Intensive Interaction Institute: Conference UK 2026
Presented in association with the Intensive Interaction Institute and Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
Integrating Intensive Interaction Principles into Psychological Practice
Friday 4th September 2026 - 9am - 3:30pm - (UTC+00:00)
Unipart Conference Centre, Unipart House, Garsington Road, Oxford, OX4 2PG
Who should attend
This conference will be useful to anyone wanting to develop their understanding of the theory and practice of Intensive/Adaptive Interaction, and how it can be framed within a psychologically informed perspective.
Practitioners and advocates across all ages and sectors will benefit from a day spent engaging with a unique array of insightful, well-known speakers.
Focusing on Connecting and Engaging: this conference aims to provide vital insights into both the theory and practice of Intensive/Adaptive Interaction from a psychological and/or therapeutic perspective.
Timetable
Conference Chair: Graham Firth - Lead for Research & Publications - Intensive Interaction Institute
9:00am: WELCOME
- Dr Bill Tiplady
KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
- The Development of a Psychological Model for Intensive/Adaptive Interaction
- Dr Sophie Doswell & Dr Maggie Ellis MBE
10:00am: BREAK
10:30am: MORNING SESSIONS
- Intensive Interaction, suffering and healing - from diagnosing and prescribing to connecting and engaging
- Ditte Rose Andersen & Dr Ruth Berry
- Intensive Interaction in Psychological Practice for people who present with ‘behaviours of concern’
- Dr Judith Samuel & Jules McKim
- Helping Families to Use the Principles of Intensive Interaction with People Living with Advanced Dementia
- Prof. Arlene Astell & Dr Maggie Ellis MBE
12noon: LUNCH
1.00 pm AFTERNOON SESSIONS
- Introduction – Conference Chair
Intensive Interaction and Positive Psychology: Theoretical Convergence
- Prof. Rachel Ann Jones
Exploring the Barriers and Enablers to Implementing Intensive and Adaptive Interaction in Practice
- Dr Maggie Ellis MBE & Prof. Arlene Astell
2.00pm – 2.20pm BREAK
Intensive Interaction within Psychological Service Structures
- Jules McKim & Dr Judith Samuel
2.50pm Q&A SESSION
- The implications of ‘Integrating Intensive Interaction into Psychological Practice’
3.25pm FINAL SUMMARY OF THE DAY
- Conference Chair
3.30 pm CLOSE AND GOODBYE!
Speakers
What you should come away with
Delegates at the conference will leave with a better understanding of both the theory and practice of Intensive/Adaptive Interaction, an understanding more centrally informed from a psychological and/or therapeutic perspective
Book a place
Book by Friday 29 May 2026 and get £25 discount off the full price
Full fee: £125.00 | Early Booking fee: £100.00 | Concessionary fee: £50.00
A concessionary fee is available to self-funded Parents/Carers/Family Members, Full-time Students and those who are unwaged
Map & Directions
If using satellite navigation, please use OX4 6LN