Summit on Trauma-Informed Care

March 27, 2009
10:30 am - 4:30 pm

CAMH, 33 Russell Street, Room 2029

Moving the Mental Health and Addictions Systems Toward being Trauma-informed

Key Note Address:  Dr. Catherine C. Classen
Building a trauma-informed mental health system: Why we should care

Dr. Catherine Classen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto, Director of the Women's Mental Health Research Program at the Women’s College Research Institute, and Academic Leader of the Trauma Therapy Program at Women's College Hospital where she serves as a research scientist and a clinical psychologist. She is also on the Executive Council of the Division of Trauma Psychology of the American Psychological Association and a past president of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation. Her passion and research interest is in improving care for trauma survivors.

Panel 1: Clients and Family Members
Panel members share personal experiences with addictions and mental health services

Panel 2: Trauma-informed Programs
Examples of programs/services that have incorporated trauma-informed principles
(CAMH’s Women’s Inpatient Unit “sanctuary model,” Gerstein Centre, Jean Tweed Centre)

Panel 3: Envisioning the Future
Panelists discuss current initiatives and issues
(CAMH's Prevention of Restraint and Seclusion Initiative, CAMH Clients Bill of Rights, Specific issues for refugees)

 

Event is free and space is limited so you will need to register ASAP to ensure a spot!  

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Please specify any special needs or dietary requirements on registration form - lunch will be provided.

 

 

 

For more information please contact:

Julia Greenbaum
Email: Julia_greenbaum@camh.net

Updated March 06, 2009

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