FVBIA tournaments have raised more than $90,000 since 2002 to support local drop in programs, art and photography classes, children’s camps, community recreation programs and support groups for people with acquired brain injuries. This event will continue to support these valuable programs and services provided by the Fraser Valley Brain Injury Association!
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June 17, 2012
Wheel, Walk, Run for Brain Injury Awareness
Wheel, Walk, Run for Brain Injury Awareness
Cheshire Homes Society of BC will be hosting a 5 km and 1 km, wheel, walk, run event for Brain Injury Awareness Month. At the finish, you are invited to join us for entertainment, speakers and information on Acquired Brain Injuries.
June 17th, 2012 – Start and finish at Lumberman’s Arch (Stanley Park), Vancouver
Website: http://www.cheshirehomes.ca/BrainInjuryAwareness
Contact: 604-540-0686 or admin@cheshirehomes.ca
June 15, 2012
Progressive Goal Attainment Program – Training Workshop
A 2-Day Skills Training Workshop for the Progressive Goal Attainment Program (PGAPTM): An Evidence-Based Treatment Program for Reducing Disability Associated with
Pain, Depression, Cancer and other Chronic Health Conditions
June 15 & 16, 2012
LOCATION : The Westin Wall Centre Vancouver Airport Hotel · 3099 Corvette Way · Richmond · British Columbia
Evidence-based practice is quickly becoming the expected standard for rehabilitation interventions. The Progressive Goal Attainment Program (PGAPTM) is currently considered one of the most empirically supported interventions for targeting psychosocial risk factors for disability. PGAPTM was originally conceived to target risk factors for pain-related disability and has now been modified to target risk factors for various disabling health conditions including pain, depression, cancer and other chronic illnesses. Selected topics from this standardized, skills training workshop include:
The Problem of Disability in Modern Society, A Biopsychomotor Perspective of Disability, Evidence-Based Practice for Disabling Health Conditions, Risk Factors for Chronicity, Assessment of Psychosocial Risk Factors for Disability, Activity Mobilization, Activity Scheduling, Treatment Techniques Specifically Designed to Reduce Health-Related Fears, Catastrophic Thinking, Perceived Injustice, Disability Beliefs, Maximizing Adherence to Treatment, Maximizing Client Motivation to Attain Rehabilitation Goals, Therapeutic Return to Work.
Psychologist, Dr. Michael Sullivan will direct the training workshop. Dr. Sullivan is a Professor of Psychology, Medicine, Neuroscience, Neurology, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy at McGill University and Scientific Director of the University Centre for Research on Pain and Disability. Dr. Sullivan has lectured nationally and internationally on the social and behavioral determinants of disability, and currently holds a Canada Research Chair in Behavioural Health. For the past twenty years he has been working on developing interventions that will prevent disability in individuals suffering from various chronic health and mental health conditions. Dr. Sullivan has published more than 100 scientific articles, 19 chapters and 4 books on the topic of psychosocial factors associated with disability. For more information about Dr. Sullivan’s work or download a copy of his CV, please visit the training workshop portion of our website. www.pdp-pgap.com
The cost of this 2-day workshop is $750.00 plus 12% HST for a total of: $840.00. Registrations received by, March 15, 2012 will benefit from an early-bird fee of $695.00 plus 12% HST for a total of: $778.40. Space is limited for this workshop and the waitlist from the March 2012 workshop will fill a significant number of spaces available. Registrations will be processed in order in which they are received with payment. Registrations cannot be accepted by e-mail or telephone. Deadline for registration is May 15, 2012 or until all spaces are filled.
For information on how to register, visit http://www.pdp-pgap.com/files/workshop/2012_Vancouver_PGAPWorkshop.pdf.
June 12, 2012
VRA Canada Annual Conference
VRA Canada presents their Annual General Meeting and Annual National Conference. This year’s conference is being held in beautiful Canmore, Alberta from June 12 – 15, 2012.
Register online: http://vracanada.com/sub_conference/2012_canmore/sub_registration.php
The conference program will include the following sessions:
TUESDAY JUNE 12 – CAVEWAS WORKSHOP | |||
7:30 – 8:30 a.m. |
CAVEWAS Session Registration | ||
8:30 – 10:15 a.m. |
Methodologies in Establishing Economic and/or Vocational Losses on Litigated Vocational Referrals John F. Berg, M.Ed., CDMS, CRC, ABVE/D |
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10:15 – 10:30 a.m. |
Refreshment Break | ||
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon |
Session continues | ||
12:00 – 1:30 p.m. |
CAVEWAS Annual General Meeting Luncheon All CAVEWAS members are welcome to attend |
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1:30 – 3:00 p.m. |
Session continues | ||
3:00 – 3:15 p.m. |
Refreshment Break | ||
3:15 – 4:30 p.m. |
Session continues | ||
4:30 p.m. | Adjourn | ||
7:00 – 9:00 p.m. |
Registration for main conference | ||
WEDNESDAY JUNE 13 | |||
Registration is open from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |||
Exhibits are open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. | |||
7:30 – 8:45 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast | ||
8:45 – 9:00 a.m. |
Opening Remarks | ||
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. |
Opening Keynote Warren Macdonald, Inspirational Speaker |
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10:00 – 10:30 a.m. |
Refreshment Break and Exhibit Viewing | ||
10:30 – 11:45 a.m. |
Concurrent Sessions | ||
Dr. May Wong, Clinical Psychologist, Carewest Working with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder |
Phil Boswell, CAVEWAS President Vocational Evaluations: How To Differentiate Between The Good, The Bad & The Ugly |
Viable Calgary, a Prospect Project, Speakers tdc Inclusion Through Collaboration: A Viable Approach |
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11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
VRA Canada Annual General Meeting LunchAll VRA Canada members are welcome to attend | ||
1:00 – 1:15 p.m. |
Automotive Training Centres Update | ||
1:15 – 2:30 p.m. |
Educational Panel
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2:30 – 3:00 p.m. |
Refreshment Break and Exhibit Viewing | ||
3:00 – 4:15 p.m. |
Concurrent Sessions | ||
Dr. Martin Mrazik, Neuropsychologist, Professor, University Of Alberta Concussion and Brain Injury |
Colleen Avery, Canvet Regional Manager, WCG International Canadian Veterans: Vocational Rehabilitation Management and Outcome Complexities |
Ruth Clark, Fashion Moves Inclusive Designs Clothing – It is much more than just retail therapy |
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4:15 – 5:30 p.m. |
Plenary Session Dr. Roberta Neault, Professor, Athabasca University and President of Life Strategies Ltd. Career Engagement: Overwhelmed or Underutilized? Find the Right Mix |
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5:30 – 7:00 p.m. |
Welcome Cocktail Complimentary wine & cheese Reception sponsored by VRA Alberta Society Music by Jennifer Buchanen Art display by Studio C |
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THURSDAY JUNE 14 | |||
Registration is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | |||
Exhibits are open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | |||
7:45 – 8:30 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast | ||
8:30 – 9:00 a.m. |
Treatment Financing Panel | ||
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. |
Marg Bellman, AVP, Group Disability, Sunlife Work is Healthy |
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10:00 – 10:30 a.m. |
Refreshment Break and Exhibit Viewing | ||
10:30 – 11:45 a.m. |
Concurrent Sessions | ||
John Berendt, Ph.D., R. Psych., Mandel & Associates Ltd. Forensic Vocational Rehabilitation: Medical Legal Assessments |
Carrie Anton, Paralympian Gold Medalist, Assistive Technology Specialist Assistive Technology @ Work |
Rhonda Ozcan, Great West Life Strategic Mental Health Initiatives for Leaders: Limited Resources. Unlimited Results. |
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11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
General Networking Lunch VRA Alberta Society Annual General MeetingAll VRA Alberta members are welcome to attend |
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1:00 – 4:30 p.m. |
Concurrent Sessions | ||
Dr. Jody Hawley, Simon Fraser University Emerging Issues In Ethics |
Alberta Human Rights Commission, Government Of Alberta Duty To Accommodate, and Respectful & Inclusive Workplaces |
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3:00 – 3:30 p.m. |
Refreshment Break and Exhibit Viewing | ||
3:30 – 4:15 p.m. |
Champions Career Centre, Speakers tdc Disclosure |
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4:15 – 5:30 p.m. |
Plenary Session Jennifer Buchanan, Music Therapist Music and Neurological Impairment – A Sound Connection |
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5:30 – 7:00 p.m. |
Western BBQ and Line Dancing at Cross Zee Ranch Join us for a great evening of great food and good fun! Tickets: $79 plus tax |
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FRIDAY JUNE 15 | |||
Registration is open from 7:30 to 11:00 a.m. | |||
7:30 – 8:15 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast | ||
8:15 – 9:00 a.m. |
VRA Canada and CVRP Joint Panel “The Future Of Vocational Rehabilitation In Canada”
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9:00 – 10:30 a.m. |
Concurrent Sessions | ||
Dr. Cary Brown, University Of Alberta Understanding Sleep and its Relationship to Pain |
Amber Laing, CBI Health Cognitive Functional Capacity Evaluations |
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11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon |
Closing Keynote Dr. Russell Kennedy, Medical Doctor, Professional Stand Up Comedian, Corporate Speaker, Author, Television Host, and Certified Yoga and Meditation Teacher |
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12:00 noon | Adjourn | ||
June 8, 2012
WorkSafe BC 8th Annual Health Care Professional Conference
Health Care Professional Conference 2012
WorkSafeBC’s Health Care Services is proud to present the 8th Annual Health Care Professional Conference.
The conference, geared towards clinical and physical rehabilitation providers, as well as other health care professionals, promises a full day of top-notch presentations by field experts.
This year’s conference offers something different. All registration (conference attendees, sponsors and exhibitors) will be done online. There will be two panel discussions allowing attendees to ask the speakers questions. For a complete list of presentations, learning objectives, and speakers’ biographies, please visit the Speakers/Topics page.
Do Not Miss this Opportunity—registration deadline May 24
For those who have not yet registered for the highly anticipated annual Health Care Professional Conference, this is a reminder to register before the deadline. Register here.
Topics include: Plenary session
- Management of the Shoulder from a Surgeon’s Perspective: Diagnosis, Treatment including Postoperative, and Anticipated Recovery by Dr. Robert Hawkins
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as Approaches to Managing Chronic Pain by Dr. Dan O’ConnellConcurrent Workshops:
- Management of the Chronic Non-Cancer Pain Patient – the Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist Approach by Cara Rodrigues, Occupational Therapist, OrionHealth Vancouver Pain Clinic and Heather Watson, Physiotherapist, LifeMark Health Pain Management Team
- Active Rehabilitation for Slow to Recover Concussion by Dr. Grant L. Iverson, Ph.D., Director, Neuropsychology Outcome Assessment Laboratory Professor, Department of Psychiatry, UBC
- Musculoskeletal imaging on: back, shoulder and knee by Dr. Hugue Ouellette, MD, Musculoskeletal Radiologist at both Vancouver General and UBC Hospitals, Assistant Professor at the UBC Department of Radiology
- A New Approach to Managing Workplace Shoulder Injuries: concepts, construct and early findings from the WSBC- Fraser Health Authority- PABC Shoulder Pilot Project by Jamie MacGregor BSc (PT), BSc (Kin), CHT, Physiotherapist and Certified Hand Therapist, and the Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia’s WorkSafeBC Liaison
May 27, 2012
e-Health 2012 – Innovating Health e-Care
Canada’s only national e-Health conference.... Read More
May 7, 2012
Understanding & Dealing with Behaviour Problems after Brain Injury: A Workshop with Kit Malia & Anne Brannagan of Brain Tree Training
May 7th & 8th, 2012 10 am – 4 pm Hotel Five540Forty 540 Victoria St, Kamloops, BC.
This two day interactive workshop is suitable for people working with adults who have emotional or behavioral problems following brain injury. The course focuses on developing an understanding of how and why such problems occur, and how best to assess and treat them. Attendees should have completed the Basic Cognitive Rehabilitation workshop & the Attention and Information Proc- essing Advanced Cognitive Rehabilitation workshop.
AIMS:
- To extend skills & knowledge about emotional & behavioral issues following neurological injury
- To develop understanding of the causes of emotional and behavioral problems
- To explore approaches to assessment
- To provide practical approaches to take away and apply immediately in clinical practice
Course Content:
INTRODUCTION & DEFINITIONS: Definition of emotions; primary and secondary emotions; the difference between emotions and feelings. Why is it important to consider emotional and behav- ioral problems following neurological injury?
THE NEUROANATOMY OF EMOTIONS: Are we wired at birth? The limbic structures; the amyg- dala; the high and low roads of emotions; neurochemistry and emotions.
THE EMOTIONAL & BEHAVIORAL CONSEQUENCES OF NEUROLOGICAL INJURY: Anxiety; emotional liability; depression; anger; irritability; aggression; impulsivity; dis-inhibition; inflexibility; obsessive behavior; self centredness; insight; awareness; disorders of arousal, drive and motiva- tion.
THE CAUSES OF EMOTIONAL & BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS: Organic damage; pre-injury per- sonality; cognitive and executive changes; the environment; how staff can cause problems; aware- ness; denial; adjustment issues.
ASSESSMENT OF EMOTIONAL & BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS: The 6 stage assessment proc- ess; psychosocial assessment tools; assessment of overt behavioral problems.
TREATMENT OF EMOTIONAL & BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS: Practical session on assessment using a case study. How to improve emotional and behavioral problems using cognitive rehabilita- tion, psychological support, anxiety management techniques, education of staff, patient & relatives, and drug therapy. How to deal with emotional and behavioral problems using behavioral manage- ment techniques; accelerative and de-celerative techniques; practical session on treatment using a case study.
Course Fees:
Register 2 or more people to be entered into our draw for a chance to win one free registration!
Contest ends March 31, 2012. Regular Price: $525To register please visit our website @:
http://www.seasonsconsultgroup.ca/behaviourproblemaafterinjuryworkshop.htm
This two day interactive workshop is suitable for people working with adults who have emotional or behavioural problems following brain injury. The course focuses on developing an understanding of how and why such problems occur, and how best to assess and treat them.
April 14, 2012
The Urban Poling (Modified Nordic Walking) Course for Rehabilitation Professionals
*Featured in the CPA Physiotherapy Practice Magazine & the Globe and Mail
Find out how this new therapy tool improves gait outcomes, posture, balance and core stability.
The unique Activator walking poles, co-developed by a Occupational Therapist, was specifically designed for those clients post total hip/knee surgery, the neurological population, OP, OA, TBI & less active older adults (homecare, retirement to LTC). The Urban poles can be used along the entire spectrum of care: from STI to the high-performance athlete.
Our comprehensive course for Rehabilitation and Wellness Professionals (PT, OT, Kinesiologist & RA)includes instruction on both techniques and is a must for therapists and rehab personnel planning to safely and effectively use this new tool with their clients, starting a group EX program within retirement to LTC centres and/or an urban poling program for the community. Approved for cecs: CCAA, OKA, canfitpro, BCRPA. YMCA/YWCA & CSEP upon request.
Urban Poling Inc. is recognized as the Leader in Training for Nordic Walking for Fitness & Rehabilitation in Canada.
Agenda: Research Review, Equipment, Techniques, Assessments, Contraindications, Treatments for Specific Chronic Conditions & Injuries, Individual & Group Exercises for Balance, Pre-Gait, ROM & Core Strengthening.
Details on upcoming courses in your area:
Vancouver: Presenter: Leah Munday
Date: April 14, 2012
Time: 9 am to 1:30 pm.
Further info or to register for this course: www.urbanpoling.com
877 499 7999 or info@urbanpoling.com
Cost: $229.99 (includes a set of Urban or Activator Poles retail $99.99, 55-page manual, access to private instructor site & wholesale pricing on pole orders for your clinic or centre)
Ask us about our Urban & Activator Poles, online courses or teaching this course onsite to your group across Canada.
March 31, 2012
Pathway to Hope Gala – An Evening of Magic
Over the past eight years, the Fraser Valley Brain Injury Association has helped over 1500 people with acquired brain injuries and their families connect with their communities. We hope you will join us in this effort by participating in our third annual fundraising dinner.
Last year’s event successfully raised $20,000 to support our Case Management Program, support groups, art and photography programs as well as drop-in programs. We need your help to achieve this year’s goal of $25,000!
March 2, 2012
BC Brain Injury Association West Coast Celebration of Spring Annual Fundraiser 2012
BC BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION
West Coast Celebration of Spring
Cocktail Gala
Annual Fundraiser 2012
Guest of Honour: John Simpson – BC Pioneer & Founder of BI Resources
Emcee: Michel McDermott – Traffic Host, Breakfast Television
Guest Speaker: Dr. Art Hister – Health Minute, Global TV
Live Music: Woolysock – BC’s jazz band of renown
Where: Hycroft Mansion 1489 McRae Avenue, Vancouver, BC
When: Friday, March 2 – Main floor Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Advance Purchase Recommended
$100 ea. $75 ea. 4 or more
Tickets: 604-788-7221 Deborah
Box #143-11948 207 Street Maple Ridge BC V2X 1X7