CONFERENCE SYNOPSIS:

The impact of trauma on people’s lives is all over social media at the present moment.

In this conference, you will learn about trauma and violence-informed care that has been gaining prominence since the 1990s as a framework for working with and relating to people who have experienced negative consequences after exposure to dangerous experiences. Such experiences include and are not limited to child adverse experiences (CAE), accidents, war, displacement, incarceration, domestic violence, workplace bullying, and, for some, living through life-threatening illness and psychotic episodes.

In each session, you will explore and discuss content that will assist you in dealing with and managing the anxiety, fear, anger and shame of patients you find yourself providing care to.
You will get to experience several models of care, which, when explained, “make sense of” your interactions with other people – patients and colleagues! The presenters will demonstrate different “easy to integrate” interventions you can use wherever you nurse.

Your presenters, Wendy & Colleen, have over 60 years of experience working in mental health and providing care to individuals who have experienced a broad range of trauma and violence. They integrate compassion, respect, reflection and stories into their presentations.

Patients have an increasing expectation that healthcare professionals will be trauma-informed. How informed are you?

CPD HOURS: 24

LEARNING OUTCOMES

In this conference you will:

• Explore the importance of Trauma Informed Care in all areas of health care delivery
• Discuss models which can assist us understand the dynamics in the relationship between nurses collegially and with patients
• Review the clinical guidelines which support trauma informed care
• Investigate appropriate interventions which demonstrate provision of care which is trauma-informed

YOU WILL ALSO LEARN

• Trauma – what does it mean for individuals, societies, global citizens
• Principles of trauma informed care
• Integrating trauma informed care into individual, team and organisational practice
• Link between trauma and chronic medical conditions, mental illness and substance use
• Your safety when working with patients in a trauma informed framework
• Patient safety
• Your duty of care to self
• Why understanding the Limbic System is so important in the treatment process
• The Window of Tolerance – what it is and why it is so important
• Transference and where that fits in the therapeutic relationship
• Parent Adult Child Model
• The Third Space framework
• Drama Triangle
• Maslow’s Hierarchy
• Focal conflict model
• The importance of breathing
• Chemicals and hormones in trauma
• Professional boundaries – you’ll be surprised what you don’t know
• The Four C’s of Boundaries – Context, Consistency, Congruence and Categories of Concern
• Strategies and interventions (through demonstrations) of using trauma informed skills

Our Presenters:

DR WENDY MCINTOSH, RGN, RMHN, GRAD. DIP MH, MN, CERT IV WORKPLACE ASSESSMENT & TRAINING, GROUP LEADERSHIP CERT, MRCNA, MANZCMHN, AANZPA

Wendy has over 30 years of experience as a health professional (clinical, education, and research), twenty-five of those years in mental health. Areas of specific interest and passion for Wendy include professional supervision, professional boundaries, professional identity, links between childhood trauma and mental illness, and workplace bullying.

Wendy has over 20 years of experience as a psychodrama trainee – lifelong learning. She is committed to using experiential learning in the work she does with individuals and groups.

Wendy maintains a full diary of workshops throughout Australia and London UK and consistently receives feedback on her passion, knowledge, and creativity as a presenter and facilitator.

Wendy is continually integrating learning and insights she gains from the work she does within professional boundaries. She has developed internet training tools and education packages for individuals/organisations and delivers webinars for organisations.

With the assistance of six podcast episodes titled ‘Professional Boundaries’, Wendy is exploring and guiding listeners on their own personal and reflective journey through boundaries.

Further podcasts are currently in production.

COLLEEN RIED

Most of my professional nursing career was spent in adult mental health in public and private mental health hospitals and community settings. I managed a mental health special care unit for many years. The last five years of my professional life was spent teaching in the Diploma of Nursing TAFE.

I have now retired and like many of my fellow Nurses – there came a time when it was right to do so. So now there is a little more time to reflect and read many of those articles that sat waiting for the elusive spare time. There have been many changes in our practice since I commenced training in 1974 (psychiatric then general and obstetrics) and our narrative about who we are and what we do has often been revised.

Whether in my clinical roles, in hospital or community settings or in my teaching roles our story and how this interacts with clinical practice has been both fascinating and frustrating. And fabulous and funny. Want to hear a good story?…ask a Nurse.”

The Cruise Ship: Quantum of the Seas

There’s only one word that can possibly sum up Quantum of the Seas: WOW! With newly designed staterooms, game-changing technology, groundbreaking event venues, and the best dining ever, Quantum of the Seas delivers nonstop excitement and luxury with every voyage.

Onboard experiences on Quantum of the Seas are second to none. Feeling adventurous? Try the first-ever skydiving simulator at sea, RipCord by iFLY. Experience breathtaking 360-degree views from the North Star, or relax in style at the Vitality spa.

You’ll find plenty onboard to tease your taste buds, like cocktails mixed by robotic bartenders at the Bionic Bar and five courses of gourmet goodness at Chef’s Table. Not to mention family-style favourites at Jamie’s Italian by Jamie Oliver and elevated Mediterranean fare at Coastal Kitchen.

Craving some futuristic sounds? Take in an epic fusion of music and innovation at Sonic Odyssey. Or dive into the mysteries of the sea in the spell-binding production, Starwater.

The Program:

The program content is provided by expert Nurse Educators with extensive clinical and education experience. The education content provided in this program meets the same exacting standards as anything offered in an Australian land-based program. No matter what conference you attend you always need accommodation. A cruise ship provides a great all-inclusive* accommodation option to enhance your Conference experience. Education at Sea and The Nurses for Nurses Network combine great education with fabulous travel adventures. We have taken a holistic approach to Nursing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to ensure you get the most out of your education-travel experience.

The Online Library

The Library has been created so that you have access to some of the Conference content prior to our sail date. The documents, including self-directed activities and webinars, from our Conference Presenter, are provided so that you can create your own conference experience and access information and sessions of interest prior to the commencement of the Conference program.

Disclaimer: Sessions are correct at time of publication. Sessions are subject to change without notice due to circumstances beyond the control of the organisers. NFNN and EAS reserves the right to alter charges, cancel, postpone, change or withdraw the product or service at any time.