Podcasts about youth care

Erin Curtis is a graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University's Child and Youth Care program with over a decade of experience supporting neurodivergent individuals through ABA. After moving to the Ottawa Valley in 2018, she founded Dragonfly Family and Learning Services to meet the growing need for inclusive, family-focused support. As a Certified ABA Parent Trainer, Erin is passionate about empowering caregivers through collaborative, person-centered plans that honor each family's unique journey.In this episode, you're going to learn about neurodiversity, learn about different diagnosis, and therapy, wait lists and more. Erjn and her team understand the unique needs of neurodivergent brains, providing you with the understanding and reassurance that they will succeed. In this episode....

Claire de Mézerville López is joined by co-host, Executive Director of IIRP Canada, Pat Lewis, for a special IIRP Canada series, highlighting the use of restorative practices and restorative justice across Canada. In this episode, they welcome seasoned youth care specialist Joe Blake to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Joe joins us to discuss the representation of Indigenous youth in Canada's justice system and the cultural disconnect they often experience. He explains how restorative practices align closely with Indigenous ways of resolving conflict—centered on healing, empathy, and community. Through stories from his own practice, including a powerful anecdote involving two youth in a group home, Joe illustrates how even informal restorative conversations can defuse tension, foster understanding, and build authentic relationships. Joe is a restorative practices instructor with IIRP Canada. He runs restorative justice training workshops and has been working in the field of Child and Youth Care for more than fifteen years. Joe has a Master of Arts in Child and Youth Care. The research focus for his Master of Arts thesis is on restorative practices with Indigenous youth within the youth criminal justice system. Joe's key areas of interest in the field particularly lie in the youth criminal justice system, youth rights, restorative practices, social justice, Indigenous practices, and youth advocacy.  He teaches these topics at several Toronto-based colleges, including Toronto Metropolitan University, Sheridan College, and Durham College. Joe serves in a variety of family counselling and court-ordered supervised access program positions. Joe identifies as Ojibwe, First Nations and is especially aware of the challenges that Indigenous and other marginalized youth face.  Tune in to learn more about how restorative justice offers a meaningful alternative to punitive systems by promoting accountability without shame, and how youth themselves begin to use these tools in their homes and schools. 

Erin Curtis is a graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University's Child and Youth Care program with over a decade of experience supporting neurodivergent individuals through ABA. After moving to the Ottawa Valley in 2018, she founded Dragonfly Family and Learning Services to meet the growing need for inclusive, family-focused support. As a Certified ABA Parent Trainer, Erin is passionate about empowering caregivers through collaborative, person-centered plans that honor each family's unique journey.In this episode, you're going to learn about neurodiversity, learn about different diagnosis, and therapy, wait lists and more. Erjn and her team understand the unique needs of neurodivergent brains, providing you with the understanding and reassurance that they will succeed. In this episode....

Questions involving carbon pipelines, ghost guns, and vaping regulation were put before the Iowa Supreme Court and the United States Supreme Court.

The organization behind the city's only youth shelter wants to start a conversation about support for the growing number of unhoused youth in Saint John. Karen Cummings of the Centre for Youth Care speaks with host Rachel Cave.

In this episode, host Susie Beghin interviews Ana Valle Rivera, a public speaker and workshop facilitator, about the importance of lifelong learning and professional development for early childhood educators. They discuss the impact of professional development on educators' well-being and its positive effect on children's learning. They also explore different ways of learning, including in-person workshops, virtual learning, and communities of practice. Ana emphasizes the importance of having a growth mindset and being open to new learning opportunities. They also discuss strategies for implementing new knowledge into practice and encouraging educators to become lifelong learners. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:18 The Importance of Professional Development 04:58 Different Ways of Learning 11:26 Virtual vs In-person Learning 17:00 How to Implement What You Learn in your Practice 19:07 How to Encourage Lifelong Learning 21:46 The Difference Between Professional Learning and Professional Development About Our Guest Ana is a proud mother of three, a public speaker, a consultant, and the founder of Early Years Thriving. Since 2007 Ana has gained experience working with children and families using inclusive and trauma-informed approaches. Through her passion for teaching, Ana has also facilitated hundreds of educational workshops for thousands of ECEs, teachers, caregivers, and parents. Ana has a background in ECE, a Bachelor's Degree in Child and Youth Care, and is completing a Master's in Professional Education in ECE. Link to a free workshop on making the most of your professional learning can be found here: https://workshops.earlyyearsthriving.com/courses/making-the-most-of-pd www.earlyyearsthriving.com Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): ⁠⁠⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/fortune-cookie/golden-summer-lenny-b⁠⁠⁠ License code: STFPDU3XL7ZR4CHA

Jack McGinn speaks with Liv Declerk about changes to the Parkerville Children and Youth Care service delivery method. Plus the latest on a push to keep onshore gas in WA, a partnership between iron ore rivals BHP and Rio, and REX's new Adelaide to Perth route.

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 2nd 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Alexander MaxiaProducer: Dave Russell

There's a profound beauty in planting a seed and watching its journey from a tiny speck to a flourishing plant. But what if that journey could also nurture the minds and hearts of children? That's exactly what our panel of guests are doing through their charity, Green Thumbs, which is dedicated to teaching schoolchildren the art and science of gardening. Sunday Harrison is the founder and current executive director of Green Thumbs Growing Kids, a Toronto community-based not-for-profit now celebrating its 25th anniversary. Their mission is to cultivate environmental stewardship through hands-on garden and food education for urban children and their communities. Joining Sunday are three Green Thumbs board members. Chanel Harris was an inaugural participant in the school garden program in the early 2000s. Also joining us is Sail Vettivelu, who worked as a summer intern at Green Thumbs in 2009, and has been volunteering with the group ever since. Rounding out the panel is environmentalist and artist, Iris “Ike” Karuna. Ike's relationship with Green Thumbs began as a Child and Youth Care placement student, and continued as a staff member. All of our guests today are passionate about introducing children to the wonders of gardening and all the related life lessons. From patience and responsibility to resilience and the interconnectedness of life, the act of tending to a garden offers invaluable teachings that extend far beyond the boundaries of the garden bed. Join us as Sunday, Chanel, Sail, Ike and I delve into the transformative power of planting an early seed and watching it grow, not just in the garden but in the hearts and minds of our future generations. Resources Episode Transcription Green Thumbs Social handle: @greenthumbsTO Come Alive Outside: Podcast Episode with Scott Wentworth Engaging Children with Landscape Design: Podcast Episode with Heather Jerrard and Dawn-Marie Deagle Wendell Barry: Solving for Pattern

First time mama, Bec, joins me to share her transformational journey from Maiden-to-Mother. Bec shares so much wisdom in this episode, the grief associated with moving from maiden to mother, Bec shares the realities of her back labour and her powerful home birth of her first daughter Addison. You don't want to miss this beautiful episode filled with so much story medicine. Bec's story encompasses ALL parts of herself-mind, body and soul and began years ago, long before she would welcome her daughter wombside.  As a child, pregnancy, birth and motherhood were pieces she romanticized about often. They were brought to life when she would breastfeed her dolls and step into the roll of Mother in any game of house, barbies, etc.  As a teenager and young adult, these pieces still showed up strong for her, just in a different light.  Professionally, a career with children at the core unfolded after she graduated with her Advanced Diploma in Child and Youth Care. Personally, it wasn't time to role play anymore. It was time to dive in. To do the ‘heartwork'. To heal. To transmute traumas and addictions that no longer served… “it ran in my family, until it ran into me” is a quote that has always resonated with Bec and the path she leads.  Last year at this time, ‘right timing' prevailed and with the unwavering support and trust from her partner of 11 years, Sean, a profound journey of conscious conception, a wild pregnancy and out-of-system Homebirth, supported by Traditional Birth Companions, unfolded and they recently welcomed their beautiful daughter, Addison, earthside November 2023.  This is a story of radical self-responsibility, spiritual growth and a whole lot of MAGIC. Bec's Info  IG: @thehippiehousee  Email: rebecca.seabrook@hotmail.com Birth Companions  Claire Gallager  Website: https://birth-ourway.ca Sandy Schad  New Hope Birth (Facebook) Lactation Consultant Somer Marontate  Website: https://durhamtonguetielaserclinic.ca/our-team/ Email: somer.marontate@gmail.com Photographer Allison Hadley  IG: @allisonhadleyphotography  Website: www.allisonhadleyphotography.ca Sacred Birth Playlist  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1vRmw9rSLHtPZwCuHBqscL?si=it6bxGlwT3CdU0FnD297mA&pi=u-MBXzb1IPScqq Walchers technique- https://www.spinningbabies.com/pregnancy-birth/techniques/other-techniques/walchers-open-the-brim/ Grandmother song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agsNj-6GhPk Sacred Birthing,: Birthing a New Humanity, 3rd Edition, 2020. ⁠https://a.co/d/0GFO7yP⁠ Placenta - The Forgotten Chakra ⁠https://a.co/d/gX715zG⁠

The Alberta government plans to unveil parental rights legislation this week. What does it mean for Albertans - and is this legislation even needed? We discuss with Dr. Kristopher Wells, Professor from the Department of Child & Youth Care at MacEwan University. Next, what impact could psychedelic-assisted therapy have on mental health treatment - and how could it be integrated into Canada's healthcare system? Mornings with Sue & Andy Producer Reece Schafer brings us details on this unique style of therapy in part three of our 2024 Health Series. Finally, “kids and money”. How can parents start the discussion around teaching their kids to be “money wise”? We get some tips from Maya Corbic, Chartered Accountant and author of the new book: “From Piggy Banks to Stocks: The Ultimate Guide for Young Investors”.

Karen Cummings is the executive director of Centre for Youth Care. They run Beacon Cove, a youth shelter in Saint John located.

Florence Ashley, “Reflecting on the Rhetoric of Adoption in Trans Youth Care” (2023) 2 Bulletin of Applied Transgender Studies 249–75   Abstract: Adoption is increasingly being discussed as an alternative to procreation for trans youth given the impact of gender-affirming medical care on fertility. In this article, I caution against idyllic views of adoption and offer a critical perspective on the social, political, and ethical dimensions of adoption. After reviewing adoption's relationship to sexism, racism, imperialism, and cisheteronormativity, I sketch an alternative view of adoption as a com­plex and multi-valenced form of care in an unjust world. (Link)

Will the Federal government bend to pressure - and pause carbon pricing across the country? We get a breakdown of the current debate on whether the Liberals may expand the ‘pause' with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of ‘The West Block'.    There's a lot to unpack from the UCP's Annual General Meeting over the weekend. We ‘dive' into' the UCP's ‘push' for so-called "parental rights" when it comes to schools. What it really means and what it would look like with Dr. Krisopher Wells, Professor from the Department of ‘Child and Youth Care' at MacEwan University.    Finally, she's only had a few hours sleep after a whirlwind trip to Las Vegas. We catch up with ‘The Travel Lady' Lesley Keyter who shares her latest experience from Sin City, from the wide variety of dining to the shows to the much talked about ‘Sphere'. 

Village hoping to get a Foundry program

Anger after Gauteng DSD cancels Child and Youth Care Centre's, risking babies' lives by Radio Islam

Dr. Kristopher Wells is an Associate Professor in the Department of Child and Youth Care, Faculty of Health and Community Studies, MacEwan University. He holds the Canada Research Chair (Tier II) for the Public Understanding of Sexual and Gender Minority Youth and serves as the founding Director for the MacEwan Centre for Sexual and Gender Diversity. He's also the creator of Pride Tape, which has seen its sales increase since the NHL ruled that the tape would not be allowed on sticks; a follow up to the announcement earlier this year that pride jerseys would no longer be worn during warmups.

As Pride month wraps up, we spoke with Dr. Kristopher Wells (He/Him) - Associate Professor in the Department of Child & Youth Care, Faculty of Health and Community Studies at MacEwan University - to understand the rise of of anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric and attacks on the trans/drag communities.

Is Russia increasing cyberattacks against Canada in response to our continued support for Ukraine? We discuss with Mercedes Stephenson- Global News' Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of The West Block. According to The Canadian Taxpayers Federation, the second federal carbon tax will cost Alberta families $1,157 by 2030. We discuss the July 1st ‘bump' and the widespread impact it will have with Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director of the CTF. What is behind the rise of anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric and attacks on the trans and drag communities? We'll discuss how to tackle the divisiveness with Dr. Kristopher Wells, Professor of Child and Youth Care at MacEwan University.

Two separate investigations are underway into alleged inappropriate sexual behaviour by Oranga Tamariki staff at their youth justice facilities. The child protection agency has described the behaviour toward young people at its residences as serious and unacceptable and says two staff have been removed. Oranga Tamariki Chief Executive Chappie Te Kani says his own staff raised the alarm. A police investigation has been launched and from Friday former Police Commissioner, Mike Bush will be in charge of all Oranga Tamariki Youth Justice, Care and Protection residences . He'll also complete a two month review to determine if there are more wide spread issues. Joining us now is the Children's Commissioner Judge Frances Eivers. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6329820360112

The Nebraska Legislature gave final approval Friday to a bill restricting abortion and medical treatments for transgender youth.

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 9th, 2023. You can hear more reports on our homepage radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Simon LinterProducer: Dave Russell

In this episode of our podcast, Life In The Urban City, we delve into community and youth advocacy through the eyes of a former Youth Employment Services (YES) program supervisor turned Just Us 4 Youth's field representative, Tremale Ratcliffe. We explore the challenges and opportunities that arise when working with diverse communities in urban environments and the ongoing work required to address our community's issues and needs. Tremale offers insight into the importance of listening to and working with community members to create positive change and the impact this work can have on individuals and neighborhoods. Throughout the episode, we also discuss the YES program and how it provides young people with valuable skills and experiences that can help them succeed in their careers and beyond. Whether you are interested in youth advocacy, community building, or simply learning more about Just Us 4 Youth's program, this episode will indeed offer valuable insights and perspectives on these critical topics. #YouthAndYoungAdult #CommunityBuilding #YouthEngagement #FieldRepresentative #EmploymentPreparation #CollegePreparation #StudentCare #CommunityCare

In this episode, we have a very special guest: Neve Swart, an 8 years old girl who, despite her young age, is already raising money for children in Africa.Neve is from South Africa and has been living in Luxembourg since January 2021.  Recently, she realised that she had a skill and a passion for doing nails and other beauty treatments and started treating her much delighted mother. Others started noticing her mom's nails, and were extremely surprised when they were told that Neve did them. Soon the ‘'bookings'' started flying in. However, when her ‘'clients'' started to give her money she did not feel comfortable receiving the money for herself. She thought about this for a while, and approached her mother - saying ‘'Mom I love doing nails for others, however I think there are others that need the money more than me'', she then asked if she could start a fund and raise money for children back in South Africa. Growing up in South Africa she was exposed to many families and children who are in need of a home, food, clothing, love and care. While living in South Africa she would donate her clothes, toys and make sandwiches for others - she thus felt she needed to do more for the children back home now that she is living away from home.And that's how her adventure started.Today she has already made a donation to the 'Eastern Province Child and Youth Care centre' and she is planning to reach an even more ambitious goal: raising Eur 500 for a new donation to the centre.Help Neve reach her goal either by contacting hi@knowthybrand.com to book a manicure if you are in Luxembourg (we will put you in contact with her parents) or by donating directly at her fundraising page: https://urlzs.com/uV9qh

Sasha Buchert, senior attorney at Lambda Legal, discusses lawmakers in more than two dozen states weighing legislation that aims to restrict or ban access to gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth, prompting legal challenges from LGBTQ rights groups that allege the bills are discriminatory.James Shreve, a partner at Thompson Coburn LLP, discusses the Illinois Supreme Court ruling that claims under the Biometric Information Privacy Act, accrue at each violation, opening up businesses to massive damages.June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sasha Buchert, senior attorney at Lambda Legal, discusses lawmakers in more than two dozen states weighing legislation that aims to restrict or ban access to gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth, prompting legal challenges from LGBTQ rights groups that allege the bills are discriminatory.James Shreve, a partner at Thompson Coburn LLP, discusses the Illinois Supreme Court ruling that claims under the Biometric Information Privacy Act, accrue at each violation, opening up businesses to massive damages.June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Study findings reaffirmed that adolescent pregnancies are high in Zambia, potentially undermining girls' human rights and compromising their opportunity to fully realize their socioeconomic development potential YOUTH CARE RADIO SHOW FOCUSES ON THE HEALTH ISSUES THAT AFFECTS THE ADOLESCENT AND YOUNG PEOPLE, IT ALSO GIVES THEM A CHANCE TO VOICE OUT THE CHALLENGES.. COPPER ROSE ZAMBIA

YOUTH CARE RADIO SHOW FOCUSES ON THE HEALTH ISSUES THAT AFFECTS THE ADOLESCENT AND YOUNG PEOPLE, IT ALSO GIVES THEM A CHANCE TO VOICE OUT THE CHALLENGES.. COPPER ROSE ZAMBIA

YOUTH CARE RADIO SHOW FOCUSES ON THE HEALTH ISSUES THAT AFFECTS THE ADOLESCENT AND YOUNG PEOPLE, IT ALSO GIVES THEM A CHANCE TO VOICE OUT THE CHALLENGES.. COPPER ROSE ZAMBIA

YOUTH CARE RADIO SHOW FOCUSES ON THE HEALTH ISSUES THAT AFFECTS THE ADOLESCENT AND YOUNG PEOPLE, IT ALSO GIVES THEM A CHANCE TO VOICE OUT THE CHALLENGES.. COPPER ROSE ZAMBIA

YOUTH CARE RADIO SHOW FOCUSES ON THE HEALTH ISSUES THAT AFFECTS THE ADOLESCENT AND YOUNG PEOPLE, IT ALSO GIVES THEM A CHANCE TO VOICE OUT THE CHALLENGES.. COPPER ROSE ZAMBIA

Understanding WHY we do the things we don't want to do often initiates stopping doing them. So please stick with my lengthy set up this episode - it's well worth it. Lynn and I explore adoptees' concern for other people's  thoughts about us including why it triggers are own insecurities. What's wrong with me is perhaps the most common questions we ask ourselves. Listen in for some  more empowering questions in this profound episode.Here's the link to the book I mention in the podcast https://www.amazon.com/Missing-Link-Sydney-Banks-ebook/dp/B07FN6CYPBLynn Deiulis was placed on adoption at the age of nine months. Her adoptive parents were advised to raise her as their own and forget where she had come from. Her parents followed this advice, and adoption became an uncomfortable topic. Her mother would answer Lynn's adoption questions, but the emotion in her mother's eyes eventually made Lynn stop asking. Lynn grew up not knowing how or whom to ask her many questions. As an adult, Lynn found and met some of her paternal and maternal birth family members and was able to learn much about the genetic and familial information she grew up without. As a result, she has been able to piece together more of her story.Lynn holds a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care and enjoyed a twenty-five year career in adoption services. Lynn has worked with many members of the adoption triad (children, birth parents, adoptive parents) as well as foster care and kinship families. She co-facilitated support groups where adult adopted persons, and birth parents, could freely share their unique stories and learn how and where to get some of their questions answered.​Her personal and professional journey sparked a passion to write a book that offers an opportunity for children to learn the unique details of their adoption or kinship stories, and helps adults talk to children about how they came to be living together as a family or living with another family. She also hopes the book will help professionals who work with children living through all phases of the adoption or kinship journey. Lynn resides in Northern Ontario, where she enjoys spending time with her husband and family, especially her grandchildren.The relationship between the author and the illustrator has a unique quality. Krista Donnelly and Lynn are birth half sisters who met each other as adults in 2018. Separated by the adoption process, Krista and her three full sisters grew up not knowing that two older half sisters existed. When Lynn decided to write this book, she reached out to her “new sister” who is a talented graphic designer. Krista brought the book's characters to life while building a relationship with Lynn at the same time. Krista learned about the impact on Lynn of growing up as an adoptee, while Lynn learned about the impact on Krista of discovering she had two birth half sisters she never knew existed! Their new mutual understanding of the impact of adoption has enriched this book. Lynn and Krista hope this book will help children and families talk about these unique stories long before the children become adults.Links to buy the book and more: https://www.whatisyourstorybook.com/https://www.facebook.com/whatisyourstorybookhttps://twitter.com/AuthorLynnDhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCampCrQmQomhUskZ8-9fzcg/featuredhttps://www.instagram.com/authorlynnd/

This week we sat down and talked to Chris about his story.  Diagnosed very early on with Bipolar, listen as he talks about his adolescents and what led him to get involved in the mental health world working with PMHCA as a Call For Change & Youth Care coordinator.  Also, listen as he discusses his unique ways of bridging mental health and his passion for video games. Twitchtwitch.tv/FencechildSocialsFencechildllg

In this episode we are joined by Sherry Mumford, one of Kris' earliest and greatest influences. Join us for a trip down memory lane and a whole lot more as we sit and chat with Sherry. Dr. Mumford holds degrees in Child and Youth Care, Criminology/Criminal Justice as well as in Counselling. She received her Ph.D. in 2015. She was awarded the Kaiser 2011 National Award for Excellence in Leadership. Sherry has worked positions as a front-line worker and also a clinician for more than 12 years in withdrawal management, day treatment, outpatient services and residential services with youth, adults and young adults. She worked for 17 years for Fraser Health Authority, retiring in 2017 as a Director in the MHSU portfolio, overseeing all substance use services in that geographical area. Her experience in planning, implementing, evaluating, policy development, operations etc. has led to local, national and international work including the national Needs Based Planning project with Dr. Brian Rush.

The fifth and final episode in a series exploring medication access for members of the gender-diverse community and how pharmacists can better reach this population. In this episode we talked to the wonderful Dr. Michelle Forcier, a pediatrician and provider of gender-affirming therapy for adolescents.

The fifth and final episode in a series exploring medication access for members of the gender-diverse community and how pharmacists can better reach this population. In this episode we talked to the wonderful Dr. Michelle Forcier, a pediatrician and provider of gender-affirming therapy for adolescents.

Navigating pre and postnatal care can be overwhelming for many first time moms. There are certain expectations that women face, including how to give birth and how to feed their child. Heading into her first pregnancy, Jessica was clear on her choices: she wanted a cesarean on maternal request — and wasn't planning to breastfeed. ~ Jessica Pratezina, PhD student in Interdisciplinary Studies (Child and Youth Care and Sociology), University of Victoria, first time mom. 

In what ways have reactive activist efforts at restorative community work furthered divide between ‘marginalised' communities and groups characterised as ‘oppressors'? How can we reimagine reparative work in community so that it holds space for reflection and pause, both integral for long-term systemic change but also acceptance of the multiplicities and complexities that make up our individual and collective bodies? Today we are joined by David Lewis-Peart, a Toronto-based writer, educator and former TedX speaker whose work looks at identity, race, masculinity, mental health and the concept of the GRACE Principle. He holds a diploma in Human Services Counselling - mental health and addictions, with certification in Life Skills Coaching, and additional training in Facilitating Restorative Circles, and Family Group Conferencing. He has previously been a member of faculty in both Child and Youth Care and Social Service Work programs in Toronto, Brampton and Oakville. David has been a founding lead on a number of community service and arts-based initiatives supporting Black and other groups. A former minister, David was co-founder and former coordinator of the spiritual-arts community Sunset Service Toronto Fellowship, honoured by the Canadian Race Relations Foundation in 2014, and again in 2016. In 2015 NOW Magazine Readers Choice Awards recognized Sunset Service as Best Activist Religious Group - Runner-up, with David later being appointed by the Chicago-based Parliament of the World's Religions as Co-Chair of the Next Generation Task Force in 2017. David has been the recipient of several awards for his work in community-building including the TD Canada LGBT Youthline Award for Achievement in Social Services, the Toronto Community Foundation – Vital People Award, and the inaugural Walden New Thought Awards recognizing socially conscious leaders globally in 2019. He has regularly contributed to national publications such as Canadian Broadcast Company (CBC), Huffington Post Canada, and Global News, engaging as a thought leader on issues of race, identity, restorative practice and working across difference. Visit mindfullofeverything.com for all episode resources.  Follow the podcast on Instagram (@mindfullofeverything_pod) and Facebook (@mindfullofeverything). Support the podcast on buymeacoffee/mindfullagrita.

If you are afraid you are definitely not alone. Fear is a familiar feeling for all parents but adoption can take it to another level. That's what adult adopted person and retired adoption professional Lynn Deiulis learned working in adoption for 25 years. In this fascinating and empowering episode we get to the very heart of that fear so you can parent with less of it, thrive and help your kids thrive too.Lynn Deiulis was placed on adoption at the age of nine months. Her adoptive parents were advised to raise her as their own and forget where she had come from. Her parents followed this advice, and adoption became an uncomfortable topic. Her mother would answer Lynn's adoption questions, but the emotion in her mother's eyes eventually made Lynn stop asking. Lynn grew up not knowing how or whom to ask her many questions. As an adult, Lynn found and met some of her paternal and maternal birth family members and was able to learn much about the genetic and familial information she grew up without. As a result, she has been able to piece together more of her story.Lynn holds a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care and enjoyed a twenty-five year career in adoption services. Lynn has worked with many members of the adoption triad (children, birth parents, adoptive parents) as well as foster care and kinship families. She co-facilitated support groups where adult adopted persons, and birth parents, could freely share their unique stories and learn how and where to get some of their questions answered.​Her personal and professional journey sparked a passion to write a book that offers an opportunity for children to learn the unique details of their adoption or kinship stories, and helps adults talk to children about how they came to be living together as a family or living with another family. She also hopes the book will help professionals who work with children living through all phases of the adoption or kinship journey. Lynn resides in Northern Ontario, where she enjoys spending time with her husband and family, especially her grandchildren.The relationship between the author and the illustrator has a unique quality. Krista Donnelly and Lynn are birth half sisters who met each other as adults in 2018. Separated by the adoption process, Krista and her three full sisters grew up not knowing that two older half sisters existed. When Lynn decided to write this book, she reached out to her “new sister” who is a talented graphic designer. Krista brought the book's characters to life while building a relationship with Lynn at the same time. Krista learned about the impact on Lynn of growing up as an adoptee, while Lynn learned about the impact on Krista of discovering she had two birth half sisters she never knew existed! Their new mutual understanding of the impact of adoption has enriched this book. Lynn and Krista hope this book will help children and families talk about these unique stories long before the children become adults.Links to buy the book and more: https://www.whatisyourstorybook.com/https://www.facebook.com/whatisyourstorybookhttps://twitter.com/AuthorLynnDhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCampCrQmQomhUskZ8-9fzcg/featuredhttps://www.instagram.com/authorlynnd/

I spoke to Isabel on July 5, 2022. We spoke about the winding road of sorts that we can go on with the work we do in the world and also how we don't always need to know the whole picture before we take the leap and follow our intuition. It was wonderful to learn more about Isabel and the journey she has been on in the last few years. BioIsabel is a Fire Team K-9's Dog trainer, Child and Youth Care worker, and a tour guide at Llama-Zing Adventures. Her passions are helping people live happier and healthier lives through pet therapy and to care for animals. Isabel offers therapy dog visits with her two certified therapy dogs, Ralph (Newfoundland) and Hachi (Saint Bernard). She also trains dogs and has experience working with many domestic animals, farm animals, even a Camel, parrot, racoons and more.Growing up, Isabel was always extremely interested in animals, especially dogs. She had her first dog, Tobi, when she was 5 years old. Being sensitive to energies, experiencing reoccurring nightmares and anxiety, Tobi helped her feel safe. She knew dogs were created to help humans.After working 13 years as a Pharmacy Technician, Isabel felt she needed to change careers and follow her passions to become a Child and Youth Care Worker and to work with animals. Being a single mom of two at the time, she took a leap of faith and trusted that the universe had her back. Since then, she is living her dream, as a dog trainer and tour guide on a farm. Life also gifted her a third child and many more pets along her new journey.Support the show

Chantal Adams grew up with the teachings and Haida laws of respect and consent. Along her journey, she realized how important deep meaningful connections and conversations were to her: along with belonging and connection to community, land, and water. Wanting to continue building connections, in a healing way with people, Chantal pursued a degree in Child and Youth Care with an Indigenous Specialization. She became involved in re-search with Kinship Rising, that re-centers Indigenous ways of being through arts and land-based methodologies. It was through this journey that she found her passion for research and storytelling. It is Chantal's keen affection for people, nature, healing, reclamation, and belonging that drives her research and creative journey.Gabriel Swift has always been fascinated by the process of creating art. Intrigued by stories about the power of the natural world and the human condition, he witnesses how visual storytelling provides an outlet to share stories across cultures and generations that can make lasting impacts on our lives and the decisions we make. He has worked alongside an award-winning team as a cinematographer on the feature length film “Coextinction.” Everyone has a voice, a perspective, and a story, they just need to be heard. Gabriel's focus is on creating films that heal and foster connection to ourselves and the natural world.  Nicolette partnered with Gabriel and Chantal on create two documentaries, 1) Grounded in My Roots and 2) Food of Our Ancestors which tell the stories of discovering food as medicine and Nicolette's journey running and biking across Canada to uncover the barriers that BIPOC peoples face in accessing clean real foods. Today's episode shares how Indigenous, Black, People of Colour (BIPOC) are disproportionally affected by chronic disease and how human and planetary healing can happen through re-connecting with food, the earth, ourselves, and our spirits. Chantal shares stories from her Haida Gwaii lineage and Gabriel shares how he was nurtured through spending time with his family in India. They discuss how their generation is choosing to live differently from the Baby Boomers that over consumed and how overconsumption led to the mental and physical health breakdowns and climate change that we see today. The first step: look to our Elders and to Nature. We need to connect to lineages and roots and bring them to the forefront if we are to heal ourselves. Find Chantal and Gabriel at:Website: https://sgaanuweestudios.ca/Instagram: @ sgaanuweestudiosGabriel Swift: https://www.gabrielswift.ca/Instagram: @gabrielcswiftVimeo: https://vimeo.com/gabrielswiftChantal Adams: https://www.chantaladams.ca/Instagram: @chantaladams Discussed on the PODCAST:Audrey Siegl - https://bit.ly/3M8TEcKFilm - Gather - https://gather.film/Film - Coextinction - https://coextinctionfilm.com/Russel Brand Podcast - https://www.russellbrand.com/podcasts/Wim Hoff - https://www.wimhofmethod.com/Landon Copplestone - https://landoncopplestone.com/Shi Narayani Holistic Centre - https://bit.ly/3NeKfleGrounded In My Roots - https://www.groundedinmyroots.com/Food of Our Ancestors - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fU_E_v12Rh0 Watch the trailer for Nicolette's new film Food Of Our Ancestors - https://bit.ly/FoodAncDoc If you are currently battling a Chronic Degenerative Disease, Nicolette is doing one on one consultations again. Go to https://bit.ly/NRcom to set up an appointment today! Our 22M Bike tour is still happening once the world returns to its new normal. Find out more about and support our 22 Million Campaign here - https://bit.ly/RH22Mil Join Nicolette at one of her retreats https://bit.ly/RHRc1 Find out more about our non-profit society Sea to Sky Thrivers - https://bit.ly/S2STS Want to know more about Nicolette's Green Moustache Café's https://bit.ly/GMCafeW Sign up for the Eat Real to Heal Online Course - https://bit.ly/ERTHolc Buy the Eat Real to Heal Book here: https://amzn.to/3nMgEFG

This week's guest: Brian Roegiers, Executive Director - McCrossan Boys Ranch For more than 64 years, McCrossan Boys Ranch has changed the lives of many young men. It is their goal to continue providing New Hope for a Better Life for many, many years to come. Brian Roegiers, Executive Director Brian has been the Executive Director at McCrossan Boys Ranch since 1998. He has over 40 years of experience in the Child and Youth Care field. Brian has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Corrections and Sociology from Mankato State University, as well as a Master of Science Degree in Child and Youth Care Administration from Nova Southeastern University. He also holds a Certificate of Excellence in Non-Profit Leadership and Management. In his free time, Brian enjoys golfing, fishing and competes in Masters Track and Field. McCrossan Boys Ranch: Providing New Hope for a Better Life. Hosted By: Johnny Noel - A&B Business Producer: Charley Illg - Digital Plains Media

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Like camping? Like food? The two join forces in today's podcast with backcountry food guru Stephen Javorski. Stephen brings over 20 years of experience working with youth and young adults to the ATC podcast. He currently teaches Child and Youth Care at Vancouver Island University. Stephen has worked in a range of settings including schools to challenge courses to multi-week canoe expeditions in Canada's North. The nearly Doctor Javorski is wrapping up a PhD in Outdoor Experiential Education with a focus on Outdoor Behavioural Healthcare (OBH) with the team at the University of New Hampshire. Will and Daniel have a big project coming up. It's been in development for nearly two years and we want adventure therapy enthusiasts from all backgrounds to join. One way we will contact people is through the ATC's member directory which you can join for free. Useful Links Stephen Javorski's VIU Page International Adventure Therapy Page Stephen's ResearchGate Profile Stephen's Publications on Google Scholar

Youth Care Worker and Life Coach Like Paul discusses how saving our youth from the pitfalls of society is vital to the future of mankind. He has taken it upon himself to dive into the depths of the inner city youth and change lives one child at a time. He lets God lead his way. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/koolkard/support

As we see a decline in church attendance in recent years, we can only ask why; Hunter and Forrest discuss the reasoning why it may seem like youth are no longer are interested in church, but we can only look within ourselves for the answer to our question.

Reflecting on her journey through healing,  Carys Cragg shares her experience of meeting the man who murdered her father.  Carys' first book, titled “Dead Reckoning: How I Came to Meet the Man Who Murdered My Father”, tells the story of her correspondence and meeting with the incarcerated man who murdered her father when she was 11 years old. It was a Globe & Mail Best 100 Book of 2017, finalist for the 2018 Hubert Evans BC Book Prize, and finalist for the 2018 Governor General's Literary Award.  Carys is faculty and coordinator in the Child & Youth Care degree program at Douglas College and is currently completing her Doctor of Education in educational leadership. Dedicating this episode to her father, Carys addresses complex trauma, loss and the gifts that can be discovered when we face our fears. Website:  caryscragg.wordpress.comBook: https://www.amazon.ca/Dead-Reckoning-Came-Murdered-Father/dp/1551526972

Today's interview is with Associate Professor Nevin Harper from the School of Child and Youth Care at the University of Victoria. Nevin shares his journey to the adventure and outdoor therapies, which includes loads of adventure travel and years of experience working in residential care. LINKS The Outdoor Therapies Book Nature-Based Therapy Book https://www.nevinharper.com/ https://www.uvic.ca/hsd/cyc/people/home/faculty/profiles/harper-nevin.php http://www.adventuretherapycanada.com/ https://outdoorhealthcare.org.au/

We sit down with Jasmine Mathews, Director of Emergency Care, and Eric Byrd, Director of Transitional Living at the SAFE Children's Shelter. This is the SAFE Word, the official podcast of The SAFE Alliance. Learn more about SAFE at www.safeaustin.org. Special thanks to KOOP Radio for giving us a place to record this podcast and for providing exceptional community radio in Austin, Texas. Check 'em out at www.koop.org. This episode's transcript will be available soon at www.safeaustin.org.