Social Work Me
66 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months 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
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...
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...
Holographic Memory Resolution (HMR) Therapy & Trauma
March 19, 2020 16:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBOn our final episode of Season 1 we stay close to home in Sarnia, Ontario where we interview one of our community's most experienced therapist and clinical social worker. Gail Furlan has been practicing for over 40 years and has been trained in a variety of different modalities and has found that Holographic Memory Resolution (HMR) Therapy to be the most efficient and effective in her work with clients experiencing trauma. Gail discusses her path in social work, HMR and it's founder Brent ...
Holographic Memory Resolution (HMR) Therapy & Trauma w/ Gail Furlan
March 19, 2020 16:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBOn our final episode of Season 1 we stay close to home in Sarnia, Ontario where we interview one of our community's most experienced therapist and clinical social worker. Gail Furlan has been practicing for over 40 years and has been trained in a variety of different modalities and has found that Holographic Memory Resolution (HMR) Therapy to be the most efficient and effective in her work with clients experiencing trauma. Gail discusses her path in social work, HMR and it's founder Brent ...
Mindfulness, Trauma & the Intersection with Prison Inmates and Personality Disorders
February 20, 2020 16:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBOn Episode 5 we interview Clinical Psychologist and King's University College professor Dr. Tatiana Zdyb from London, Ontario. In this 30 minute interview we cover a lot of ground including her Best Rated Psychologist Award for 2 years running, operating a successful private practice, mindfulness & meditation as well as working in a prison setting and with individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. For more information about Dr. Zdyb check out her website: https://zdyb.ca
Mindfulness, Trauma & the Intersection with Prison Inmates and Personality Disorders w/ Dr. Tatiana Zdyb
February 20, 2020 16:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBOn Episode 5 we interview Clinical Psychologist and King's University College professor Dr. Tatiana Zdyb from London, Ontario. In this 30 minute interview we cover a lot of ground including her Best Rated Psychologist Award for 2 years running, operating a successful private practice, mindfulness & meditation as well as working in a prison setting and with individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. For more information about Dr. Zdyb check out her website: https://zdyb.ca
Sex Therapy, Sex Education & Burnout Management: Let's Talk About Sex, Baby Pt 2 w/ Dr. Guy Grenier
February 06, 2020 01:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBOn Episode 4 (Part 2) we continue our conversation with Psychologist and Sex Therapist- Dr. Guy Grenier in London, Ontario. We expand on our discussion about Ontario's comprehensive sex education curriculum, the Catholic curriculum and conversion therapy. (*Correction from the episode: The Catholic sex education textbook is called 'Fully Alive') Dr. Guy dives into sex therapy with a case example of how he helps couples work through sex related issues. He also shares his wisdom and humou...
Sex Therapy, Sex Education & Burnout Management: Let's Talk About Sex, Baby Pt 2
February 06, 2020 01:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBOn Episode 4 (Part 2) we continue our conversation with Psychologist and Sex Therapist- Dr. Guy Grenier in London, Ontario. We expand on our discussion about Ontario's comprehensive sex education curriculum, the Catholic curriculum and conversion therapy. (*Correction from the episode: The Catholic sex education textbook is called 'Fully Alive') Dr. Guy dives into sex therapy with a case example of how he helps couples work through sex related issues. He also shares his wisdom and humou...
Sex Therapy, Sex Education & Pornography: Let's Talk About Sex, Baby (Part 1)
January 23, 2020 03:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBOn Episode 4 Matt & Julie meet up with Dr. Guy Grenier, a Clinical Psychologist, Sex & Marital Therapist and Author in London, Ontario. Dr. Guy uses a healthy dose of humour in his work as a sex therapist and in this interview we get a glimpse into the world of sex therapy, pornography, comprehensive sex education in Ontario and all the fun stuff in between. To find out more about Dr. Guy check out his website: http://drguy.ca There is some explicit language so viewer discretion is advi...
Sex Therapy, Sex Education & Pornography: Let's Talk About Sex, Baby (Part 1) w/ Dr. Guy Grenier
January 23, 2020 03:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBOn Episode 4 Matt & Julie meet up with Dr. Guy Grenier, a Clinical Psychologist, Sex & Marital Therapist and Author in London, Ontario. Dr. Guy uses a healthy dose of humour in his work as a sex therapist and in this interview we get a glimpse into the world of sex therapy, pornography, comprehensive sex education in Ontario and all the fun stuff in between. To find out more about Dr. Guy check out his website: http://drguy.ca There is some explicit language so viewer discretion is advi...
Divorce, Custody/Access & Parental Alienation in Family Law
January 08, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBOn Episode 3 Julie & Matt interview Family Lawyer and Mediator- Amanda Gaw from Sarnia, Ontario. In this episode Amanda helps us to explore topics surrounding divorce, separation, custody/access and signs of parental alienation in a family law setting. Amanda's child centred approach to family law is also discussed with tips and recommendations for parents, lawyers and those in the helping profession. For more information about Amanda Gaw check out her website: https://www.amandagawfamil...
Divorce, Custody/Access & Parental Alienation in Family Law w/ Amanda Gaw
January 08, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBOn Episode 3 Julie & Matt interview Family Lawyer and Mediator- Amanda Gaw from Sarnia, Ontario. In this episode Amanda helps us to explore topics surrounding divorce, separation, custody/access and signs of parental alienation in a family law setting. Amanda's child centred approach to family law is also discussed with tips and recommendations for parents, lawyers and those in the helping profession. For more information about Amanda Gaw check out her website: https://www.amandagawfamil...
Child Sexual Abuse, Sexual Offender Treatment & Vicarious Trauma w/ Dr. Amanda Bell
December 18, 2019 03:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBMatt and Julie take a road trip to London, Ontario to interview Dr. Amanda Bell about her experiences working in group homes, child protection and in treating sexual offenders and sexual assault survivors. Amanda discusses the importance of doing our own work and her personal experience with vicarious trauma. EMDR and Play Therapy are two modalities that Amanda teaches and uses in her private practice and she gives insight into how she integrates both therapies into her work with children...
Child Sexual Abuse, Sexual Offender Treatment & Vicarious Trauma
December 18, 2019 03:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBMatt and Julie take a road trip to London, Ontario to interview Dr. Amanda Bell about her experiences working in group homes, child protection and in treating sexual offenders and sexual assault survivors. Amanda discusses the importance of doing our own work and her personal experience with vicarious trauma. EMDR and Play Therapy are two modalities that Amanda teaches and uses in her private practice and she gives insight into how she integrates both therapies into her work with children...
Trauma Sensitive Yoga, Exercise & Psychotherapy w/ Michele McPherson
December 04, 2019 02:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBOn this episode Julie and Matt interview registered social worker Michele McPherson about Trauma Sensitive Yoga and incorporating exercise, nature and yoga with psychotherapy. Matt describes his favourite counselling location and we dive into benefits and ways of incorporating movement and mindfulness into our work with clients.
Trauma Sensitive Yoga, Exercise & Psychotherapy
December 04, 2019 02:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBOn this episode Julie and Matt interview registered social worker Michele McPherson about Trauma Sensitive Yoga and incorporating exercise, nature and yoga with psychotherapy. Matt describes his favourite counselling location and we dive into benefits and ways of incorporating movement and mindfulness into our work with clients.