Robert Seymour Wright (he/him) is a queer, African Nova Scotian Social Worker and Sociologist whose 35-year career has spanned the fields of education, child welfare, forensic mental health, trauma, sexual violence, and cultural competence. He recently completed terms of service as the founding Executive Director of both the Peoples’ Counselling Clinic (Nov. 2017 - March 2024) and the African Nova Scotian Justice Institute (Fall 2021 - March 2024) and currently continues at the Peoples’ Counselling Clinic as Director Emeritus, Consultant and Therapist. Robert’s identity and work are grounded in his integrated and activist spirituality. 

Day 1, Monday, March 17

Post-Traumatic Growth: The Gift of Our Injuries 
Keynote
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Day 2, Tuesday, March 18

Helper, Heal Thyself 
Workshop
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm