Dr. John Ogrodniczuk
In Conversation with Dr. John
Session Description
Last year we had lots of questions for Dr. Ogrodniczuk so this year we are going to open the virtual floor and have a community led conversation. Some of the areas in Dr. Ogrodniczuk’s area of expertise include:
- Signs and Symptoms: Recognize if a co-worker or employee is struggling; How is the workplace affected?
- Options and Opportunities: How to best approach someone experiencing difficulties; Ways to reduce and prevent harm
- Support and Safety: Providing resources that empower the effected parties; Due diligence in creating a safe and inclusive workplace
- Includes a simple framework and practice to have the check-in conversation
Speaker Biography
Dr. John Ogrodniczuk is a Professor of Psychiatry and Director of the UBC Psychotherapy Program. His research program focuses on a variety of psychotherapies and patient populations, with a particular focus on personality disorders and men’s mental health. He is Past-President of the North American chapter of the International Society for Psychotherapy Research, and Founder of HeadsUpGuys, a leading global resource that provides tips, tools, information about professional services, and recovery stories to help men fight depression and prevent suicide. Dr. Ogrodniczuk also maintains a private psychotherapy practice.
