About the webinar

For those impacted by extreme trauma, finding a roadmap to recovery can feel impossible. This essential webinar offers an extraordinary conversation with Dr Ann O'Neill, a specialist in trauma who successfully transformed her own experience as a victim of an unimaginable crime into a powerful journey of advocacy and thriving.

The discussion focuses on Dr O'Neill's personal recovery model, sharing knowledge and strategies to turn surviving into thriving through HOPE. This insightful training helps clinicians and professionals understand how to master emotions and behaviours following adverse experiences and provides advice for supporting individuals and communities impacted by extreme trauma.

Secure your registration to gain unique insights blending lived experience and clinical expertise, equipping you to effectively advocate for and guide clients through the long-term process of trauma recovery.

Learning outcomes

Participating in this online professional training will enable you to:

• Understand the concepts and strategies within Dr Ann O’Neill’s trauma recovery model based on hope.
• Acquire knowledge and strategies to master emotions and behaviours following extreme traumatic or adverse experiences.
• Explore effective approaches for supporting communities and organisations responding to the needs of people recovering from trauma.
• Apply expertise drawn from advocacy, criminal victimisation, and specialised post-crisis trauma recovery services.

Who should attend

This webinar is highly relevant for professionals and communities supporting individuals who have been impacted by extreme trauma, loss, criminal victimisation, or disaster.

The target audience includes:

• Counsellors and Clinical Psychologists
• Social Workers and Trauma Specialists
• Health and Justice Sector Professionals
• Community Support Workers and Advocates
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Support Staff
• Crisis Response and Disaster Recovery Personnel

About the presenters

The webinar is presented by an inspiring specialist in trauma, recovery, and advocacy who combines academic expertise with profound lived experience:

Dr Ann O'Neill – A specialist in the areas of trauma, criminal victimisation, and advocacy. Dr O’Neill has used her personal experience with a horrific crime to selflessly help others. She holds a degree in social work and a PhD in International Health that explored the post-trauma landscape. Dr O'Neill is an instigating/founding member of the WA Victims of Crime Reference Group and works in complex care coordination within the WA Department of Health.

Purchase access

Use the purchase button to process your payment through our secure gateway. As soon as your purchase is complete, we’ll email you the details for immediate access to the recording within our Moodle Learning Management System.

System requirements for online training

To ensure you can participate in this webinar, please have access to the following:

• Desktop or laptop computer
• A reliable, stable internet connection
• Working microphone and speakers
• Webcam (either built-in or external to your computer)
• Headphones (recommended for optimal audio clarity)

Contact us

For further details or questions, please contact our Centre for Learning and Innovation:

Phone: (03) 8573 2222

Email: [email protected]