BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-// - ECPv6.16.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://braintrustcanada.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20210101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220623T083000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220623T183000 DTSTAMP:20230907T154119Z CREATED:20220409T214309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T154119Z UID:282-1655973000-1656009000@braintrustcanada.com SUMMARY:2022 Pushor Mitchell LLP West Coast Brain Injury Conference DESCRIPTION:Pushor Mitchell LLP West Coast Brain Injury Conference \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n The Pushor Mitchell LLP West Coast Brain Injury Conference (WCBIC) 2022 will bring together leading minds and change-makers in the field of brain injury research for a full day of learning and discourse.  \nAs an attendee\, sponsor\, or exhibitor\, you will be joining us on our mission towards targeting the root of chronic social and systemic issues as we strive to shift away from the “one practice fits all” mandate. In line with this year’s conference theme “Changing the Narrative on Brain Injury”\, our focus is on synergistic therapeutic interventions in the context of Trauma-Informed Practice\, and with the integration of First Nations perspectives. \nWe hope that you will join us for this very important and innovative community event. Together\, we believe we can make this community safer and more inclusive for all. \n \n \n \n Changing the Narrative on Brain Injury\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program\n An overview of the conference schedule\, the incredible speakers\, exhibitors\, our generous sponsors and much more! \n Download PDF\n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsorship & Exhibition\n Interested in becoming a sponsor or exhibitor for WCBIC 2022? \n Download PDF\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n Venue\n University of BC Okanagan Campus\n Kelowna\, BC \nAddress:\nEngineering\, Management\, and Education (EME) Building\nUniversity of British Columbia – Okanagan Campus\n1137 Alumni Avenue\nKelowna\, BC  V1V 1V7 \n Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n Our Speakers\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n Keynote\n Dr. Kim Gorgens\n Professor\, University of Denver \nThe Colorado Brain Injury Model: Lessons from the US about Brain Injuries in Criminal Justice \nThis presentation will highlight data on brain injury history and related psychosocial vulnerabilities from adult and youth correctional\, court and treatment facilities in Colorado. This presentation will also highlight a novel model (the Colorado Brain Injury Model) that is designed to identify brain injury history\, assess cognitive functioning and these psychosocial vulnerabilities\, and to make recommendations and referrals that support the individual through (and out of) the system. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ian Cull\n Former Senior Advisor on Indigenous Affairs – University of British Columbia\, Okanagan\n \n Changing the Narrative on Brain Injury: Using the TRC Calls to Action as a Path Forward \nThe Truth and Reconciliation Report has made several recommendations concerning the delivery of health care to Indigenous people. It’s my intention to identify how the calls to action can be acknowledged and used to change the narratives and approaches to the delivery of care for Indigenous people living with brain injury. \nI will outline the importance of not only acknowledging the truth\, but also understanding what that means in terms of relationship with Indigenous peoples as the crucial first step. Next I will talk about some strategies that can be useful to promote good relationships with Indigenous clients. It is my hope that participants will come away with a fuller understanding of the historical traumas and intergenerational traumas Indigenous people have experienced with health care and an openness to anticipating these considerations and using trauma informed interventions in their practice. \n \n \n \n Read More\n \n \n \n \n Lori Kline\n Caregiver\n \n Traumas and Triumphs: My Experience as a Caregiver \nMy talk will be about the traumas and triumphs of my personal journey as a loving Caregiver of a young woman living with brain injury. I will also address the ripple effects of brain injury on the entire family. \nI respectfully acknowledge that this is only one family’s experience. Therefore\, my desired take-aways are as varied as the group of attendees: \n\nFor fellow caregivers – to feel completely understood and acknowledged\, with no judgement whatsoever\nFor people living with brain injury – to feel completely loved\, supported\, acknowledged\, and admired\nFor loved ones of people living with brain injury – to feel inspired to keep loving and to keep learning\nFor friends and acquaintances of people living with brain injury – to resolve to be present for\, and available to\, the individual and his/her family\nFor all health professionals involved – to acknowledge that love and hope pair well with science\n\n \n \n \n Read More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bryan Fitzpatrick\n Lawyer & Partner – Pushor Mitchell LLP\, Kelowna\, BC\n \n Advocating for Yourself in a “No-Fault” World \nIn this talk\, I will share my experience as a criminal lawyer to provide insight on how persons with brain injury can advocate for themselves in today’s “no fault” insurance world\, including how to navigate a Civil Rights Tribunal to resolve a personal injury claim. \n \n \n \n Read More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Maya Libben\n Associate Professor & Clinical Psychologist – University of British Columbia\, Okanagan\n \n Psychological Treatment for Brain Injury: Current Approaches and Future Growth \nPsychological impacts\, including anxiety\, depression and post-traumatic stress are common following a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Psychological treatment is a critical component of TBI rehabilitation and plays a significant role in improving clinical outcomes. In this talk I will discuss the links between TBI and emotional function and will review empirically supported treatments that specifically address the unique barriers faced by those who have suffered a TBI. Finally\, I will discuss new and cutting-edge psychological approaches for TBI treatment and will discuss how these can be used by health-professionals\, clients and care-givers to improve overall function. \n \n \n \n Read More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Zach Walsh\n Professor & Registered Psychologist – University of British Columbia\, Okanagan\n \n Cannabis\, Substance Use\, and Public Health\nThis talk will review the research on how cannabis can be used in the context of harm reduction as a substitute for other potentially more dangerous substances. We will examine how cannabis substitution may have an overall positive impact on public health\, with a particular focus on issues of relevance to individuals living with acquired brain injury\, their loved ones\, and their caregivers. \n \n \n \n Read More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Sheila Cote-Meek\n Vice-President Equity\, People & Culture – York University\, Toronto\, ON\n \n Considerations for Decolonizing the Healthcare System: An Indigenous Perspective \nThe mission of this conference\, Changing the Narrative on Brain Injury\, is to dialogue on how we can shift away from models that focus on ‘one size fits all’ approaches and to enrich understandings of alternative models and practices. This presentation starts with recognizing how the health care system remains deeply rooted in colonial practices which has resulted in extreme health inequities for Indigenous peoples. This is followed by exploring how we can do better and work towards decolonization. \n \n \n \n Read More\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n Our Sponsors\n \n \n\n\n\n \n Title Sponsor\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n About the Area\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n >\n \n \n \n \n \n Okanagan\n WCBIC 2022 is hosted in the city of Kelowna – the gateway to the stunning Okanagan Valley. Located in the Southern Interior of BC\, the Okanagan region is known for its wineries and fruit orchards. The main city of Kelowna is situated on the beautiful shore of the Okanagan Lake. \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodations\n UBCO Conferences and Accommodation is looking forward to welcoming WCBIC 2022 guests. Book your stay today! \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Restaurants\n Explore the beautiful city of Kelowna through its booming culinary scene. Book a food or winery tour\, or check out Tourism Kelowna’s guide for recommendations to some of our favourite restaurants. \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Attractions\n Kelowna is the city of all-seasons fun! Whether you explore in the valley’s natural playground or take your adventure indoors\, there’s something for everyone! \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n December 15\, 2022\n Client Holiday Party\n BrainTrust Canada \n \n \n [tribe_tickets post_id=”2919″] URL:https://braintrustcanada.com/events/wcbic2022/ LOCATION:UBCO & Virtual\, EME Building\, 1137 Alumni Avenue\, Kelowna\, British Columbia\, V1V 1V7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Hybrid Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://braintrustcanada.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/wcc-herov2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260625T084238 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260625T084238 DTSTAMP:20240501T020202Z CREATED:20231004T050010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T020202Z UID:4526-1782376958-1782376958@braintrustcanada.com SUMMARY:Infinite Possibilities: Brain Injury Networking Event DESCRIPTION:Our Infinite Possibilities: Brain Injury Networking Event will be held on Wednesday\, November 15th\, 2023\, at our Kelowna office on 100-215 Lawrence Avenue at 5:00 to 9:00 PM. \n\n\n\nJoin us for an evening full of stimulating conversation and warm company! Try your luck at our Silent Auction with prizes from varying community partners! \n\n\n\nWhether you are a survivor\, caregiver\, healthcare professional\, or simply interested in learning more about brain injuries\, this event offers a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals in a relaxed and informal setting. \n\n\n\nDiscover Infinite Possibilities by engaging in meaningful conversations\, sharing personal experiences\, and gaining valuable insights from experts in the field. Together\, we can create a supportive community that fosters understanding\, resilience\, and hope. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss out on this incredible chance to expand your network\, learn from others\, and find inspiration. Mark your calendars and get ready to embark on a journey of discovery and connection at the Infinite Possibilities: Brain Injury Networking Event. 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