Moral injury is a psychological response to events that violate a person's values or beliefs, and can cause feelings of guilt, shame, and betrayal.

Who is the event for?

Anyone in a role that involves direct contact with the public. This may include first responders, educators, mental health professionals, individuals working in community support, social workers, human service workers.

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Friday, February 14

Confronting Workplace Harm: Moral Injury in Frontline Work

Please join us for a day of cross-disciplinary conversation on the social and political dimensions of moral injury in the workplace.

By Mount Saint Vincent University

Date and time

Fri, Feb 14, 2025 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM AST

Location

Mount Saint Vincent University

166 Bedford Highway Halifax, NS B3M 2J6 Canada

About this event

Event lasts 7 hours

Confronting Workplace Harm: Moral Injury in Frontline Work

Join us for a thought-provoking event at Mount Saint Vincent University where we will delve into the complexities of moral injury in frontline work. Hear from experts in the field, engage in discussions, and gain valuable insights on how to address and prevent workplace harm. We invite workers from across the human services (education, healthcare, social work, the non-profit sector) and first responders to learn about & discuss moral injury experiences and prevention.

This event is supported by: Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, Mount Allison University, and Mount Saint Vincent University

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