Beyond the Manual: Integrating Values-Based Practice (VBP) into Clinical Decision-Making (13 October 2026)
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In modern psychological practice, evidence-based guidelines provide the 'what' and the 'how' of interventions, but they often leave a gap when navigating complex, real-world clinical dilemmas. Values-Based Practice (VBP) bridges this gap. It is a clinical framework designed to support balanced, person-centred decision-making when conflicting values arise – whether those values belong to the client, the clinician, the institution, or the broader culture. This webinar is being delivered in conjunction with the Collaborating Centre for Values Based Practice at St. Catherine's in Oxford. |
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What will I learn?
The learning outcomes for this webinar are to:
- identify and define the core principles of Values-Based Practice (VBP) and how they differ from, yet complement, Evidence-Based Practice (EBP);
- analyze clinical scenarios to uncover the implicit and explicit values held by the client, the clinician, and the healthcare system;
- apply a structured VBP framework to resolve clinical impasses where stakeholder values are in direct conflict;
- evaluate the impact of a clinician’s own implicit biases and personal values on diagnostic assessment and treatment planning;
- design a collaborative, person-centered formulation that integrates a client's unique value system into their ongoing care plan.
What is the course structure?
Date: Tuesday 13 October 2026
Time: 2pm-3:30pm
This is a 90-minute webinar.
Webinar joining details: The Zoom link will be released in the webinar page within BPS Learn 24 hours before the webinar, and you will also receive an email notification. Please ensure you check your spam/junk folder for an email from noreply@bps.org.uk.
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This webinar is available to book until 2pm on 12 October 2026 and is available in English only.
Is this course being recorded?
This webinar is being recorded. You will have access to the recording for 12 weeks after the live session.
How long will I have access to this course for?
You will have access to this webinar and it's supporting resources for 12 weeks after the live session.
Will I receive a certificate for completing this course?
Attendees of this webinar will receive a Certificate of Attendance.
Is this course right for me?
This webinar is appropriate for all psychologists at any stage of their careers. In particular, this webinar is highly recommended for clinical, counselling, and educational psychologists looking to deepen their ethical decision-making framework and enhance their cultural competence in diverse practice settings.
Who are the presenters?
Dr Paula Prendeville CPsychol AFBPsS
Dr Paula Prendeville is a Chartered Educational Psychologist, and an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS). Dedicated to advancing professional standards, Paula serves on the BPS Ethics Committee and on the Division of Child and Educational Psychology Partnership and Accreditation Committee, responsible for the accreditation of doctoral training programmes in Educational Psychology in the UK.
Professor Bill Fulford
Bill is a Fellow of St Catherine’s College and Member of the Philosophy Faculty, University of Oxford; and Emeritus Professor of Philosophy and Mental Health, University of Warwick Medical School. Values-based practice builds on his work in philosophical value theory. As Special Adviser for Values-Based Practice in the Department of Health (2007 – 2011) Bill led on a number of early training and policy initiatives combining evidence-based and values-based approaches.
Professor Ashok Handa
Ashok is Professor of Vascular Surgery and Consultant at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford and Director for Teaching in the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, Oxford University. He is Director of the Collaborating Centre for VBP and has led the development of the programme for values-based surgical care. Ashok is Fellow and Tutor for Graduates at St Catherine’s College, Oxford.
How much does it cost?
Price: £70.00 (+VAT)
Members: £42.00 (+VAT)
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Contact
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