DCO Discourse...

Episode Archive

Episode Archive

278 episodes of DCO Discourse... since the first episode, which aired on January 9th, 2019.

  • Episode 6: Episode 6: Trauma & Sudden Violent Loss

    January 28th, 2019  |  Season 1  |  31 mins 11 secs
    trauma & sudden violent loss

    Taking one’s life represents insurmountable personal pain however, in the aftermath, it is the survivors who must come to grips with this traumatic and sudden loss. Often, suicide is committed in a violent manner, with or without clues or messages left behind for loved ones. They are left with unanswered questions and significant grief.

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    Episode 5: Episode 5: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

    January 24th, 2019  |  Season 1  |  34 mins 44 secs
    sexual orientation and gender identity

    Richard Messier has worked in the field of addictions treatment and education for the past 20 years. His academic focus has been in addictions and social work studies at both St Francis Xavier University and McMaster University.

  • Episode 4: Episode 4: Active Listening: The Power of Empathy

    January 15th, 2019  |  Season 1  |  33 mins 27 secs
    active listening: the power of empathy

    Victoria has been with Distress Centre Durham since 1994. During that time she has held several different positions both paid and unpaid. She began as a telephone helpline volunteer and trainer and was hired on staff in 1998 as the Training Co-Ordinator.

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    Episode 3: Episode 3: Limits and Boundaries

    January 11th, 2019  |  Season 1  |  22 mins 2 secs
    limits and boundaries

    One of the biggest challenges that Distress Line volunteers may experience is to respectfully, yet tactfully deal with challenging callers. Brigitte Bill and Arianne Richeson, the presenters of the following video provide viewers with a broad overview of

  • Episode 2: Episode 2: Schizophrenia

    January 10th, 2019  |  Season 1  |  29 mins 12 secs
    schizophrenia

    Cynthia Clark graduated in 1998 with a Honours BA in Sociology from Carleton University. The following year her son Justin, was diagnosed with schizophrenia.

  • Episode 1: Episode 1: Mood disorders

    January 9th, 2019  |  Season 1  |  28 mins 43 secs
    mood disorders

    There are a number of forms of mental illness that can be characterized as mood disorders. The most commonly well known include clinical depression, bi-polar, and anxiety disorders.