You are invited to join us for this next Webinar in the Series on Military Transition where we will be discussing the topic of:
“Building Resilience: An evolutionary and cultural perspective.”
What is resilience? Is it a characteristic of the individual or, like high performance, is it a capacity that also emerges through, and is strengthened by, cohesive teams and supportive organizational cultures? How do organizational cultures and performance expectations intersect with our evolutionarily inherited threat processing systems in the context of modern service or warfare?
In this webinar, Dr. Shields will share lessons learned from his research and clinical work with military and first responders to highlight cultural contextual factors that enhance or degrade resilience and well-being through the trajectory of service, from initial enculturation, to release or retirement, and beyond.
Presenter: Dr Duncan Shields
Adjunct Professor
The Men’s Initiative: Military and First Responder Resiliency Project
Faculty of Medicine
University of British Columbia
Date: Thursday 13th of February 2020
Time: 11.00am – 1.00pm (NZST) * (GMT +13 Hours)
The one hour presentation will be followed by a interactive Q&A session that will allow participants to ask Dr Shields questions about points raised in the presentation or current issues on transition related to their work.
TO REGISTER
To participate in this Webinar with Dr Duncan Shields Register at:
https://otago.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XjOfE2-rS-u3180zzw_OjQ
When you have registered you will receive information on how to access the webinar online
If you have any queries regarding the Webinars or Registration, Email the ASCN (New Zealand) Secretariat at ascn.nz@gmail.com.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Dr Duncan Shields
Dr. Duncan Shields is a trauma therapist in private practice and an Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver, Canada).
As a trauma therapist, Dr. Shields has spent over 19,000 hours “in session” working with men and women struggling to find meaning, reconnect with community, and regain well-being in the aftermath of traumatic events and operational stress.
Dr. Shields’ research focuses on cultural appropriateness and effectiveness of mental health initiatives for the “stoic service cultures” of the military and first responders. As part of this work, he co-developed a national peer-based program for Canadian military veterans transitioning to civilian life, collaborated with the provincial fire fighter’s association to design and evaluate a resiliency program for their 4000 members, and is currently working with the British Columbia Police Association, piloting a police resiliency program.
Prior to his clinical and research work, Duncan was proud to serve in the Canadian infantry as a reservist where he gained a life-long appreciation for the contributions of our men and women in uniform.
ABOUT THE SERIES
This series of real time education and information sharing webinars has been developed by ASCN (New Zealand) a Not For Profit organisation in collaboration with Veterans Affairs New Zealand, the NZ Defence Force and the University of Otago.
The Webinars in the Transition series are being presented by International Thought Leaders and Researchers from New Zealand allied countries including Canada, United States, the United Kingdom and Australia. Robert Lippiatt from ASCN (NZ) will chair the Webinar series. Robert has had significant international experience chairing and facilitating Defence and Veterans Forums
Each Webinar will cover the key issues and insights on Military Veteran Transition and post service life gained through research and other ongoing work with military members, veterans and their families in the relevant country.
Watch out for information and registration instructions for the next set of Webinars in the series.
If you require any additional information on these Webinars or would like to register your interest in participating in the rest of the Webinar series please contact Steve Shamy at the ASCN (New Zealand) Secretariat at email ascn.nz@gmail.com.
ABOUT US
ASCN (New Zealand) in conjunction with ASCN (Australia) form the Trans Tasman Australasian Services Care Network (ASCN).
This Not for profit Network acts as a neutral and independent hub for discussion and action by Government, Research, Service Providers and Advocacy on health and wellbeing questions and issues that impact military, veterans, public safety officers and their families in both countries.
It is committed to improving the life-long health and wellbeing of current and former members of the Defence Force (Regular and Reserve), Public Safety Organisations and their Families