Social Work Me
64 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago -This podcast is a brought to you by Southwest Counselling Services in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. The show is for social workers, counsellors, psychotherapists and anyone in the mental health profession as well anyone looking for more information on improving their mental health or overall wellness. The show is hosted by a group of Registered Social Workers/Psychotherapists including; Matt Barnes, Michele McPherson, Taylor Dunlop & Rachael Fowler.
Every episode aims to be informative, relevant and full of practical tips, tricks and wisdom from some of the leading experts in the field.
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Episodes
Podcast Update & Reflection w/ Matt Barnes
April 10, 2024 21:00 - 10 minutes - 7 MBThe time has come for a new season of the podcast! Matt is back after a long hiatus with some updates on the show including new hosts, a quick snapshot of his 2 year absence and a reflection on how the show has impacted his life and career. Stay tuned for more episodes coming for Season 5! If you like the show- let us know, subscribe, give us a rating and check us out on INSTAGRAM
The Empowered Athlete w/ Eric Corda
May 10, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBOn Ep 35 guest host- Michele McPherson is back with another episode in a mini series on mental performance and athlete mental health. You may recognize Michele from our first ever episode and again on Ep 14 where she discussed the use of EMDR and Yoga. Michele is a Social Worker, Yoga Instructor and program head of a Mental Performance Program called Perform through Southwest Counselling Services in Sarnia, ON. Michele chats with Eric Corda who is a Registered Massage Therapist in Sarnia a...
Pro Sports, Life & Creating Balance w/ Carolyne Prevost
January 15, 2023 17:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBOn Ep 34 guest host- Michele McPherson is back with another episode in a mini series on mental performance and athlete mental health. You may recognize Michele from our first ever episode and again on Ep 14 where she discussed the use of EMDR and Yoga. Michele is a Social Worker, Yoga Instructor and program head of a Mental Performance Program called Perform through Southwest Counselling Services in Sarnia, ON. Michele sits down with Carolyne Prevost who was born and raised in Sarnia, Onta...
The Athlete Identity w/ Jordan Todd
December 13, 2022 16:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBOn Ep 33 guest host- Michele McPherson is back with another episode in a mini series on mental performance and athlete mental health. You may recognize Michele from our first ever episode and again on Ep 14 where she discussed the use of EMDR and Yoga. Michele is a Social Worker, Yoga Instructor and program head of a Mental Performance Program called Perform through Southwest Counselling Services in Sarnia, ON. Michele sits down with Jordan Todd who is a former high level hockey player tur...
Abuse & Toxic Culture in Gymnastics w/ Melanie Hunt
November 04, 2022 02:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBOn Ep 32 Michele McPherson takes over the hosting duties. You may recognize her from our first ever guest on Ep 1 and again on Ep 14 where she discussed the use of EMDR and Yoga. As a Social Worker, Yoga Instructor and program head of a Mental Performance Program-Michele is taking over the podcast to do a mini series on connecting with athletes, coaches, and health professionals to talk about the highs and lows of performing at the elite level in sports. Her first interview is special as sh...
Mental Health & Performance in Sports w/ Amy Mausser
October 30, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBSocial Work Me is back after a long hiatus with the first episode in a series on Mental Health & Performance in Sports. Originally recorded in November 2021, Ep 31 features Amy Mausser who shares her experiences as an athletic therapist working with elite level junior hockey players. She is the former Sarnia Sting OHL Hockey Athletic Therapist and is a Certified Athletic Therapist, Certified Strength and Conditioning specialist, Registered Massage Therapist and former athlete. Amy is from ...
EMDR & Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy w/ Kate Becker
April 15, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBOn Episode 30 Matt sits down to chat with Kate Becker who is a certified EMDR therapist, Trainer, Consultant, Yoga instructor and Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapist based out of Glastonbury, Connecticut. Kate has been providing Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy for the past 5 years using Ketamine and Psilocybin in both individual and group settings. She is also an MDMA therapy trainee and splits her time between Connecticut and Jamaica where she assists with the facilitation of psilocyb...
EMDR & Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy w/ Kate Becker
April 15, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBOn Episode 30 Matt sits down to chat with Kate Becker who is a certified EMDR therapist, Trainer, Consultant, Yoga instructor and Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapist based out of Glastonbury, Connecticut. Kate has been providing Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy for the past 5 years using Ketamine and Psilocybin in both individual and group settings. She is also an MDMA therapy trainee and splits her time between Connecticut and Jamaica where she assists with the facilitation of psilocyb...
Arriving, Surviving & Thriving in Social Work w/ Dr. Rick Csiernik
March 25, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBOn Episode 29 Matt is joined by 2nd Year Psychology Student Quinn Bisson to interview King’s University Social Work Professor Dr. Rick Csiernik. Quinn has been working with the homeless population and his interests in mental health and addiction have led him to develop a focus on Social Work. Coupled with the experience of taking a class from Dr. Rick, his focus is now on transitioning into the BSW program. With that in mind, Quinn and Matt decided to do an episode on the different degrees...
Cannabis Assisted Psychedelic Therapy w/ Daniel McQueen
February 03, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBOn Ep. 28 Matt is joined by Clinical Psychotherapist, Psychedelic Specialist and Author- Daniel McQueen. Daniel is the co-founder and executive director of The Center for Medicinal Mindfulness in Boulder, Colorado and we take a deep dive into all things Cannabis assisted psychotherapy. On the show we cover a wide range of topics including : Underground vs. Legal psychedelic work Group and individual psychedelic work Cannabis: terpenes & cannabinoid profiles Protocols involving cannabis...
21 Days: Social Work at End-of-Life w/ Linda Hochstetler
January 14, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBOn Episode 27, Social Worker/Psychotherapist and Author- Linda Hochstetler joins the show to talk about her new book- 21 Days to Die: The Canadian Guide to End-of-Life as well as a wide range of topics surrounding death and dying. On this episode we cover: Linda’s path in Social Work Personal Experiences with death Death cafes (CBC Article) Eastern vs. Western views/culture around death Role of social workers at end-of-life Importance of planning around death Mysticism surrounding...
Forensic Psychotherapy, Pornography & Sexual Offender Treatment w/ Guerrilla Social Work Podcast
June 18, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBOn Ep. 26 Matt connects with the hosts of the Guerrilla Social Work Podcast- Jeff Moore & Mace Warren to discuss all things forensic psychotherapy and their practice Alpha Counselling in Utah. On this episode we cover: -Risk assessments with sexual offenders -Phallometric testing -Pornography + implications with sex offenders -Canadian vs. US laws/practices -Sex dolls + Child sex dolls -Individual and group therapy with offenders -Language + approaches in psychotherapy -Intersection of tra...
Cultivating Creativity & Mindfulness in Social Work w/ Jorie Morrow
May 21, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBEpisode 25 dives into the crossover between creativity, mindfulness and social work. Joined by Jorie Morrow who is a registered social worker, psychotherapist, certified mindfulness meditation coach/facilitator and professional actor, playwright and producer from Toronto, Ontario. On this episode we cover: -Working in community mental health setting + generalized practice -Open Access counselling -Intersection of creativity and social work -How to achieve higher levels of creativity -Min...
Cultivating Creativity & Mindfulness in Social Work
May 21, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBEpisode 25 dives into the crossover between creativity, mindfulness and social work. Joined by Jorie Morrow who is a registered social worker, psychotherapist, certified mindfulness meditation coach/facilitator and professional actor, playwright and producer from Toronto, Ontario. On this episode we cover: -Working in community mental health setting + generalized practice -Open Access counselling -Intersection of creativity and social work -How to achieve higher levels of creativity -Min...
Understanding & Treating Trauma, Grief & Traumatic Bereavement with EMDR
May 07, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBOn Episode 24 Matt is joined by psychologist and psychotherapist Roger Solomon to talk about trauma, grief and EMDR. Roger has over 40 years experience in the mental health field and is currently the program director for the EMDR Institute. He is an author, international trainer in basic and advanced EMDR, and consultant for the US senate, NASA and has provided clinical services and training to the FBI, Secret Service, ATF, US Dept of Justice and the Polizia di Stato in Italy. Roger has pro...
Understanding & Treating Trauma, Grief & Traumatic Bereavement with EMDR w/ Dr. Roger Solomon
May 07, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBOn Episode 24 Matt is joined by psychologist and psychotherapist Roger Solomon to talk about trauma, grief and EMDR. Roger has over 40 years experience in the mental health field and is currently the program director for the EMDR Institute. He is an author, international trainer in basic and advanced EMDR, and consultant for the US senate, NASA and has provided clinical services and training to the FBI, Secret Service, ATF, US Dept of Justice and the Polizia di Stato in Italy. Roger has pro...
Perinatal Mental Health, Postpartum Mood Disorders & EMDR
April 02, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBOn Episode 23, Matt stays close to home with an interview with clinical social worker Kirsten Dezort who is a certified EMDR therapist, consultant-in-training and the coordinator of the Sarnia EMDR regional group. Kirsten has been a licensed clinical social worker for 16 years and has worked in Michigan and Sarnia in both agency and private practice settings. On this episode we cover: -Understanding, assessing and treating Perinatal Mental Health, Postpartum Mood Disorders and Birth Traum...
Perinatal Mental Health, Postpartum Mood Disorders & EMDR w/ Kirsten Dezort
April 02, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBOn Episode 23, Matt stays close to home with an interview with clinical social worker Kirsten Dezort who is a certified EMDR therapist, consultant-in-training and the coordinator of the Sarnia EMDR regional group. Kirsten has been a licensed clinical social worker for 16 years and has worked in Michigan and Sarnia in both agency and private practice settings. On this episode we cover: -Understanding, assessing and treating Perinatal Mental Health, Postpartum Mood Disorders and Birth Traum...
Chair Work: A Timeless & Cross-Modality Intervention
March 12, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBOn Episode 22, Matt sits down to 'chew the fat' with Clinical Psychologist- Matt Pugh and Compassion Focused Therapist/CBT Therapist- Tobyn Bell from England. Matt and Tobyn are the directors and founders of Chair Work- an organization which aims to provide research, training, therapy and supervision surrounding the use of chair work. On this episode we cover: -Chair work & it's history -Combining chair work with various modalities including CBT & CFT -Landscape of the Mind & Aboutism -P...
Chair Work: A Timeless & Cross-Modality Intervention w/ Matt Pugh & Tobyn Bell
March 12, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBOn Episode 22, Matt sits down to 'chew the fat' with Clinical Psychologist- Matt Pugh and Compassion Focused Therapist/CBT Therapist- Tobyn Bell from England. Matt and Tobyn are the directors and founders of Chair Work- an organization which aims to provide research, training, therapy and supervision surrounding the use of chair work. On this episode we cover: -Chair work & it's history -Combining chair work with various modalities including CBT & CFT -Landscape of the Mind & Aboutism -P...
Surf Therapy: Bringing Social Work to the Beach
February 26, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBOn Episode 21, Matt connects with Mark Micelli who is the National Programs Manager at the Waves of Wellness Foundation. Mark is a registered Social Worker from Ontario, living and working abroad in Sydney, Australia. Mark shares his journey that started with a passion for water sports in Windsor and led him to Australia where he works with the Waves of Wellness organization providing Surf Therapy to a variety of populations experiencing mental health challenges . On this episode we cover: ...
Surf Therapy: Bringing Social Work to the Beach w/ Mark Micelli
February 26, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBOn Episode 21, Matt connects with Mark Micelli who is the National Programs Manager at the Waves of Wellness Foundation. Mark is a registered Social Worker from Ontario, living and working abroad in Sydney, Australia. Mark shares his journey that started with a passion for water sports in Windsor and led him to Australia where he works with the Waves of Wellness organization providing Surf Therapy to a variety of populations experiencing mental health challenges . On this episode we cover: ...
Healing & Helping: Reconnecting with Indigenous Culture, The Land, Ceremony, Music & The Self w/ Robin Antone
February 05, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBOn Episode 20, Matt chats with Robin Antone who is an Indigenous helper with decades of experience in the addictions and mental health field. Robin shares his story of growing up in the foster care system, his personal struggles with substances and how he started his healing journey and path to becoming an addictions and mental health counsellor. Robin shares his passion about healing work for individuals, families and communities and some of the teachings he has learned throughout his life...
Healing & Helping: Reconnecting with Indigenous Culture, The Land, Ceremony, Music & The Self
February 05, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBOn Episode 20, Matt chats with Robin Antone who is an Indigenous helper with decades of experience in the addictions and mental health field. Robin shares his story of growing up in the foster care system, his personal struggles with substances and how he started his healing journey and path to becoming an addictions and mental health counsellor. Robin shares his passion about healing work for individuals, families and communities and some of the teachings he has learned throughout his life...
Psychedelics, Psychology & Ketamine Enhanced Psychotherapy w/ Dr. Tatiana Zdyb
January 22, 2021 13:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBMatt is back with a previous guest from Episode 5- Dr. Tatiana Zdyb. Tatiana is a Clinical Psychologist, Professor at Kings University College and has recently launched the first Psychedelic Enhanced Psychotherapy practice in London, Ontario called Mind Setting. On this episode we talk about: -Psychedelics, altered states of consciousness and the Default Mode Network -Personal experiences with psychedelics and the impact on trauma and wellbeing -Ketamine + Ketamine Enhanced Psychotherapy -A...
Psychedelics, Psychology & Ketamine Enhanced Psychotherapy
January 22, 2021 13:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBMatt is back with a previous guest from Episode 5- Dr. Tatiana Zdyb. Tatiana is a Clinical Psychologist, Professor at Kings University College and has recently launched the first Psychedelic Enhanced Psychotherapy practice in London, Ontario called Mind Setting. On this episode we talk about: -Psychedelics, altered states of consciousness and the Default Mode Network -Personal experiences with psychedelics and the impact on trauma and wellbeing -Ketamine + Ketamine Enhanced Psychotherapy -A...
Failure to Launch: Working with Teens & Parents w/ Deborah Epstein
November 20, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBOn Episode 18 Matt speaks with guest Deborah Epstein who is a former teacher, guidance counsellor and now a psychotherapist in private practice in Toronto, Ontario. For 20 years, Deborah has worked with children and adolescents in the school system. She has extensive experience working with Middle School students and teenagers. Much of her career has focused on helping children and adolescents learn to problem-solve effectively and to enhance self-esteem and confidence. She is passionate abo...
Failure to Launch: Working with Teens & Parents
November 20, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBOn Episode 18 Matt speaks with guest Deborah Epstein who is a former teacher, guidance counsellor and now a psychotherapist in private practice in Toronto, Ontario. For 20 years, Deborah has worked with children and adolescents in the school system. She has extensive experience working with Middle School students and teenagers. Much of her career has focused on helping children and adolescents learn to problem-solve effectively and to enhance self-esteem and confidence. She is passionate abo...
Equity & Anti-Oppressive Practices in Social Work and Child Welfare w/ Michelle Young
November 06, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBOn Episode 17 Matt interviews Michelle Young from London, Ontario. Michelle is the first and only Black/person of colour, Director of Service with the Children’s Aid Society of London & Middlesex (CASLM). Her passion has always been using her voice to challenge oppression and the status quo in all areas of her life, so having the lead role in guiding the CASLM through a multi-year organizational change of embedding equity into the fabric of the agency, with a strong focus on addressing anti...
Equity & Anti-Oppressive Practices in Social Work and Child Welfare
November 06, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBOn Episode 17 Matt interviews Michelle Young from London, Ontario. Michelle is the first and only Black/person of colour, Director of Service with the Children’s Aid Society of London & Middlesex (CASLM). Her passion has always been using her voice to challenge oppression and the status quo in all areas of her life, so having the lead role in guiding the CASLM through a multi-year organizational change of embedding equity into the fabric of the agency, with a strong focus on addressing anti...
Working with Shame & the Inner Critic using Compassion Focused Therapy
October 16, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 54.3 MBOn Episode 16 Matt interviews Greg Samuelson who is a Registered Nurse and Registered Psychotherapist from Toronto. Greg is one of the founding members of the Canadian Network for Compassion Focused Therapy and he runs a private practice called GPS Psychotherapy as well as works for the Mindfulness Clinic in Toronto. On this episode we discuss: -What is compassion focused therapy (CFT) -Overview of psychoeducation, language and teaching from a CFT perspective -The inner critic -3 types of...
Working with Shame & the Inner Critic using Compassion Focused Therapy w/ Greg Samuelson
October 16, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 54.3 MBOn Episode 16 Matt interviews Greg Samuelson who is a Registered Nurse and Registered Psychotherapist from Toronto. Greg is one of the founding members of the Canadian Network for Compassion Focused Therapy and he runs a private practice called GPS Psychotherapy as well as works for the Mindfulness Clinic in Toronto. On this episode we discuss: -What is compassion focused therapy (CFT) -Overview of psychoeducation, language and teaching from a CFT perspective -The inner critic -3 types of...
Peak Performance: Working with Elite Athletes and Teams
October 01, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBOn Episode 15- Matt sits down with Social Worker and Sport Psychology and Performance Consultant- Brenley Shapiro about working with elite athletes and teams. As the first female mental performance coach for the Arizona Coyotes in the NHL, Brenley brings a wealth of experience and insight in the areas of cognitive behavioural therapy, sports psychology and mental skills training on the show. In this action packed hour long interview we discuss; -working with OHL and NHL players and teams ...
Peak Performance: Working with Elite Athletes and Teams w/ Brenley Shapiro
October 01, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBOn Episode 15- Matt sits down with Social Worker and Sport Psychology and Performance Consultant- Brenley Shapiro about working with elite athletes and teams. As the first female mental performance coach for the Arizona Coyotes in the NHL, Brenley brings a wealth of experience and insight in the areas of cognitive behavioural therapy, sports psychology and mental skills training on the show. In this action packed hour long interview we discuss; -working with OHL and NHL players and teams ...
The Best of Both Worlds: EMDR & Yoga
September 18, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBWe are back after a summer break with our guest- Michele McPherson for episode 14. Michele is a Clinical Social Worker, EMDR Therapist and certified Yoga Instructor. On this episode we cover: -Basics and principles of yoga, meditation, mindfulness, trauma sensitive yoga -Considerations and launguage when working with trauma survivors and clients who dissociate -Introductory poses for clients new to yoga -Crossover between yoga and EMDR -How to weave yoga into the 8 phases of EMDR -Practica...
The Best of Both Worlds: EMDR & Yoga w/ Michele McPherson
September 18, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBWe are back after a summer break with our guest- Michele McPherson for episode 14. Michele is a Clinical Social Worker, EMDR Therapist and certified Yoga Instructor. On this episode we cover: -Basics and principles of yoga, meditation, mindfulness, trauma sensitive yoga -Considerations and launguage when working with trauma survivors and clients who dissociate -Introductory poses for clients new to yoga -Crossover between yoga and EMDR -How to weave yoga into the 8 phases of EMDR -Practica...
Tips & Tools for Running an Efficient and Successful Private Practice
June 26, 2020 12:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBOn Episode 13 we take a step back from the clinical aspects of social work and psychotherapy and talk about the back end of running a private practice and a small business with the founder and CEO of OWL Practice- Andrew Sloss. Andrew talks about his history in the tech and business field and how his skills helped to launch his wife’s private practice and take care of all of her administrative needs while simultaneously building the platform for OWL Practice. We talk about OWL’s platform ...
Tips & Tools for Running an Efficient and Successful Private Practice w/ Andrew Sloss
June 26, 2020 12:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBOn Episode 13 we take a step back from the clinical aspects of social work and psychotherapy and talk about the back end of running a private practice and a small business with the founder and CEO of OWL Practice- Andrew Sloss. Andrew talks about his history in the tech and business field and how his skills helped to launch his wife’s private practice and take care of all of her administrative needs while simultaneously building the platform for OWL Practice. We talk about OWL’s platform ...
Men's Therapy: Sex Addiction, Shame, Anger, Healthy Masculinity & Patriarchy w/ Eric Pierni
June 12, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBEpisode 12 is all about working with men in therapy with our guest Eric Pierni from Men’s Therapy Toronto. Eric discusses his path to private practice which began in the tech world and how he became a psychotherapist, sex addiction therapist and the founder of Men's Therapy Toronto. On this episode we discuss the process of seeking out therapy as a man and some of the factors that lead to successful therapy with men including ways to get men to ‘buy into’ the therapeutic process. Eric div...
Men's Therapy: Sex Addiction, Shame, Anger, Healthy Masculinity & Patriarchy
June 12, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBEpisode 12 is all about working with men in therapy with our guest Eric Pierni from Men’s Therapy Toronto. Eric discusses his path to private practice which began in the tech world and how he became a psychotherapist, sex addiction therapist and the founder of Men's Therapy Toronto. On this episode we discuss the process of seeking out therapy as a man and some of the factors that lead to successful therapy with men including ways to get men to ‘buy into’ the therapeutic process. Eric div...
The Impacts of Nutrition, Genetics & Microbiome on our Mental Health w/ Lisa Matlovich
May 29, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBOn Episode 11, Matt geeks out with Lisa Matlovich from Sarnia, Ontario about all things nutrition, genetics and microbiome. Lisa is an Orthomolecular and Nutritional Consultant with over 20 years experience working with individuals to improve their physical and mental health. Lisa dives into how nutrition, microbiome, methylation and genetics interact with mental health, physical health and our overall wellbeing. On this episode we cover a wide range of areas including; -depression, anxi...
The Impacts of Nutrition, Genetics & Microbiome on our Mental Health
May 29, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBOn Episode 11, Matt geeks out with Lisa Matlovich from Sarnia, Ontario about all things nutrition, genetics and microbiome. Lisa is an Orthomolecular and Nutritional Consultant with over 20 years experience working with individuals to improve their physical and mental health. Lisa dives into how nutrition, microbiome, methylation and genetics interact with mental health, physical health and our overall wellbeing. On this episode we cover a wide range of areas including; -depression, anxi...
Building Empowerment & Hope during Covid-19 with Solution Focused Therapy
May 15, 2020 19:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBEpisode 10 is all about Solution Focused Therapy (SFT) with our guest Lauren Markos. Lauren is currently in her last semester of the MSW program at the University of Buffalo and has over 10 years experience in the social work field including time spent in child welfare, the criminal justice sector and working with indigenous populations. On this episode we discuss the impacts of Covid-19 on completing the MSW program as well as why Solution Focused Therapy is so useful during this time. ...
Building Empowerment & Hope during Covid-19 with Solution Focused Therapy w/ Lauren Markos
May 15, 2020 19:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBEpisode 10 is all about Solution Focused Therapy (SFT) with our guest Lauren Markos. Lauren is currently in her last semester of the MSW program at the University of Buffalo and has over 10 years experience in the social work field including time spent in child welfare, the criminal justice sector and working with indigenous populations. On this episode we discuss the impacts of Covid-19 on completing the MSW program as well as why Solution Focused Therapy is so useful during this time. ...
Understanding and Treating Trauma, Dissociation & The Inner Critic w/ Kathy Steele
May 08, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBOur guest on Episode 9 is Kathy Steele who is a psychotherapist, trainer, consultant and author from Atlanta, Georgia with over 35 years experience. Kathy is the Past President and Fellow of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD), and has also served two terms on the Board of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS). Kathy served on the International Task Force that developed treatment guidelines for Dissociative Disorders, and on t...
Understanding and Treating Trauma, Dissociation & The Inner Critic
May 08, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBOur guest on Episode 9 is Kathy Steele who is a psychotherapist, trainer, consultant and author from Atlanta, Georgia with over 35 years experience. Kathy is the Past President and Fellow of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD), and has also served two terms on the Board of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS). Kathy served on the International Task Force that developed treatment guidelines for Dissociative Disorders, and on t...
Emotion Focused Therapy, Mindfulness & EFMT w/ Bill Gayner
May 01, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBOn Episode 8, Matt chats with Social Worker, Psychotherapist and developer of Emotion Focused Mindfulness Therapy (EMFT)- Bill Gayner. Bill dives into his history with Buddhism, some of the ethical issues that surround the religion and how this and his mindfulness practice led him to the social work field. His background working in a hospital setting working with gay and bisexual men with HIV as well as his time as an adjunct lecturer at the University of Toronto have led Bill to many year...
Emotion Focused Therapy, Mindfulness & EFMT
May 01, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBOn Episode 8, Matt chats with Social Worker, Psychotherapist and developer of Emotion Focused Mindfulness Therapy (EMFT)- Bill Gayner. Bill dives into his history with Buddhism, some of the ethical issues that surround the religion and how this and his mindfulness practice led him to the social work field. His background working in a hospital setting working with gay and bisexual men with HIV as well as his time as an adjunct lecturer at the University of Toronto have led Bill to many year...
Social Work, Foster Care & Child Protection during a Pandemic
April 24, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBOn Episode 7- Matt interviews social worker and child protection supervisor Katie Glaves. With over 25 years experience in child welfare, Katie talks about her path in social work including growing up as a foster family and the process she experienced as a foster sibling. We discuss the grief and loss involved with fostering, the push towards inclusive fostering and the process that foster families experience. We also discuss the impacts of trauma and how children in care may experience fo...
Social Work, Foster Care & Child Protection during a Pandemic w/ Katie Glaves
April 24, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBOn Episode 7- Matt interviews social worker and child protection supervisor Katie Glaves. With over 25 years experience in child welfare, Katie talks about her path in social work including growing up as a foster family and the process she experienced as a foster sibling. We discuss the grief and loss involved with fostering, the push towards inclusive fostering and the process that foster families experience. We also discuss the impacts of trauma and how children in care may experience fo...