The Royal is proud to welcome and present two Order of Canada Recipients on January 30th, 2015 in Ottawa. That's when our annual Mental Health - Nursing conference takes a look at "Trauma-Informed Care" featuring an afternoon of shared experiences by Sheldon and renowned Forensic Psychiatrist Dr. John Bradford.
Sheldon Kennedy has been a star; a hockey icon who got to live out the childhood dream of many young Canadians: to play in the NHL. He has also been through dark times when his life was consumed by drugs and alcohol; he has spent time in prison and in a mental health hospital. Like many of the patients we encounter as caregivers, Sheldon’s challenges were rooted in experiences from his past. In his youth, Sheldon suffered sexual abuse and that has influenced the path of his life every day since.
- Dr John Bradford receives Order of Canada 2011
- Sheldon Kennedy to receive Order of Canada recognition 2014
Sheldon Kennedy has been a star; a hockey icon who got to live out the childhood dream of many young Canadians: to play in the NHL. He has also been through dark times when his life was consumed by drugs and alcohol; he has spent time in prison and in a mental health hospital. Like many of the patients we encounter as caregivers, Sheldon’s challenges were rooted in experiences from his past. In his youth, Sheldon suffered sexual abuse and that has influenced the path of his life every day since.
Sheldon knows that countless people across Canada have
experienced trauma. Although the experience may leave no visible scars, the
effects of trauma can permeate into every aspect of an individual’s life -
health, education, social and familial relationships, and interactions with the
law. As healthcare professionals, it is crucial that we draw context from these
experiences when we evaluate and treat our clients. As Sheldon puts it, “we
must find a way to paint the invisible”. This is the essence of trauma-informed
care.
On January 30th, at The Royal’s 10th
annual Ivy Dunn Nursing Conference, Sheldon will share how trauma has impacted
his life, how he recovered to become a passionate advocate for the issues
surrounding child abuse, and why it is so important for caregivers to take
trauma into consideration in the delivery of mental health care.
Joining
Sheldon will be Dr. John Bradford, internationally recognized forensic
psychiatrist and Order of Canada recipient, who will provide insight into
resilience and the role of healthcare professionals from the perspective of
both caregiver and patient. Register now for the Ivy Dunn Nursing Conference to
share perspectives with those who have experienced trauma first-hand as well
experts in the treatment of trauma. You will leave the day with a deeper
understanding of trauma-informed care as well as concrete strategies you can
use to promote post-traumatic growth and recovery for the people in your
care.Join Sheldon and special guest Dr. John Bradford in Ottawa January 30, 2015 - click here.
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