Mythologist, Joseph Campbell believed that people should follow their bliss 

 

Conferences:

Collins M. Global crisis: From spiritual emergency to spiritual intelligence. The Scientific and Medical Network. Conference/book launch: A new renaissance: Transforming science, spirit and society. Queen Mary College. University of London, 6th November 2010.

Collins M and Jepson J. Innovation and creativity in student education: Exploring human occupation at the growing edge of professional development. Learning and Teaching Conference. University of East Anglia, 16th April 2010.

Collins M. An integral approach to well-being. Business Conference – Bizzfizz. The business of well-being. Millenium Forum: The Curve Lecture Theatre. Norwich, 18th November 2009.

Collins M. Spiritual emergency and the politics of transformation within mainstream mental health practice. EUROTAS: International Transpersonal Conference. Beyond the Mind. Milan, 15th-18th October 2009.

Collins M. The unconscious at work: Implications for practice and education. 3rd Annual Lecture: Masters in Clinical Education. Faculty of Health, University of East Anglia, Norwich, 14th July 2009. 

Collins M. Preparing occupational therapy students to integrate spirituality into practice. Learning and Teaching Conference. University of East Anglia, 29th April 2009.

 Collins M. Occupational intelligence: Consciousness, identity and the process of individuation. College of Occupational Therapists: National conference. Cardiff, 20th-23rd June 2006.

Collins M. Who is occupied? Multi-dimensional functioning, quality of consciousness, and the fluid I. Canadian Society of Occupational Science. Vancouver, 5th-6th May 2006.

Collins M. Taking a lead on stress: Rank and relationships in organisations. Conference on Emotion at work. Tavistock Centre. London, 16th September 2005.

Collins M. Paradigms in transition: The dilemma of evidence in the quantum era. University of East Anglia. Building on the evidence: Changing times and changing practice. Jarvis International Hotel, Norwich, 15th April 1999.

Collins M. The heart of spiritual practice at work. NHS Conference on Spiritual Care. Body and Soul. University of Warwick, Septenber 1999.

 Workshops:

Dreaming, being and doing. The Quaker House. Waiheke Island. Auckland, 29th December 2007.

Down the river to pray: An odyssey (with Mark O Connell). Manningtree. Essex, December 2004.

Yoga and the dreambody: Finding the spirit in the form (with Sheila Leeded). Norwich, June 2004.

Channels of communication in psychotherapy. Psychological Therapies Forum. Norfolk and Waveney Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust. Norwich, March 2004.

The numinous: An encounter at the growing edge of consciousness (with Mark O Connell). Old Hall. East Bergholt, December 2003.

Seasons, cycles and deep dreaming (with Mark O Connell). Leiston Abbey. Suffolk, Feburary 2003.

Dreamwork retreat. All Hallows Retreat Centre. Bungay. Norfolk, September 2002.

Enchantment, dreaming and abundance (with Mark O Connell). Leiston Abbey. Suffolk, Feburary 2002.

Conflict resolution training for psychotherapists (with Mark O Connell). Life Force Centre. Colchester, January 2002.

Process oriented psychology for self esteem (with Helen Wells). Occupational Therapy and Arts Therapy Forum. Norfolk and Waveney Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust. Norwich, September 2000.

Process oriented psychology. Training workshop for Occupational Therapists across three East Anglian NHS Trusts. University of East Anglia. Norwich, July 1999. 

Spirituality and therapy. Psychological Therapies Forum. Norfolk and Waveney Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust. Norwich, May, 1999.

Counselling skills trainer. Enhancing listening and responding skills. Norfolk and Waveney Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust. Norwich (ongoing bi-annual training, run with a team of four facilitators).

Conferences co-organised:

Sharing the present, shaping the future. Norfolk and Waveney Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust. Trust Board of Directors and Stakeholders. Norwich, 6th June 2003.

Inevitable reflections. Norfolk and Waveney Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust. Systems Dynamics. Norwich, 26th September 2002.

Building on the evidence: Changing times and changing practice. University of East Anglia and Norfolk and Waveney Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust. Jarvis International Hotel, Norwich, 15th April 1999.

Evidence Based Practice. University of East Anglia Norwich, 13th September 1996.