BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Psychologists’ Association of Alberta - ECPv6.15.13.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Psychologists’ Association of Alberta X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://paadev.pderaswebsites.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Psychologists’ Association of Alberta REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Edmonton BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20240310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20241103T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250117T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250117T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T082627 CREATED:20221103T170929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T221533Z UID:21722-1737104400-1737129600@paadev.pderaswebsites.com SUMMARY:Trauma & PTSD in First Responder Populations - 6 CE Credit DESCRIPTION:Abstract \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Intended Audience \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This webinar will be most useful for clinicians with a basic understanding of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. While there will be a brief review of diagnostic criteria\, the workshop will address those with an existing knowledge base who are interested in developing greater clinical skill and understanding related to the first responder population. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n To understand the history and development of trauma-related conditions and PTSD in first respondersTo facilitate recognition of empirically-supported\, “gold standard” treatment of PTSD\, and how principles can be applied in clinical settingsTo provide clarification and awareness regarding contextual\, cultural and occupational factors that are unique to first respondersTo identify issues related to the impact of first responder mental health problems on family systems \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Megan McElheran\, Ph.D.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Megan McElheran is a Clinical Psychologist and the CEO of Wayfound Mental Health Group\, based in Calgary\, Canada.  She completed graduate training at the Palo Alto-Stanford University Clinical Psychology Consortium\, during which she obtained specialized training in the treatment of PTSD through the US Veterans Affairs National Center for PTSD in Menlo Park\, CA.   Her clinical practice involves work with active-duty members of the Canadian Forces\, members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police\, municipal police officers\, firefighters\, medical personnel\, and others who are directly or vicariously impacted by traumatic events. Dr. McElheran is regularly engaged in speaking events\, both locally and internationally. She completed a TEDx speech in 2011 related to Trauma\, Change\, and Resilience and is the developer of the Before Operational Stress (BOS) program\, a resiliency-based intervention program for public safety personnel and frontline workers.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Format and Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This workshop will use a combination of didactic instruction and case presentation to address the following subject areas: • A brief review of the changes from DSM-IV to DSM-5 relative to the diagnosis of PTSD • Clinical considerations when addressing complex trauma and PTSD\, including issues related to dissociation and how to manage this clinically • The importance of assessing and monitoring symptoms of PTSD throughout the treatment process • Client engagement and how this relates to occupational culture of the first responder • Occupational issues of the first responder\, and how these relate to initial occupational screening and career trajectory • A discussion of the impact of first responder careers on the first responding family and how to conceptualize work with the individual in the context of the family \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation and Refunds \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation and refunds may be applied for by email or phone call to the PAA Membership Officer. Cancellations received fourteen (14) days prior to the Continuing Professional Development activity will receive a full refund of the registration fee\, less a $35.00 + GST processing fee. PAA reserves the right to cancel any activity\, in which case a full refund of the registration fee will be provided. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Continuing Education Credits \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Psychologists’ Association of Alberta (PAA) is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) to offer Continuing Education (CE) for psychologists. This workshop is offered for six (6.0) hours of CE Credit. Full attendance at the workshop is required to receive Continuing Education Credits. Partial credit will not be awarded\, and late arrivals or early departure will preclude awarding of Continuing Education Credits. PAA maintains responsibility for the program. URL:https://paadev.pderaswebsites.com/event/trauma-ptsd-in-first-responder-populations-6-ce-credit/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Workshop END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR