Webinar Description:

In this session, we discuss what a debrief is and isn't, the difference between a low-impact and high-impact debrief, and you'll leave with practical tips to debrief in ways that will increase team and individual capacity.

Key Takeaways:

• Clarify and define the term debrief.
• Understand what goes into a low impact debrief and a high impact debrief.
• Ideas and practical strategies around how to engage in low impact debriefing
• Wider diversity of options to ask for in workplace interpersonal interactions

Instructor: Kennedy Lewis

Kennedy Lewis is a trauma therapist with a Master's in Counselling from the University Victoria, currently practicing in Vancouver, BC. Alongside her private practice, Kennedy founded and developed Extraordinary Workers to help support workers on the front lines cope with the trauma exposed environments they are employed in. As a former support worker herself, Kennedy was able to see gaps in relevant and substantial care, leading to her unique programming.  Extraordinary Workers has been in operation for 3 years engaging the support worker community all over BC, offering workshops, groups and trainings in a variety of settings. Kennedy approaches the topic of resiliency by addressing how the entire workplace functions to mitigate the effects of trauma exposures on staff. Believing that when workers are properly supported to cope with their job demands, they can stay longer in their roles and build the relationships with clients that are often so necessary to healing and stabilization. Kennedy's message to support workers is simple: I see the valuable work you do; I see that you carry communities on your shoulders; you deserve support, solidarity and access to information that can aid your ability to sustain your work and life."If you are struggling with the difficult nature of work and are looking for help, please reach out to her at kennedylewisccc@gmail.com."

This course is part of HSABC's Term 1: Self Care, Boundaries and Resilience in Essential Work.