Find out how Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) affect caregiving work. Share experiences and learn how our identities affect caregivers' and patients' experiences in healthcare settings. How can we make our services more accessible to diverse populations? How does social identity affect aging? What simple things can we do to improve our workplace for clients and workers?
Learning Outcomes:
- Gain insights into how Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) principles influence caregiving practices and interactions.
- Share and learn from personal and collective experiences related to EDI in caregiving.
- Discover strategies to make healthcare services more inclusive and accessible to diverse populations.
- Understand how social identities impact the aging process and elderly patient experiences.
- Identify actionable changes to create a supportive and inclusive workplace environment
Our presenter:
Amanda Thiessen is a therapist, coach, and educator who works with individuals and organizations who are struggling to manage workplace mental health and relational issues like burnout, compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, abrasive leadership, and targets of bullying & harassment. She has worked in caring professions for the last 25 years – the 8 years specifically with organizational issues. She holds a Master of Arts in Theology, a Master of Social Work, and an Organizational Coaching Certificate.
