Speaking and Presentation Resume

Inaugural London Joint Mental Health Research Day
Western University Department of Psychiatry, The Lawson Health Research Institute & the Office of Mental Health Research & Innovation at Parkwood Institute, SJHC London
London, Ontario
Keynote Speaker
June, 2018

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Mental Health in the Justice System Symposium
Alpha Phi Sigma National Criminal Justice Honor Society
University of Guelph Humber
Guelph, Ontario
Keynote Speaker
January, 2018

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Corrections from the Inside Out Conference
Sarnia, Ontario
Guest Speaker
September, 2017
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Ontario Provincial Police Detachment Commander’s Conference
London, Ontario
Guest Speaker
May, 2015
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Ontario Provincial Police – West Region, Mental Health Consultation Hosted by the OPP Mental Health working group with West Region OPP
Springfield, Ontario
Guest Speaker
March, 2015
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Ontario Provincial Police – Elgin County Detachment, Mental Health Strategy Meeting With Community Stakeholders
St. Thomas, Ontario
Guest Speaker
February, 2015
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Education and Awareness Sessions – St. Joseph’s Health Care London, Regional Mental Health Care London and Parkwood Hospital
London, Ontario
Guest Speaker
October 7, 8, 9, 10, 2014
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Catholic Health Association of Ontario 2014 Annual Convention
Toronto Marriott Bloor Yorkville Hotel
Toronto, Ontario
Keynote Speaker with Kathy Burrill, Vice President Communications, St. Joseph’s Health Care
The Value of Deepening Relationships & Engaging People Experiencing Vulnerability
October 2, 2014
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Clinical Pastoral Education
Regional Mental Health Care London
London, Ontario
Guest Speaker
Reflections from a Former Forensic Client
July 2014
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Annual General Meeting, Oxford Canadian Mental Health Association
Woodstock, Ontario
Keynote Speaker
June 2014

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St. Thomas – Elgin Ontario Works
St. Thomas, Ontario
Keynote speaker with Deb Corring, Director, Mental Health Transformation, St. Joseph’s Health Care London
June 2014

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Regional Mental Health Care – London (Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care – St. Thomas)
London, Ontario
Guest Speaker
Presentation to Patients’ Council
May 2014

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Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care – St. Thomas
St. Thomas, Ontario
Guest Speaker
Occupational Therapy Students
May 2014
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St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation President’s Luncheon
“Let there be light- Four perspectives on why the future of mental health care is everybody’s business”
St. Joseph’s Hospital
London, Ontario
Keynote Speaker
March 2014
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Queen’s Health Interprofessional Society
“Under Addressed But Nonetheless: Hot Healthcare Topics Outside the Classroom”
Queen’s University
Kingston, Ontario
Guest Speaker
March 2014
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Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care – St. Thomas
St. Thomas, Ontario
Keynote Speaker
Spiritual and Religious Care Awareness Week
October 2013
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Unity of London
London, Ontario
Keynote Speaker
October 2013
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Social Housing Awareness Presentation
St. Thomas, Ontario
Keynote speaker with Deb Corring, Director, Mental Health Transformation, St. Joseph’s Health Care London
October 2013
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Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care – St. Thomas
St. Thomas, Ontario
Guest Speaker
Southwest Centre Neighbourhood Meeting
October 2013
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Elgin Community Awareness Presentation
Elgin Chamber of Commerce
St. Thomas, Ontario
Co-presenter with Dr. Gillian Kernaghan, CEO of St. Joseph’s Health Care
September 2013
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Elgin Middlesex Detention Centre
Volunteer Banquet
London, Ontario
Keynote Speaker
Say Hi to the Dogs and Use My Name: A Journey Through Forensic Psychiatry
September 2013
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Clinical Pastoral Education
Regional Mental Health Care London
London, Ontario
Guest Speaker
Reflections from a Former Forensic Client
June 2013
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Assertive Community Treatment Teams 1&2
London, Ontario
Guest Speaker
St. Joseph’s Health Care London
June 2013
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Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care – St. Thomas
St. Thomas, Ontario
Guest Speaker
Opening Ceremony
June 2013
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The Schizophrenia Society of Ontario
Guelph Area Chapter
Peace of Minds Walk for Schizophrenia
Guest Speaker
May 2013
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Bluewater District School Board
Professional Development Day
Kincardine District Secondary School
Guest Speaker
April 2013
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School of Occupational Therapy
The University of Western Ontario
London, Ontario
Guest Lecturer
April 2013
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Durham Mental Health Services, Durham Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences
Consumer Advocate Panel
Whitby, Ontario
Guest Speaker
Family Education Night
November 2012
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Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
Mental Illness Awareness Week
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Keynote Speaker
Reducing Stigma: A Story of Living With Mental Illness
October 2012
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Elgin Middlesex Detention Centre
Special Needs Unit – Case Manager Training
St. Thomas, Ontario
Guest Speaker
Say Hi to the Dogs and Use My Name: A Journey Through Forensic Psychiatry reflections from a Former Forensic Client
June 2012
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Clinical Pastoral Education
Parkwood Hospital
London, Ontario
Guest Speaker
Reflections from a Former Forensic Client
June 2012
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Regional Mental Health Care – St. Thomas
St. Thomas, Ontario
Guest Speaker
Presentation to clients, clinical staff, students and community members
May 2012
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School of Occupational Therapy
The University of Western Ontario
London, Ontario
Guest Speaker
OT9562 – Mental Health in Context
March 2012
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Ethics Committee of the Board of St. Joseph’s Health Care London Hospitals
Regional Mental Health Care Ethics Education and Consultation Committee
St. Joseph’s Health Care – London
London, Ontario
Guest Speaker
Say Hi to the Dogs and Use My Name: A Journey Through Forensic Psychiatry
February 2012
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Clinical Pastoral Education
Parkwood Hospital
London, Ontario
Guest Speaker
Reflections from a Former Forensic Client
June 2011
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Continuing Medical Education
Regional Mental Health Care London/St. Thomas
London, Ontario
Co-presenter with Dr. David LeMarquand; Tony O’Regan, RN; Rev’d Stephen Yeo
Shifting Gears: Experiencing Power in Mental Health (Bioethics Rounds)
April 2011
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School of Occupational Therapy
The University of Western Ontario
London, Ontario
Guest Speaker
Ethical Perspectives in the Forensic Mental Health System
April 2011
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5th Annual Risk & Recovery Forensic Conference
St. Joseph’s Health Care – McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario
Co-presenter with Allan Tetzlaff, Registered Nurse; Dr. Jack Ellis; Janice Vandevooren, Occupational Therapist
Journey to Recovery Based Forensic Psychiatry Services: An Administrative, Clinical and Client Perspective
April 2011
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Forensic Rehabilitation Unit
Regional Mental Health Care – St. Thomas (Forensic Services)
St. Thomas, Ontario
Guest Speaker
Presentation to clinical staff and students
December 2010
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Canadian Mental Health Association
National Conference – “Thriving in 2010 and Beyond”
London, ON
Sessional Speaker
Say Hi to the Dogs and Use My Name: A Journey Through Forensic Psychiatry
October, 2010
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Psychosocial Rehabilitation Canada (PSR Canada)
National Conference – “Rediscovering PSR in a New Decade”
Ottawa, Ontario
Co-presenter with Allan Tetzlaff, Registered Nurse; Dr. Jack Ellis; Janice Vandevooren, Occupational Therapist
Journey to Recovery Based Forensic Psychiatry Services: An Administrative, Clinical and Client Perspective
September 2010
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Kings University College
The University of Western Ontario
London, Ontario
Guest Lecturer
Sociology 1020 – Introduction to Sociology
December 2009
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School of Occupational Therapy
The University of Western Ontario
London, Ontario
Keynote Speaker
Welcome to the Profession Ceremony
September 2009
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Forensic Rehabilitation Unit
Regional Mental Health Care – St. Thomas (Forensic Services)
St. Thomas, Ontario
Guest Speaker
Presentation to clinical staff and students
March 2009
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Forensic Assessment Unit
Regional Mental Health Care – St. Thomas (Forensic Services)
St. Thomas, Ontario
Guest Speaker
Presentation to clinical staff, leadership and clients
December 2008
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Forensic Rehabilitation Unit
Regional Mental Health Care – St. Thomas (Forensic Services)
St. Thomas, Ontario
Guest Speaker
Presentation to clinical staff and leadership
September 2008