The loss and grief experienced by aged care staff in the wake of COVID-19

Anne-Laure Couineua

Anne-Laure Couineau is a psychologist with extensive experience in the treatment of posttraumatic mental health problems in hospital and community settings. She has specialised in the treatment of war veterans and emergency personnel diagnosed with PTSD, and the effects of long-term childhood sexual abuse and neglect. Anne-Laure has a strong background in education and knowledge translation. She has also completed a fellowship with the National Institute of Clinical Studies focusing on the implementation of evidence-based treatment of PTSD.

Mark Silver

Mark Silver has been a Social Worker in Aged Care & Disability for over 40 years with a keen interest in Narrative, Reminiscence and Stories approaches in his work. He has been working at Swinburne University coordinating a Wellbeing Clinic for Older Adults for the past 10 years; advocating strongly for a greater presence of mental health professionals, especially social workers within age care settings.

He has been committed to developing intergenerational programs which foster better relationships, communication and understanding between the generations and sees the need to build bridges between the artistic and therapeutic worlds. Most recently Mark has been co-coordinating the National Telehealth Counselling & Support program aimed at supporting not only residents and families but also staff involved in Residential Aged Care.