- February 6, 12:00 pm PST
- Webinar
Join us for an insightful and supportive webinar designed to address the growing challenges of burnout and vicarious trauma among care staff across all roles. Kara Kalin, a certified EMDR therapist and founder of Shift Change, will guide you through the importance of early mental health intervention using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and the ASSYST Protocol—both endorsed by the World Health Organization for their effectiveness in treating trauma.
You will learn:
- How vicarious trauma affects all care staff, from frontline workers to support roles.
- Why early intervention is essential in preventing long-term mental health impacts, with statistics showing a 50% reduction in trauma symptoms when addressed early.
- The Stepped Care Approach—a customizable mental health support strategy, from low-intensity group sessions to high-intensity individual therapy.
- Practical tools to recognize early signs of burnout and actionable steps to access Shift Change’s confidential, non-verbal EMDR services—with a free first session and coverage through most health benefits.
This webinar will include somatic exercises to help you stay grounded and centered during the session, and real-life testimonials of care workers who found relief through EMDR.
Whether you’re a direct caregiver or play a supporting role in care, this webinar will offer you valuable insights and resources to prioritize your well-being.
Our presenter
A Registered Clinical Counsellor (BCACC), a Certified EMDR Therapist (EMDRIA), and a Mental Performance Specialist, Kara Kalin is well-respected for her extensive work integrating mental health support with high performance.
With her roots as a national-level athlete and a coach for the Canadian National Team, Kara has spent over two decades at the intersection of high performance and psychological resilience.
Kara’s distinctive approach marries her deep understanding of mental fortitude with the transformative power of EMDR therapy. Her extensive training and experience in EMDR have not only solidified her reputation as a leader in mental wellness but also fueled her commitment to pioneering its application beyond traditional settings.
Having successfully supported many clients who are frontline workers through EMDR therapy in her private practice, Kara envisioned an online platform where she could amplify this support nation-wide and revolutionize mental health support for frontline workers, providing at-the-ready online mental health support after every shift. Shift Change is that vision in action.
