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GUEST: Melissa Maltais, Membership & Programs Manager at the BC Association of Farmers' Markets) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Senior Moments show marks Social Work Week 2025 with a panel discussion on the theme – Social Workers Make a Difference Everywhere. Hosts Dawn Hemingway (by phone) and Sharon Hurd are joined by Dr. Tammy Pearson, Chair, UNBC School of Social Work; Brent Goerz, Vice-Chair, Northern Branch, BC Association of Social Workers; and Bobbi Mouton, Practicum Student, BC Ass
Listen in as Cathy Mackay takes us through her extraordinary journey from a small town in British Columbia to her current role as CEO of Environmental Dynamics Inc. With a rich background in biology and agrology, Cathy's inspiring path to becoming a CEO was informed by her ability to embrace new challenges, think creatively, and stay focused with a clear vision. At EDI, Cathy has been a driving force behind the company's significant growth and innovation, leveraging her expertise as an RPBio and PAg to lead with a unique blend of scientific insight and business acumen. Her story is one of transformation, from working for the government to stepping into a leadership role in a male-dominated industry, propelled by her involvement in the MacKay Forum Group, which opened her eyes to the potential of assuming a greater leadership role. Beyond her professional achievements, Cathy is deeply involved in various industry and community organizations, serving as the current president of the Prince George Chamber of Commerce and contributing to the Policy and GR committee of the BC Association of Mineral Exploration. Cathy's philosophy centers on the balance between work, personal life, and health. She shares her recipe for success: nurturing a network of game changers, and maintaining active involvement in her community. Tune in to hear how Cathy Mackay's inspiring story and insights can motivate us to break through our boundaries, seek out new horizons, and lead with passion and purpose. With a background in biology and agrology, Cathy brings a unique perspective to her leadership role, holding professional designations as an RPBio and PAg. Her recent completion of the TransRockies Gravel Royale cycling event highlights her commitment to both physical and professional challenges. But Cathy's success isn't confined to the boardroom. Married for 21 years to her husband Shon and her 15-year-old son, Cathy emphasizes the importance of family and work-life balance. TODAY'S BOOK RECOMMENDATION: ‘Make Big Happen: How To Live, Work, and Give Big', by Mark Moses JOIN A MACKAY CEO FORUMS GROUP TODAY: MacKay CEO Forums brings results-oriented CEOs, Executives, and Business Leaders together to solve their toughest problems and maximize opportunity through peer learning and support. Learn more. CONNECT WITH MACKAY CEO FORUMS: LinkedIn | Facebook
Canadian sportscasting legend Rod Black's greatest call of them all: His son's Tyler's MLB debut in Milwaukee (1:45) Guest: Rod Black, Canadian sports broadcaster Wacko or a work in progress? Scrutiny of B.C. drug decriminalization pilot program intensifies (16:17) Guest: Deputy Chief Fiona Wilson, Vancouver Police Department, President, BC Association of Chiefs of Police What's next for the Edmonton Oilers in round two of the playoffs? (33:28) Guest: Reid Wilkins, Host of Inside Sports and the Edmonton Oilers hockey broadcast on 630 CHED Racquetball star and Corus' Mike Cerisia will be inducted into the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame (43:39) Guest: Mike Ceresia, a Canadian retired racquetball player Clinical trial links frequent anger to increased risk of heart disease (55:37) Guest: Dr. Joseph Ebinger, Clinical Cardiologist, Associate Professor and the Director of Clinical Analytics for the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles What to expect from the first interim foreign interference report (1:07:19) Guest: Robert Fife, Ottawa Bureau Chief, The Globe and Mail How a rapid growth of international students at Conestoga College is impacting staff and the school's integrity (1:27:55) Guests: Leopold Koff, a union leader representing faculty, counsellors and librarians at Conestoga College, and Vikki Poirier, another union leader who represents support staff
Seg 1: 50/50 to help the CKNW Kids Fund and Backpack Buddies In BC, Thousands of families struggle to put food on the table and hunger can set a child back for life. Backpack Buddies is tackling childhood hunger in BC by putting food directly into the hands of those children who need it most. Guest: Emily-Anne King, Executive Director, Backpack buddies & Sarah Dubios Phillips, Executive Director, CKNW kids fund Seg 2: View From Victoria: Boyle wins the nomination Vancouver city councillor Christine Boyle won the nomination fight to run for NDP in Vancouver-Little Mountain this fall. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Seg 3: The Weekly Cecchini Check-in What was said on the phone call between President Biden and Prime Minister Benjamin Netenyahu and what are the expectations for President Biden in the upcoming primaries? Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Seg 4: BC public health bill could target the wrong types of businesses B.C. business and industry leaders express concerns about a provincial bill targeting companies that contribute to diseases and illnesses. They worry about the broad and vague nature of the legislation, fearing that grocers could be sued for selling processed food, red meat, and candy. Guest: Greg Wilson, Retail council of canada and co-author of open letter to the premiere Seg 5: How do job numbers look in the Province? It's a mixed bag when it comes to the jobs numbers in the province. Guest: Brenda Bailey, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development, and Innovation Seg 6: Kickin it with the Caps The Whitecaps are gearing up to play Toronto FC on Saturday along with hosting a Vaisakhi celebration over the weekend! Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Seg 7: Government proposes changes to Police Act A new proposed change to the Police Act could allow municipal governments to determine who is their representative on the Police Board with members of the board electing their own chair and vice-chair. Guest: Patricia Barnes, President, BC Association of Police Boards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A new proposed change to the Police Act could allow municipal governments to determine who is their representative on the Police Board with members of the board electing their own chair and vice-chair. Guest: Patricia Barnes, President, BC Association of Police Boards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Shoppers at farmers' markets spend an average of $42.50 per visit, significantly impacting local producers. Supporting local agriculture in this way fosters community involvement and sustainability. Guest: Heather O'Hara, Executive Director of the BC Association of Farmers' Markets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Seg 1: Why people used to steal wrinkly vegetables for their health During the Victorian era and preceding centuries, people employed various plants for medicinal purposes before the advent of modern pharmaceuticals. Guest: Dr. Anne Marie Roos, Professor of the History of Science and Medicine at the University of Lincoln Seg 2: Scott Thoughts: Can the Canucks capitalize before the trade deadline? The NHL Trade Deadline is tomorrow, and it seems like the Canucks are going all in this season, as word is they are actively pursuing Star winger Jake Guentzel. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: Selina Robinson's letter calls out NDP members Selina Robinson announced her departure from the NDP caucus with a devastating letter which called out members for antisemitism. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Seg 4: Do restaurants hate reservations for large groups? Have you tried to make a restaurant reservation lately? Apparently there's a growing trend in the industry where restaurants don't want tables of 6 or more, but is it true? Guest: Scott Shantz, Show Contributor, Morning's with Simi Seg 5: How do Farmers' Markets impact local economies? Shoppers at farmers' markets spend an average of $42.50 per visit, significantly impacting local producers. Supporting local agriculture in this way fosters community involvement and sustainability. Guest: Heather O'Hara, Executive Director of the BC Association of Farmers' Markets Seg 6: What constitutes political antisemitism? Former BC cabinet minister Selina Robinson's decision to leave the NDP caucus and become an independent stems from a series of events that unfolded over the past months, beginning with controversial comments about Israel. Guest: Rabbi Dan Moskovitz, Senior Rabbi of Temple Sholom Seg 7: How beneficial are concurrent disorder centers for youth? A new study focuses on the often-overlooked population of adolescents facing concurrent disorders, where mental health issues coincide with substance use problems. Guest: Suzanne Simpson, Teacher Who Conducted Doctoral Research at a Concurrent Disorder Facility for Youth Seg 8: Was the “World's Oldest Dog” actually the world's oldest dog? Guinness World Records publicly declared Bobi the "oldest dog ever" on Feb. 2, 2023, at the age of 30 years and 267 days. Experts questioned the viability of Bobi's moniker, which led to an investigation into the legitimacy of the world record. Guest: Matt Reynolds, Senior Science Writer for WIRED Magazine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Alberta/B.C. relations may sour over B.C. wine (1:33) Guest: Miles Prodan, President & CEO, Wine Growers British Columbia Journo Corner: The story behind grocery store private label products (15:46) Guest: Jake Edmiston, business reporter, Toronto Star One year since decriminalization of possession of small amounts of drugs in B.C.: The positives & negatives (32:19) Guest: Fiona Wilson, Deputy Chief, Vancouver Police Department, President, BC Association of Chiefs of Police and Chair, Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police Drug Advisory Committee California looks to technology in vehicles to slow down speeders (49:05) Guest: Mark Andrews, Retired Traffic Inspector, Ontario Provincial Police, professor, School of Community Justice and Police Foundations, Canadore College Rental vacancy rate hits all-time recorded low as average rents climb (1:04:24) Guest: Kevin Hughes, Deputy Chief Economist, CMHC So you completed Dry January, what now? (1:19:30) Guest: Lindsay Sutherland Boal, expert life coach, founder of She Walks Canada
The Talk of Fame Podcast got to chat with Dawn Chubai! Dawn has worked in the broadcasting industry Nationally on Television screens for the last 23 years. In 2017, she took those On- Camera Hosting skills and actively immersed herself in the dynamic realms of TV Home Shopping and Live Selling Platforms resulting in personal sales of over $30 Million in retail sales for hundreds of brands across all commodities. Dawn has proven uniquely qualified to media train chefs, bartenders, sommeliers, interior designers, style experts, real estate professionals, athletes and personal trainers having hosted Reality Television, City Cooks, Cityline and Breakfast Television both in Vancouver and most recently, in Toronto where BT holds the #1 Morning Show Spot in Canada. While Dawn continues to work as an in-demand media trainer, in June 2023, Dawn announced the next level of professional development for Brands, Sales Representatives, Brand Ambassadors and Influencers. Drawing from her rich background as both a media trainer and TV Home Shopping Host, she launched Live Selling School and developed her signature Home Shopping Host (HSH) Method of Live Selling. As Principal of Live Selling School, Dawn shares professional tips on becoming comfortable on camera, while also teaching the essential skills and livestream sales strategies necessary to convert more customers from in-person shopping to e-commerce. Whether utilizing a specific Live Commerce platform or exploring other avenues on social media, Dawn Chubai's Home Shopping Host Method of Live Selling is adaptable to all commodities and Brand eCommerce strategies. While Dawn can still be seen on The Shopping Channel in Canada as a Jewellery Guest Host, other memorable credits include Hosting Breakfast Television in Vancouver and Toronto , Hometown Heroes Lottery spokesperson, Reality Television, CItyCooks, Cityline and in-arena host for the Vancouver Canucks. Dawn's professional affiliations include the National Speakers Board, Canadian Women in PR, and ACTRA (50+ film/TV credits) She is also a recipient of awards from the BC Association of Broadcasters and the Alberta Recording Industry Association (1999) for her debut jazz CD “New Chapters for an Old Book”. Dawn's second CD, “Under the Covers” was released in 2014. Sign up for Live Selling School: https://livesellingschool.mykajabi.com/a/2147775360/RfMEKcde Code: KYLIE for 15% off FOLLOW ME: INSTAGRAM: Officialkyliemontigney Talkoffamepod Facebook: Officialkyliemontigney Talkoffame Twitter: Kyliemontigney4 ABOUT ME: Hi, I am Kylie! I love sports, spending time with my family, traveling, and meeting people that inspire me. I love listening to other people's stories and sharing their journeys.
On this special edition of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, we bring you the opportunity to listen in on a conversation from the recent BC Association of Broadcasters (BCAB) Conference between Pattison Media President Rod Schween and Jimmy Pattison, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Jim Pattison Group.Now 94, Pattison still goes into the office six to seven days a week, overseeing one of Canada's largest privately-held companies, which in addition to 48 radio and three television stations, encompasses automotive, grocery and entertainment, among other ventures.In this abridged conversation, the business magnate talks about his journey to becoming Canada's third-richest man, addresses some urban legends, and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Encountering racism in a minor hockey game Guest: Pary Dulai, parent of a U11 A1 rep team player The Liberal government is summoning China's ambassador over alleged threats tp MP Michael Chong Guest: Jeremy Nuttall, Vancouver based investigative journalist for the Toronto Star, who has lived and worked in China Thoughts on Surrey Minor Hockey's decision surrounding racist remarks and threats to players Guest: Trevor Halford, BC Liberal MLA for Surrey-White Rock How shopping at BC Farmer's Markets shift consumer behaviour amidst rising inflation, and their impact in the economy Guest: Heather O'Hara, Executive Director of the BC Association of Farmers' Markets May the 4th be with you! Introducing the 501st Legion of B.C. Guest: Rob Williams, PR officer for the Outer Rim Garrison and Falcon Base How the Vancouver Park Board is addressing bullying in sports at its facilities Guest: Brennan Bastyovanszky, ABC Vancouver Park Board Commissioner B.C. offers protection for people's intimate images Guest: Niki Sharma, Attorney General of BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guest: Heather O'Hara, Executive Director of the BC Association of Farmers' Markets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Heather O'Hara, Executive Director of the BC Association of Farmers' Markets discusses what you can expect from Farmers' Markets this Spring/Summer season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Was the Mayor's Council endorsement for the Surrey RCMP false? Linda Annis, Surrey City Councillor discusses the latest with the Surrey Police transition. The Vancouver School Board closes its board meetings to the public Jennifer Reddy, OneCity Vancouver School Board Trustee discusses why school board meetings have been closed to the public. The City of Maple Ridge's Climate Summit Dan Ruimy, Mayor of Maple Ridge discusses the city's upcoming Climate Summit. Are use-it-or-lose-it vacation policies legal? Geoff Mason, Employment and Human Rights Lawyer for Miller Thomson LLP discusses whether use-it-or-lose-it vacation policies are legal City of Vancouver expands drinking in Public Plazas Program beyond summer months Rachel Magnusson, Branch Manager of Street Activities with the City of Vancouver discusses the new expansion of consuming alcohol in some of Vancouver's public plazas. Farmers' Markets in BC - what can we expect this year? Heather O'Hara, Executive Director of the BC Association of Farmers' Markets discusses what you can expect from Farmers' Markets this Spring/Summer season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Therapy Talks, Lisa Ann Butcher joins us to provide insight into the trauma experienced by healthcare professionals. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Respiratory Therapist, Lisa offers a unique perspective on the mental health impact of the pandemic on frontline workers. In this episode we learn the difference between “trauma” and “adverse life experiences” while exploring what techniques we can use to ease the psychological effects of working in the field of healthcare.In This Episode: Recognizing trauma and its effectsUnderstanding where trauma comes fromWorking in healthcare during the pandemicThe healthcare culture, and how it can be problematic to mental healthTechniques and modalities that can help ease trauma and anxietyDialectical Behavior TherapyEMDRNarrative TherapyLisa Ann Butcher is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors and the Owner of Three Sisters Clinical Counselling in Vancouver BC. She specializes in treating frontline healthcare workers for anxiety, depression and trauma. Lisa is also a Respiratory Therapist who spent 18 years working in acute care hospitals in both Ontario and BC so she offers a unique perspective on the mental health impact of the pandemic on frontline workers.Find Out More About Lisa:Website: www.threesisterscounselling.com Instagram: @lisa.ann.butcher Twitter: @LisaAnnButcher Learn More About Switch Research:Website: https://switchresearch.org/Instagram: @switchresearchDisclaimer: Therapy Talks does NOT provide medical services or professional counseling, and it is NOT a substitute for professional medical care.
The BC Farmers' Market Trail is a free, go-to resource for visitors to find the closest farmers' market to them. Guest: Melissa Maltais, Memberships and Program Manager at the BC Association of Farmers Markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Show Notes:HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!! I prefer giving over receiving, so for my birthday week I declare a blitz giveaway of my full resilience training program, Beating the Breaking Point, designed specifically for First Responders and Front Line Workers!! Go to the page and click to register before 11:59PM on Monday October 18th. Use code BIRTHDAY to get this 7-part online training program for ONLY $99!Today we're continuing our series on therapy 101 – focusing today on where to look for a counsellor; what to look for in a counsellor; what to ask a potential counsellor (and how to go about doing that); and what to expect from counselling (particularly early on). Where to look for a counsellor: Different people stumble into counselling through different routes, and it's important to acknowledge that there are lot's of ways to find a professional support person. - Google, how did we ever live without it?? The great thing about google is the ability to find someone conveniently located to you or to search for someone who specializes in a particular area of need. The downside to google and scanning clinicians' websites is that it doesn't disclose a lot about the persons personality and whether they'll be a fit for you.- Online counselling-specific directories, tend to ask specific fill-in-the-blank questions that allow prospective clients to compare and contrast clinicians skills, interests and so on a bit more side-to-side. - Professional association directories, offer some amount of safety in knowing that the clinicians represented on the directory meet some minimum criteria for education, training and experience. ** NOTE: I know I shared at length in last week's episode about how counselling is not regulated in many areas, so this might seem confusing. Professional associations are not the same as regulatory colleges – professional associations are run by the group they represent. An example of this is the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors – I register with them, meeting their inclusion criteria, and I pay them annually to be allowed to represent myself as a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC). They have an ethical guideline that I am required to abide by to remain a member in good standing, but the guidelines are formed and enforced within the group, and the only ultimate outcome of failing to abide is to be barred from membership but can't strip me of my ability to continue to practice since the profession overall is unregulated where I live and work. A regulatory body is intended for public safety to ensure that practitioners meet expectations and offers recourse if expectations are not met including being barred from continuing to practice altogether. Professional associations role is to support their members, but they do offer a layer of protection to the public in having some specific criteria for acceptance. **- A referral from your GP - Word of mouth referral from a friend or someone you know- Other professionals who are often connected to counsellors they've worked in parallel with – like lawyers, chiropractors, naturopaths, or other para-medical professionals tend to know clinicians whom they trust to refer to.- Non-profit or government funded agencies can offer referrals or direction including crime victim assistance, ministry of child and family development, community mental health, legal aid, and first nations health. These groups tend to be well-connected to their respective community organizations and privately operating mental health professionals and can suggest who might be a good fit for your needs. What to look for when looking for a counsellor: 1. Education. The main professional associations across Canada require that their counsellors have a Masters Degree in psychology. Individuals who have completed this level of education will have done a four year undergraduate Degree as well as a Masters program typically between two and three years in length. These programs include training in assessment, treating psychological disorders, working with individuals/couples/families/children, and working with a variety of wellness concerns including relationship issues, work issues, addictions concerns, grief and loss, etc. These programs also include intensive practicum/internship experiences where students complete a given number of hours directly counselling clients under the supervision of a professional.2. Registration with a Professional Association (if not in a regulated area). You want to see letters after their name. In areas that are regulated, this is taken care of for you. But for those in unregulated areas, look for registration with a professional association which helps to protect the client. Finding a registered counsellor acts as a bit of a safeguard – you know they had to pass specific criteria to get registered which means that they have the fundamental things they need to effectively help you. Belonging to a professional association requires your counsellor to abide by specific ethical guidelines and it gives clients a place to voice any concerns/complaints. In addition, belonging to an association means that your counsellor is getting regular information about training, resources, and other information that allows them to be even better at their job.3. Be specific about what you want. a. First, be clear about what kind of clinician you are looking for. Check with your extended medical coverage to see what credentials they cover, and look specifically for someone who meets that. It stinks to go see someone and connect with them only to discover that you can't get reimbursed for those sessions after the fact. Clinicians do not know which medical programs cover which credentials, so you have to do this piece of diligence to ensure that you are finding someone who will be covered. b. Second, be clear about what you are needing counselling for and find someone who specializes in that area. Just like there are GP's who are generalist medical practitioners, and then there are specialists who focus on a specialized area of medical practice, therapists similarly have generalists who work with a range of needs but aren't necessarily deeply versed or trained in any given one, as well as highly specialized clinicians who invest in dedicating themselves to a specific area of treatment. So if you're looking for relationship counselling, don't go to someone who tends to focus on depression. If you're looking for counselling around a recent or past trauma, don't go to someone who prefers to do career counselling. If your work factors in as a significant aspect of what you hope to work on in therapy, I would really encourage you to seek out someone who has a specialization in working with trauma, as well as experience working with other First Responders and Front Line Workers, as you are a somewhat unique demographic and tend to benefit from someone who gets your unique challenges.Alright, you've narrowed your search down and found a few counsellors who you feel pretty good about. What comes next? Well, next I want you to anchor to WHO YOU ARE in this process. As you navigate into contacting counsellors and setting up initial sessions, I want you to remember that in this process you are the consumer of a service. This service is personal and intimate and you have a right to be choosy, to be informed and to make choices that are right for YOU. Questions to ask a therapist you are considering booking with:Practical questions:- what level of education do you have? - where did you go to school? - how many years of experience have you had?- are you registered? with which association are you registered?- how much do you charge? - how long are sessions? - do you bill to insurance companies? - how do you expect payment? - where are you located?- do you offer telehealth sessions? - if you are seeking a counsellor who uses a specific kind of therapeutic approach (e.g. EMDR, OEI, body therapies, play therapy, etc.) you will want to ask about their specific training in the approach as many of these require additional training to a Masters degree.Professional questions:- ask about their counselling style (for instance, are they really directive or do they collaborate with you; do they do a lot of teaching skills or do they focus on processing feelings, etc.). - ask about their theoretical orientation…now the answer to this question may feel a bit over the heads of some people who aren't into psycho-babble, but you can say something like “can you tell me a bit about how you shape your treatment, in a user-friendly kind of way?” The answer to this question will tell you a lot about what you can expect from the counsellor in your work together. - Another way to approach this is to tell the counsellor about what problems you are experiencing and ask for an idea of how they would approach these issues.- It's ok to ask the therapist whether they have background working with first responders or with the specific type of concern you're coming with, like PTSD for example. - You can ask about what additional training they have to support your specific concerns, and ask about what kinds of successes and challenges they've had with other clients with similar concerns. If there are any other questions you would find helpful to feel clear about expectations or would promote your sense of safety with this person on an ongoing basis as you work together, don't hesitate to ask. They work for you, you get to have a voice in that space, and actually need to for the process to really work for you. Did you know that research has shown that “therapeutic alliance” is THE strongest determinant of the successful outcome of therapy? Therapeutic alliance is the connection between client and counsellor and is defined by 3 main pieces: agreement on therapeutic goals (ie, why you are coming for therapy); agreement on the tasks that make up therapy (ie. the steps toward the goals); and the quality of bond between therapist and client. When these 3 pieces work together, the likelihood of success is far greater and is the strongest predictor of success in therapy.What to ACTUALLY expect when you start going to counselling:Now, every counsellor approaches things a little differently, but on the whole you should be able to expect a few key things. If these things are not present, ask questions. - In your first session, you should expect the counsellor to present you with some kind of contract or agreement that outlines the counsellors expectations (i.e. payment, what will happen if you no show or cancel at the last minute, etc.) as well as the rights you have to confidentiality and the limits to confidentiality. Your rights are to have your information kept confidential except when there is a risk (or suspected risk) of harm to a child, when there is a threat of harm to yourself or to someone else (e.g. threatening to commit suicide or homicide, but not restricted to these alone), and where required by law which becomes a factor if you are involved in an active court case (or will be) as counsellor notes are able to be subpoenaed. Besides the confidentiality agreement, many counsellors will also use the first session to discuss any other stakeholders in your care (e.g. physician, psychiatrist, mental health, social worker, etc.) and may discuss with you the possibility of filling out a form that will allow your counsellor to have contact with these other professionals in order to provide the most effective care possible.- Once these formalities are complete, the remainder of the first session is often an information gathering time. The counsellor may take notes while you talk, or may have an intake form with specific questions they require to have answered. These questions may include information regarding past counselling, other stakeholders (it can be helpful to bring a list of names and contact information for these people), medications (it's a great idea to bring a list of medications you are on and the dosage), family (i.e. kids, spouse, etc.), and questions regarding the presenting concerns that brought you to counselling. If you are receiving counselling through an insurance company or other funding, you will likely have a specific number of sessions being paid for which you will also want to discuss with your counsellor so they can tailor treatment to your timeline. This may also be the time when the counsellor will tell you a bit more about themselves and their approach, and is a great time to ask any other questions you may have.- After the first session, subsequent sessions will typically follow a basic pattern of checking in regarding how things have been going, and then moving into the specific work/goals you have outlined. You can expect that you counsellor will continually check in with you regarding how your goals are being met. You can also expect your counsellor to refer you to other resources/supports as they see fit in order to provide you with optimal care. - You can expect that your counsellor will act respectfully but will challenge you to make changes that may not always be comfortable. Above all else, you should expect yourself to assess your own progress and be aware of whether you are making the gains you are wanting to make. If it seems like you are not making progress or have stalled, try discussing this with your counsellor, or consider finding another counsellor. - If your therapist is trained in specific treatment interventions like EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), Neurofeedback, OEI (observed experiential integration), and so on, you can expect them to discuss this treatment with you and walk you through how they would apply it in their work with you before they begin applying these skills. Do ask for additional information and ask questions about any treatment intervention – they should be able to clearly identify why they think this would be helpful for you, how it will look, what to expect and should be able to point you to additional resources where you can learn more. You are allowed to decline interventions that don't feel like a fit for you, or to try an intervention and then ask to stop if you are finding it is not helpful to you. - Your clinician is skilled at lots of things, but we're not mind-readers and your feedback is really important to help guide the process and ensure that we're tailoring your treatment to meet your needs. Don't hesitate to speak up.Episode Challenge:Check out our one week Birthday special of Beating the Breaking Point. Register before end of day on Monday October 18th to get the 7-part online resilience training program that I developed specifically for First Responders and Front Line Workers for only $99 using coupon code BIRTHDAY. Sign up for our waitlist to be notified when the Self-Care Dare 5 Day Challenge for First Responders and Front Line Workers is re-opening for registration in ONE WEEK! Registration opens October 19th and will close November 1st at 11:59PM. The dare kicks off on November 2nd. Registration is only $10 and includes 5 days of video lessons around 5 key domains for self-care; bonus resources and worksheets to develop a bombproof and sustainable self-care plan; access to our private facebook group to connect, problem solve and hone our skills; and fun prizes along the way to keep you pushing forward. If you are needing to up your self-care game, join us and take the dare. Additional Resources:Check out these directories to help connect with a counsellor/psychologist/social worker who can help support you:- The BC Association of Clinical Counsellors - The Canadian Counselling & Psychological AssociationConnect, Rate, Review, Subscribe & Share!Connect with me on Facebook and Instagram, or email me at support@thrive-life.ca. I love hearing from you! Subscribe and share this podcast with those you know. I appreciate every like, rating and review – every single one helps this podcast to be seen by other First Responders & Front Line Workers out there. 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We are in community with other churches in our province and this Sunday, we will hear from our Executive Conference Minister for the BC North American Baptist association of churches, Bob Krahn. In 2005, Bob came to BC to be the Executive Minister after serving in a similar capacity in Saskatchewan and Manitoba for the previous five and a half years. Join us in welcoming Bob as we worship, relate, engage, and serve together! 9:30 AM (In-person + livestream, Pilgrim campus) 11:15 AM (In-person, IBC campus) GIVE PILGRIM: https://www.pilgrimchurch.ca/give.html GIVE IBC: https://www.immanuelbc.ca/give CONNECT: https://www.pilgrimchurch.ca/connect.html
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Mona Niebergall of Stepping Stones Homeopathy A Well-Being EXPERIENCE 2021 - Spring Edition "How is your body speaking to you? How can you release the dis-ease with Homeopathy." I have been studying Homeopathy since 2002 and I have been in practice since 2010. I took my training at the Luminos School of Homeopathy in Vancouver 2004-2008 and received my Homeopathic Master Clinician Diploma. I also have my diplomas from the Devonshire School of England for Anatomy & Physiology and Pathology & Disease. I am registered with the Canadian Society of Homeopaths and the BC Association of Homeopaths. Past training in Touch for Health and Body Management Courses, Nutrition Courses, Ear Candling, Australian Bush Flower Essences Training and Orthobionomy Courses. I will be a lifetime student of Human psychology finding the “root cause” of disease from the understanding and practice of Homeopathy. Health to me comes from a balance of mental/emotional, physical and spiritual wholeness which is what Homeopathy addresses. I currently have a fulltime practice in Kelowna, BC. https://steppingstoneshomeopathy.com
Chapter 1: Second Michael’s trial First it was Michael Spavor and this morning in China, it is time for Michael Kovrig’s trial. Canadian diplomats, along with those of at least a dozen other countries, are present outside the court trying to gain access but once again they have been unable to do so. The two Michaels have been detained for more than two years on espionage charges but we are still no closer to finding out their fate at this point. GUEST: Abigail Bimman, Global National Ottawa Correspondent Chapter 2: We need to protect old growth-forests The provincial government has taken a lot of flak from environmental groups for their track record on protecting old-growth forests. The issue is likely to end up in court this week with forest company Teal Jones seeking an injunction against protestors blocking the Fairy Creek rainforest near Port Renfrew. GUEST: Ken Wu, Executive Director of the Endangered Ecosystems Alliance Chapter 3: Farmer’s markets expand offerings Great news if you’re someone that likes supporting your local farmer’s market, the provincial government is dropping restrictions that barred artisans and vendors selling non-food products. The rules were implemented last year at the beginning of the pandemic, it was hard on the vendors impacted by the rule but it also took a bit of the fun out of going there for groceries on the weekend. GUEST: Heather O'Hara. Executive Director of the BC Association of Farmers' Market Chapter 4: Provincial pandemic responses How does our COVID-19 response in B-C compare with the rest of the provinces? A Canadian think tank partnered with Oxford University to release a paper that unpacks the varied responses to the pandemic across Canada. GUEST: Charles Breton, Executive Director for the Centre of Excellence on the Canadian Federation at the Institute for Research on Public Policy Chapter 5: Concerns about Alberta re-opening We’re all a little bit anxious about what the daily COVID-19 briefing today will hold after the highest number of new cases since January 7 was announced on Friday. Cases of COVID-19 variants continue to make up a larger portion of those new cases and we’ve been hearing from researchers who are sounding the alarm over this for weeks. GUEST: Caroline Colijn, SFU Professor and Canada 150 Research Chair in Mathematics for Infection, Evolution and Public Health Chapter 6: Cruises coming for vaccinated passengers Would you feel comfortable jumping on a cruise ship after you get your COVID-19 vaccine? That’s what one cruise line is hoping, Royal Caribbean is offering cruises in the Bahamas for vaccinated passengers beginning in June. GUEST: Claire Newell, president of Travel Best Bets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Longtime CKNW afternoon host Rick Honey called it a day after 24 years on May 30, 1997. Rick came to Vancouver in late 1969 from Nova Scotia to work at Top 40 CKLG and quickly developed a following. Rick was also a top-notch MC and an accomplished magician! I loved Rick's sense of humour, and it was evident when I called him from my CISL morning show to check up on him. Rick was named Broadcast Performer of the Year by the BC Association of Broadcasters in 2000. He died in Vancouver February 24, 2001. Rick Honey was only 53. A tremendous loss for his loyal listeners and his many friends in the radio business. RIP Rick!
We often think of emotions as experiences of the mind, but our body has visceral sensations -- a body feeling -- for every emotion. When you are anxious, your stomach may feel in a knot. You may feel a flutter with a romantic touch of your hand. Or when you’re angry your chest gets tight. Our experiences may be different, but we all have visceral sensations for each emotion. In Episode 34, we speak with Danielle Braun-Kauffman who is a marriage and family therapist and is trained in Satir Systemic Transformational Therapy. Danielle explains how family of origin and past experiences affect the way we react and deal with present day relationships, and for women in particular, how they experience labor and the postpartum period. One of Danielle’s main goals is to help women reconnect to their body and the visceral sensations their bodies experience during emotional events. She frequently works with postpartum depression and anxiety, and explains how she helps women work through these issues. Tune in to learn more!Key TakeawaysDanielle’s experiences and her career as a counselorWhat qualifies as being traumatic for herHer definition of complex traumaHow trauma affects a person for herThe interconnectivity of emotion and physiological sensationOn ACES concerning prenatal and postpartum traumaDanielle talks about pregnancy and having a birth planHow she thinks past experiences affect postpartum anxiety and depressionHer advice on how to work through feelings or fearHer advice on learning how to heal and be embodied in pregnancy BookThe body keeps the score by Bessel A. van der Kolk, M.D. - https://www.brainpickings.org/2016/06/20/the-body-keeps-the-score-van-der-kolk/LinksDanielle Braun-Kauffman on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-braun-kauffman-abb985101/?originalSubdomain=caDanielle Braun-Kauffman’s Website - https://www.reposetherapy.com/about-us/meet-the-repose-team/danielle-braun-kauffmanSelf Compassion - https://self-compassion.org/ Bio:Danielle Braun-Kauffman is a Registered Clinical Counselor with the BC Association of Clinical Counselors. She has been working in the field of psychotherapy since 2005. She has been trained as a clinical supervisor through the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy supervision course. She acted as clinical supervisor to both practicum and internship students at Trinity Western University in the Marriage and Family Therapy MA program for 8 years. Currently she owns, operates and clinically supervises a team of 7 associate therapists and intern students through her work at Re.Pose Therapy. She has completed level 1 & 2 at the Satir Systemic Transformational Therapy, and she is a trauma sensitive yoga therapist.As continued education, research and supervision is a core value of hers, Danielle continues to be trained extensively in the services she provides.
"He's known as The Celebrity Saviour, and he's made quite a name for himself by eliminating anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and so much more in as little as a single weekend." Danette Kabunda *2 - Time Emmy Award Winning Television Producer (in 2009/2010 for Christina's Court), former Oprah Producer, and more including CNN, FOX, HGTV.* Robert is the Owner & CEO of Grigore Counselling. He holds a Master of Counselling Psychology degree from Adler University, and is a Certified EMDR Therapist & Approved EMDR Consultant through the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA), and follows the ethical regulations of the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. Robert opened Grigore Counselling in 2015, after contracting his services to the BC Society for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse (BCSMSSA) for several years following his successful practicum. Robert knew that the experience of treating these men would be invaluable to his development as a psychotherapist. It wasn't until he began his training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), that he found his true calling. Robert discovered that EMDR was the answer that he had envisioned since he was a little boy (before he even knew he wanted to be a therapist). Robert has always loved helping people, and now he does - faster and more deeply than he could have ever imagined possible! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/steven-cuoco0/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/steven-cuoco0/support
Well-Being Leader - Mona Niebergall of Stepping Stones Homeopathy I have been studying Homeopathy since 2002 and I have been in practice since 2010. I took my training at the Luminos School of Homeopathy in Vancouver 2004-2008 and received my Homeopathic Master Clinician Diploma. I also have my diplomas from the Devonshire School of England for Anatomy & Physiology and Pathology & Disease. I am registered with the Canadian Society of Homeopaths and the BC Association of Homeopaths. Past training in Touch for Health and Body Management Courses, Nutrition Courses, Ear Candling, Australian Bush Flower Essences Training and Orthobionomy Courses. I will be a lifetime student of Human psychology finding the “root cause” of disease from the understanding and practice of Homeopathy. Health to me comes from a balance of mental/emotional, physical and spiritual wholeness which is what Homeopathy addresses. I currently have a fulltime practice in Kelowna, BC. https://steppingstoneshomeopathy.com
Laura is the CEO and founder of Mind in Motion Consulting ( https://mindinmotion.ca/ ). She has a Ph.D. in Education from the University of Ottawa. Her formal training is in the area of educational psychology and the psychology of performance. She has worked in the field as an applied practitioner for over 20 years. She is a professional member of the Canadian Sport Psychology Association (CSPA), a Registered Clinical Counsellor with BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC), a Chartered Professional Coach (Ch.P.C.) with Coaches Association of Canada (CAC), and a Learning Facilitator for the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP). Laura has worked with a number of national, provincial and regional organizations as a Mental Performance Consultant (MPC). She has supported Canadian athletes at Olympic, Paralympic and Special Olympic Games, and World Championships. She has provided consulting services to BC provincial teams at Canada Summer and Winter Games. She has been an instructor at Douglas College in Sport Science teaching courses on sport psychology and an adjunct professor in the Theatre Department at the University of British Columbia running a course on Performance Psychology. She has supported coaches as a Learning Facilitator through the NCCP program, facilitating courses on the psychology of performance, conflict management, and leadership. She supervises emerging MPCs and counsellors in an internship program through Douglas College Athletics. Finally, Laura has contributed to the Canadian Sport Psychology Association as a member of the Managing Council and as Chair of the Review Committee. Laura is passionate about the field of performance. She strives to create safe and compassionate environments where clients can explore their own understanding of who they are and what they want to accomplish. She believes that individuals are the experts on themselves and active agents in their own change. She views consulting as a collaborative process where individuals need to be supported to recognize their strengths, explore past, present and future understandings and approaches, and move forward in ways that are meaningful and relevant to them.
This week, host Vanessa Mitchell talks with Tracy Mooney, Aboriginal Employment Advisor and Jody Wagner, Aboriginal Mental Wellness Practice Lead. Their discussion centers around Aboriginal Mental Wellness during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Internal IH Resources: IH COVID HUB IH Psychological health and safety inside Net Page (includes schedule of wellness sessions currently posted for Fall 202cludes schedule of wellness sessions currently posted for Fall 2020) Aboriginal Employee Wellness Resources Employee and Family Assistance Program Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP) Crisis Support Line - 1-844-751-2133 Other/External Resources: FNHA (includes coronavirus podcast link) FNHA Wellness Plans and graphic stories Métis Nation British Columbia Métis Crisis Line: 1-833-638-4722 BC Association of Friendship Centres BCAFC Indigenous Cultural Safety during COVID 19 Tip Sheet KUU-US Crisis Line - 24 hr Crisis Line: 1-800- KUU-US-17 (1800-588-8717) BC Government Website – Information for First Nations and Indigenous Peoples in BC Interior Health Mental Health Services Interior Health Mental Health & Substance Use Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Coping with Stress Crisis Centre BC Covid-19 and Anxiety Info Sheet World Health Organization – Health at Home; Mental Health Podcast: Brene Brown – Unlocking Us Burnout and How to Complete the Stress Cycle
Join us as we hear from one of the larger church networks we are a part of, The North American Baptist BC Conference's Executive Minister, Bob Krahn. In 2005 Bob came to BC to be the Executive Minister after serving in a similar capacity in Saskatchewan and Manitoba for the previous five and a half years. He holds a BA from the University of Alberta with a major in psychology and a Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. Bob was born in Flin Flon, Manitoba and had several work experiences including work as an underground miner, heavy equipment operator, a big game guide, and plumber’s helper. Following a dramatic conversion experience, he began to study for ministry and after graduation, became a solo pastor, church planter and the senior pastor of a multi-staff congregation. His greatest joy is to help churches grow healthy and to rekindle their passion for evangelism. Bob is married to Dawn, a teacher and they have two married children and six grandchildren.
B.C. Association of People on Opiate Maintenance VP Reija Jean & president Laura Shaver talk about Saturday's drug user march, 'We Speak Their Names, We March With Rage' (noon, Main & Hastings)
In this episode, I interview Miranda Kelly, a certified birth doula, postpartum doula, and childbirth educator who has worked for ten years in Indigenous people’s health planning, policy education, and research. Miranda holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology, and a Master of Public Health degree. She is a mother of two girls, and is a member of the ekw’í7tl (pronounced ah-quay-tull) doula collective in Vancouver. Miranda is passionate about indigenous peoples reclaiming their authority as decision makers in their own health and wellbeing, and I’m thrilled to welcome Miranda to the podcast to let us know about the work that she and other community organizers are doing for the Indigenous community. We also discuss the evidence on amniotic fluid. For more information and news about Evidence Based Birth®, visit www.ebbirth.com. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. Ready to get involved? Check out our Professional membership (including scholarship options) and our Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class. RESOURCES: Follow Miranda at her website and Instagram. Click here for information on the ekw’í7tl doula collective. Click here to learn about the Doulas for Aboriginal Families Grant Program, administered by the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres. Click here to see the Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine guidelines on evaluation and management of polyhydramnios. For the Evidence Based Birth article What is the Evidence for Induction for Low Fluid at Term in a Healthy Pregnancy?, click here
David P. Ball talks with Al Fowler & Garth Mullins, of the BC Association of People on Opioid Maintenance (BCAPOM) on Premier John Horgan's addiction remarks & record deaths.
Robert is the Owner & CEO of Grigore Counselling. He holds a Master of Counselling Psychology degree from Adler University, and is a Certified EMDR Therapist & Approved EMDR Consultant through the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA), and follows the ethical regulations of the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. Robert consults with all of his associates in order to ensure that treatment is progressing as smoothly and quickly as possible. It wasn't until he began his training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), that he found his true calling. Robert discovered that EMDR was the answer that he had envisioned since he was a little boy (before he even knew he wanted to be a therapist). Robert has always loved helping people, and now he does - faster and more deeply than he could have ever imagined possible! Robert can be contacted on his website. www.grigorecounselling.com/
Turpel Lafond is building a team to gather information along with that her team will be building websites to gather stories from people who have witnessed racism in the healthcare system. She is determined to root out all racism because it has no place in a system that is supposed to be designed to help and care for all people. There is a promise that allegation and reports will not be ignored and will be dealt with. In the past multiple Indigenous organizations – including Métis Nation B.C. and the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres – called on the province to hold a public inquiry into Indigenous-specific racism in B.C.https://engage.gov.bc.ca/addressingracism/
We speak with Laura Shaver (BC Association of People on Opioid Maintenance) on her methadose class action lawsuit against BC & a drug company.
It's that time of year again - time for farmer's markets to start popping up around the province. And yes, the markets will be open with the directive to provide local food during the pandemic. Things will look much different than what you're used to. Niki Reitmayer spoke to Heather O'Hara, executive director of the BC Association of Farmers Markets.
Chapter 1 - British Prime minister Boris Johnson who was hospitalized for COVID-19, is now in the intensive care unit. Guest: Crystal Goomansingh, Global News European Bureau Chief Chapter 2 - It's that time of year again - time for farmer's markets to start popping up around the province. And yes, the markets will be open with the directive to provide local food during the pandemic. Things will look much different than what you're used to. Niki Reitmayer spoke to Heather O'Hara, executive director of the BC Association of Farmers Markets. Chapter 3 - If you've been following the number of daily confirmed cases across Canada, you may have noticed that BC seems to be doing a lot better than Ontario when it comes to controlling the spread of COVID-19. Guest: Stephen Hoption Cann, epidemiologist at UBC Chapter 4 - B.C. farms are resorting to dumping milk because of problems getting it to the store amid the COVID-19 Pandemic. Guest: Jeremy Dunn, BC Dairy Association General Manager. Chapter 5 - The BC Wildfire Service is preparing for the 2020 season amid the coronavirus outbreak. What new challenges does a pandemic present for organizing their response when called upon? Guest: Jody Lucius, spokesperson with BC Wildfire Service
BC's Health officer says she is starting to see some glimmers of hope when it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Bonnie Henry says while the number of cases continues to climb, the rate of infection is lower than the Canadian average. Henry says BC may see a levelling-off of cases within the next two weeks if people have been practising safe distancing, self-isolation and proper hand-washing. Currently, BC has 67 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the BC total to 792. There are now 57 confirmed cases in the Vancouver Island Health Region.Meanwhile, the island's first COVID-19 case at a seniors' home has been reported in Campbell River. One resident at the Berwick by the Sea retirement home has tested positive and is receiving care from a group of staff that will not be serving any other residents. The other residents are quarantined in their rooms and are having their food and care delivered separately.Health officials are confident they have enough ventilators and acute care beds to handle a COVID-19 crisis as bad as what Italy is experiencing. The Ministry of Health has released a set of charts that show how it would use hospitals and deploy equipment to manage outbreaks equivalent to what has been seen in China and northern Italy. The data predicts the Island Health Region will likely see a higher percentage of critical care hospitalizations compared to other regions in BC because of a higher percentage of seniors.The Prime Minister has announced new programs to help small and medium-sized businesses. Justin Trudeau says Ottawa will pay 75 percent of employee wages, to keep workers on the payroll. A new Canada Emergency Business Account will allow businesses to apply for up to $40,000 in interest-free bank loans, that will be guaranteed by the federal government. And, businesses do not have to remit the GST, or duty and import taxes to Ottawa until June.Starting soon, people who like to shop at farmers' markets will have a new way to get their produce. The BC Association of Farmers' Markets is helping 145 markets to set up digital shopping sites and the province's Buy BC program will pay the fee for farmers' markets to go online.And, the province has announced help for the arts community, with a $3 million Arts and Cultural Resilience Supplement. Arts organizations and venues have been ordered closed due to the coronavirus outbreak. Now, eligible arts projects will receive up to $15,000 early next month, to help them pay their bills. The BC Arts Council will also give operating clients a 50 percent advance on their annual funding to help with their cash flow.Written and reported by Lisa Cordasco. Senior Reporter and News Director for CHLY 101.7FM.To hear more on how the Coronavirus epidemic is effecting students and social services in Nanaimo, check out the podcast edition of Students in the Know.Have a tip? Email: news@chly.caTwitter: @lisacordasco / @chly1017FMFunded in by the Local Journalism Initiative of the Government of Canada through Heritage Canada in partnership with the Community Radio Fund of Canada.
Community health centres use an interdisciplinary, team-based approach to provide health-related services that allow patients to access care from a range of medical professionals. These centres are particularly successful at addressing the causes of illness upstream. Last November, the BC NDP made a commitment to fully-fund 20 new community health centres in BC. So far, that funding has not come on stream. Colleen Fuller is on the board of the BC Association of Community Health Centres.
Community health centres use an interdisciplinary, team-based approach to provide health-related services that allow patients to access care from a range of medical professionals. These centres are particularly successful at addressing the causes of illness upstream. Last November, the BC NDP made a commitment to fully-fund 20 new community health centres in BC. So far, that funding has not come on stream. Colleen Fuller is on the board of the BC Association of Community Health Centres.
Season 1 Episode 1 The Fit Nation Episode October 02, 2017 In this first episode of Teachings In The Air, we talk to the I·SPARC FitNation team about the benefits of being physically active. We had a chance to catch up with FitNation at their first Spring Leaders Training in Richmond, BC back in April. During our visit, we recorded interviews and learned about the connections between physical fitness and mental health - and how easy it is to get started. One of the key features of the FitNation program is that anyone can do it - and you don't even need a gym! The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (BC) is committed to inspiring Indigenous people in BC to Move, Play and Compete. I·SPARC was established as a collaborative community health and social development initiative of the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres, First Nations Health Council and the Métis Nation BC. I·SPARC, through the sum of its actions, will create responsive and enduring sport, recreation and physical activity programs for Indigenous people across BC, which will result in healthier, more active individuals, families and communities. On the show, we interview the following FitNation leaders: Robynne Edgar is the Director of Healthy Living for ISPARC - we had a chance to speak with her to find out more about FitNation and other Healthy Living programs. Dwayne Roberts is a Nike Sparq trainer, he met the ISPARC team at the N7 summit in Portland and worked closely with ISPARC to create FitNation. Michelle Webster became a FitNation leader in 2014 and has never looked back. As the inventor of the famous FitNation freeze tag, Michelle continues to inspire youth in community as the regional coordinator for the Interior for ISPARC, and she's also acted as the head coach for the North American Indigenous Games girls softball team at the 2014 and 2017 NAIG. Daniel Young-Mercer was originally trained as a FitNation leader back in 2013 for his community and now serves as the Provincial Coordinator of Physical Activity, Training and Development for ISPARC.
Will BC's new methadone kill people? Its about to get ten times stronger - but will patients & drug users find out? Methadone – a highly regulated narcotic prescribed to treat opiate addiction - is about to get ten times stronger in BC. Taking too much of the medication can cause overdose and even death. Most methadone patients have no idea this change is coming. On Feb 1, 2014, pharmacies and clinics in BC will begin dispensing a new product called Methadose, which will replace the methadone they used to compound themselves. Methadose is manufactured by Mallinckrodt Pharmaceutical, and comes in a red, cherry-flavoured liquid. The old methadone was dispensed at a concentration of 1mg/ml in a Tang-like juice. The new Methadose will be ten times more concentrated at 10mg/ml. I interview Laura Shaver, president of the BC Association of People on Methadone (BCAPOM) who is worried people will die. She has been petitioning authorities to get the word to methadone patients - a group that can be hard to reach. I also talk to Aiyanas Ormond of the Vancouver AreaNetwork of Drug Users. He is troubled: “Methadone patients, more than any other large patient group…have very little voice in how the program works and how the rules are going to be set.” Ormond said that patients must “actually have some power over the decisions” and that he’s seen “lots of supposedly benevolent improvements in treatments that…ended up marginalizing people further.” Laura and BC Association of People on Methadone made posters and alerted people on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. On the eve of the changeover, she remains concerned that not everyone will know, and that people will die.
Mimi Hudson, President of the BC Association for Family Resource Programs, reminds us that "parents are their children's first and most important teachers". That's why FRP-BC is proposing a strengthened system of family resource programs in our province, through linkage with Strong Start early learning centres.
HOUR ONE - PASSION FOR LIFE WITH GEOFF AYI-BONTE! Start your Mondays with Geoff (open lines and positive talk to start our week together! CALL (646) 595 4274 during the show to talk to Geoff or EMAIL YOUR QUESTION NOW) - Geoff Ayi-Bonte is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology. He also helps govern hundreds of psychotherapists in British Columbia, Canada, as a delegate counsel member of the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. Geoff lives out-loud and is passionate for life. It is his heartfelt desire and his mission in life to bring Passion-4-Life to others in their life and their work, through his office and through his day-to-day life.HOUR TWO ....... - Deborah Heneghan: Blessings After Death.... Death does not need to be a horrible ending. Debbie Heneghan says It can and is indeed a true and new beginning to be celebrated! Her teleseminars teach tools, techniques and exercises to help access loved one who have passed away and to achieve greater peace, love and faith in life.
Monday April 19, 2010 at 11am pst - PASSION FOR LIFE WITH GEOFF AYI-BONTE! Start your Mondays with Geoff (open lines and positive talk to start our week together! CALL (646) 595 4274 during the show to talk to Geoff or EMAIL YOUR QUESTION NOW) - Geoff Ayi-Bonte is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology. He also helps govern hundreds of psychotherapists in British Columbia, Canada, as a delegate counsel member of the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. Geoff lives out-loud and is passionate for life. It is his heartfelt desire and his mission in life to bring Passion-4-Life to others in their life and their work, through his office and through his day-to-day life. The “Passion-4-Life” program 2010© was developed by Geoff Ayi-Bonte as a systemic approach to achieving fulfillment in an array of life venues including personal relationships, families, work/career, spirituality, belief in self and others, assertiveness and finding the key to being motivated, enlightened and connected…to mention a few. Although life times are limited, “Passion-4-Life” helps people to tap into unlimited, life-changing, attainable and sustainable resources. It uses a unique system called T.I.M.E. {2010© Geoff Ayi-Bonte} that provides people with the knowledge and tools to move beyond life challenges, minimize the odds of future challenges and actualize life's potential as it relates to feeling fulfilled and connected. It is designed to enable people to learn quickly, retain knowledge and apply their skills across their life. They say the we should make the most out of life…”Passion-4-Life” makes that possible. www.Passion-4-Life.com
Monday April 19, 2010 at 11am pst - PASSION FOR LIFE WITH GEOFF AYI-BONTE! Start your Mondays with Geoff (open lines and positive talk to start our week together! CALL (646) 595 4274 during the show to talk to Geoff or EMAIL YOUR QUESTION NOW) - Geoff Ayi-Bonte is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology. He also helps govern hundreds of psychotherapists in British Columbia, Canada, as a delegate counsel member of the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. Geoff lives out-loud and is passionate for life. It is his heartfelt desire and his mission in life to bring Passion-4-Life to others in their life and their work, through his office and through his day-to-day life. The “Passion-4-Life” program 2010© was developed by Geoff Ayi-Bonte as a systemic approach to achieving fulfillment in an array of life venues including personal relationships, families, work/career, spirituality, belief in self and others, assertiveness and finding the key to being motivated, enlightened and connected…to mention a few. Although life times are limited, “Passion-4-Life” helps people to tap into unlimited, life-changing, attainable and sustainable resources. It uses a unique system called T.I.M.E. {2010© Geoff Ayi-Bonte} that provides people with the knowledge and tools to move beyond life challenges, minimize the odds of future challenges and actualize life's potential as it relates to feeling fulfilled and connected. It is designed to enable people to learn quickly, retain knowledge and apply their skills across their life. They say the we should make the most out of life…”Passion-4-Life” makes that possible. www.Passion-4-Life.com
Monday April 5, 2010 at 11am pst - PASSION FOR LIFE WITH GEOFF AYI-BONTE! Start your Mondays with Geoff (open lines and positive talk to start our week together! CALL (646) 595 4274 during the show to talk to Geoff or EMAIL YOUR QUESTION NOW) Geoff Ayi-Bonte is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology. He also helps govern hundreds of psychotherapists in British Columbia, Canada, as a delegate counsel member of the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. Geoff lives out-loud and is passionate for life. It is his heartfelt desire and his mission in life to bring Passion-4-Life to others in their life and their work, through his office and through his day-to-day life. The “Passion-4-Life” program 2010© was developed by Geoff Ayi-Bonte as a systemic approach to achieving fulfillment in an array of life venues including personal relationships, families, work/career, spirituality, belief in self and others, assertiveness and finding the key to being motivated, enlightened and connected…to mention a few. Although life times are limited, “Passion-4-Life” helps people to tap into unlimited, life-changing, attainable and sustainable resources. It uses a unique system called T.I.M.E. {2010© Geoff Ayi-Bonte} that provides people with the knowledge and tools to move beyond life challenges, minimize the odds of future challenges and actualize life's potential as it relates to feeling fulfilled and connected. It is designed to enable people to learn quickly, retain knowledge and apply their skills across their life. They say the we should make the most out of life…”Passion-4-Life” makes that possible. www.Passion-4-Life.com CALL IN 11-noon pst or email your question NOW - where do you need help living your passion? Talk to my guest Geoff Ayabonte now - call 646 595 4274
HOUR ONE: PASSION FOR LIFE WITH GEOFF AYI-BONTE! Start your Mondays with Geoff (open lines and positive talk to start our week together!) - Geoff Ayi-Bonte is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology. He also helps govern hundreds of psychotherapists in British Columbia, Canada, as a delegate counsel member of the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. Geoff lives out-loud and is passionate for life. It is his heartfelt desire and his mission in life to bring Passion-4-Life to others in their life and their work, through his office and through his day-to-day life. The “Passion-4-Life” program 2010© was developed by Geoff Ayi-Bonte as a systemic approach to achieving fulfillment in an array of life venues including personal relationships, families, work/career, spirituality, belief in self and others, assertiveness and finding the key to being motivated, enlightened and connected…to mention a few. www.betterbalance.ca HOUR TWO: jo dunning March 8, 2010 at 11am pst - Mass energy healing with Jo Dunning - JO DUNNING LIVE - Jo Dunning is described as "an unusual spiritual teacher and healer" with wisdom, insight, humour and compassion. It is said that her greatest gift, is the ability to expand consciousness and dramatically accelerate spiritual growth. After working with Jo, many people have reported experiences of profound physical healing. Others find that they are finally free from the painful emotions of past traumas and abuse.
NEXT CALL IN OPPORTUNITY: FEBRUARY 22, 2010 at 11am PST - Geoff Ayi-Bonte is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology. He also helps govern hundreds of psychotherapists in British Columbia, Canada, as a delegate counsel member of the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. Geoff lives out-loud and is passionate for life. It is his heartfelt desire and his mission in life to bring Passion-4-Life to others in their life and their work, through his office and through his day-to-day life. The “Passion-4-Life” program 2010© was developed by Geoff Ayi-Bonte as a systemic approach to achieving fulfillment in an array of life venues including personal relationships, families, work/career, spirituality, belief in self and others, assertiveness and finding the key to being motivated, enlightened and connected…to mention a few. Although life times are limited, “Passion-4-Life” helps people to tap into unlimited, life-changing, attainable and sustainable resources. It uses a unique system called T.I.M.E. {2010© Geoff Ayi-Bonte} that provides people with the knowledge and tools to move beyond life challenges, minimize the odds of future challenges and actualize life's potential as it relates to feeling fulfilled and connected. It is designed to enable people to learn quickly, retain knowledge and apply their skills across their life. They say the we should make the most out of life…”Passion-4-Life” makes that possible. www.betterbalance.ca
NEW BI WEEKLY SERIES FOR THE SOUL - PASSION FOR LIFE WITH GEOFF AYI-BONTE! Start your Mondays with Geoff (open lines and positive talk to start our week together!) - BEGINNING MONDAY FEBRUARY 8, 2010 at 11am PST - Geoff Ayi-Bonte is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology. He also helps govern hundreds of psychotherapists in British Columbia, Canada, as a delegate counsel member of the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. Geoff lives out-loud and is passionate for life. It is his heartfelt desire and his mission in life to bring Passion-4-Life to others in their life and their work, through his office and through his day-to-day life. The “Passion-4-Life” program 2010© was developed by Geoff Ayi-Bonte as a systemic approach to achieving fulfillment in an array of life venues including personal relationships, families, work/career, spirituality, belief in self and others, assertiveness and finding the key to being motivated, enlightened and connected…to mention a few. Although life times are limited, “Passion-4-Life” helps people to tap into unlimited, life-changing, attainable and sustainable resources. It uses a unique system called T.I.M.E. {2010© Geoff Ayi-Bonte} that provides people with the knowledge and tools to move beyond life challenges, minimize the odds of future challenges and actualize life's potential as it relates to feeling fulfilled and connected. It is designed to enable people to learn quickly, retain knowledge and apply their skills across their life. They say the we should make the most out of life…”Passion-4-Life” makes that possible.
Geoff Ayi-Bonte - Geoff is the Senior Counselling Therapist, Corporate Consultant and owner of BSC Inc. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology, he also helps govern 100s of psychotherapists in BC in his role as a Regional Council Representative and Delegate Council Member of the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. At BSC Inc., Geoff's goal is to enhance your ability to find effective options and tools, in your personal life and in business. "Being in the midst of challenges is difficult, and it would be our honor to support you and guide you through." www.betterbalance.ca
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