PAST EVENTS
2023 Conference
2023 Conference – Day 1 – Research Presentations
Hear from a variety of presenters showcasing their current research and what they are currently doing within the field …
2023 Conference – Day 1 – Physical & Mental Wellness Plenary
Mental and Physical Impacts of Trauma on First Responders Presented by Kaleigh Paddon In order for first responders to …
2023 Conference – Day 1 – Leadership Plenary
Fostering Team Cultures That Support High Performance and Well-being Presented by Dr. Duncan Shields Public safety organizations and workers …
2023 Conference – Day 1 – Leadership Panel
Taking the Lead: A Panel Discussion Hear from a range of leaders on their experiences, insights, and lessons learned …
2023 Conference – Day 1 – Family Panel
Family Support: A Panel Discussion Members of the BC First Responders’ Mental Health Committee share their experiences on navigating …
2023 Conference – Day 1 – Family Plenary
Let’s Talk About It: Strategies to support young people’s understanding of parental operational stress injury Presented by Dr. Helena …
2023 Conference – Day 1 – Peer Support Plenary
Peer Support: A Canadian Perspective Presented by Brad McKay Brad McKay is a retired Staff Sergeant from York Regional …
2023 Conference – Day 1 – Peer Support Panel
Peer Support for First Responders: A Panel Discussion This facilitated panel discussion will explore the power of peer support. …
2023 Conference – Day 1 – The Social Brain
The Social Brain: Why Our Brains are Wired to Connect with Others Presented by Terry Small Our need for …
2023 Conference – Day 2 – Lifestyle Experiments
Lifestyle Experiments for Mental Health Presented by Trudi Rondou & Amenda Kumar Learn about what lifestyle experiments are, and …
2023 Conference – Day 2 – Lived Experience: Laurie White
Lived Experience: Laurie White While stationed with the RCMP in Kitimat, B.C. in 1998, Laurie was shot in the …
2023 Conference – Day 2 – Sleep & Fatigue Plenary
Sick and Tired: A Conversation About Stress, Fatigue and First Responders Presented by Mike Harnett In an EMS world …
2023 Conference – Day 2 – Retirement Plenary
Retirement Reimagined Presented by Tammy Vigue Retirement planning typically focuses on financial planning. But for first responders, your work …
2023 Conference – Day 2 – Retirement Panel
Navigating Change: A Panel Discussion on Mental Health in Retirement Hear from a diverse range of perspectives on how …
2023 Conference – Day 2 – Treatment Plenary
Emerging Therapies for PTSD. Real World Evidence from Roots to Thrive Presented by Dr. Pamela Kryskow Dr. Pamela Kryskow …
2023 Conference – Day 2 – Treatment Panel Discussion
Insights on Treatment: A Panel Discussion Considerations for mental health treatment can be perplexing and confusing in a world …
2023 Conference – Day 2 – Lived Experience: Ben Vernon
Lived Experience: Ben Vernon Ben’s life changed when he was stabbed while responding to a “routine medical assistance” call. …
2023 Conference – Day 2 – Stress Intervention Dog Program
Stress Intervention Dog Program Presented by Mike Anaan Vancouver Island Compassion Dogs executive director Mike Anaan shares more about …
2023 Conference – Day 2 – Treatment Institutions Plenary
Treatment Institutions Plenary In a fast paced, TED talk style session, hear from the leading providers of mental health …
2023 Conference – Day 1 – Leading by Example: Dave Samson Video
Leading by Example: Dave Samson Dave Samson candidly shares more about his experience as Deputy Fire Chief, and discusses …