Strengths-Based Nursing and Healthcare (SBNH) Symposium

**Note: This is a closed invite-only event which is only available to staff from the participating institutions.

About

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, the Hospital for Sick Children, and the University Health Network (UHN) are delighted to host a Strengths-Based Nursing and Healthcare (SBNH) Symposium in Toronto on September 13, 2023.

The SBNH Symposium will bring together about 200 clinical leaders and emerging leaders from nursing and allied health disciplines across all four organizations. Together, we will explore a shared journey from deficits to strengths and zero in on how we can embrace this strengths-based, value-driven approach. The event will also review existing organizational tools and frameworks, with interactive opportunities to work out how you can integrate this approach in your clinical practice and/or day-to-day leadership. We will end our day reviewing the impact of SBNH and celebrating our successes, including closing conversations with Laurie Gottlieb herself!

General Information

Strengths-Based Nursing and Healthcare

Laurie Gottlieb and McGill University have defined Strengths-Based Nursing and Healthcare (SBNH) as both a philosophy and a value-driven approach guiding clinicians, leaders, and educators to transform healthcare environments through the humanization of care. SBNH is about discovering and developing the strengths within patients, clients, families, communities, and healthcare teams, promoting health and healing while facilitating effective, resilient systems.

Theme

Harnessing the power of a strengths-based approach—a journey from deficits to strengths.

Goals

• Create dialogue and networking opportunities for SBNH in Toronto
• Create and continue the momentum and journey to strengths-based approaches in clinical practice and in leadership
• Sharing initiatives and insights from SBNH leaders

Important Dates and Details

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

This is an invite-only event, open to staff from the participating institutions.

Speakers

Welcome – Pam Hubley
Keynote – Christina Clausen
Closing conversations – Laurie Gottlieb

Event Sponsors 

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

SickKids Hospital 

University Health Network