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Virtual conference · Saturday, November 21
Healing Beyond the Burn
Navigating mental health and support after trauma
A 4-hour online conference that focuses on burn survivors’ mental health and identity recovery, while offering essential tools and support for their families, healthcare professionals, and firefighters. Each group plays a vital role in the healing journey, and this event seeks to unite and empower all involved.
When
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM MST
Where
Online, by video
For
Survivors, families, clinicians, firefighters
Includes
Q&A and breakout rooms
The morning
9:00
to 9:15 AM
Welcome
Welcome & conference overview
Introduction from CBSC leadership, setting the tone for the day and outlining the importance of support networks for burn survivors.
9:15
to 10:00 AM
Keynote
Redefining Self: Mental Health and Burn Recovery
A psychologist specializing in trauma recovery on the psychological challenges burn survivors face, such as anxiety, PTSD and identity shifts, and strategies to navigate them.
10:00
to 10:30 AM
Panel
The Role of Families, Firefighters, and Healthcare Professionals in Burn Survivor Recovery
A burn survivor, a family member, a firefighter and a healthcare professional on how each group contributes to the emotional, mental and physical recovery of survivors.
10:30
to 10:45 AM
Break
Pause and breathe
A quick mindfulness or breathing exercise.
10:45
to 11:30 AM
Workshop
Building Resilience: Mental Health Strategies for Burn Survivors and Families
A hands-on session on practical strategies survivors and families can use to cope with trauma and build resilience in everyday life.
The day runs until 1:00 PM. The afternoon agenda will follow.
Joining on the day
One link, in your browser or on your phone. No account and nothing to download. Your camera can stay off.
Session dates rotate biweekly. Register once and we'll email you every date, so you never have to check.
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