Opening the Doors: Revolutionising Child Therapy | Kate Beckwith | TEDxUniversity of Essex скачать в хорошем качестве

Opening the Doors: Revolutionising Child Therapy | Kate Beckwith | TEDxUniversity of Essex

In today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world, where children face a growing mental health crisis and diminishing opportunities for genuine, unstructured connection, a shift toward nature and freedom of choice in mental health approaches is urgently needed. Kate Beckwith, psychodynamic psychotherapist, MA, MBACP (Accred), and founder of the innovative practice, "Kate's Garden", redefines therapeutic engagement with children through a groundbreaking blend of incorporating access to nature, art, animals, play and freedom of choice. Kate joined us at the University of Essex to share her journey in founding her pioneering psychotherapy practice. Drawing from her own journey of overcoming adversity, and sharing compelling case studies of children profoundly impacted by her practice, Kate demonstrates how an unconfined setting fosters psychological safety, encourages authentic self-expression, and promotes resilience and confidence. Kate explains how the setting and methodology enhance therapeutic work, emphasizing the vital role of outdoor, unstructured play in supporting mental health and its broader impact on how we raise, educate, and design spaces for children. Kate argues for a shift in therapeutic practices that adapts to children’s evolving needs in a modern, technologically driven society. Her talk inspires therapists, educators, caregivers, and even town planners, to reimagine the way we think about, work with, and engage with children and young people. Championing a more holistic, dynamic process that emphasises connection, exploration, and agency. Kate is revolutionising psychotherapy for children and adolescents and advocating for a future where therapeutic spaces evolve beyond walls. Kate Beckwith provides accessible theory on Instagram   / katesgardentherapy   and on Youtube    / @katesgardentherapy   This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx Kate Beckwith is an esteemed psychodynamic psychotherapist, writer, speaker, and course leader, noted for her pioneering work at Kate's Garden, where she uniquely integrates nature-based therapies to support children, young people, and families. Her innovative approach challenges conventional therapeutic practices by harnessing the healing properties of the natural world, thereby fostering meaningful connections and enhancing well-being. With a Master's degree with distinction from the University of Essex and accreditation from the BACP (MBACP Accred), Beckwith brings considerable expertise in diverse educational and therapeutic settings, including her vital role in the Transforming Autism Project. Her extensive collaborations across various sectors demonstrate her commitment to revolutionizing the therapeutic landscape, emphasizing the vital interplay between nature, well-being, and personal empowerment. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx