web02.fireside.fm Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:07:00 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) DCO Discourse... - Episodes Tagged with “Covid 19” https://dcontario.fireside.fm/tags/covid-19 Mon, 21 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0500 Here at DCO Discourse we have discussions related to mental health, addictions, and life. We aim to provide listeners with tools and resources that will help them improve their own mental health and wellness, and support their family members, loved ones, and their community at large. If you would like to provide feedback or request future topics, please use the following link: https://forms.gle/MhSNiyMm2c2xsiv8A. If you are seeking support, we encourage you to visit our website at www.dcontario.org/locations to locate your nearest member centre. af episodic Moving Forward Through Partnerships Distress and Crisis Ontario Here at DCO Discourse we have discussions related to mental health, addictions, and life. We aim to provide listeners with tools and resources that will help them improve their own mental health and wellness, and support their family members, loved ones, and their community at large. If you would like to provide feedback or request future topics, please use the following link: https://forms.gle/MhSNiyMm2c2xsiv8A. If you are seeking support, we encourage you to visit our website at www.dcontario.org/locations to locate your nearest member centre. no mental health, addictions, Ontario, resources, learning, wellness, self-help, well-being Distress and Crisis Ontario ngear@dcontario.org Episode 161: Navigating Change https://dcontario.fireside.fm/161 16da52cf-2b32-467e-8eeb-abb589ce99e3 Mon, 21 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0500 Distress and Crisis Ontario full 2 Distress and Crisis Ontario This week Caitlin Plant, Program Manager at Distress and Crisis Ontario, is speaking with Elma, an intake coordinator at a busy counselling centre in Waterloo and Sharon Lalor, a life coach with Vita Catalyst. With the government of Ontario’s announcement that many COVID-19 safety measure and restrictions will be lifted as of March 1st, Elma and Sharon joined us to discuss how people can unpack their feelings surrounding this news and prepare to navigate new changes. If you are in need of support, our Member centres and ONTX are happy to help. Visit our website at www.dcontario.org/locations to find your nearest centre, or you can access the ONTX chat feature from any page. ONTX is available from 2PM – 2AM EST, daily, and can also be reached by texting SUPPORT to 258258. Thank you for listening, we hope you’ll join us again next week! 20:29 no This week Caitlin Plant, Program Manager at Distress and Crisis Ontario, is speaking with Elma, an intake coordinator at a busy counselling centre in Waterloo and Sharon Lalor, a life coach with Vita Catalyst. With the government of Ontario’s announcement that many COVID-19 safety measure and restrictions will be lifted as of March 1st, Elma and Sharon joined us to discuss how people can unpack their feelings surrounding this news and prepare to navigate new changes. If you are in need of support, our Member centres and ONTX are happy to help. Visit our website at www.dcontario.org/locations to find your nearest centre, or you can access the ONTX chat feature from any page. ONTX is available from 2PM – 2AM EST, daily, and can also be reached by texting SUPPORT to 258258. Thank you for listening, we hope you’ll join us again next week! Navigating Change, COVID-19 This week Caitlin Plant, Program Manager at Distress and Crisis Ontario, is speaking with Elma, an intake coordinator at a busy counselling centre in Waterloo and Sharon Lalor, a life coach with Vita Catalyst. With the government of Ontario’s announcement that many COVID-19 safety measure and restrictions will be lifted as of March 1st, Elma and Sharon joined us to discuss how people can unpack their feelings surrounding this news and prepare to navigate new changes. If you are in need of support, our Member centres and ONTX are happy to help. Visit our website at www.dcontario.org/locations to find your nearest centre, or you can access the ONTX chat feature from any page. ONTX is available from 2PM – 2AM EST, daily, and can also be reached by texting SUPPORT to 258258. Thank you for listening, we hope you’ll join us again next week!

]]> This week Caitlin Plant, Program Manager at Distress and Crisis Ontario, is speaking with Elma, an intake coordinator at a busy counselling centre in Waterloo and Sharon Lalor, a life coach with Vita Catalyst. With the government of Ontario’s announcement that many COVID-19 safety measure and restrictions will be lifted as of March 1st, Elma and Sharon joined us to discuss how people can unpack their feelings surrounding this news and prepare to navigate new changes. If you are in need of support, our Member centres and ONTX are happy to help. Visit our website at www.dcontario.org/locations to find your nearest centre, or you can access the ONTX chat feature from any page. ONTX is available from 2PM – 2AM EST, daily, and can also be reached by texting SUPPORT to 258258. Thank you for listening, we hope you’ll join us again next week!

]]> Episode 155: Tips for remote learning https://dcontario.fireside.fm/155 1fee0d54-7e21-4b30-8d25-1fa5f85415eb Mon, 10 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -0500 Distress and Crisis Ontario full 2 Distress and Crisis Ontario With the news that schools in Ontario have once again moved to remote learning, hopefully for the short-term, we thought it would be helpful to share some tips for parents and caregivers who are supporting children in the process of learning from home. This includes some tips for parents to prioritize their own needs and self-care. Please remember that our Member centres and ONTX are also available to offer support and resources to anyone who reaches out. You can find your closest centre or access ONTX by visiting our website at www.dcontario.org. Thank you for listening, we hope you’ll join us again next week. 13:43 no With the news that schools in Ontario have once again moved to remote learning, hopefully for the short-term, we thought it would be helpful to share some tips for parents and caregivers who are supporting children in the process of learning from home. This includes some tips for parents to prioritize their own needs and self-care. Please remember that our Member centres and ONTX are also available to offer support and resources to anyone who reaches out. You can find your closest centre or access ONTX by visiting our website at www.dcontario.org. Thank you for listening, we hope you’ll join us again next week. Tips for remote learning, COVID-19 With the news that schools in Ontario have once again moved to remote learning, hopefully for the short-term, we thought it would be helpful to share some tips for parents and caregivers who are supporting children in the process of learning from home. This includes some tips for parents to prioritize their own needs and self-care. Please remember that our Member centres and ONTX are also available to offer support and resources to anyone who reaches out. You can find your closest centre or access ONTX by visiting our website at www.dcontario.org. Thank you for listening, we hope you’ll join us again next week.

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]]> Episode 151: COVID 19 from a Grade 6 perspective https://dcontario.fireside.fm/151 59348ba8-a84f-408b-81c0-fc96d0b6cbb8 Mon, 13 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -0500 Distress and Crisis Ontario full 2 Distress and Crisis Ontario On today’s episode of the podcast, Caitlin is joined by her 6th grade daughter to discuss COVID and the impact the pandemic has had on her experiences with school, friendships, and life in general. If you are struggling with the ongoing effects of the pandemic and would like to speak to someone, please visit our website at www.dcontario.org/locations to find your closest centre or to access ONTX. ONTX is available daily from 2PM - 2AM EST and can also be accessed by texting SUPPORT to 258258. 11:16 no On today’s episode of the podcast, Caitlin is joined by her 6th grade daughter to discuss COVID and the impact the pandemic has had on her experiences with school, friendships, and life in general. If you are struggling with the ongoing effects of the pandemic and would like to speak to someone, please visit our website at www.dcontario.org/locations to find your closest centre or to access ONTX. ONTX is available daily from 2PM - 2AM EST and can also be accessed by texting SUPPORT to 258258. COVID-19, Grade 6 On today’s episode of the podcast, Caitlin is joined by her 6th grade daughter to discuss COVID and the impact the pandemic has had on her experiences with school, friendships, and life in general. If you are struggling with the ongoing effects of the pandemic and would like to speak to someone, please visit our website at www.dcontario.org/locations to find your closest centre or to access ONTX. ONTX is available daily from 2PM - 2AM EST and can also be accessed by texting SUPPORT to 258258.

]]> On today’s episode of the podcast, Caitlin is joined by her 6th grade daughter to discuss COVID and the impact the pandemic has had on her experiences with school, friendships, and life in general. If you are struggling with the ongoing effects of the pandemic and would like to speak to someone, please visit our website at www.dcontario.org/locations to find your closest centre or to access ONTX. ONTX is available daily from 2PM - 2AM EST and can also be accessed by texting SUPPORT to 258258.

]]> Episode 138: Back to school and COVID-19 https://dcontario.fireside.fm/138 https://pinecast.com/guid/41a78626-6286-4095-8a55-a5f9d94f160f Mon, 20 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0400 Distress and Crisis Ontario full 1 Distress and Crisis Ontario This week on the podcast we are joined by J, a teacher and father of 3, to discuss what back-to-school has been like this year amidst the ever-changing COVID-19 climate. If you or someone you know is in need of support, please do not hesitate to reach out to our ONTX program or any of our Member centres to talk with someone. Visit our website at www.dcontario.org to chat online or find your closest centre, or you can text SUPPORT to 258258 between the hours of 2PM - 2AM daily. 19:46 no <h1>Episode Notes</h1> <p>This week on the podcast we are joined by J, a teacher and father of 3, to discuss what back-to-school has been like this year amidst the ever-changing COVID-19 climate. If you or someone you know is in need of support, please do not hesitate to reach out to our ONTX program or any of our Member centres to talk with someone. Visit our website at <a href="http://www.dcontario.org/">www.dcontario.org</a> to chat online or find your closest centre, or you can text SUPPORT to 258258 between the hours of 2PM - 2AM daily. </p> Follow us on <a href="https://audea.io/">Audea.io</a> by heading over there for exclusive content and become a fan using the code O5PWZJ<p> </p> Back to school and COVID-19 Episode Notes

This week on the podcast we are joined by J, a teacher and father of 3, to discuss what back-to-school has been like this year amidst the ever-changing COVID-19 climate. If you or someone you know is in need of support, please do not hesitate to reach out to our ONTX program or any of our Member centres to talk with someone. Visit our website at www.dcontario.org to chat online or find your closest centre, or you can text SUPPORT to 258258 between the hours of 2PM - 2AM daily. 

Follow us on Audea.io by heading over there for exclusive content and become a fan using the code O5PWZJ

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This week on the podcast we are joined by J, a teacher and father of 3, to discuss what back-to-school has been like this year amidst the ever-changing COVID-19 climate. If you or someone you know is in need of support, please do not hesitate to reach out to our ONTX program or any of our Member centres to talk with someone. Visit our website at www.dcontario.org to chat online or find your closest centre, or you can text SUPPORT to 258258 between the hours of 2PM - 2AM daily. 

Follow us on Audea.io by heading over there for exclusive content and become a fan using the code O5PWZJ

]]> Episode 106: DCO - Hope Series - George (Essential work during the pandemic) https://dcontario.fireside.fm/106 https://pinecast.com/guid/fc575885-6319-4d4a-be39-202def8af29d Mon, 08 Feb 2021 10:00:00 -0500 Distress and Crisis Ontario full 1 Distress and Crisis Ontario In this week's episode, Caitlin interviews George, a Hot Deli Clerk at Zehrs. He shares with us his definition of hope, how his work environment at the grocery store has changed throughout the pandemic, maintaining hope while working, how he instills hope in customers and other insights. 10:57 no <h1>Episode Notes</h1> <p>In this week's episode, Caitlin interviews George, a Hot Deli Clerk at Zehrs. He shares with us his definition of hope, how his work environment at the grocery store has changed throughout the pandemic, maintaining hope while working, how he instills hope in customers and other </p> Hope, George (Essential work during the pandemic), COVID-19 Episode Notes

In this week's episode, Caitlin interviews George, a Hot Deli Clerk at Zehrs. He shares with us his definition of hope, how his work environment at the grocery store has changed throughout the pandemic, maintaining hope while working, how he instills hope in customers and other

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In this week's episode, Caitlin interviews George, a Hot Deli Clerk at Zehrs. He shares with us his definition of hope, how his work environment at the grocery store has changed throughout the pandemic, maintaining hope while working, how he instills hope in customers and other

]]> Episode 104: Rita on living with MS during COVID- 19 https://dcontario.fireside.fm/104 https://pinecast.com/guid/e3306c4d-b853-415c-836e-94b302bf95cb Mon, 25 Jan 2021 10:00:00 -0500 Distress and Crisis Ontario full 1 Distress and Crisis Ontario In this week's episode Brenda interviews Rita who shares her experience of living with MS during the pandemic. 15:20 no <h1>Episode Notes</h1> <p>In this week's episode Brenda interviews Rita who shares her experience of living with MS during the pandemic.</p> Rita, living with MS during COVID- 19, COVID-19 Episode Notes

In this week's episode Brenda interviews Rita who shares her experience of living with MS during the pandemic.

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In this week's episode Brenda interviews Rita who shares her experience of living with MS during the pandemic.

]]> Episode 103: Caitlin on parenting during a pandemic https://dcontario.fireside.fm/103 https://pinecast.com/guid/e9a3c891-98fb-44f9-a8cc-867db4da6869 Mon, 18 Jan 2021 10:00:00 -0500 Distress and Crisis Ontario full 1 Distress and Crisis Ontario In this week’s episode, Brenda interviews Caitlin who shares her experience of parenting through the pandemic. 15:20 no <h1>Episode Notes</h1> <p>In this week’s episode, Brenda interviews Caitlin who shares her experience of parenting through the pandemic.</p> Caitlin on parenting during a pandemic, COVID-19 Episode Notes

In this week’s episode, Brenda interviews Caitlin who shares her experience of parenting through the pandemic.

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In this week’s episode, Brenda interviews Caitlin who shares her experience of parenting through the pandemic.

]]> Episode 102: Joyceline on Isolation during COVID 19 https://dcontario.fireside.fm/102 https://pinecast.com/guid/212c895d-43ea-45ed-829b-2fafb67b66d1 Mon, 11 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0500 Distress and Crisis Ontario full 1 Distress and Crisis Ontario Joyceline on Isolation during COVID 19 12:26 no <h1>Episode Notes</h1> <p>In a continuation of the Isolation Series, Brenda interviews Joyceline who is an international PhD student at the University of Waterloo. She will be sharing how the isolation aspect of Covid-19 has impacted her studying experience in Canada, and her mental health.</p> Joyceline on Isolation during COVID 19, COVID-19 Episode Notes

In a continuation of the Isolation Series, Brenda interviews Joyceline who is an international PhD student at the University of Waterloo. She will be sharing how the isolation aspect of Covid-19 has impacted her studying experience in Canada, and her mental health.

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In a continuation of the Isolation Series, Brenda interviews Joyceline who is an international PhD student at the University of Waterloo. She will be sharing how the isolation aspect of Covid-19 has impacted her studying experience in Canada, and her mental health.

]]> Episode 87: DCO- Pandemic Planning Part 2 - The Trustees Perspective https://dcontario.fireside.fm/87 https://pinecast.com/guid/299ab287-e96f-4c4f-bbe3-8cb2482ca523 Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:00:00 -0400 Distress and Crisis Ontario full 1 Distress and Crisis Ontario This is a rebroadcast of the 905er.ca podcast please visit: https://the905er.podbean.com/ 45:06 no <p>This is a rebroadcast of the <a href="http://905er.ca">905er.ca</a> podcast please visit: <a href="https://the905er.podbean.com/">https://the905er.podbean.com/</a></p> <p>This week on the 905er podcast we are delighted to be joined by two people intimately involved in planning for children returning to school in September. Andréa Grenbenc, chair of Halton District School Board and a trustee in Burlington, and Marvin Duarte, vice-chair of Halton Catholic District School Board, trustee for Milton, join us an answer questions on the preparations being made for a safe return, the financial challenges being faced, the experience with online learning, and much more.</p> <p>The reopening plans for school districts is an ever evolving situation &amp; this podcast represents the most up to date information at the time of recording. </p> COVID-19 This is a rebroadcast of the 905er.ca podcast please visit: https://the905er.podbean.com/

This week on the 905er podcast we are delighted to be joined by two people intimately involved in planning for children returning to school in September. Andréa Grenbenc, chair of Halton District School Board and a trustee in Burlington, and Marvin Duarte, vice-chair of Halton Catholic District School Board, trustee for Milton, join us an answer questions on the preparations being made for a safe return, the financial challenges being faced, the experience with online learning, and much more.

The reopening plans for school districts is an ever evolving situation & this podcast represents the most up to date information at the time of recording.

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This week on the 905er podcast we are delighted to be joined by two people intimately involved in planning for children returning to school in September. Andréa Grenbenc, chair of Halton District School Board and a trustee in Burlington, and Marvin Duarte, vice-chair of Halton Catholic District School Board, trustee for Milton, join us an answer questions on the preparations being made for a safe return, the financial challenges being faced, the experience with online learning, and much more.

The reopening plans for school districts is an ever evolving situation & this podcast represents the most up to date information at the time of recording.

]]> Episode 86: DCO - Back to School in a Pandemic - Is Ontario's Back to School Plan Safe? https://dcontario.fireside.fm/86 https://pinecast.com/guid/7a4226dd-bd04-402b-ac78-eea67c92121a Thu, 20 Aug 2020 16:00:00 -0400 Distress and Crisis Ontario full 1 Distress and Crisis Ontario This is a rebroadcast of the 905er.ca podcast please visit: https://the905er.podbean.com/ 39:36 no <p>This is a special rebroadcast of the <a href="http://905er.ca">905er.ca</a> podcast please visit:<a href="https://the905er.podbean.com/">https://the905er.podbean.com/</a></p> <p>Roland Tanner and Joel MacLeod are joined by Cindy Cosentino, who recently retired after 32 years as a teacher in Hamilton and Halton school boards teaching science and math. Cindy shares her concerns, and the concerns of many of her colleagues, at what is being asked of teachers as children head back to school, and we explore the many unanswered questions about how the province's plan can be implemented safely. Is the provincial plan ultimately more about protecting the economy than the interests and safety of children, parents and teachers?</p> <p>The reopening plans for school districts is an ever evolving situation &amp; this podcast represents the most up to date information at the time of recording.</p> COVID-19 This is a special rebroadcast of the 905er.ca podcast please visit:https://the905er.podbean.com/

Roland Tanner and Joel MacLeod are joined by Cindy Cosentino, who recently retired after 32 years as a teacher in Hamilton and Halton school boards teaching science and math. Cindy shares her concerns, and the concerns of many of her colleagues, at what is being asked of teachers as children head back to school, and we explore the many unanswered questions about how the province's plan can be implemented safely. Is the provincial plan ultimately more about protecting the economy than the interests and safety of children, parents and teachers?

The reopening plans for school districts is an ever evolving situation & this podcast represents the most up to date information at the time of recording.

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Roland Tanner and Joel MacLeod are joined by Cindy Cosentino, who recently retired after 32 years as a teacher in Hamilton and Halton school boards teaching science and math. Cindy shares her concerns, and the concerns of many of her colleagues, at what is being asked of teachers as children head back to school, and we explore the many unanswered questions about how the province's plan can be implemented safely. Is the provincial plan ultimately more about protecting the economy than the interests and safety of children, parents and teachers?

The reopening plans for school districts is an ever evolving situation & this podcast represents the most up to date information at the time of recording.

]]> Episode 85: Keeping up with Dr. Anne Marie Zajdlik https://dcontario.fireside.fm/85 https://pinecast.com/guid/f68415fe-0cc4-4f7d-bccb-a04705c236bb Sat, 04 Jul 2020 17:15:00 -0400 Distress and Crisis Ontario full 1 Distress and Crisis Ontario Katelyn chats with Guelph based Dr. Anne Marie Zajdlik 15:51 no Katelyn chats with Guelph based Dr. Anne Marie Zajdlik COVID-19, Dr. Anne Marie Zajdlik Katelyn chats with Guelph based Dr. Anne Marie Zajdlik

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]]> Episode 84: Dr. Vinita Dubey Interview on "the new normal" of COVID_19 https://dcontario.fireside.fm/84 https://pinecast.com/guid/45a9ad06-1869-4708-96b5-b0211b745544 Mon, 01 Jun 2020 08:30:00 -0400 Distress and Crisis Ontario full 1 Distress and Crisis Ontario In this episode of the DCO Learning Forums podcast Katelyn speaks to Dr. Vinita Dubey Interview on "the new normal" of COVID_19 12:26 no In this episode of the DCO Learning Forums podcast Katelyn speaks to Dr. Vinita Dubey Interview on "the new normal" of COVID_19 what to expect as parks and other places re-open and how to mitigate anxieties and prepare for life after lockdown. We apologize for the Skype connection. Dr. Vinita Dubey Interview , "the new normal" of COVID-19 In this episode of the DCO Learning Forums podcast Katelyn speaks to Dr. Vinita Dubey Interview on "the new normal" of COVID_19 what to expect as parks and other places re-open and how to mitigate anxieties and prepare for life after lockdown. We apologize for the Skype connection.

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]]> Episode 82: DCO Podcast with Dr. Tham https://dcontario.fireside.fm/82 https://pinecast.com/guid/85d2cc86-2984-46b4-958c-6d7876362034 Mon, 18 May 2020 18:00:00 -0400 Distress and Crisis Ontario full 1 Distress and Crisis Ontario In this podcast, Matthew Sem (board member and 2nd year medical student at University of Toronto) speaks with Dr. Elizabeth Tham, a family physician of over 25 years and specialist in women’s health, about COVID-19 and it’s current status in Ontario. Dr. Tham discusses what one should do if he or she experiences any COVID symptoms, what to expect when visiting a COVID assessment centre, if there are any working treatments for COVID, and 5 ways to deal with feelings of anxiety and social isolation during thi 31:49 no In this podcast, Matthew Sem (board member and 2nd year medical student at University of Toronto) speaks with Dr. Elizabeth Tham, a family physician of over 25 years and specialist in women’s health, about COVID-19 and it’s current status in Ontario. Dr. Tham discusses what one should do if he or she experiences any COVID symptoms, what to expect when visiting a COVID assessment centre, if there are any working treatments for COVID, and 5 ways to deal with feelings of anxiety and social isolation during this pandemic. She provides her thoughts on the timeline of COVID-19 and reiterates the importance of practicing social distancing and listening to public health officials. Dr. Tham, COVID-19 In this podcast, Matthew Sem (board member and 2nd year medical student at University of Toronto) speaks with Dr. Elizabeth Tham, a family physician of over 25 years and specialist in women’s health, about COVID-19 and it’s current status in Ontario. Dr. Tham discusses what one should do if he or she experiences any COVID symptoms, what to expect when visiting a COVID assessment centre, if there are any working treatments for COVID, and 5 ways to deal with feelings of anxiety and social isolation during this pandemic. She provides her thoughts on the timeline of COVID-19 and reiterates the importance of practicing social distancing and listening to public health officials.

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