This workshop will include a description of two tools – ABC123, and LARGE and demonstrate in life of a practicing physician how to apply them. There will be some experiential components – some mindfulness / grounding and relaxation.

As well the time will be spent in how to offer peer support to one another, suicide risk assessment and problem solving.

Approved for 1.5 hour of MDPAC Group CE credits

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Marcia Kostenuik , MD CCFP combines her experience as a former emergency room physician with expertise in medical psychotherapy to address mental health challenges. Her current clinical practice includes treating physicians who suffer from burnout, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, mood disorders, and adjustment disorders. She developed practical psychological first aid tools to help physicians manage acute peri-traumatic stress reactions including panic and dissociation. Dr. Kostenuik is a member of the board of directors of the Medical Psychotherapy Association of Canada and was awarded the Daniel Glazier Award in 2012 for her work in mental health and suicide prevention.