Occupational Awareness Training for Therapists - Level 2

This one time, two-day event will feature a variety of recognized experts in the field of trauma, resiliency and healing, with a specific application to members of public safety personnel and their families.

This conference is suitable for all healthcare professionals. Participants do not require our level 1 course to attend.

• The Impact of Grief and Shame in Psychological Injury

• Finding Wisdom in the Wound

• Crossing the Cultural Divide: Enhancing Therapeutic Engagement and Impact on First Responders

• Self-Regulation Strategies for Processing Trauma

• Culturally Competent Strategies for Post-Traumatic Growth Among Public Safety Personnel

• Transitioning from Work to Home Life: Strategies to Emotionally Decontaminate from the Workplace

• Reclaiming Self: When Social and Organizational Value Systems Compromise Individuality
  

• Providing Treatment for Individuals Experiencing Substance Abuse in Safety Sensitive Positions

Confirmed speakers include:

• Duncan Shields, Ph.D., Clinical Lead, The BC Fire Fighter Resiliency Program

• David Kuhl, M.D., Men’s Health Research at UBC

• Nicole Marcia, MA, Trauma Sensitive Yoga Facilitator

• Ross Laird, Ph.D., Author, Clinical Consultant and Educator

• Megan McElerhan, Ph.D. Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Clinic Lead

• Mark Davies, Ph.D. Paramedic Resiliency

• Art Wdolyka, M.A., Police Officer and Mental Health Clinician

• Matt Johnston, M.Ed., Fire Fighter and Mental Health Clinician

• Jennifer Melamed, M.D., Precision Medical Monitoring

*Bonus Interview via Zoom with:

• Rick Hanson, Ph.D., Author, Hardwiring Happiness & Buddha’s Brain
  

Attendees can expect a combination of individual presentations and moderated panel discussions with questions from the audience. Presenters will be available at breaks and at lunch time to interact and answer questions from attendees.