From all angles: The importance of a well-rounded story Umind Webinar Series- Story Shifters

What would happen if our current view of childhood trauma was shifted from one of wounded-ness to one that is resilience and strength based? Using a social constructionist approach, this webinar will present the Story Shifter Framework that emerged from dissertation research. You will learn about:

• 8 resilience based Story Shifters that can make a difference for someone who has experienced trauma
• how clinicians can use story shifters in counselling sessions
• a tool to generate a healing conversation about trauma
• the power of community members, helpers and mentors in shifting trauma stories, both on an individual or collective basis

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Dr. Ward is a leader in children’s mental health with 30+ yrs experience with training & knowledge that encompasses family violence, abuse & neglect, complex trauma, & posttraumatic stress disorder. She has presented across Canada on how trauma impacts children’s wellness focusing on the significance of providing a trauma-informed system that is responsive to the needs of children, youth & their families. Dr. Ward has a strong focus on building staff resilience & understands the interconnections between staff wellness & organizational trauma & stress. She believes in the collaboration & partnerships that successfully create “a village to raise a child”. Barbara completed her studies with the Taos Institute & Vrije U in Belgium, Wilfrid Laurier & the U of Waterloo.