration is open until the 13th of March through this link. Experts by experience can register for free by emailing orthopedagogiek@ugent.be.
Where? Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Auditorium 2, Henri Dunantlaan 2, 9000 Ghent
Programme:
From 5:00 PM: Opening and (ongoing) exhibition "Kop-zorgen" by Marc Reyns
6:00-6:10 PM: Introduction by Wouter Vanderplasschen, UGent (NL)
6:10-6:30 PM: Unleashing Creativity in the Recovery Academy: Impressive recovery stories portrayed visually by Ilse Goethals and Hanne Evenepoel, EQUALITY//ResearchCollective (EN)
6:30-7:30 PM: 'Why Recovery Colleges and other co-creative innovative practices outside formal treatment matter' by Mike Slade (EN)
7:30-8:15 PM: Panel discussion with experts by experience, practitioners, and moderator Jessica De Maeyer (NL)
8:15-9:30 PM: Debriefing and refreshments