Training, Talks, Events & Programs
A year of conversations, gatherings, training and collaborations.
Here you will find upcoming speaking engagements, training and publication news. Each event reflects my ongoing work with reflective reading, wellbeing and the quiet power of story.
Upcoming Events
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Building Bibliotherapy Skills Online Course
Monday 1 July to 20 Sept 2027 weekly – 7.00 pm to 9:00 pm (AEST)
Online
A deeper way of working with story. You enter a space where literature becomes a meeting place for reflection, connection and quiet growth.
Building Bibliotherapy Skills Online Course
Thursday 7 Jan to 25 March 2027 weekly – 7.00 pm to 9:00 pm (AEST)
Online
A deeper way of working with story. You enter a space where literature becomes a meeting place for reflection, connection and quiet growth.
Centre for the Book Research Symposium 2026
27 November 2026
The University of Otago, New Zealand
The Centre for the Book is pleased to announce that the theme of this year’s symposium is “Books and Silence.”
More details and ticket information to come.
Building Bibliotherapy Skills In-Person Course - SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT
4-6 February 2026 - 9:00am to 5:00 pm
Warrnambool, Victoria
A deeper way of working with story. You enter a space where literature becomes a meeting place for reflection, connection and quiet growth.
Reading Retreat - Online
5th December 2026 - 3pm to 6pm
A gentle retreat to slow your pace and rest with story.
Bibliotherapy Basics Online Training
Monday 23 March – Friday 8 May 2026
Online
A seven-week, foundational, facilitated course that introduces the principles and practice of bibliotherapy as a wellbeing-focused approach to reading.
ALIA National Conference 2026 Workshop
Tuesday 12 May 2026 - 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
The Literary Labyrinth: A pop-up reading way retreat.
Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia
Friday 12 June 2026 - 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Bibliotherapy Webinar
Reading Retreat - Online
Saturday 27 June 2026 - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
A gentle retreat to slow your pace and rest with story.
Webinar - Tasmanian Libraries
Wednesday 1 July 2026 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Bibliotherapy webinar. Delivered via Zoom.
Building Bibliotherapy Skills Online Course
6 July to 21 September 2026 – 7.00 pm to 9:00 pm (AEST)
Online
A deeper way of working with story. You enter a space where literature becomes a meeting place for reflection, connection and quiet growth.
Story Aloud Podcast
Currently in development.
A gentle listening space where reflective stories and quiet invitations are offered in an intimate, unhurried way.
Gathering Around Story - Online
Sunday 1 November 2026 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm (AEST)
A warm, reflective online circle where readers come together from time to time to pause, breathe and meet story with presence.
Bibliotherapy Basics Online Training: School Library
31 August to 23 October 2026
A seven-week, foundational, facilitated course that introduces the principles and practice of bibliotherapy as a wellbeing-focused approach to reading.
Building Bibliotherapy Skills In-Person Course
2-4 November 2026 - 9:00am to 5:00 pm
Sydney, Australia
A deeper way of working with story. You enter a space where literature becomes a meeting place for reflection, connection and quiet growth.
Invitation to Collaborate
I am available for keynote presentations, workshops, panels, in-house training, webinars and tailored conversations for organisations, conferences and communities.
My speaking style is warm, engaging and grounded in more than twenty years of work at the intersection of literature, wellbeing and reflective practice.
If you would like to explore a speaking engagement or a bespoke workshop for your organisation, you are welcome to get in touch.