​​Grounded in Experience:
Suicide Prevention and Rebuilding After Loss
A one day conference exploring suicide
​from all sides featuring Mark Henick 
Mark Henick
Tuesday May 14th, 2019
The Centurion Conference Centre, Ottawa ON
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Price includes morning refreshments and lunch

​Regular Rate: $240
For groups of 4 or more and 10 to 20% discount please email  [email protected]
Student: $150 
ABOUT THE DAY:
Trauma gives many of us the most explicit possible experience of our humanity. Whether we're working with our own, or that of somebody else, how we listen to and talk about stories of trauma can hold us back or build us anew. Join us with Mark Henick for a very special day long workshop as he explores life after trauma, how he got there, and what he has learned along the way. Mark's TEDx talk on suicide is one of the most watched in the world. It has prompted thousands of people to reach out, to share, and to own their story, and it sparked a globally viral search 
for the stranger in the light brown jacket who in a moment changed Mark's life forever.In this intimate, interactive session, you will learn about some of the strategies that Mark has learned along his personal and professional mental health journey, you will grow in comfort in reflecting on your individual practice and how you bring your most human self to relationships in which someone is struggling, and you will leave feeling part of a community and feeling empowered in your ability to create meaningful moments in people's lives.


So if you and your folks are interested in
  1. In-depth understanding
  2. Practical tools and strategies
  3. Becoming more confident in all related conversations and decisions
around working with
  • long terms suicide prevention
  • dealing with folks with 'suicidal ideation'
  • healing from attempts,
    or
  • healing from the losses of loved ons or colleagues, then this day is excellent.
We will also briefly explore ideas around language used in professional education settings as it varies from media guidelines.  
Now Approved for Continuing Education Credits by:

From Tom Regehr,  ED of CAST Canada ​

​" Mark Henick is truly amazing. Now we all say that about our presenters, but I had coffee with Mark for an afternoon and I can tell you -  he stands out as one who really 'gets' suicide, understands the research (has 2 post secondary degrees etc) and has solid, grounded ideas and strategies for professionals. I left feeling inspired, informed, confident and heard.   
.
And Mark is a such dynamic presenter,  I just had to hire him
​and bring him to Ottawa. "
Tom Regehr                                                                              .

An Excerpt from Tom Regehr's Biography  - Yet to be released...

 
At Grounding Trauma 2019 We Will Propel Change. 

You Can Be A Part Of It.

Trauma is a large, complicated issue. We find that people often ignore it and focus on a particular issue and/or approach. Others pedestalize trauma, focusing on it exclusively with such energy other critical parts of the persons story are missed. Trauma needs to be grounded in the full experience of the individual and approached with balance and openness.

And, as trauma is as complicated as life itself and our understanding of it is continuing to grow, an annual  conference is intended to bring you quality, leading edge education and an experience that will connect you to others with similar work, and passions.

Do you:
  • Struggle with language around suicide prevention?
  • Want to challenge paradigms about suicide?
  • Have concerns with existing approaches?
  • Want to explore new strategies for change?
  • Enjoy spending the day with like-minded individuals in an emotionally safe space?

 Then this conference day is for you!  Join us at Grounding Trauma this May in Ottawa!

Email [email protected] to reach out about potential opportunities.

Kindly Supported By:

Past Grounding Trauma events
Past events
2005 - 2006  Brampton, St.Paul's United Church
2007 - 2011  London,  Huron College, Western University
2012- 2015 - The Nottawasaga Inn, Alliston ON
2016 - Ottawa and Edmonton
2017 - Ottawa
2018 -  The Nottawasaga Inn, Alliston ON

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