Leading the Way in Trauma-Informed Care
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Recurring Event
Understanding empathic strain, secondary traumatic stress, grief and burnout, and associated symptoms, can be a game changer in terms of how physicians interact with their teams, patients and colleagues. This session offers practical tips and strategies on how to conduct formal and informal debriefs, including practical tools and techniques to promote wellness in the workplace. It also equips participants with an understanding of trauma-informed care and its application in health care. The ability to recognize signs of trauma in patients, colleagues and oneself allows for the application of appropriate, non-triggering interactions and responses.
About the Presenters:
Dr. Aaron Smith is a medical executive committed to improving health systems through innovation and continuous learning. He is also deeply focused on understanding the social determinants of health to foster more effective and equitable models of care. As the Provincial Medical Executive Director and Operational Lead for Primary Care Clinics and Health Homes, as well as Central Zone Medical Executive Director, Dr. Smith blends strategic leadership with active clinical practice in Hospitalist Medicine.
Rachel Askett is the Wellness and Education Lead within Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness (OHSW). She works alongside the OHSW team to advance psychological safety within the healthcare setting guided by the National Standard. Her approach to education is strengths-based and focuses on facilitating connections for knowledge sharing.
Luke MacMillan is the Provincial Wellness Manager within Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness at Nova Scotia Health. He oversees wellness initiatives across the province, leading efforts to improve occupational health and psychological safety for Nova Scotia Health staff and team members.
Matt Fillier is the Bereavement Practice Lead, Primary Health Care, Palliative Care Network, NS Health. In this role, Matt has developed a Grief Practice Support Program for physicians, health staff and volunteers