HSABC's Podcast

This is an audio only version of an HSABC webinar originally broadcast on May 19th, 2020. 

For the video, handouts and resources, please visit us at hsa-bc.ca

This webinar provides an overview of what vicarious trauma is and its impact. (e.g. absenteeism, high turnover etc). The session focuses on the prevention and intervention of vicarious trauma in the areas of organizational culture, work load, work environment, education, group support, supervision, and resources for self care. Context for the particular collective trauma of the pandemic will also be provided. 

Amanda Theissen specializes in helping individuals and organizations manage workplace stressors and make positive changes.

As a ‘Stress Strategist,’ Amanda works with individuals through the process of inquiry to support people in gaining clarity and finding solutions to challenges. She offers a range of workshops to organizations to facilitate the creation of safe, supportive, and positive work environments.

Having worked for over 15 years in the non-profit world, she has firsthand knowledge of the kinds of experiences that exemplify working in front-line capacities. Her experience includes working in the areas of addiction, victim services, mental health and developmental disabilities.

Although Amanda has a BA in Psychology, a Bachelors of Social Work and a MA in Theology, her greatest accomplishments remain being a loving partner, a devoted mother, and a good friend.

This is an audio only version of an HSABC webinar originally broadcast on May 20, 2020. 

For the video, handouts and links, please visit our website at hsa-bc.ca 

Dr Heather Fulton talks about how to help people experiencing paranoia, psychosis or other mental health issues that make it difficult for them to trust service providers - as well as providing a psychological background for conspiracy and paranoia in the context of COVID-19 - why it's happening now and what can we do to ensure that our clients are getting the help they need and communicate in way that is effective and compassionate when it comes to following social distancing and other health precautions. We know the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting mental health across society.  One observed impact reported by HSABC webinar attendees (as well as noted in various media reports) has been the notable rise of conspiracy theories and paranoia- and that these beliefs are negatively impacting care.  This webinar will review these topics as well as offer practical suggestions for how to manage these complex and difficult situations.

Agenda:
Defining and understanding paranoia and conspiracy theories
What are they?  Why do they occur?  How might they make sense?
How can paranoia and beliefs in certain conspiracies impact care during COVID-19?
What can we do to help people when paranoia and conspiracy-related beliefs are negatively impacting the clients we serve?

This is an audio only version of an HSABC Webinar originally aired on May 20, 2020. 

It covers an overview of Harm Reduction as a philosophy and goes through the history and context of how this came to be, with some practical tips on how to apply it in your workplace. 

For the video, handouts and other resources, please visit our website at hsa-bc.ca 

Corey Ranger is a registered nurse with experience working in harm reduction across Alberta--he has facilitated blood-borne pathogens programming for street-entrenched individuals in Edmonton's inner-city core; worked on the harm reduction team in Calgary; started HIV programming in Brooks; and most recently been responsible for implementing naloxone programming and supervised consumption services (SCS) in Medicine Hat. Corey has been a post-secondary instructor for community and mental health nursing at Medicine Hat College, and is an advocate for evidence-informed, pragmatic public policy. Corey is currently project manager for BCcampus, responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of a provincial peer training curriculum and standards of practice (SOP).

This is an audio only version of an HSABC webinar originally broadcast on May 20, 2020. 

For the video, handouts and links, please visit our website at hsa-bc.ca 

Dr Heather Fulton talks about how to help people experiencing paranoia, psychosis or other mental health issues that make it difficult for them to trust service providers - as well as providing a psychological background for conspiracy and paranoia in the context of COVID-19 - why it's happening now and what can we do to ensure that our clients are getting the help they need and communicate in way that is effective and compassionate when it comes to following social distancing and other health precautions. We know the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting mental health across society.  One observed impact reported by HSABC webinar attendees (as well as noted in various media reports) has been the notable rise of conspiracy theories and paranoia- and that these beliefs are negatively impacting care.  This webinar will review these topics as well as offer practical suggestions for how to manage these complex and difficult situations.

Agenda:
Defining and understanding paranoia and conspiracy theories
What are they?  Why do they occur?  How might they make sense?
How can paranoia and beliefs in certain conspiracies impact care during COVID-19?
What can we do to help people when paranoia and conspiracy-related beliefs are negatively impacting the clients we serve?

This is an audio only version of an HSABC webinar originally broadcast on May 19th, 2020. 

For the video, handouts and resources, please visit us at hsa-bc.ca

This webinar provides an overview of what vicarious trauma is and its impact. (e.g. absenteeism, high turnover etc). The session focuses on the prevention and intervention of vicarious trauma in the areas of organizational culture, work load, work environment, education, group support, supervision, and resources for self care. Context for the particular collective trauma of the pandemic will also be provided. 

Amanda Theissen specializes in helping individuals and organizations manage workplace stressors and make positive changes.

As a ‘Stress Strategist,’ Amanda works with individuals through the process of inquiry to support people in gaining clarity and finding solutions to challenges. She offers a range of workshops to organizations to facilitate the creation of safe, supportive, and positive work environments.

Having worked for over 15 years in the non-profit world, she has firsthand knowledge of the kinds of experiences that exemplify working in front-line capacities. Her experience includes working in the areas of addiction, victim services, mental health and developmental disabilities.

Although Amanda has a BA in Psychology, a Bachelors of Social Work and a MA in Theology, her greatest accomplishments remain being a loving partner, a devoted mother, and a good friend.

This is an audio only version of an HSABC Webinar originally aired on May 20, 2020. 

It covers an overview of Harm Reduction as a philosophy and goes through the history and context of how this came to be, with some practical tips on how to apply it in your workplace. 

For the video, handouts and other resources, please visit our website at hsa-bc.ca 

Corey Ranger is a registered nurse with experience working in harm reduction across Alberta--he has facilitated blood-borne pathogens programming for street-entrenched individuals in Edmonton's inner-city core; worked on the harm reduction team in Calgary; started HIV programming in Brooks; and most recently been responsible for implementing naloxone programming and supervised consumption services (SCS) in Medicine Hat. Corey has been a post-secondary instructor for community and mental health nursing at Medicine Hat College, and is an advocate for evidence-informed, pragmatic public policy. Corey is currently project manager for BCcampus, responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of a provincial peer training curriculum and standards of practice (SOP).

This is an audio only version of a webinar recorded on May 5th, 2020.

For handouts, resources and the video recording, please go to hsa-bc.ca

Corey Ranger and Sarah Kift provide an overview of how to work safely and support your clients and staff in the midst of the pandemic: 

Topics covered:

COVID 19 Symptoms and Basics
Screening and testing: How to screen for COVID-19 and where to get tested/get your clients tested
Shelter and outreach contexts: how to set up and maintain safe spaces
Personal Protective Equipment: Masks 101 and PPE
Safe supply: how to get people on safer versions of substances
Overdose and First Aid Protocols
Harm Reduction Resources 
Current Public Health Orders, Guidance and Recommendations in BC
Up to Date Resources and Contacts 

This is an audio only version of a webinar recorded on May 5th, 2020.

For handouts, resources and the video recording, please go to hsa-bc.ca

Corey Ranger and Sarah Kift provide an overview of how to work safely and support your clients and staff in the midst of the pandemic: 

Topics covered:

COVID 19 Symptoms and Basics
Screening and testing: How to screen for COVID-19 and where to get tested/get your clients tested
Shelter and outreach contexts: how to set up and maintain safe spaces
Personal Protective Equipment: Masks 101 and PPE
Safe supply: how to get people on safer versions of substances
Overdose and First Aid Protocols
Harm Reduction Resources 
Current Public Health Orders, Guidance and Recommendations in BC
Up to Date Resources and Contacts 

This is an audio only version of an HSABC webinar recorded on May 6th, 2020. For the video recording and handouts and materials, please go to hsa-bc.ca. 

Want to know more about how residential tenancy dispute resolution is working during the COVID-19 pandemic, and any changes to the rules and how to be an effective advocate in the process? Join HSABC for a one-hour, informative webinar learning experience that teaches the skills you will need to present your case more effectively. Presented in partnership with TRAC.

Instructor: Zuzana Modrovic

This is an audio only version of an HSABC webinar recorded on May 6th, 2020. For the video recording and handouts and materials, please go to hsa-bc.ca. 

Want to know more about how residential tenancy dispute resolution is working during the COVID-19 pandemic, and any changes to the rules and how to be an effective advocate in the process? Join HSABC for a one-hour, informative webinar learning experience that teaches the skills you will need to present your case more effectively. Presented in partnership with TRAC.

Instructor: Zuzana Modrovic