Caitlin Plant

Episode 311: On Navigating The Holidays Part 2

December 16th, 2024  |  Season 3  |  27 mins 55 secs

on navigating the holidays part 2

In Part 2 of this two-part conversation, Caitlin Plant, Program Manager at Distress and Crisis Ontario, continues her discussion with Sabrina Popernitsch, a Registered Psychotherapist, delving into complex challenges that often arise during the holiday season.

Episode 310: On Navigating The Holidays Part 1

December 9th, 2024  |  Season 3  |  23 mins 23 secs

navigating the holidays, part 1

In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Caitlin Plant, Program Manager at Distress and Crisis Ontario, speaks with Sabrina Popernitsch, a Registered Psychotherapist, about navigating the emotional challenges of the holiday season. Together, they explore ways to manage expectations, avoid the stress of perfectionism, and support loved ones without overstepping boundaries.

Episode 309: On Empowering Allies and Supporting Survivors: A Conversation with Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region’s Anna Najcler

December 2nd, 2024  |  Season 3  |  40 mins 3 secs

allies, anna najcler, sexual assault support centre of waterloo region, supporting survivors

In this episode, Caitlin Plant, Program Manager at Distress and Crisis Ontario, speaks with Anna Najcler, Volunteer Coordinator at the Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region (SASC). Anna shares her journey to her current role, highlighting the essential qualities she looks for in volunteers, how SASC provides comprehensive training and support, and the unique needs of survivors from diverse backgrounds.

Episode 304: On Halloween safety and inclusion

October 28th, 2024  |  Season 3  |  46 mins 45 secs

halloween safety and inclusion

In this episode, Marissa Rasmussen, Communications and Marketing Manager at Distress and Crisis Ontario, chats with Program Manager Caitlin Plant about Halloween safety and inclusion

Episode 300: Archived Episode: On Truth, Reconciliation, and the Burden of Illness with Charity F

September 30th, 2024  |  Season 3  |  42 mins 4 secs

and the burden of illness with charity f, on truth, reconciliation

In honor of National Truth and Reconciliation Day we are revisiting our conversation On Truth, Reconciliation, and the Burden of Illness with Charity F

Episode 299: On Back to School and Screen Time

September 23rd, 2024  |  Season 3  |  37 mins 59 secs

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In this episode, Marissa Rasmussen and Alexandra Gordon discuss how parents can manage screen time for their children. With the return of school and the shift from potentially more screen time to less, this episode offers practical advice on creating healthier screen habits. We also dive into the dangers and benefits of the internet, how to set boundaries with children, and navigating their internet use as they get older.
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Episode 298: On Rehabilitation after an injury and Mental Health

September 16th, 2024  |  Season 3  |  30 mins 36 secs

mental health, rehab and mental health. rehab

In this episode, Marissa Rasmussen, Communications and Marketing Manager at Distress and Crisis Ontario, talks with Caitlin Plant, Program Manager, about the realities of rehabilitation and its profound effects on mental health, just in time for National Rehabilitation Awareness Week. As Caitlin and Marissa share their personal experiences, they explore the challenges that come with physical recovery and how it intertwines with emotional well-being.
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Episode 296: Archived Episode: On Supporting Youth with Eating Disorders

September 2nd, 2024  |  Season 3  |  24 mins 45 secs

archived episode, on supporting youth with eating disorders

In this episode from August of last year, Caitlin Plant, Program Manager at Distress and Crisis Ontario, discusses how to support youth with eating disorders. With the return of school and potentially more high-stress environments for youth, a reminder of how to support them is fitting. This episode covers basic information on what eating disorders are, signs and symptoms to look out for, how to talk to youth and healthcare professionals, and more.

Episode 295: Part 2 - On Support Systems and Self-Care for Single Parents

August 26th, 2024  |  Season 3  |  27 mins 9 secs

part 2, support systems and self-care for single parents

In Part 2 of our discussion on single parenthood, Marissa Rasmussen and Caitlin Plant share valuable insights on the importance of support systems and self-care. They explore how single parents can find the resources they need and prioritize their well-being, especially as the busy school year begins. The episode wraps up with practical advice for making the back-to-school transition smoother.

Episode 294: Part 1 - On Navigating Single Parenthood

August 19th, 2024  |  Season 3  |  27 mins 33 secs

single parenthood

This week, Marissa Rasmussen, Communications and Marketing Manager, is joined by Caitlin Plant, Program Manager, both from Distress and Crisis Ontario, to explore the complex challenges single parents face. In Part 1, they delve into the pressures and obstacles that come with balancing work, parenting, and societal expectations. Tune in for an honest and insightful conversation on what it takes to navigate single parenthood.

Episode 293: On Aging Gracefully and Social Media

August 12th, 2024  |  Season 3  |  23 mins 45 secs

This week, Marissa Rasmussen, DCO’s Communications and Marketing Manager, talks with an aging gracefully social media influencer, Amanda Giorgini, about how social media impacts mental health across different generations. They explore societal pressures and online standards, discussing how these challenges affect various age groups. The episode also covers the benefits and drawbacks of social media, offering practical tips for maintaining healthy boundaries and fostering positive mental well-being.

Episode 292: On the Back to School Transition

August 5th, 2024  |  Season 3  |  26 mins 53 secs

back to school

This week Caitlin Plant is joined by Marissa Rasmussen, DCO’s new Communications and Marketing Manager, to give some tips for a positive transition back-to-school this fall. Whether you are a parent to a school-aged child or youth, are an elementary or high school student, or if you are someone headed off to post-secondary education and beyond, this episode includes some strategies for preparing for the back-to-school season.

This week Caitlin Plant is joined by Marissa Rasmussen, DCO’s new Communications and Marketing Manager, to give some tips for a positive transition back-to-school this fall. Whether you are a parent to a school-aged child or youth, are an elementary or high school student, or if you are someone headed off to post-secondary education and beyond, this episode includes some strategies for preparing for the back-to-school season. To read the full article referenced throughout the episode visit: https://files.constantcontact.com/0fb3237d001/62368112-bfdd-4c12-8f92-54d2ac97b4ad.pdf.

Episode 291: On Summer Self Care

July 29th, 2024  |  Season 3  |  20 mins 22 secs

summer self care

This week Katelyn Doyle and Caitlin Plant talk about summer self-care. They include practical advice as well as some fun ideas to incorporate into your self care routine this summer!

To connect with support related to this episode, or for anything else going on in your life, please visit www.dcontario.org/locations to find your nearest Member centre. Many of our Member centres operate 24/7. Thank you for listening and we hope you’ll join us again next week. If you would like to provide feedback on this episode, past episodes, or request future content, you can do so using the following link: https://forms.gle/o8yUPMss6wo8dP1X8.

Episode 289: On Body Neutrality

July 15th, 2024  |  Season 3  |  28 mins 35 secs

body image; body neutrality

This week Katelyn Doyle and Caitlin Plant talk about body positivity versus body neutrality. They pull information from the following articles:

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/body-positivity-vs-body-neutrality
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4814782/
https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/0512fe_ccc6638a5e3844c8b3dcf4a0e536a9c2.pdf

To connect with support related to this episode, or for anything else going on in your life, please visit www.dcontario.org/locations to find your nearest Member centre. Many of our Member centres operate 24/7. Thank you for listening and we hope you’ll join us again next week. If you would like to provide feedback on this episode, past episodes, or request future content, you can do so using the following link: https://forms.gle/o8yUPMss6wo8dP1X8.

Episode 286: Bonus Episode - On Indigenous Men’s Mental Health

June 24th, 2024  |  Season 3  |  1 hr 5 mins

indigenous mental health, men's mental health

In honour of Men’s Mental Health Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day, we are sharing this bonus podcast to bring awareness to the state of Indigenous Men’s Mental Health. This podcast is the audio recording from a webinar we hosted earlier this week (June 19, 2024) with three panelists from Indigenous organizations. We would like to thank Stephen Jackson (Anishnabeg Outreach - https://aocan.org/), Keenan Bird (We Matter Campaign - https://wemattercampaign.org/), and Clarence Cachagee (Crow Shield Lodge - https://www.crowshieldlodge.com/) for sharing their knowledge and experiences with us.

Episode 284: Archive Episode: On National Indigenous History Month with Charity Fleming

June 17th, 2024  |  Season 3  |  35 mins 37 secs

As it is National Indigenous Peoples Day on Friday the 21st, we want to revisit a conversation with Charity Fleming. In this archived episode, Caitlin Plant, Program Manager at Distress and Crisis Ontario, sits down with Charity Fleming from Qualia Counselling Services to learn about National Indigenous History Month, National Indigenous Peoples Day, and how non-Indigenous settlers and allies can respectfully acknowledge, celebrate, and support these important times of awareness