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Moving Forward Through Partnerships

About the show

Discussions on topics related to mental health, addictions, and life in Ontario, Canada. We aim to provide our listeners with tools and resources that will help them to improve their own mental health and wellness, as well as tools to help them support their family members, loved ones, and their communities at large. If you would like to provide feedback and/or request future topics, please use the following link: https://forms.gle/MhSNiyMm2c2xsiv8A.

We regret to announce that the ONTX text and chat program will cease operations on November 30th, 2023. Text and chat services will remain available until that date, however, they will no longer be accessible starting December 1st, 2023. If you are seeking support alternatives, we encourage you to visit our website at www.dcontario.org/locations to locate your nearest Member centre, some of which provide their own text and/or chat support services.

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Episodes

  • Episode 227: On Social Media and Youth Mental Health

    May 29th, 2023  |  Season 2  |  19 mins 56 secs
    social media, youth mental health

    This week, Caitlin Plant, Program Manager at Distress and Crisis Ontario, shares further information on youth mental health, specifically related to social media use and a recent advisory released by the United States surgeon general. Included in this episode are some concerns, how the youth feel, and advice for parents on navigating social media use for their teens

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    Episode 226: On Grief and Loss

    May 22nd, 2023  |  Season 2  |  12 mins 10 secs
    grief, loss

    This week, Caitlin Plant, Program Manager at Distress and Crisis Ontario, follows up last week’s episode on what you can expect when someone you know is dying with information on the grief and loss that follow a death, and how you can care for yourself in the aftermath.

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    Episode 225: On What to do When Someone is Dying

    May 15th, 2023  |  Season 2  |  14 mins 4 secs
    on what to do when someone is dying

    This week, Caitlin Plant, Program Manager at Distress and Crisis Ontario, shares some information on what you can expect when someone you know is dying. She also shares resources related to grief and loss.

    This week, Caitlin Plant, Program Manager at Distress and Crisis Ontario, shares some information on what you can expect when someone you know is dying. She also shares resources related to grief and loss.

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    Episode 224: On Motherhood and Being a Mother-figure

    May 8th, 2023  |  Season 2  |  27 mins 5 secs
    on motherhood and being a mother-figure

    This week, Caitlin Plant, Program Manager at Distress and Crisis Ontario, and her mom, Elma, talk about motherhood, how it changes as your children grow, how to maintain a sense of “self” – or at least try to, and more.

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    Episode 223: On Children’s Mental Health Week

    May 1st, 2023  |  Season 2  |  11 mins 14 secs
    on children’s mental health week

    This week, Caitlin Plant, Program Manager at Distress and Crisis Ontario, shares information and resources related to child and youth mental health to honour Children’s Mental Health Week, marked May 1st – 7th.

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    Episode 222: On Spring Cleaning and Setting Positive Intentions

    April 24th, 2023  |  Season 2  |  20 mins 50 secs
    on spring cleaning and setting positive intentions

    This week, Caitlin Plant, Program Manager at Distress and Crisis Ontario, has a conversation with Sabrina, a qualifying registered psychotherapist who has a Masters in Counselling Psychology. Together they talk about springtime, checking in with ourselves, and setting mindful intentions.

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    Episode 221: On Self-Compassion with a 7th Grader

    April 17th, 2023  |  Season 2  |  18 mins 11 secs
    7th grader, self-compassion

    This week, Caitlin Plant, Program Manager at Distress and Crisis Ontario, and her 7th grade daughter are talking about self-compassion. They explore Dr. Kristin Neff’s definition of what self-compassion is, walk through her three key elements of self-compassion, and have an honest conversation about how difficult self-compassion can be.

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    Episode 220: Archive Episode: Slow Sustainable Living

    April 10th, 2023  |  Season 2  |  14 mins 42 secs
    slow sustainable living

    This week, we are sharing an archived episode where Caitlin Plant, Program Manager at Distress and Crisis Ontario, interviewed Lauren on the topic of slow, sustainable living and how choosing to live a sustainable, mindful lifestyle can lead to wellness in more areas than one. Small changes can make a huge difference to one’s wellbeing and spring is a great time for new beginnings.

    This week, we are sharing an archived episode where Caitlin Plant, Program Manager at Distress and Crisis Ontario, interviewed Lauren on the topic of slow, sustainable living and how choosing to live a sustainable, mindful lifestyle can lead to wellness in more areas than one. Small changes can make a huge difference to one’s wellbeing and spring is a great time for new beginnings.

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    Episode 219: On How Burnout is Changing Our Lives

    April 3rd, 2023  |  Season 2  |  10 mins 58 secs
    burnout, work/ life balance

    This week, Caitlin Plant, Program Manager at Distress and Crisis Ontario, shares some information about burnout syndrome. She explores some of the history of burnout, potential symptoms, and strategies to prevent or manage burnout.

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    Episode 218: On Building Equitable Friendships with Neta and Elma

    March 27th, 2023  |  Season 2  |  33 mins 25 secs
    on building equitable friendships with neta and elma v2

    This week, Caitlin Plant, Program Manager at Distress and Crisis Ontario, continues to learn about building equitable friendships and relationships from Neta and Elma. Neta and Elma have built a strong friendship over the past 4 years regardless of differences in culture, upbringing, and lived experiences.

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    Episode 217: On Building an Intentional Friendship with Sabrina

    March 20th, 2023  |  Season 2  |  24 mins 24 secs
    on building an intentional friendship with sabrina

    This week Caitlin Plant, Program Manager at Distress and Crisis Ontario, interviews one of her best friends to talk about how their friendship has changed over the years, how they have been intentional in building an equitable friendship, and more.

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    Episode 216: On Friendship with a 7th Grader

    March 13th, 2023  |  Season 2  |  16 mins 41 secs
    on friendship with a 7th grader

    This week Caitlin Plant, Program Manager at Distress and Crisis Ontario, sits down with her daughter to talk about her friendships and her ability to create strong bonds with her peers is impacted in today’s digital world, throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and in a school system where peers shift with each grade.

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    Episode 215: On International Women’s Day

    March 6th, 2023  |  Season 2  |  12 mins 4 secs
    on international women’s day

    This week Caitlin Plant, Program Manager at Distress and Crisis Ontario, shares information on International Women’s Day. She shares why it is still important that International Women’s Day exists, explore how we can celebrate it, and discusses the 2023 theme of “Embracing Equity”.

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    Episode 214: On Marriage and Relationships

    February 27th, 2023  |  Season 2  |  11 mins 58 secs
    on marriage and relationships

    This week Caitlin Plant, Program Manager at Distress and Crisis Ontario, spends some time talking with her parents about how they’ve navigated 36 years of marriage. They share relationship advice, insights, and lessons learned along the way.

    This week Caitlin Plant, Program Manager at Distress and Crisis Ontario, spends some time talking with her parents about how they’ve navigated 36 years of marriage. They share relationship advice, insights, and lessons learned along the way.

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    Episode 213: On Pink Shirt Day and Bullying

    February 20th, 2023  |  Season 2  |  13 mins 13 secs
    on pink shirt day and bullying

    This week Caitlin Plant, Program Manager at Distress and Crisis Ontario, shares information on Pink Shirt Day, which occurs on February 22, 2023. The podcast includes information on bullying, cyberbullying, why Pink Shirt Day is so important, and what we can all do to help prevent bullying.

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    Episode 212: On Preparing for Tax Season

    February 13th, 2023  |  Season 2  |  14 mins 42 secs
    on preparing for tax season

    This week Caitlin Plant, Program Manager at Distress and Crisis Ontario, shares information and resources to help you prepare for completing your personal income taxes in Canada.