Join Dr. Christy Gibson (aka TikTokTraumaDoc) to learn a practical approach to trauma-informed care. The most important factor in creating psychological safety is our ability to regulate our own nervous system - but what does this mean and how can we do that during a busy clinic or hospital day? Dr. Gibson will share 5 evidence-based approaches to trauma-informed care in modern medical practice. You will also have a chance to embody and practice specific skills for nervous system regulation - to help your own stress level but also to share with patients.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

• Assess the impacts of trauma on mental, physical, social, and relational health (CanMeds-FM: Family Medicine Expert - Core Principle 1, Health Advocate 5.1, Scholar 4.1) 
• Create a framework for physicians to approach care in a trauma-informed way (CanMeds-FM: Family Medicine Expert - Core Principle 2, Leader 1.2, Professional 6.2) 
• Employ skills to create psychological safety for self-regulation and co-regulation (CanMeds-FM: Professional 6.3, Communicator 2.1, Health Advocate 5.2) 
• Prepare a practice plan to improve psychological safety (CanMeds-FM: Leader 1.3, Leader 1.2, Professional 6.1)