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In partnership with the Brant-Haldimand-Norfolk PTSD Symposium Planning Committee
in
Presents:
Pathways to Protection:
Preventing PTSD and
Workplace Trauma
5th Annual Symposium on
PTSD and Secondary Trauma for
First Responders and High-Stress
Workers
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Paris Fairgrounds
139 Silver St, Paris, ON N3L 1V5
Next Steps for First Responders
Tim Metcalfe, Emergency Service Consultant,
Public Services Health and Safety Association
Using the “FirstRespondersFirst” material, this
presentation will take participants through the many
components of a mental health support program for first
responders, beginning with the three categories of
Prevention/Intervention and Return to Work.
Tim will present best practices and walk the participants
through the supporting programs. To highlight the
importance of these programs, Tim will use personal
experiences from his 30+ years as a Firefighter and
Paramedic in Toronto, and now as the Emergency
Service Consultant for PSHSA.
Through his work with Emergency Services staff, he
reviews what the organization currently has in place,
what they have done, and determines what can be done
in the future to continue supporting the mental health of
workers.
Markus Schneider, Studio Director and
Teacher at Modo Yoga Brantford
Stress on the Mind and Body
In today’s ever changing environment, the human body
is exposed to a wide range of stimulus that demands a
lot from the systems our body depends on to function
optimally. Join Markus Schneider as he explores the
role stress plays on these systems; and makes sense of
the implications of these changes on the mind and the
body.
Together, we will explore some of the most effective,
evidence-based strategies we know of, to minimize or
eliminate the harmful effects of chronic stress on the
body.
Markus’ love for this practice and the community,
radiates from his being; one of those unique souls who
cares deeply about life and he’s not afraid to show it.
He is passionate about personal growth and change.
More recently, his awareness and passions includes the
science of Mindfulness Meditation; a practice that
encourages present moment awareness, and
distinguishes this awareness from the suffering caused
by past and future.
Keynote Speaker:
John Robertson,
“Psychological Health and Safety in the
Workplace”
Bottomline, we all know that Business Works when People Thrive!
Therefore, implementing Psychological Health and Safety
in the workplace is about fostering the culture for the
programs and culture shift to be enabled, strengthened and
grow rather than simply doing required training and
education programs – though each is of great value when
connected to the larger desired objective.
This transformational shift or cultural shift, such as
positively dealing with mental health in the workplace
through peers, starts at education, information and
communicating intentionally toward that worthy objective.
Otherwise, programs get put in place without the trust and
endorsement of the very people it was created for.
This session will:
Define key concepts such as a 'psychologically safe workplace' and 'psychosocial hazards'.
State the key business and legal drivers for creating and maintaining a psychologically safe environment, including the National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace
Demonstrate how to advance Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace
John uses encouragement and humour in an engaging
style that challenges people to “think about their thinking”.
John’s approach to dealing with critical issues, crises and
change, allows people to feel comfortable in expressing
themselves.
Using relevant examples and stories, combined with
personal experience, John connects with the audience. His
presentation is not only about transferring information, but
also acting as a catalyst towards organizational change.
Speaker Bios/Presentation Overviews Speaker Bios/Presentation Overviews
Working in a stressful helping profession can be very rewarding, yet it is also one that can be emotionally and physically draining. The need for awareness of work-related trauma symptoms, as well as prevention techniques through professional and personal self care is essential.
Compassion fatigue, burnout, vicarious and secondary trauma, PTSD and other types of psychological trauma are very common in the first responder and high stress worker professions. Yet most do not come forward for fear of stigma or reprisal.
What is emotional and psychological trauma?
Emotional and psychological trauma is the result of extraordinarily stressful events that shatter one’s sense of security, making them feel helpless in their environment.
Traumatic experiences often involve a threat to life, however any situation that leaves a person feeling overwhelmed can be traumatic, even if it doesn’t involve physical harm.
The more frightened and helpless a person feels, the more likely they are to be traumatized.
Emotional and psychological trauma can be caused by:
One-time events, such as an accident,
injury, violence, exposure to disturbing situations and incidents
Ongoing, relentless stress, marked
alterations in physical arousal and reactivity, i.e. hyper-vigilance or difficulty concentrating
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
First Responders, Dispatchers, Medical Staff, Correctional Officers, Military Personnel, Crisis Workers, Probation Officers, Teachers, Social Workers, Caseworkers for; Victim Services, Court, Family and Children’s Services, Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Addictions and Mental Health, and all others working in positions where they may be exposed to situations of trauma and violence, due to the nature of their work.
PROGRAM
8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Registration
9:00 - 9:15 a.m. Opening Remarks & Land Acknowledgment
9:15 - 10:30 a.m. Keynote Speaker: John Robertson, “Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace”
We all know what physical health and safety is in a
workplace, however psychological health and safety is also
critical in creating a safe workplace, free of psychological
hazards. John’s presentation will help participants:
understand the importance of this form of health and
safety; address the factors of a safe and unsafe workplace;
and provide information on how to make psychological
health and safety just as important as physical health and
safety in the workplace.
10:30 - 10:45 a.m. Break
10:45 - 12 noon John Robertson (Part 2)
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Lunch (provided) & Networking
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Moderated Panel Presentation:
“Staying Well”, with Panelists:
- Blaine Phibbs, Blaine is a former Federal Correctional Officer II, who was involved in a high profile incident during his last shift. This experience motivated him to become a member of Boots on the Ground, acting as a peer support advocate, helping others navigate mental health, WSIB, legal and return to work processes.
- Holly McDonald, formerly with the Ministry of Community Safety & Corrections. Today, an Individual and Family Therapist (private practice) and an Author.
- Georgia Sonnenberg, Probation and Parole Officer, Ministry of the Solicitor General.
2:00 - 2:05 p.m. Quick Stretch Break
2:05 - 3:00 p.m. “Next Steps for First Responders”
Tim Metcalfe, Emergency Service Consultant, Public
Services Health & Safety Association. Through his
work as a consultant, Tim reviews what organizations
currently have in place, what they have done, and
determines what can be done in the future to continue
supporting the mental health of workers. His presentation
is relevant for all high stress profession workplaces.
3:00 - 3:55 p.m. “Stress on the Mind and Body”
Markus Schneider, Modo Yoga Brantford Join Markus
as he explores the role stress plays on our mind and body.
He will explore some of the most effective, evidence-based
strategies to minimize or eliminate the harmful effects of
chronic stress.
3:55 - 4:00 p.m. Closing Remarks
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration information at:
Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pathways-to-
protection-preventing-ptsd-and-workplace-
trauma-tickets-65056907963
Cost: $70.00* per person (* + Eventbrite service fees)
Registration fee includes lunch and break
refreshments. There will be no refunds for
cancellations five days before the date of the
event.
If you are attending in substitution for a
person, please make the necessary
adjustments at the Eventbrite page before the
symposium.
All payments must be received before the date of the event.
Please note: Limited subsidies available if
required, please call to inquire.
Registration deadline:
Friday, October 18, 2019
Spots are limited and we cannot ensure there will be space availability after the deadline date.
For more information, please contact:
Lill Petrella, Mental Health Promotion &
Education Team Lead,
Canadian Mental Health Association,
Brant Haldimand Norfolk
(Administrative Office)
at 519-752-2998, ext. 112
WHY ATTEND?