BCFRMH Committee

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 ruled by pandemics, staff shortages, and public demands, it’s not …

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 right leg by a sex offender wielding a sawed-off .303 …

2023 Conference – Day 2 – Lifestyle Experiments

Lifestyle Experiments for Mental Health Presented by Trudi Rondou & Amenda Kumar Learn about what lifestyle experiments are, and how small changes to your daily routine can help push …

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 human connection is as important as our need for safety, …

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. Hear from the knowledge and insights of first responder leaders …

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 Police who was instrumental in creating a Trauma Team, and …

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 Hawryluk & Jerris Popik This presentation will focus on creating …

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 family life while also working as a first responder. This …

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 in this facilitated panel discussion. Panel members will share their …

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 face an increasingly complex set of systemic challenges that lie …