EURO CONFERENCE DELEGATES HEAR OF WORK DONE BY BOMB TRAUMA TEAM
Euro conference delegates hear of work done by bomb trauma team
THE work of health and social care staff in counselling those who suffered trauma as a result of the Omagh bombing was outlined to a major conference at the weekend.
The bi-annual Irish Conference on Psycho-traumatology met in Enniskillen under the auspices of the European Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ESTSS).
It heard from local and continental speakers from places such as Italy, Sweden, Austria, and the Netherlands.
Delegates heard from Sperrin Lakeland Trust staff who had worked in the Omagh Trauma Centre in the aftermath of the August 1998 blast about the ground-breaking work undertaken with the support of Professor David Clark, of King's College, London.
A report on the key lessons from the Sperrin Lakeland Staff Study was shared with delegates by Professor Jenny Firth Cozens, from the University of Northumbria.
Inspirational
Professor Mario Montero, from Italy, gave a valuable and inspirational lecture on trauma and spirituality, addressing the place of faith, belief and spirituality in overcoming traumatic events.
Dr Roger Manktelow, from the University of Ulster at Magee, provided a report on the work of self-help groups established to represent the needs of some of those affected by the violence of the Troubles.
John Park, from the Social Services Inspectorate, gave an overview of the development of standards for services for those who need counselling and therapy.
Mr David Bolton, director of the Centre for Trauma and Transformation said the conference had been very successful.
"A broad range of areas relating to trauma was covered. Delegates heard of important developmental work going on in both Ireland and the rest of Europe. Events such as this are very important in advancing our knowledge and in improving services," he said.
THE work of health and social care staff in counselling those who suffered trauma as a result of the Omagh bombing was outlined to a major conference at the weekend.
The bi-annual Irish Conference on Psycho-traumatology met in Enniskillen under the auspices of the European Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ESTSS).
It heard from local and continental speakers from places such as Italy, Sweden, Austria, and the Netherlands.
Delegates heard from Sperrin Lakeland Trust staff who had worked in the Omagh Trauma Centre in the aftermath of the August 1998 blast about the ground-breaking work undertaken with the support of Professor David Clark, of King's College, London.
A report on the key lessons from the Sperrin Lakeland Staff Study was shared with delegates by Professor Jenny Firth Cozens, from the University of Northumbria.
Inspirational
Professor Mario Montero, from Italy, gave a valuable and inspirational lecture on trauma and spirituality, addressing the place of faith, belief and spirituality in overcoming traumatic events.
Dr Roger Manktelow, from the University of Ulster at Magee, provided a report on the work of self-help groups established to represent the needs of some of those affected by the violence of the Troubles.
John Park, from the Social Services Inspectorate, gave an overview of the development of standards for services for those who need counselling and therapy.
Mr David Bolton, director of the Centre for Trauma and Transformation said the conference had been very successful.
"A broad range of areas relating to trauma was covered. Delegates heard of important developmental work going on in both Ireland and the rest of Europe. Events such as this are very important in advancing our knowledge and in improving services," he said.
Further Information
Publisher: TYRONE CONSTITUTION
Ref: TC/1121
Published Date: 10-Oct-02
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