BCFRMH Committee

2019 Conference – Day 2 – Keynote

Fatigue Risk Management: Circadian Rhythms & Sleep Addressing circadian rhythms, sleep, and fatigue risk among first responders is vital to our efforts to promote mental health and improve workplace …

2019 Conference – Day 2 – Breakout stream B

The Resilience Training Needs of Paramedics & Dispatchers: A Study of BCEHS Staff Dr. Bilsker will provide an overview of the study, in which he surveyed EMS personnel to …

2019 Conference – Day 2 – Breakout stream A

Moving forward – Next Steps for Mental Health Case Management, Recovery and Return To Work WorkSafeBC is continuing to develop and strengthen programs and supports for injured workers with …

2019 Conference – Day 2

Compassion Fatigue The word compassion means “to suffer with.” When we give care, we often end up not just suffering with those we care for, but often their suffering …

2019 Conference – Day 2 – Keynote

We’re All a Little Crazy The #SameHere movement believes that every human being is affected by life’s inevitable traumas and losses. We cannot escape their impact, as challenges are …

2019 Conference – Day 1 – Breakout stream B

Case Study Vancouver Fire & Rescue Services This program engages and informs first responders in three crucial areas relevant to their work: trauma, mental health problems, and building resiliency. …

2019 Conference – Day 1 – Breakout stream A

Police Chief Dubord will share his experiences and approach to mental health as a leader in law enforcement. Fire Chief Fry will share her experiences and approach to mental …

2019 Building Resiliency Workshop – Module 8

2019 Building Resiliency Workshop – Module 8 Occupational Awareness (Dan Bilsker) In this module, you will be given the tools to: Explain the importance and characteristics of training for …

2019 Building Resiliency Workshop – Module 7

2019 Building Resiliency Workshop – Module 7 Occupational Awareness (Matt Johnston) In this module, you will be given the tools to: Outline characteristics of good mental health providers. Access …

2019 Building Resiliency Workshop – Module 6b

Intervention and Treatment (Steve Farina) In this module, you will be given the tools to: Define intervention and treatment. Cite examples of interventions to promote mental health. Discuss options …