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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 Operational Stress Injury service dogs and training in Canada. BC …

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. The incident and the ensuing ordeal left Ben with a …

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 with so many options. Learn from the insights of leaders …

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 is the medical lead on the Roots To Thrive Ketamine …

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 to best manage mental health in retirement. With insights from …

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 likely provides more than just a regular paycheck. You may …

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, …