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Conversations That Matter Workshop

December 4 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

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Conversations That Matter Workshop with Drs. Tandi Wilkinson and Svetlana Hadikin

Join us for an online interactive and experiential workshop where we cultivate open hearted connection and practice skills that help us build connections and support at work.

Rural physicians Dr. Tandi Wilkinson and Dr. Svetlana Hadikin will facilitate thoughtful conversations and experiences that lead to an embodied understanding of topics such as failure and shame, vulnerability, compassion and peer support.  Expect to be moved and inspired by the contribution of the participants in the room as we draw on the incredible wisdom we collectively hold.  Discover new strategies, connect with others, and enhance your own wellness and that of your colleagues. Don’t miss this opportunity to thrive together in connected community.

This four-week series of virtual free sessions will take place each Wednesday from November 13 to December 4, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm.

 

When: Wednesdays, November 13 to December 4, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm PST

Where: All sessions occur online via Zoom.

Who can attend: A health practitioner (Doctor, resident, nurse practitioner, midwife) serving a rural community in BC (as defined by the Doctors of BC RSA list).

Cost: Free

Registration: To register for the Conversations That Matter workshop, please complete the registration form below. Although the workshop is in progress, we may consider additional participants on a case-by-case basis, depending on the session’s progress.

 

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Speaker bios:

 

Dr. Tandi Wilkinson is a Nelson, British Columbia-based emergency medicine physician with a generalist background. At RCCbc, she leads the Thriving Project, which facilitates unique wellness offerings for the province’s rural healthcare providers. These include the Providers Thriving Together Wellness Conversation Series—free monthly virtual drop-in sessions for rural healthcare providers to experience camaraderie and peer support in the service of activating their collective resilience. Read how Dr. Wilkinson’s journey to wellness became the impetus for the Thriving Project.

 

 

 

Dr. Svetlana Hadikin was born and raised in Castlegar, BC and completed the Advanced Diploma in Rural Pre-Medicine at Selkirk College. She pursued her medical training through the University of British Columbia, spending much of her time at the Southern Medical Program site in Kelowna for years 1-3, with her 4th-year electives focusing on rural generalism throughout BC.

Dr. Hadikin returned to her roots for her residency, working and learning across multiple communities in the Kootenays, including Castlegar, Trail, Fruitvale, Nelson, Grand Forks, Christina Lake, Salmo, and Nakusp. She is currently a practicing Family Physician locum in the Kootenays, providing care in various clinics and working in emergency medicine and skin cancer care.

A passionate advocate for rural healthcare and physician wellness, Dr. Hadikin is deeply involved in promoting the importance of self-care for healthcare professionals. She emphasizes the need for physicians to prioritize their own well-being in order to provide the best care for their patients and communities.

Dr. Hadikin is also a committed Rotarian, having been active in Rotary since high school. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys an active lifestyle that includes hiking, skiing, and mountain biking with her partner and their energetic Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Jules. In her free time, she loves baking, jewelry making, playing board games, and exploring local craft breweries.

 

Contact

Email Alison James at [email protected] for more information about the workshop.

 

“This was such a helpful and almost therapeutic evidence-based session on self-care and caring for others. This session is much needed for healthcare professionals who go above and beyond to care.”

– Participant of the workshop at BC Rural Health Conference 2024

Details

Date:
December 4
Time:
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Series:
Event Category:
Website:
https://bit.ly/conversationsthatmatterworkshop

Venue

Virtual
Canada

Organizer

Rural Coordination Centre of BC
Phone
(604) 738-8222
Email
info@rccbc.ca
View Organizer Website

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