Real Talks Round Two: Resiliency, Empathy, Artificial Intelligence, And The Law (Video) – Healthcare

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Round Two of our Real Talks presentations dives into impactful
conversations led by esteemed experts in healthcare, caregiving,
and social work. They share valuable perspectives, practical
strategies, and meaningful experiences to empower caregivers and
healthcare professionals.

Highlights Include:

Dr. Karyn Taplay’s presentation, Nursing Education:
Building capacity, building resilience, pursuing retention,
examines Ontario’s nursing landscape, focusing on
education-driven strategies to expand capacity, boost resilience,
and retain new nurses.

Dr. Vanessa Silva e Silva’s, Compassion Fatigue, Moral
Distress, and Burnout Among Organ Donation Coordinators in Canada:
Next Steps from a National Study, presentation examines the
emotional challenges faced by Canadian coordinators in organ
donation and highlights ongoing efforts to improve their
well-being. It shares key study findings and outlines planned
interventions to support these nurses and enhance donation
quality.

Dr. Connie Schumacher’s presentation, Understanding
Caregiver Burden in Home Care using the interRAI Self-Report of
Carer Needs Assessment, examines efforts to better support
informal caregivers through a mixed methods study conducted across
three provinces. It highlights the use of the interRAI HC Caregiver
Risk Evaluation (CaRE) algorithm to identify those most at risk of
burden, followed by assessments and interviews to gain deeper
insights. Findings will guide the development of community-based
resources and services to enhance caregiver support.

Dr. Elizabeth Orr’s presentation, Promoting Resilience
when Engaging in Emotionally Demanding Research, examines the
emotional impact of sensitive research, emphasizing the need for a
multi-layered approach to researcher well-being. It highlights the
role of peer support and open, supportive environments in managing
research-related challenges.

Colleen Worsley’s presentation, Social Work Approaches
for Building Resiliency, explores practical strategies for
building resilience, finding joy, and maintaining calm in
life’s challenges. It incorporates insights from trauma
management training, neuroplasticity recovery techniques, and
personal experiences to provide actionable coping methods for
navigating grief and stress.