Humanizing Mental Health

We are joined once again by Rod Dorn, one of the therapists practicing at the Psynergy Centre Health and Wellness. We discuss one specific aspect of his practice which is working with individuals that have been involved in the criminal justice system.  This is a humanizing conversation about a group of people that is shunned by society because of the harms that they have caused other people. Our i...

Jeremy shares an experience with a trauma trigger. He describes how he found resolution through the process of identifying the source of the trigger and integrating the experience. While individuals with PTSD would benefit from listening to this, most individuals are vulnerable to trauma triggers.     

Hypnosis can be a very powerful healing tool. In the previous episode we talked about psychedelics and their healing capacity through getting into a trance-like state and reorganizing the relationship one has with themself other people and the world. Hypnosis can get a person into a trance-like state without any drugs  required. Jeremy is  trained in clinical hypnosis. In this episode we discuss c...

Join us for part one of a two-part series focusing on psychedelics. What are psychedelics? Depending upon when and who you ask, you may get vastly different answers. To Aboriginal peoples, psychedelics are viewed as traditional medicines. In the late 1960s into the 1970s, during the beginning of the “War On Drugs”, they were classified as illicit or illegal substances by many governments. Today, a...

When we are children, our parents help us make a decision about what is most important in life. In this episode Doctor Cory McClung discusses his journey and how attachment helped him come to terms with making an informed choice between work or family when it was time for him choose between two lifestyles that were very different from each other. When evaluating when "enough is enough", we discuss...

Pop culture is everywhere! You can see it in the clothes we wear, the food we eat, and the films we watch. It is penned by playwrights and musicians. While many elements of pop culture may be enjoyed by many people, for example, Comic-Con, the meaning and significance are wholly dependant on the individual experiencing them. In this episode of Humanizing Mental Health, we dive deep into our pop cu...

In this episode of Humanizing Mental Health, we take a retrospective journey through Jeremy's career. We discuss his practicum with the Calgary Counselling Centre, his time with the Canadian military, Alberta Health Services, and finally, private practice. Throughout our conversation, we explore how these unique settings and his clients have shaped his work as a mental health practitioner. https:/...

The Greek philosopher Heraclitus said, "Change is the only constant in life." While it may be a regular occurrence, change is also frequently accompanied by loss. For many of us, finding meaning in loss can be one of the most challenging and vital steps in continuing with life. In this episode of Humanizing Mental Health, Amy and Jeremy assist Trent with processing a significant recent loss and it...

Phones have become an ever present part of our lives. As with all technological leaps forward there is a cost. One of the costs has been to our mental health. The phone has become a double edged sword both bringing people closer together and driving a wedge in our natural ways of connecting. To help us us better understand the effects of phones on our mental health we are joined by Alyssa Milner w...

In this episode Menno Melitz, one of the members of Jeremy's Tribe (social group) joins the conversation. In Menno's formative years he lived in many places in the world including the Netherlands, Indonesia (more than once) and Canada. He shares his experience of being influenced by the social connections (we call this the tribe) that he made in the different places he lived. We talk about how the...

In this episode, we represent a critical component that relates to people's mental health. Mental health has been seen as something that lives inside the individual and is mainly predicted by genetics. Audra Foggin joins us and discusses her experience as an indigenous person impacted by the 60 scoop and the effects of intergenerational trauma. Simplamtery Resources Mentioned In This Episode Seven...

As we begin to create a new narrative about mental health, one that is about the human experience and about how to find wellness, we felt that there is no better way to humanize mental health then to give a glimpse behind the curtain of the professional Social Workers that are the hosts. In this episode Trent discusses his life and his journey through both the barriers and assets that brought him...

This is part one of the humans behind the mic. In this episode Jeremy discusses his life and his journey. The events that helped shape him and his view about mental health.  If you are looking for help you can find us at: https://psynergycentre.ca/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/trenton-akers-medicine-hat-ab/781175 https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/jeremy-clark-alcorn-me...

In this episode, we discuss what we mean by "Humanizing Mental Health". We believe the way society understands mental health is part of why so many people continue to suffer. We are promoting a more human approach that will support people in creating the life they desire. We talk about the personal and professional experiences that helped us recognize the need for this shift in mental health and w...