UTS Empathy Symposium & Workshops
Event description
The UTS Empathy Symposium 2019 will be an exciting event bringing together healthcare educators, clinicians and researchers who are committed to better understanding the power of empathy to transform education and improve patient care.
The symposium will be held on December 6 and include plenary speakers, oral and poster presentations exploring the relationship between empathy and patient care, and promoting practical strategies for enhancing and evaluating empathy in clinical and educational settings. A diverse range of empathy workshops are also scheduled for December 5.
UTS STUDENT/STAFF DISCOUNT AVAILABLE - USE CODE AT CHECKOUT: UTSEMPATHY19
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS (December 6, 2019)
What I've learnt about empathic leadership during my career
Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward
How the 'Refugee camp in your neighbourhood' supports a more empathic response to refugees seeking healthcare.
Bronwen Blake
'Beautiful people do not just happen' (Elisabeth Küber Ross) - the role of empathy and courage in the healthcare journey
Dr Briony Scott
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WORKSHOPS (December 5, 2019)
Strengthening consumer voice: Using art and stories to shift mental health stigma and promote empathy.
Dr Gabrielle Brand and Carli Sheers
Exploring Schwartz Rounds: Empathy for healthcare staff wellbeing
Assoc Prof Chris Milross and Dr Samantha Jakimowicz
Hearing distressing voices simulation workshop
Dr Fiona Orr
Using the arts as a meaningful way to explore empathy
Dr Kirsten Jack
Empathic care of staff and students after critical incidents
Rev. Paul McFarlane and Katie Tunks Leach
Mindfulness and meditation: Strategies to enhance empathy
Sue Dean
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