The Second Compassion Fatigue Conference, June 12-13, 2012

Ambassador Conference Hotel and Resort

1550 Princess Street, Kingston, On.

Free Parking

Special room rate available (see below)

Two days of hands-on workshops for helping professionals with keynote speakers Dr Joan Borysenko, Dr Linda Duxbury and Paul Huschilt.

Also presenting: Dr Pat Fisher, Françoise Mathieu, Robin Cameron, Meaghan Welfare, Leslie McLean and other specialists in the field.

This year, we will focus both on organizational health and on hands-on wellness strategies you can try right at the conference. Part of the conference will involve breakout sessions with smaller group activities. We will also offer a refresher session for Compassion Fatigue Trainers who are seeking to sharpen their skills and connect with others.

Last year's conference was a sold out event - avoid disappointment and register early. Group rates available.

Conference Fees:

This fee includes continental breakfast, lunch and refreshment breaks and free parking.

$350.00 plus HST per person

$325.00 plus HST for groups of 6 or more.

REGISTER BY CLICKING HERE

Accommodation:

Get a special reduced rate for overnight accommodation by booking before May 10th!

A block of rooms are being held for participants of the Compassion Fatigue Conference under the code #13268 "Compassion Fatigue Conference" for $120 per night for a room with 2 queen beds. To book a room, visit www.ambassadorhotel.com and make sure you specify that you are attending the Compassion Fatigue conference event to get the special rate.

You can also book a room by calling:

The Ambassador Conference Resort
www.ambassadorhotel.com
1550 Princess Street, Kingston, ON, Canada, K7M 9E3
613-548-3605
800-267-7880

or call:
Mrs. Erin Finucan
Senior Sales Manager
613-541-4681

Intended audience: This conference is for everyone in the helping fields - social workers, nurses, physicians, teachers, mental health counsellors, psychologists, paramedics, firefighters, community health workers, HR, judges, lawyers, victim service workers, mediators, volunteers and managers of health care and community health organisations.

Conference Details

Two days of hands-on workshops for helping professionals with keynote speakers Dr Joan Borysenko, Dr Linda Duxbury and Paul Huschilt. Also presenting: Dr Pat Fisher, Françoise Mathieu, Robin Cameron, Meaghan Welfare, Leslie McLean and other specialists in the field. This year, we will focus both on organizational health and on hands-on wellness strategies you can try right at the conference. Part of the conference will involve breakout sessions with smaller group activities. We will also offer a refresher session for Compassion Fatigue Trainers who are seeking to sharpen their skills and connect with others.

Keynote Speakers:

Dr Joan Borysenko: "Fried: Why we burn out and how to revive"

Following up on Dr Gabor Maté's presentation last year, we will continue to explore the concept of psychoneuroimmunology with world-reknowned expert Dr Joan Borysenko who will be speaking about her most recent book "Fried: Why we burn out and how to revive." Joan Borysenko is a Harvard Medical School trained cell biologist, a licensed psychologist, and "educator-at-large." A pioneer in mind-body medicine and psychoneuroimmunology she is the founder of Mind-Body Health Sciences, LLC in Boulder, Colorado and a New York Times bestselling author of 15 books. Her ability to combine cutting edge information with story, humor, and an authentically gracious presence make her an internationally sought after speaker.

Dr Linda Duxbury: "Work-Life Balance: Rhetoric versus Reality"

Known as Canada'sforemost expert researcher on work-lifebalance, Linda Duxbury is a Professor at the School of Business, Carleton University. She holds a Ph.D. in Management Sciences from the University of Waterloo. Dr Duxbury is a noted pioneer in the field of organizational health. Over the years her interest in issues associated with managing a changing workforce has earned her a variety of awards that recognize her research, teaching and her contribution to public and private sector work places. Dr Duxbury has been the lead investigator in several major studies on work-life balance in Canadians, role overload in health care and stress, and on the impact of telework and supportive management.

Work-life balance and stress have increased over the past 10 years while organizational outcomes such as job satisfaction and organization commitment have decreased and outcomes such as absence, intent to turnover and job stress have increased.This talk draws on Linda Duxbury's extensive research in the area of work-life balance, supportive managers, supportive work environments and managing change. Dr Duxbury will discuss why organizations needs to make it easier for employees to balance work and life and will offer recommendations on how companies can increase balance. The presentation will conclude with a discussion of how cultural change can be achieved.

Paul Huschilt: "The Seven Humor Habits for Workplace Wellness"

Paul Huschilt is an award winning professional speaker & storyteller who is known for his totally unique musical comedy conference-closing keynotes. He also specializes in humor in the workplace, workplace wellness, and work beyond stress. Paul has worked in The United States, Canada, The Netherlands, France and most recently in Japan. Paul has a Master of Arts Management Degree from Carnegie Mellon University, a BFA (Acting) from the University of Windsor, a diploma in Career Counselling and a certificate in Adult Education. Paul has produced the entertaining and inspiring DVD versions of his popular keynotes entitled 7 Humour Habits for Workplace Wellness and The Fool Climbs it Twice. Both provide life lessons that help you to be your best and do your best at work and at play. Paul Huschilt is a contributing author of the best-selling book Awakening the Workplace.

Full Conference Program will be available in February, 2012.