DCO Discourse...
Episode Archive
Episode Archive
317 episodes of DCO Discourse... since the first episode, which aired on January 9th, 2019.
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Episode 124: Nursing during a pandemic
June 14th, 2021 | Season 1 | 20 mins 40 secs
nursing during a pandemic
This week Caitlin interviews a good friend of hers who works as a nurse at a small-town hospital, and who has been working throughout the pandemic. They discuss the many challenges that COVID-19 has presented in the medical field this year, as well as some of the positives.
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Episode 123: Ontario's Reopening plan
June 7th, 2021 | Season 1 | 14 mins 40 secs
ontario's reopening plan
In this week's episode Brenda covers Ontario's reopening plan, an update on the vaccines and reopening anxiety. Information shared is as of June 5th. Information is subject to changes in the upcoming future.
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Episode 122: Caregiver Resources Podcast
May 31st, 2021 | Season 1 | 15 mins 18 secs
caregiver resources podcast
In this week's episode Brenda shares a list of resources for caregivers.
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Episode 121: Compassion fatigue and how to handle it.
May 24th, 2021 | Season 1 | 12 mins 8 secs
compassion fatigue and how to handle it
In this week's episode, Brenda shares research about compassion fatigue and how to handle it.
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Episode 120: DCO - Caregiving Roundtable
May 17th, 2021 | Season 1 | 34 mins 58 secs
caregiving roundtable
This week Caitlin is having a conversation with Laila and Elma, in which they each discuss a unique perspective of caregiving: caregiving as a parent, as an adult child providing care to a parent, and as an employed caregiver outside of the home. They discuss the similarities and differences in these types of care, share some of their struggles and accomplishments, and give some advice as to the support one may give to the caregivers in their lives.
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Episode 119: Caregiver Self-Care Interview with Laura
May 10th, 2021 | Season 1 | 23 mins 30 secs
caregiver self-care interview with laura
In this week's episode Caitlin interviews Laura MacGregor about the importance of self-care and caregiving.
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Episode 118: Caregiver Introduction Podcast
May 3rd, 2021 | Season 1 | 10 mins 13 secs
caregiver introduction podcast
This week Caitlin will be providing a brief introduction to the topic of Caregiving as we will be exploring this theme for the month of May. She shares stories from her own life and provides some resources for those who are looking for support or to find more information on caregiving in Ontario.
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Episode 117: DCO - Marilyn Clarke on using art therapy with those bereaved by suicide.
April 26th, 2021 | Season 1 | 26 mins 21 secs
marilyn clarke, using art therapy with those bereaved by suicide.
In this week's episode Brenda is joined by Marilyn Clarke, an Art Therapist Candidate and Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying) from the Delton Glebe Counselling Centre. Marilyn shares with us her research on the use of art therapy with those bereaved by suicide and other insights. Trigger warning: grief and suicide are mentioned in this interview.
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Episode 116: Grief After Suicide Loss
April 19th, 2021 | Season 1 | 28 mins 58 secs
grief after suicide loss
In this week's episode Brenda is joined by Marilyn Clarke, an Art Therapist Candidate and Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying) from the Delton Glebe Counselling Centre. Marilyn shares with us her story of losing her mother to suicide and her personal grieving process. Trigger warning as we discuss the topic of suicide and grief.
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Episode 115: DCO - Val pt 2 on How to Fight Stigma and Talk about Suicide
April 12th, 2021 | Season 1 | 23 mins 32 secs
how to fight stigma and talk about suicide, valéry brosseau
Val joins our podcast once again to talk about fighting the stigma around Suicide/ Suicidal Ideation
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Episode 114: DCO - Suicide and Suicidal Ideation with Val Part 1
April 5th, 2021 | Season 1 | 24 mins 19 secs
suicide and suicidal ideation with val part 1, valéry brosseau
This week Caitlin is joined by Val, a former front-line volunteer at the Durham Distress Centre, to discuss the topic of suicide and to learn about Val's personal experiences with suicidal ideation and multiple attempts at taking her own life. Trigger warnings may also include the topics of self-harm, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder.
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Episode 113: Youth Addictions with Glynis Burkhalter
March 29th, 2021 | Season 1 | 23 mins 31 secs
youth addictions with glynis burkhalter
This week Caitlin is talking with Glynis Burkhalter, Program Director at Ray of Hope, to learn about their Youth Addiction Treatment Programs.
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Episode 112: Kevin on 2.5 years of Sobriety
March 22nd, 2021 | Season 1 | 18 mins 5 secs
kevin on 2.5 years of sobriety
Kevin returns to talk about his journey from 2019 to now and reflects on 2.5 years of sobriety.
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Episode 111: Addiction Resources Companion Podcast
March 15th, 2021 | Season 1 | 6 mins 4 secs
addiction resources companion podcast
This episode is a Companion podcast for Part 2 with Dr. Rick Csiernik - Supporting someone with addictions.
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Episode 110: DCO - Dr. Rick Csiernik Part 1 Understanding/Recognizing Addictions
March 8th, 2021 | Season 1 | 17 mins 42 secs
dr. rick csiernik part 1 understanding/recognizing addictions
This is part 1 of a 2 part conversation.
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Episode 144: Part 2 with Dr. Rick Csiernik - How to Support Someone Struggling With Addiction
March 8th, 2021 | Season 1 | 17 mins 9 secs
dr. rick csiernik - how to support someone struggling with addiction
Caitlin continues the conversation on addictions in her interview with Dr. Rick Csiernik, Professor at King’s University College. In this episode Dr. Rick shares how to assist someone with an addiction, how to take care of yourself while supporting someon