West Coast Resiliency Centre: Vancouver - based treatment of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Trauma and Anxiety
Comprehensive, evidence-based post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment in Vancouver BC. Specialized in trauma & stress related mental health conditions incl. acute stress disorder, PTSD, adjustment and anxiety disorders. Utilizing an interdisciplinary team based approach to mental health care
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Our Publications

Our Research, Publications and Presentations

 

Our Research and Publications

Our team members have been actively involved in trauma research and publishing.

  1. Torchalla I (2023). Police post-traumatic stress injuries. Blue Line - Canada’s Law Enforcement Magazine; May/June 2023: 12-14.

  2. Torchalla I, Killoran J (2022). Interdisciplinary trauma-focused treatment and return-to-work support for a police officer with work-related PTSD: a case study. Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy, 52(4): 319-327.

  3. Torchalla I, Killoran J, Fisher D, Bahen M (2019). Trauma-focused treatment for individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder: The role of occupational therapy. Occupational Therapy in Mental Health; 35(4): 386-406.

  4. Torchalla I, Nosen E (2019). Sex and gender differences in PTSD and substance use disorder comorbidity. In: Back S, Vujanovic A (Eds.): Posttraumatic Stress and Substance Use Disorders: A Comprehensive Clinical Handbook. New York: Routledge Press.

  5. Torchalla I, Strehlau V (2018). The evidence base for interventions targeting individuals with work-related PTSD: a systematic review and recommendations. Behavior Modification; 42(2), 273-303.

  6. Goossens I, Nicholls T, Torchalla I, Brink J, de Ruiter C (2016). The perceived impact of trauma-focused research with forensic psychiatric patients with lifetime victimization histories. Journal of Empirical Research on Human Research Ethics 11; 4: 334-345.

  7. Torchalla I, Linden IA, Strehlau V, Neilson E, Krausz M (2015). “Like a lots happened with my whole childhood”: Violence, trauma, and addiction in pregnant and postpartum women from Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Harm Reduction Journal 12; 1: 1-10.

  8. Torchalla I, Strehlau V, Neilson E, Krausz M (2015). Moving towards transdisciplinarity in research with marginalized populations. In: Greaves L, Poole N, Boyle E (Eds.): Transforming Addiction: Gender, Trauma, Transdisciplinarity: 107-119. New York, NY: Routledge Press.

  9. Torchalla I, Strehlau V, Li K, Linden IA, Noel F, Krausz M (2014). Posttraumatic stress disorder and substance use disorder comorbidity in homeless adults: Prevalence, correlates, and sex differences. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors 28; 2: 443-452.

  10. Mar M, Linden I, Torchalla I, Li K, Krausz M (2014). Are childhood abuse and neglect related to age of first homelessness episode among currently homeless adults? Violence and Victims 16; 6: 999-1013.

  11. Sahoo S, Torchalla I, Krausz M (2014). Gender differences in early trauma and high risk behaviors among street entrenched Youth in British Columbia. International Journal of Adolescent Medicine & Health 26; 4: 489-493.

  12. Strehlau V, Torchalla I, Linden I, Li K, Krausz M (2014). Sexual health, vulnerabilities, and risk behaviors among homeless adults. Sexual Health 11; 1: 91-93.

  13. Linden IA, Torchalla I, Krausz M (2013). Addiction in maternity: prevalence of mental illness, substance use, and trauma. Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment, and Trauma 22; 10: 1070-1084.

  14. Schütz C, Linden IA, Torchalla I, Aldesouki M, Li K, Krausz M (2013). The Burnaby Treatment Center for Mental Health and Addiction, a novel integrated treatment program for patients with addiction and concurrent disorders: results from a program evaluation. BMC Health Services Research 13: 288.

  15. Torchalla I, Strehlau V, Li K, Schuetz C, Krausz M (2012). The association between childhood maltreatment subtypes and current suicide risk among homeless men and women. Child Maltreatment 17, 2: 132-143.

  16. Strehlau V, Torchalla I, Li K, Schuetz C, Krausz M (2012). Mental health, concurrent disorders, and health care utilization in homeless women. Journal of Psychiatric Practice 18, 5: 349-360.

  17. Torchalla I, Nosen L, Rostam H, Allen P (2012). Integrated treatment programs for individuals with concurrent substance use disorders and trauma experiences: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment 42, 1: 65-77.

 

Our Presentations

Our team members have been actively involved in educating and training.

  1. Lennox K, Torchalla I. (2023, November 21). The role of occupational therapists in supporting first responders with occupational stress injuries [Webinar]. Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT).

  2. Comerford J, Klimas J. (2023, November 3-4). Connecting professionals to promote interdisciplinary trauma-focused therapy and return-to-work support for clients with work-related PTSD [Conference presentation]. 45th Annual conference of the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors.

  3. Killoran T, Torchalla I. (2022, October). Occupational therapy and psychology collaboration in trauma-focused psychotherapy [Webinar]. Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH).

  4. Killoran T, Torchalla I. (2022, August). The role of occupational therapy in the treatment of PTSD [Webinar]. Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT).

  5. Torchalla I. (2022, March). Collaborative psychotherapy and occupational therapy treatment for individuals with work-related PTSD [Online presentation]. WorkSafeBC network of providers.

  6. Torchalla I. (2020, February). Operational stress: prevention and treatment [Presentation]. Vancouver Police Department Critical Incident Stress Management Team. Vancouver, BC.

  7. Fisher D, McWalter A, Torchalla I. (2018, April). Unraveling posttraumatic stress disorder [Presentation in the Employability Webinar Series]. CBI Health Group.

  8. Gallant S, Torchalla I. (2016, March). Fear avoidance in PTSD and chronic pain [Webinar for health care providers]. Pain BC.

  9. Torchalla I. (2023, January). Interdisciplinary, trauma-focused occupational therapy and psychology treatment for first responders with PTSD. [Invited speaker in BC First Responders’ Mental Health Conference]. BC First Responders’ Mental Health Committee, Connecting Leaders to Promote First Responders’ Mental Health. Richmond, BC.

  10. Gallant S, Torchalla I. (2014, October). Fear avoidance in chronic pain and PTSD [Oral presentation]. Pain BC’s 2014 Interdisciplinary Conference “Confronting the Challenges of Chronic Pain”. Vancouver, BC.

  11. Torchalla I. (2019, April). Moving forward after trauma [Presentation]. West Vancouver Public Library and the North Shore Stress & Anxiety Clinic. West Vancouver, BC.

  12. Gallant S, Torchalla I. (2016, April 22). Chronic pain and PTSD frequently co-occur. What you need to know [Podcast]. PainWaves Radio by PainBC. https://www.spreaker.com/user/painwaves/chronic-pain-and-ptsd-frequently-co-occu

  13. Strehlau V, Torchalla I. (2012, February 17). The association between childhood maltreatment subtypes and current suicide risk among homeless men and women [Podcast]. SAGE Publications Inc. http://cmx.sagepub.com/content/17/2/132/suppl/DC1