Understanding Trauma
Learn about the impact of trauma and how it may affect yourself or someone you know.
Trauma – Understanding its impact and what to do if affected
This is an in person and online seminar is for those who are struggling after experiencing trauma and those who care about someone who is struggling after experiencing trauma.
This seminar aims to help people learn about different types of trauma and how these can affect people. It aims to help people understand common symptoms, and to help equip people with some basic self-help strategies and get information about where to access additional support.
You are also welcome to utilize the Canvas course, as seminar attendance is helpful but not required.
Schedule
In-person at Surrey Campus and on Zoom
- January 30, 2024 | 1:30 - 3:30pm
Seminar room location will be provided in the Canvas course.
You can also choose to utilize the Canvas course at any time, as the seminar is recommended but not required.
Dr. Shona Adams
Registered Psychologist #2558
Shona is a Registered Psychologist who trained as a Clinical Psychologist in Oxford, U.K.. She is dual citizen who immigrated to Canada when she was 9 years old, previously living in South Africa, Thailand and Malaysia. She predominantly uses a Human Givens and a CBT approach and is a specialist in treating traumas and complex mental health disorders. She uses a strength-based solution-focused model, working collaboratively to help people understand their difficulties and learn different strategies to interact with them. She is humbly aware of her white privilege and is passionate with facilitating people to reach their full potential within a caring and empowering environment.