Annual Conference 2008 – Friendship & Befriending

9 October 2008
St George's West, Shandwick Place, Edinburgh

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Friendship is one of those words that is often used, but taken for granted. We 'know' what it means. We know friendships are important. We know they can bring great happiness and great sorrow. But what relevance to does friendship have to befriending?

In her book, Relationships: the Heart of Helping People, Helen Perlman suggests a good theoretical starting point:

“The fact that someone is prepared to share our worries and concerns, to be with us when we are working at something can be very significant. It can reduce the feeling that we are alone and that the tasks we face are so huge. Their pleasure in our achievements and their concern for our hurt can motivate us to act. Crucially their valuing of us as people can help us to discover the worth within ourselves, and have belief that we can change things.”

But what are the boundaries? The implications? The pitfalls? Come along and explore these issues with projects from all over Scotland. Speakers will include academics and practitioners and the day will combine presentations, discussions, networking and workshops. A full conference programme will be announced at the beginning of September.

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