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Understanding the neuroscience of trauma and resilience to best support Indigenous clients
Live webinar April 27, 2021 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Jennifer Mervyn, MA, PhD. Dr. Mervyn was recently acknowledged by CAMH as one of the 150 Canadians making a difference in mental health. She is currently working for Tsawwassen First Nation doing clinical and consultative work. Jennifer is a world-renowned consultant on mental health and trauma, doing public speaking, teaching, training, and currently consults for the Working Group developing the ACEs guideline for physicians in BC.
Overview: This webinar will address the specific neuroscience of trauma and the intergenerational effects of colonization on Indigenous people in Canada. The historical context to Indigenous healthcare as it relates to intergenerational trauma will also be explored. Learn how trauma is linked to biomedical disease and addiction and identify Indigenous paths to healing and resilience building strategies from a neurobiological approach.
This training is suitable for:
Educators: Teachers, ECE, school administration, support staff
Mental Health Professionals: psychotherapists, counsellors, psychologists, social workers
Medical Professionals: nurses, psychiatrists, pediatricians and family doctors
Direct Service Workers: Drop in workers, shelter and hostel workers, child and youth workers, youth justice workers.
First Responders: Police, firefighters, paramedics
Level of training: Introductory
Client age category: Birth to adulthood
Description: This webinar will address the specific neuroscience of trauma and the intergenerational effects of colonization on Indigenous people in Canada. The historical context to Indigenous healthcare as it relates to intergenerational trauma will also be explored. Learn how trauma is linked to biomedical disease and addiction and identify Indigenous paths to healing and resilience building strategies from a neurobiological approach.
The training will provide an overview of Indigenous paths to healing and resilience building so that providers can support and advocate for culturally informed ways to wellness.
Learning objectives:
- Understand the neuroscience of toxic stress and how it impacts our health and well-being for all
- Increase understanding of Indigenous people in Canada, and about trauma specific to Indigenous peoples and the connection between this trauma and biomedical disease and addiction
- Identify healing and resilience building strategies for Indigenous clients from a neurobiological approach, and identify the importance of relationships and culture in building healthy families and communities
Registration fees: $250. Student and group rates are available.
For more information and full registration details please visit https://cvent.me/XnPvDa
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