Description:
OPD Points: 5
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the webinar, you will have the opportunity to:
1. Identify our unknown or potential bias
2. Learn about the lived experience of living with facial disfigurement
3. Share common misconceptions for allied health professionals
4. Explain what we should do in our therapy rooms
Key Learning Objectives / Outcomes:
Come share in this journey as Zali explores the experiences of people living with Facial Disfigurement (FD). She speaks from both personal experience and what it is like to live with FD professionally. This presentation is an expedition of growth as we explore our potential unknown bias towards people living with FD, share common misconceptions, explain how to help ourselves and clients within our therapy room and know where to refer clients if needed.
Presenter / Provider:
Zali O’Dea
Presenter Qualifications:
Zali is a survivor of a car accident as a newborn. She is the Founding Director, Principal Counsellor and Educator at Karibu Anawim. Zali thrives on helping people realised their full potential, knowing very well the limitations society places on people living with facial disfigurement. She enjoys assisting people find ‘The Way of Victory’ within their own lives. Zali presents regularly for a variety of professional audiences and is completing her PhD in the area of Facial Disfigurement. Zali is a qualified and experienced teacher, counsellor and mum.
