SCI CONNECTS
6 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -SCI Connects podcast offers informative and entertaining discussions on life with Spinal Cord Injury. We explore life with spinal cord injury; connecting brain, body, and community. Join hosts Paul, Dan, Barry, Delynne, Wendy, and Mary-Jo, all people living with SCI as they discuss topics such as caregivers, mental health, leisure, and sexuality. At the end of every episode Mary-Jo, our certified expert, will guide a themed mindfulness session related to that topic. The hosts are part of a team of trained peer health coaches brought together by a research project through the University of Toronto. Whether you are a person living with spinal cord injury or a related physical disability, a friend, family member, or caregiver, this podcast will share insights into the ups and downs that go along with the journey and give you ideas that will help you stay healthy and connected.
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Episodes
Sex, Dating, and Relationships with Spinal Cord Injury
January 14, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBRecreation and Leisure with Spinal Cord Injury
December 12, 2021 18:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBMental Health and Spinal Cord Injury
November 19, 2021 18:00 - 35 minutes - 24.8 MBPaul, Mary-Jo, Barry, and Delynne discuss how mental health has affected their lives as individuals living with spinal cord injury. Covering topics like stress, anxiety, depression, postpartum depression, body image, and self-confidence issues. They share how they manage their mental health like coping techniques and seeking professional help and support. At the end of the episode, Mary-Jo will guide us through a mindfulness session related to mental health.
Caregivers and Spinal Cord Injury
October 29, 2021 06:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBOur topic for this 3rd episode is "Caregivers." We will discuss the many different types of home support services and/or agencies that our guest speakers use for example; Live-In Caregiver Program, Choice in Supports for Independent Living (CSIL) program, government home support services, and or agencies, or family/friends. We will also tackle the many challenges that people experience with using these different programs when it comes to their Caregivers.
Pain and Spinal Cord Injury
October 08, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBEpisode 2 Host Paul and guest speakers Delynne, Mary-Jo, and Wendy will discuss living with Pain with a spinal cord injury. The different kinds of pain, different ways to deal with, cope with, or treat the pain. As well as how mindfulness can be an important tool to manage pain with your spinal cord injury. At the end of the episode Mary-Jo, our certified expert, will guide us through a mindfulness session related to Pain and Spinal Cord Injury.
What is Peer Health Coaching and Mindfulness??
September 15, 2021 21:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBMembers of the SCI&U study will discuss what is "Peer Health Coaching" and have a mindfulness session guided by Mary-Jo Fetterly. She is a native of Vancouver, Canada, and a pioneer in the field of adaptive yoga and mindfulness.