2027 Annual Meeting Program

Prepare Your Abstract Submission

Join us in reaffirming our shared dedication to excellence in lifelong learning by showcasing your scholarship, sharing lessons learned, and inspiring the community. The abstract selection committee will accept research and best practice submissions for oral and poster presentations in the following categories:

• RICME - Works in Exploratory Stages, In Progress, Completed Studies

• Best Practices and Innovations

• Program Evaluation

• Evidence and Data Informed Perspectives/Forums

• *NEW* Advancing CPD/CE Practice

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2027 Program Details

Plenary Presentation

Emotional Regulation: New Strategies for Individuals and Organizations

Rachel Thibeault, O.C., Ph.D, FCAOT

An occupational therapist who holds a M.Sc. and Ph.D. in psychology, Rachel was for nearly three decades a professor at the Faculty of Health Sciences of the University of Ottawa, Canada. She has developed expertise in psychological resilience, Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) and peer support in complex situations such as conflict and post-conflict areas, and has worked worldwide as a clinician, researcher and trainer. In recognition of her contributions, she has received the title of Officer of the Order of Canada, the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Canadian Society for International Health and Honorary Degrees. Now a consultant, she provides training and assistance to a broad range of agencies, from medical bodies and governmental organizations to corporations and NGOs. Since 2022, she supports war survivors and healthcare providers in Ukraine.