May 15, 2024: Organizational factors and public safety personnel mental health
Didactic presentation: Organizational factors and public safety personnel mental health
In this presentation, Dr. Megan Edgelow describes organizational factors and their impact on PSP mental health and how to recognize which organizational factors can be modified.
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May 8, 2024: Public safety personnel family and community supports
Didactic presentation: PSP family and community supports
In this presentation, Dr. Tim Black discusses the impacts that public safety personnel (PSP) service has on PSP family members, differentiates between the needs of support services for PSP members and that of PSP families, and identifies resources that are available for PSP and their families.
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Al-Anon Family Groups
Al-Anon is a mutual support group of peers who share their experience in applying the Al-Anon principles to problems related to the effects of a problem drinker in their lives. It is not group therapy and is not led by a counselor or therapist. This support network complements and supports professional treatment. Source: Al-Anon Family Group
Alateen
Alateen is a peer support group for teens who are struggling with the effects of someone else’s problem drinking. Many Alateen groups meet at the same time and location as an Al-Anon group. Alateen meetings are open only to teenagers. Alateen is not a program for young people seeking sobriety. Source: Al-Anon Family Group
PSPNET Families
With funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada, PSPNET Families is a collaboration between PSPNET, the Families Matter Research Group at Queen’s University, and the Child Trauma Research Centre at the University of Regina. Source: PSPNET Families
May 1, 2024: PSP Workplace Culture and Context Considerations for Return to Work
Didactic presentation: PSP workplace culture and context considerations for return to work
In this presentation, Tanya Morose discusses the unique factors of each PSP discipline to consider when determining a stay at work or return to work plan and understand elements of a prevention-based approach to psychological health and safety and worker wellbeing.
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Canadian Centre for Men and Families
The Canadian Centre for Men and Families is an open, inclusive and safe space, providing therapy and counselling, peer support, a legal clinic, fathering programs, mentorship and support services for male victims of trauma and violence. In addition to delivering front-line programs and services to families in crisis, we undertake evidence-based research, host public education and awareness activities, and work to improve public policies to better support all Canadians.
Source: CCMF
Source: CCMF
Institutional betrayal/sanctuary trauma
A definition of institutional betrayal/sanctuary trauma from the Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment (CIPSRT)
Source: CIPSRT
Source: CIPSRT
April 24, 2024: Common mental health presentations in public safety personnel (PSP)
Didactic presentation: Common mental health presentations in public safety personnel (PSP)
In this presentation, Dr. Nadia Aleem discusses how to identify the most common mental health concerns that PSP may present with in healthcare settings and create a framework to distinguish the type and level of care that may be best suited to the PSP seen in treatment.
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CAMS-care
Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) is an assessment and treatment framework for suicidal patients that has been repeatedly proven to be effective in multiple randomized controlled clinical trials around the world in reducing suicidal ideation and increasing hope.
April 17, 2024: The role of peer support in prevention, recovery and return to work
Didactic presentation: The Role of Peer Support in Prevention, Recovery and Return to Work
In this presentation, Staff Sergeant Beth Milliard, PhD, discusses the difference between formal and informal peer support for PSP, the goals of peer support for PSP, and the desired characteristics of a peer supporter for PSP.
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Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is a specific type of cognitive behavioral therapy that helps patients learn how to modify and challenge unhelpful beliefs related to the trauma.
The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM)
The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure is an evidence-based outcome measure designed to capture a client’s self-perception of performance in everyday living, over time. Originally published in 1991, it is used in over 40 countries and has been translated into more than 35 languages. Source: COMP
April 10, 2024: Overview of the complexities of operational stress injuries among public safety personnel (PSP)
Didactic presentation: Overview of the complexities of operational stress injuries among public safety personnel (PSP)
In this presentation, Dr. Elizabeth Donnelly discusses factors which might influence the development of an Operational Stress Injury (OSI) among PSP and how systems influence the well-being of PSP
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Organizations that support PSP with a social media presence
A list of organizations that support PSP with a social media presence provided by ECHO PSP Hub members. We will add more organizations as we become aware of them.
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Family First Responder
Piloting a virtually-delivered psychoeducation and support program - called Building Families - for spouses/partners of police, fire, and paramedic members. Funded by Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment and Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIPSRT/CIHR). Source: Family First Responder
HMI auricular trauma protocol: An acupuncture approach for trauma spectrum symptoms
Helms, J. M., Walkowski, S. A., Elkiss, M., Pittman, D., Kouchis, N. S., & Lawrence, B. (2011). HMI auricular trauma protocol: An acupuncture approach for trauma spectrum symptoms. Medical Acupuncture, 23(4), 209-213.
Managing Post Trauma Reactions-Changing the Dialogue and Protocols
Munisteri JP (2017) Managing Post Trauma Reactions-Changing the Dialogue and Protocols. J Trauma Stress Disor Treat 6:3. doi: 10.4172/2324-8947.1000177
The National Acupuncture Detoxification Association protocol, auricular acupuncture to support patients with substance abuse and behavioral health disorders: current perspectives
Stuyt EB, Voyles CA. The National Acupuncture Detoxification Association protocol, auricular acupuncture to support patients with substance abuse and behavioral health disorders: current perspectives. Subst Abuse Rehabil. 2016 Dec 7;7:169-180. doi: 10.2147/SAR.S99161. PMID: 27994492; PMCID: PMC5153313.
November 29, 2023: Barriers to return to work
Didactic presentation: Barriers to return to work
In this presentation, Dr. Megan Edgelow and Dr. Dwayne Van Eerd describe common barriers to return to work (RTW) for public safety personnel (PSP), recognize how barriers can be modified, and explain how employers and healthcare practitioners can work collaboratively to support PSP to RTW.
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November 15, 2023: Overview of evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Didactic presentation: Overview of evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
In this presentation, Dr. Megan McElheran discusses current therapeutic interventions for PTSD that have empirical support, the degrees of evidence supporting the therapeutic interventions for PTSD, ways to adapt manualized treatments to address clinical complexities that present with PSP.
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1in6
The mission of 1in6 is to help men who have had unwanted or abusive sexual experiences live healthier, happier lives. Our mission also includes serving family members, friends, partners, and service providers by providing information and support resources on the web and in the community. Source: 1in6
Support Services for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse
The Government of Ontario Support Services for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse program provides help for male survivors of sexual abuse, both recent and historical. The program is the first of its kind in Canada and is delivered by agencies across the province. Source: Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO)
Veterans Affairs Canada
If you are a current or former member of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) or Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), or a family member, Veterans Affairs Canada has targeted services and benefits to improve your well-being. Source: Veterans Affairs Canada
November 8, 2023: Providing trauma-informed virtual care
Didactic presentation: Providing Trauma-Informed Virtual Care
In this presentation, Dr. Dana Ross discusses potential challenges when delivering trauma-informed care in a virtual setting; benefits of utilizing virtual care for the treatment of interpersonal trauma; and trauma-informed strategies for optimizing the delivery of virtual care.
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October 25, 2023: Public safety personnel family and community supports
Didactic presentation: Public Safety Personnel Family and Community Supports
In this presentation, Scott Maxwell discusses the impacts that public safety personnel (PSP) service has on PSP family members, to differentiate between the needs of support services for PSP members and that of PSP families, and to identify resources that are available for PSP and their families.
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Functional Disconnection and Reconnection: an Alternative Strategy to Stoicism in Public Safety Personnel
McElheran M, Stelnicki AM. Functional disconnection and reconnection: an alternative strategy to stoicism in public safety personnel. Eur J Psychotraumatol. 2021 Feb 16;12(1):1869399. doi: 10.1080/20008198.2020.1869399.
October 18, 2023: The role of peer support in prevention, recovery and return to work
Didactic presentation: The Role of Peer Support in Prevention, Recovery and Return to Work
In this presentation, Staff Sergeant Beth Milliard, PhD, discusses the difference between formal and informal peer support for PSP, the goals of peer support for PSP, and the desired characteristics of a peer supporter for PSP
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Guidelines for the Practice and Training of Peer Support
The document is comprised of two sets of guidelines. The two sets of Guidelines are intended to provide direction to policy makers, decision makers, program leaders and the Canadian public about the practice of peer support. The two sets of Guidelines offer elements for the practice of peer support and an outline of the underlying values, principles of practice, skills and abilities of supporters. Source: Mental Health Commission of Canada
Ombudsman Report: In the Line of Duty
Investigation into how the Ontario Provincial Police and the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services have addressed operational stress injuries affecting police officers. Source: Ombudsman Ontario
Utilization and Impact of Peer-Support Programs on Police Officers’ Mental Health
Milliard B. (2020). Utilization and Impact of Peer-Support Programs on Police Officers’ Mental Health. Front. Psychol. 11:1686. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.01686
Badge of Life Canada
Badge of Life Canada supports Canadian public safety personnel by offering a safe, confidential place where members in crisis can turn for immediate information that can provide hope, growth and recovery to those members who are suffering an operational stress injury, including post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, and addictions; with access to counselling, including suicide prevention counselling, information and group support programs. Source: Badge of Life
Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment (CIPSRT)
As part of the National Research Consortium, CIPSRT serves as the Knowledge Exchange Hub for knowledge synthesis, translation, and exchange that relies upon the best contemporary research evidence supporting an overall mission to help current and former public safety personnel, their leaders, and their families to maintain and improve their mental health and well-being. Source: CIPSRT
Wounded Warriors Canada
Wounded Warriors Canada is a nationally-recognized organization and mental health service provider dedicated to serving ill and injured Trauma Exposed Professionals (TExPs) and their families in both official languages. Source: Wounded Warriors Canada
October 11, 2023: Organizational factors and public safety personnel mental health
Didactic presentation: Organizational factors and public safety personnel mental health
In this presentation, Dr. Megan Edgelow describes organizational factors and their impact on PSP mental health and how to recognize which organizational factors can be modified.
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Return to Work Experiences of Ontario Public Safety Personnel with Work-Related Psychological Injuries
Edgelow, M., Legassick, K., Novecosky, J. et al. Return to Work Experiences of Ontario Public Safety Personnel with Work-Related Psychological Injuries. J Occup Rehabil (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10926-023-10114-6
October 4, 2023: Common mental health presentations in public safety personnel (PSP)
Didactic presentation: Common mental health presentations in public safety personnel
In this presentation, Dr. Nadia Aleem discusses how to identify the most common mental health concerns that PSP may present with in healthcare settings and create a framework to distinguish the type and level of care that may be best suited to the PSP seen in treatment.
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Mental Disorder Symptoms among Public Safety Personnel in Canada
Carleton RN, Afifi TO, Turner S, Taillieu T, Duranceau S, LeBouthillier DM, Sareen J, Ricciardelli R, MacPhee RS, Groll D, Hozempa K, Brunet A, Weekes JR, Griffiths CT, Abrams KJ, Jones NA, Beshai S, Cramm HA, Dobson KS, Hatcher S, Keane TM, Stewart SH, Asmundson GJG. Mental Disorder Symptoms among Public Safety Personnel in Canada. Can J Psychiatry. 2018 Jan;63(1):54-64. doi: 10.1177/0706743717723825. Epub 2017 Aug 28. PMID: 28845686; PMCID: PMC5788123.
September 27, 2023: Workplace culture
Didactic presentation: Workplace culture
In this presentation, Tanya Morose discusses the unique factors of each PSP discipline to consider when determining a stay at work or return to work plan and understand elements of a prevention-based approach to psychological health and safety and worker wellbeing.
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National Standard of Canada - Psychological health and safety in the workplace
The National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace (the Standard) – the first of its kind in the world, is a set of voluntary guidelines, tools and resources intended to guide organizations in promoting mental health and preventing psychological harm at work. Source: CSA group.
September 20, 2023: Overview of the complexities of operational stress injuries among public safety personnel (PSP)
Didactic presentation: Overview of the complexities of operational stress injuries among public safety personnel (PSP)
In this presentation, Dr. Elizabeth Donnelly discusses factors which might influence the development of an Operational Stress Injury (OSI) among PSP and how systems influence the well-being of PSP
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Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research (CIMVHR)
There is need for Canadian research that addresses health protection and care across the life course of those who serve Canada in demanding environments, as well as research related specifically to the transition from military to civilian life. There is also an increased awareness of the need to provide relevant research related to families of those who serve, and have served, Canada. Source: CIMVHR.
Autonomic nervous system precision regulation
An infographic regarding Autonomic Nervous System regulation that may be helpful in providing education to trauma-exposed clients. Shared by one of our ECHO PSP participants. Source: somatictraumatherapy.com