Dr James Dyson MD :: Background
James has worked as an anthroposophical physician for nearly 30 years, developing a special interest in the fields of mental health and child development. He was the co-founder, with Dr Michael Evans, of Park Attwood Clinic in 1979, an anthroposophical residential and out-patient facility, where he continued to practise until 2003. James has also worked as a school doctor for over 20 years in several Steiner-Waldorf Schools in the UK and as a medical advisor in the field of learning disabilites for the Camphill Village Trust and Garvald Centre (Edinburgh).
Since leaving Park Attwood Clinic, James has increased his commitments in adult education, where he has established wide experience as a teacher and lecturer in the field of anthroposophical health and social care. He has been a faculty member of the Medical Section Mental Health Seminar (UK) for 20 years and was co-founder of the 'Psychosophy Seminar' in USA (2001 -4).
Currently his principal professional involvement is as Medical and Educational Advisor to the Hiram Academy, which is developing an accredited staff training for 3 adult education colleges for young adults with special needs, sponsored by Ruskin Mill Education Trust. He is also currently a visiting contributor to the UK Eurythmy Therapy, Rythmical Massage and Anthroposophic Doctor's Trainings and to the Dorian School of Music Therapy (USA).
James has a strong commitment to extending current paradigmes in the field of anthroposophic psychology and is currently completing a Masters' Degree through the Institute of Psychosynthesis in London.