Gratitude & Kindness: Easing Holiday Strain this Season with Dr Baranowsky
Bear Psychology Podcast
Un-package how Gratitude, Appreciation and Kindness can help us all navigate this complex and challenging holiday season of 2020. 2020 is an unprecedented holiday season. COVID-19 has taken over the world landscape and changed lives forever. I just put up a 12 x 14 Canvas wall tent in my backyard. I filled it will pillows, blankets and heaters. It is freezing here, but the tent will make a few visits with those in our pod possible during the winter months. The tent has two large mesh doors and two mesh windows on the sides. There is enough room, fresh air...
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Recovery Now TRAUMA: Dr. Anna Baranowsky
Bear Psychology Podcast
Traumatology Institute recently made available a new Audio Self Help Series. "Recovery Now TRAUMA" is the first in the series and addresses the needs of trauma survivors who are seeking self-help guidance to support their recovery.
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Overwhelmed? Stay centered in a chaotic world with Christine Arylo and Dr Baranowsky
Bear Psychology Podcast
Christine Arylo is an entrepreneur and author of "". She focuses on shifting from overworking and giving too much to empowering yourself to achieve what matters most to you, receive what you need, and breathe. Do you tend to overdo and over-give? Then join the conversation, and figure out what your drivers are for this behavior, so you can free yourself up to do what truly matters! On Christine's website she asks "?" Select the link below to complete the "Overwhelmed & Over It, Self-Care Quiz" & Find Out How You may be Adding to Your Own Overwhelm, Burnout...
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Building Better Friendships with Shasta Nelson and Dr Baranowsky
Bear Psychology Podcast
We need Friends... So why are they so tough to develop and maintain? Join our Conversation with Friendship Expert Shasta Nelson Shasta Nelson is an award winning speaker and author of books "Frientimacy: How to Deepen Friendships for Lifelong Health and Happiness", "Friendships Don't just happen!" and her business book "The Business of Friendship". She has developed robust strategies for connecting, developing and maintaining friendships and even how to end a friendship well. I...
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SEX ADDICTION - in-depth conversation with Alex St. John, Natalie Cournoyea & Dr. Baranowsky
Bear Psychology Podcast
SEX ADDICTION? Should you be Concerned? An in-depth conversation with experts Alex St. John & Natalie Cournoyea The numbers are in: 6% of population in the U.S. identify as having a Sexual Addiction. 27,000 people search Google for "sexual addiction" every day. This is a huge number, yet it is still an issue that we don't talk about or understand in the general population or within the therapeutic community. Unfortunately, at this time there is no significant research on this topic in Canada...
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Elevating Despair - Suicide Prevention, Grief and Healing with Barbara Rubel & Dr. Baranowsky
Bear Psychology Podcast
Every year on September 10th, individuals and organizations in over 50 countries connect and work together to prevent suicide, by supporting those who are struggling and to help those who are grieving. This year we will address this topic with Barbara Rubel the author of the fictional novel "But I Didn't Say Goodbye – Helping Families after a Suicide". In her reader-friendly and well researched book, she addresses the loss of her father through suicide in a meaningful and thought provoking read, and discusses WHAT she learned in the process of grieving and...
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COVID Tired|Quarantine Fatigue
Bear Psychology Podcast
Feeling TIRED during the COVID-19 Pandemic? Well, there are good reasons why you feel this way. We will start by acknowledging what is happening, learn about reasons why COVID Tired is occurring for so many of us and include ideas of how to deal with the fatigue in meaningful ways. From parents working full-time while educating, cleaning, cooking and entertaining a family; medical professionals who spend time donning PPE to keep themselves and staff safe; or grocery store staff left with the task of ensuring carts are wiped down and shoppers...
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#BlackLivesMatter: The Courage to Speak Out
Bear Psychology Podcast
In this episode we pay attention to the deep and traumatic roots of Black Lives Matter and unpack the layers of how to respond effectively as individuals and within communities. I dialogue with mental health professional, Ornge trauma team lead and anti-racism trainer, Tom Walker. After the murder of George Floyd the public outcry continues to be a powerful voice that is awakening the world to the injustice of systemic racism that so many have turned their backs on for too long. At this critical moment while witnessing continued acts of social...
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Our Shadow and the Unconscious Mind
Bear Psychology Podcast
"The most terrifying thing is to accept yourself fully" – Carl Jung We'll start by recognizing that we are much more than the surface image we present to others while at the same time exploring why for many, we guard our interior world so very carefully, in fear that others will see us for who we really are. It begs the question – Who and what are we really guarding from others, and why? We will discuss what happens when these facades break down, and what we can see more clearly. By breaking down barriers within ourselves we...
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Pain, Power & the Purpose of Lies
Bear Psychology Podcast
We have all lied at some point, and have likely been hurt by others lying to us. Wonder why do we all do it? Why do some people lie compulsively? Have you ever felt a need to lie to pretend things are better than they are or even to gain power or protection? Have you ever felt ashamed of believing a liar or have been badly injured as a result? We have all been there! Let's talk about this complex issue and explore the Pain, Power and Purposes of Lies. We will discuss the motivation and consequences of lying; how to...
info_outline"the hope that something good can come out of this collective state of "together, apart."– Elena Nicolaou, Mar 19, 2020
Things have changed so rapidly that everyday life seems like "a surreal life".
I walk to work and the streets are empty, I enter my building and no one is in the elevator. I arrive at my floor, open my file cabinet and begin to see clients – although now, every interaction I have is online or by phone. I cancelled all my social plans and now I have Video Zoom dinner parties, visit with friends and family by phone and email, text and chat through WhatsApp. I just realized that if my efforts for creating a social network were not strong before this, I would be truly suffering as I am a social being and I need to feel close to others. These ways of connecting are not the same as the warm hugs and direct smiles I might be used to but they do make a difference. They keep me feeling connected somewhat.
- Recommendations for stopping the spread
- Big changes need to happen to change the course of COVID-19 – What to do
- Clear Warnings
- Hamilton Doctor Warns us in Ontario of what is coming and how clever the virus is.
There are many ways to manage the stress of this new COVID world, join us as we discuss this.
- Take a Media Diet (seriously limit the amount of time you read, or watch COVID related content)
- Exercise more (even if this means chair exercise, walk about your apartment/room/house/neighbourhood) – always keeping in mind social distancing
- Take a class on line (right now there are so many programs and online classes that are launching to address the needs of millions of people experiencing quarantine or social isolation) – I took a live yoga class through Instagram Live (but you can meditate, learn to knit, join a book club, etc).
- Use this time to do the projects you have wanted to catch up on
- Reach out to a friend or family member who you have not had time for
- Letter from Dr. Hollenstein to his students after classes are closed due to COVID
- CAMH on COVID
- Free irest meditations to help right now
Stay Hopeful with Inspiration – Kitty O'Meara – "and people stayed home"
https://www.oprahmag.com/entertainment/a31747557/and-the-people-stayed-home-poem-kitty-omeara-interview/
REMEMBER THERE ARE PEOPLE ALL AROUND THE WORLD POURING ALL THEIR CREATIVE AND INTELLECTUAL ENERGY, TIME, MONEY IN SOLUTIONS. WE ARE RACING FORWARD WITH ANSWERS.