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Forensic Health Training & Resources Conference

Thursday, April 10, 2025 8:00 AM
Friday, April 11, 2025 4:30 PM

MercyHealth Hospital and Trauma Center 1000 Mineral Point Avenue Janesville, WI, 53548 United States (map)

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Join professionals across the health fields as we learn about caring for patients affected by violence and trauma exposure. You’ll network, learn, empower, and heal yourself.

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$150 Two Day Registration Fee

$80 One Day Registration Fee

$40 Daily Preprofessional Fee

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Agenda

Thursday, April 10th

7:30- 8:15 am Conference Open and Check In

8:15 - 8:30 am Opening Remarks

8:30 - 9:15 am Welcome and Introduction, Kati Ann Dussl

Introduction to violence as a healthcare issue, discussion on rural and Indigenous culture patient challenges when seeking healthcare following a traumatic or violent episode

9:15 - 10:45 am Demystifying Myths, Elizabeth Rice

Presentation on myths and historical content related to Indigenous health practices, culture, and patient presentation

10:45- 11:00 am Break

11:00 - 12:30 pm Traditional Healing Practices and Western Medicine, Charlene Weepomukrenga Hindsley

Discussion on the intersection between western medicine and traditional healing practices of Indigenous communities and ways for non-native practitioners to embrace diverse healing methods

12:30-1:30 pm Lunch Break (On Own)

1:30 -3:00 pm UWM Nursing Research, Dr. Jeneile Luebke

Discussion of current research related to the health and wellness impacts of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and intergenerational trauma, while using this research to understand how intersecting identities affect overall health and its critical impact to nursing care

3:00- 3:15 pm Break

3:15- 4:30 pm Native Health Panel Discussion

Indigenous Presenter Panel Discussion with questions addressed from audience

Evening Social Event: Gathering and Social Hour at Rivers Edge Bowl, 215 S River St, Janesville, WI 53548

Friday, April 11th

7:30-8:00 am: Conference Open and Check In

8:00 - 9:30 am Using Clinical Psychology: How to Connect and Care for Patients Affected by Trauma, Dr. Ellen Honsa and Dr. Lauren Novak

Understand the importance of integrative care utilizing clinical psychology as well as the power of human connection, empathy, and compassion to foster growth within the patient, connection between the provider and the patient, and the development of resiliency within the patient care population and nursing specialty

9:30-9:45 am Break

9:45 - 11:45 am Stress Management for Emergency Services and Health Providers, Mike Blaser

Understanding and addressing stress management, compassion fatigue, and resilience for the healthcare worker

11:45 to 12:45 pm Lunch Break (On Own)

12:45 -2:15 pm From Patient to Provider: One Survivors Story Through the U.S. Military and the Drive to Change Patient Experiences, Rachel Shearin

The importance of TIC as discussed from the survivor perspective to understand and reduce psychological consequences and identify ways to utilize TIC to improve outcomes for survivors

2:15-2:30 pm Break

2:30- 4:00 pm Amethyst Healing Sound Bath: Holistic Energy and Sound Practice, Ryan Wimperis

Discussion and demonstration of energy and sound healing as an alternative therapeutic practice to promote physical, emotional, and mental well-being, which helps balance the nervous system, reduce stress, and encouraging restorative states for healthcare providers.

4:00- 4:30 Conference Closing Remarks

Lodging

A block of rooms has been reserved at discounted state rates

Cobblestone Hotel & Suites 20 W Milwaukee St., Janesville, WI 53548

Please call 608-757-2200 to reserve your room

Check In 3:00 PM Check Out 11:00 AM

This activity has been approved by the Wisconsin Nurses Association for continuing education contact hours. The Wisconsin Nurses Association is accrediated as an approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

No one in control of content of this activity has any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies. Criteria for successful completion includes :

Completion of evaluation form

Attendance at one or more sessions of a multi session live activity (ie: Learner must be present at full day of at least one day to receive partial completion credit)