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Episode notes To honour September being Suicide Prevention Month, we start this month off welcoming back Marilyn Clarke, Qualifying Registered Psychotherapist and DTATI candidate, to share her research on using art therapy to aid in the grieving process for those who have lost someone to suicide. Marilyn shares some of her own experiences as well as artist statements from her current research proj...

Episode Notes This week we finish off our current series on Racism and Cultural Intelligence by sharing a conversation between Caitlin Plant, Program Manager at DCO, and Eliza, a young Haudenosaunee woman. Eliza shares some of her experiences with racism, openly talks about her struggles with her mental health, and provides some advice around gaining cultural intelligence within Indigenous communi...

Episode Notes On this week’s episode Caitlin Plant, Program Manager for Distress and Crisis Ontario, has a conversation with Lorna Anderson, a psychotherapist from the Waterloo area, on the topic of cultural intelligence. Lorna explains what it is, why it’s important, and how we might go about building our own cultural intelligence.

Episode Notes This week, Hanna sits down with her gran Jassy for us again and the two of them have an honest conversation about racism and diversity in Canada. They each share their unique perspectives and provide suggestions on how to respectfully approach the process of learning about other cultures. If you are in need of support or would like help in accessing resources, please remember that ou...

Episode Notes This week Caitlin Plant, program manager for Distress and Crisis Ontario, shares a variety of resources surrounding racism and building cultural intelligence. These resources are meant to provide support for those experiencing racism and to help persons who would like to expand their knowledge and change their practices to become better allies. If you need support, please remember th...

Episode Notes This week Caitlin Plant, Program Manager for Distress and Crisis Ontario, is joined by Sarah and Mifrah from the Coalition of Muslim Women in Kitchener-Waterloo to speak about Islamophobia, cultural intelligence, and allyship. If you would like to learn more about any of the topics discussed today, you can visit CMW’s website at https://cmw-kw.org/ . Follow us on Audea.io by heading...

Episode Notes This week we wrap-up our introduction to Distress and Crisis Ontario with some information on and examples of the additional programs and services DCO offers to the community and our Member Centres. If you would like to know more about any of the information shared in this podcast, check out our website or reach out to us by email at info@dcontario.org . Follow us on Audea.io by head...

Episode Notes This week’s podcast is a resource-based summary of our Member Centres as we continue to share different aspects of our organization with you. Caitlin will be providing a little bit of information about each of our member centres in the hopes that it will provide greater awareness of the resources they offer across the province. All contact information for our centres can be found at&...

Episode Notes In this week’s podcast we continue our introduction to Distress and Crisis Ontario by providing some information on the Ontario Online Text Crisis Service, or ONTX Program. Cindy, our ONTX Coordinator, talks with Caitlin about what the program is, who it’s for, how to access it, and more. We also have a short interview with Tia, an ONTX volunteer responder, to learn a little bit abou...

Episode Notes This week, Caitlin sits down with Neta Gear, Distress and Crisis Ontario’s (DCO) Executive Director, to officially introduce DCO as an organization as well as providing information on who we are, what we do, and how to become a Member. Follow us on Audea.io by heading over there for exclusive content and become a fan using the code O5PWZJ

Episode Notes This week we have a very special conversation between Hanna and her Gran, Jassy, to share with you. Jassy has lived an incredible life and her story is one of strength, resiliency, gratitude, love, and hope. We hope her words leave you feeling encouraged and give you the strength to ask for help if you need it. Please remember that our Distress Centres always have volunteers availabl...

Episode Notes In today's episode Valéry Brosseau, a passionate speaker, writer and mental health advocate, shares how volunteering has had a powerful impact in her life. Follow us on Audea.io by heading over there for exclusive content and become a fan using the code O5PWZJ

Episode Notes This week Caitlin interviews a good friend of hers who works as a nurse at a small-town hospital, and who has been working throughout the pandemic. They discuss the many challenges that COVID-19 has presented in the medical field this year, as well as some of the positives. The topics of resilience and the importance of patience as we head into the “new normal” are also explored. Ple...

Episode Notes In this week's episode Brenda covers Ontario's reopening plan, an update on the vaccines and reopening anxiety. Information shared is as of June 5th. Information is subject to changes in the upcoming future. Follow us on Audea.io by heading over there for exclusive content and become a fan using the code O5PWZJ Links: https://www.ontario.ca/page/reopening-ontario Ontario.ca/bookvacci...

Episode Notes In this week's episode Brenda shares a list of resources for caregivers. Follow us on Audea.io by heading over there for exclusive content and become a fan using the code O5PWZJ Brenda's Resources: https://www.tevacanada.com/en/canada/support-for-caregivers/self-care/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwhr2FBhDbARIsACjwLo2jHxYc-MIsLFBAWy1TBRtQAvnMVo-0Te2m1RNqxs4RQmGoQrmcu5UaAt7BEALw_wcB https://www.mayocl...

In this week's episode, Brenda shares research about compassion fatigue and how to handle it. Follow us on Audea.io by heading over there for exclusive content and become a fan using the code O5PWZJ Brenda's resources/ links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcaUA6A37q8&t=148s https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9225-caregiver-burnout#:~:text=is%20caregiver%20burnout%3F-,Caregiver%20...

Episode Notes This week Caitlin is having a conversation with Laila and Elma, in which they each discuss a unique perspective of caregiving: caregiving as a parent, as an adult child providing care to a parent, and as an employed caregiver outside of the home. They discuss the similarities and differences in these types of care, share some of their struggles and accomplishments, and give some advi...

Episode Notes In this week's episode Caitlin interviews Laura MacGregor about the importance of self-care for caregivers, and the challenges of achieving it, while providing full time care. Follow us on Audea.io by heading over there for exclusive content and become a fan using the code O5PWZJ

Episode Notes This week Caitlin will be providing a brief introduction to the topic of Caregiving as we will be exploring this theme for the month of May. She shares stories from her own life and provides some resources for those who are looking for support or to find more information on caregiving in Ontario. Follow us on Audea.io by heading over there for exclusive content and become a fan using...

Episode Notes In this week's episode Brenda is joined by Marilyn Clarke, an Art Therapist Candidate and Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying) from the Delton Glebe Counselling Centre. Marilyn shares with us her research on the use of art therapy with those bereaved by suicide and other insights. Trigger warning: grief and suicide are mentioned in this interview. Follow us on Audea.io by heading...

Episode Notes In this week's episode Brenda is joined by Marilyn Clarke, an Art Therapist Candidate and Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying) from the Delton Glebe Counselling Centre. Marilyn shares with us her story of losing her mother to suicide and her personal grieving process. Trigger warning as we discuss the topic of suicide and grief. Follow us on Audea.io by heading over there for excl...

Episode Notes Today Caitlin continues her conversation with Val, a former front-line volunteer at the Durham Distress Centre, on the topics of suicide and suicidal ideation, specifically looking at how to approach these difficult topics with the people in our lives, and how we can all work to end the stigma that surrounds talking about mental health. Trigger warnings may also include the topics of...

Episode Notes This week Caitlin is joined by Val, a former front-line volunteer at the Durham Distress Centre, to discuss the topic of suicide and to learn about Val's personal experiences with suicidal ideation and multiple attempts at taking her own life. Trigger warnings may also include the topics of self-harm, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder. Follow us on Audea.io by hea...

Episode Notes This week Caitlin is talking with Glynis Burkhalter, Program Director at Ray of Hope, to learn about their Youth Addiction Treatment Programs. If you would like to learn more about Ray of Hope and how to access their programs you can visit their website at https://www.rayofhope.net/ . To inquire about their Youth Addiction Treatment Program, you can reach out by email at yasinquiries...

Episode Notes In this week’s episode Brenda catches up with Kevin as he gives an update on his 2.5 years of sobriety from alcohol and opioids. He speaks to his recovery journey, important milestones, the impact of COVID-19 on addictions, and his recommendation of different supports and other insights. Follow us on Audea.io by heading over there for exclusive content and become a fan using the code...