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HI Kate / all Likewise agree that Diversity is fundamentally important and to be celebrated in its amazing awesomeness at all aspects. I think its important that we as a 'being' have a diversity statement or position. Maybe a potential first goal of the special interest group?? Nothing fixed but able to evolve as and when needed. With regards positive discrimination, I think its essential to ensure inclusion and Equity throughout the profession. Baring in mind that Equity is very different to equality. If its handy I'm also a member of the NADSN (National Association of Disabled Staff Networks) Steering Committee (Region Lead) so their maybe some cross over that we can get support from. Until then if its okay, I might start inviting people with diverse aspects to get in touch to ensure inclusion as much or as little as they so wish. If I can be of any further help or assistance please do not hesitate to contact me Kind regards, Rich Richard Knight MBACP Registered Counsellor PhD Researcher in Counselling & Disability Clinic Lead / Clinical Coordinator [cid:image002.jpg@01D61E31.EF6E91C0]Counselling & Mental Health Clinic School of Psychological and Social Sciences Clinic Office: De Grey 210 E: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> / T 01904 876284 Clinic webpages: www.yorksj.ac.uk/cmhc<http://www.yorksj.ac.uk/cmhc> E: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> / T: 01904 876072 If you receive this email out of hours, please be assured that there is no expectation you will reply outside of your normal working pattern. Please be aware that I work flexible and infrequent hours, therefore I will reply to your message when I am next available but this may be with a considerable delay. From: Kate Smith <[log in to unmask]> Sent: 29 April 2020 12:56 To: Richard Knight <[log in to unmask]>; [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Restructure proposal for steering group Thanks Rich, I am pleased that you see yourself in this, and that there is potential for some leadership in your area of expertise. Diversity and how to ensure it.... a big issue! Not sure how we best address it without being prescriptive, is positive discrimination appropriate and if so, how much?? K Kate Smith PhD, MA (CANTAB), DipPsych, PGDip Counselling, sfHEA Head of Division Health Sciences School of Applied Sciences Abertay University Dundee ________________________________ From: Richard Knight <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 12:43:03 PM To: Kate Smith <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>; [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> Subject: RE: Restructure proposal for steering group [EXTERNAL MAIL] This message was sent from outside the University. Do not reply, click links, or open attachments unless you recognise the source of this email and know the content is safe. Email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> if you require help. Hi Kate / all I like the idea of the restructure To me it seems more like I fit best in a specific interest group of Diversity / Disability, mainly as my PhD centres totally around these aspects in relation to counselling. As a person with rich cultural background it would be lovely to see more diversity in all groups but specifically pluralism. I'd be happy to work alongside a group regarding this and feed back to the steering committee. If I can be of any further help or assistance please do not hesitate to contact me Kind regards, Rich Richard Knight MBACP Registered Counsellor PhD Researcher in Counselling & Disability Clinic Lead / Clinical Coordinator [cid:image006.jpg@01D61E31.EF6E91C0]Counselling & Mental Health Clinic School of Psychological and Social Sciences Clinic Office: De Grey 210 E: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> / T 01904 876284 Clinic webpages: www.yorksj.ac.uk/cmhc<http://www.yorksj.ac.uk/cmhc> E: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> / T: 01904 876072 If you receive this email out of hours, please be assured that there is no expectation you will reply outside of your normal working pattern. Please be aware that I work flexible and infrequent hours, therefore I will reply to your message when I am next available but this may be with a considerable delay. From: Pluralistic Practice Steering Group <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> On Behalf Of Kate Smith Sent: 25 April 2020 13:04 To: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Subject: Restructure proposal for steering group Good afternoon all, The group held a meeting yesterday and chatted about a couple of ongoing activities, but the main discussion incorporated a range of views on the proposals for a restructure of the steering group. So quick update ... 1. The whiteboard video is thought to be good enough to be on the webpages but will be developed in to two shirted videos (Ks to narrate and develop, MC too load on to webpages) 2. We need to have a separate meeting to firm up conference plans, and an online conference for 2020 whee people have the option to present their talks will be pursued 3. Bloggs are thriving, and more are needed, especially on telephone or online therapy experiences, and those written by students (pedagogical value highlighted, can we include these in teaching?) The following are the main points raised about the restructure * the group has been successful in a number of operational aspects of the approach e.g. profile raising through social media and blogs, and has been a conduit for the communication of other activities such as the website, bringing together training organisations and conference things * A loosening of the structure might mean we spread ourselves too thin to the dissolution of the overall group * The gathering of the engaged and willing aligns well with a pluralistic philosophy and we would want to maintain that, rather than having a formal management structure or formal chairing and reporting lines * We have some elements of working groups already e.g. conference organisation, social media * Some members of the group have stepped back and there were concerns raised that we are losing people because the discussions are only partially relevant and people are not getting what they want or need, and in the same way are not able to give time and energy as they might like * It was raised that the experience of some of the group was that they felt a reticent about speaking out and joining in the discussions - I think there is a perceived power dynamic we need to remove * We should be focussing more on legacy and doing more to develop younger practitioners and people coming in to pluralism and a distributed model would facilitate this * People want to be able to be involved in a range of activities, but possible not all so a pick n mix idea might be helpful * We don't want to lose the range of voices from the steering group, so this should remain open and inclusive, but take a coordinating role. * The Research and Training Clinic Consortium (led by York St. John with others) needs a base, and could be one of the working groups * Research support would be valued * John McLeod has noted interest in developing some practitioner research network, but not chairing * Working groups should have self articulated and evolving aims depending on who is in them * Groups can link to one another, merge or split according to need * We want to maintain a forum for Discussion on the approach and ensure we balance operational conversations with more generative and theoretical discussions. The picture has morphed in to a hub and spoke model, but not crystallised... so can I ask for thoughts on the following questions which we will try and nail down at the next meeting. * what if any are the challenges we would face that you think should be taken in to account? * Are you keen to be involved in any particular aspects of the pluralistic movement, what are your areas of interest and what would you invest time in (and for what purpose)? * Are you happy to continue the come one come all approach to the monthly meetings!and does this feel like it is helpful to you? 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