Lowijs Perquin Memorial Award: Awarded to John Dinwoodie in 2022
In memory of our beloved teacher and friend Lowijs Perquin, this annual award is offered by the UK Pesso Boyden Trainers – Sally Potter, Juliet Grayson and Sandy Cotter – to recognise particular efforts by a Therapist or Trainee within the UK community.
This award has two purposes: firstly, to ensure the memory and spirit of Lowijs continues with us as we go forward with our work in this method. Secondly, to acknowledge efforts made by individuals to develop Pesso Boyden therapy.
In the service of these intentions, we chose an object (shown below) that represents the heart of our work with people.
The recipient of the award will keep the statue for one year, and their name will be engraved onto the plinth.
We feel sure everyone who benefited from Lowijs Perquin’s teaching will welcome this award. For those of you who never met Lowijs, please know that the best in each of us trainers was ignited by what we honour in him with this memorial.
John Dinwoodie is the worthy recipient of the Lowijs Perquin Award 2022. John created a short film showing the effectiveness of Pesso Boyden Therapy, highlighting that it is a body-based therapy. By cutting extracts of film of client work, alongside interviews from therapists and trainers, John has created a compelling piece that has helped to both publicise PBSP and advertise the Pesso Boyden Trainings. We thank him for his time, care, and deep technical expertise in creating this.
The third recipient, in February 2021, was Deborah Clarke. In a year particularly challenging for group work, she offered, promoted and contributed to online workshops, and posted talks and other items of interest about the method. At the same time she completed a therapeutic training to add to her PBSP Coach credential, demonstrating real dedication to the development of Pesso Boyden.
The second recipient, in February 2020, was Kate McGeever, who generously lent her therapy rooms for PBSP intervision meetings. Her gift of a high quality, central venue enabled training groups to meet, practice and connect – adding significantly to PBSP development.
The first recipient of the award in February 2019 was Tom Corbishley. He worked meticulously and collaboratively with us for untold hours to revitalise and upgrade the contents of the Slide Book that is used in all UK PBSP trainings.
Sally, Juliet, and Sandy