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CASLPO is committed to supporting diversity, equity and inclusion in healthcare. As part of our DEI E-Forum series, Trauma-Informed Care in Action explores how trauma-informed principles can be applied in audiology and speech-language pathology practice.
The recording of Session 1 is now available, and you can still register to join Session 2.
In the first session, Gwen Merrick introduced foundational trauma-informed principles and explored how clinicians’ and patients’ nervous system responses can shape clinical interactions.
Participants learned about:
In Session 2, Sylvia Ciechanowski will explore how trauma-informed principles apply to audiology practice. Drawing on her clinical experience with older adults, people living with chronic illness, families and interdisciplinary healthcare teams, she will help participants recognize how they may already be incorporating trauma-informed approaches into their work.
Gwen Merrick is a speech-language pathologist, psychotherapist and Advanced SOMA Breath instructor. After more than 20 years in hospital-based care, she established a private practice offering voice therapy, psychotherapy, breathwork and peer community. Gwen emphasizes that trauma-informed care begins with the clinician, including the importance of self-regulation when supporting others.
Sylvia Ciechanowski is a registered audiologist whose clinical experience includes working with older adults, people living with chronic illness, families and interdisciplinary healthcare teams. Drawing on her experience at Baycrest and in other clinical settings, Sylvia will explore how trauma-informed principles can inform audiology practice.
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