This one time, two-day event will feature a variety of recognized experts in the field of trauma, resiliency and healing as applied to a first responder population.

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

Topics covered will include:

• The Impact of Grief and Shame in Psychological Injury

• The Role of Therapeutic Objects in Trauma Healing

• Therapeutic Strategies of Success with First Responders

• Hardwiring Happiness for First Responders

• Unlocking Trauma and How to Redirect Its’ Energy

• Self-Regulation Strategies for Processing Trauma

Confirmed speakers include:

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

• 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

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

Interview via Zoom with:

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

*Finalized conference details will be released on March 31, 2019.

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.