GC Chat: A Genetic Counselling Podcast

GC Chat is a podcast about the ‘counselling’ in genetic counselling, hosted by genetic counsellors Ashley and Elle. @gcchatpodcast gcchatpodcast@gmail.com. https://buymeacoffee.com/gcchatpod Our privacy statement and disclaimer can be found at gcchatpodcast.libsyn.com

S4E5: Reflection 03/16/2025

S4E5: Reflection In our final episode of the season, we discuss the counselling issues and interventions raised in episode 4: insurance, and have guest input from insurance expert Dr Jane Tiller. Support us by buying a coffee: Sound engineer: Shaun Allen You will find suggestions for support, our privacy statement and disclaimer, and more information about topics referenced in our discussion on our website. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook and Bluesky. Join the discussion with #GCchatpodcast References mentioned in our discussion: Centre for Genetics Education fact sheet: Life Insurance Products and Genetic Testing in Australia. Clarke & Wallgren-Pettersson (2019). Ethics in genetic counselling. Journal of Community Genetics The DNA Screen study: Human Genetics Society of Australasia Code of Ethics: [original]; [updated] Keenan, et al., (2013). How Do Partners Find out About the Risk of Huntington's Disease in Couple Relationships? Journal of Genetic Counseling MacLeod et al., (2013). Editorial Committee and Working Group ‘Genetic Testing Counselling’ of the European Huntington Disease Network. Recommendations for the predictive genetic test in Huntington's disease. Clinical Genetics Reeder, et al.,(2017). Characterizing Clinical Genetic Counselors’ Countertransference Experiences: an Exploratory Study. Journal of Genetic Counseling Tiller, et al., (2023). Final Stakeholder Report of the Australian Genetics and Life Insurance Moratorium: Monitoring the Effectiveness and Response (A-GLIMMER) Project. Monash University. Updates regarding the ban on the use of adverse genetic testing results on life insurance: ; /episode/index/show/gcchatpodcast/id/35392820

S4E4: Insurance 03/09/2025

S4E4: Insurance In our penultimate episode of the season, we begin by discussing the counselling issues and interventions raised in episode 3: Opening the envelope. We’ll then present this week’s case, where the GC faced a difficult situation in predictive test counselling for an adult-onset condition without any treatments. Support us by buying a coffee: Sound engineer: Shaun Allen You will find suggestions for support, our privacy statement and disclaimer, and more information about topics referenced in our discussion on our website. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook and Bluesky. Join the discussion with #GCchatpodcast References mentioned in our discussion: Crook et al., (2022). Genetic counseling and testing practices for late-onset neurodegenerative disease: A systematic review. Journal of Neurology. Guimarães, et al. (2013). What Counts as Effective Genetic Counselling for Presymptomatic Testing in Late-Onset Disorders? A Study of the Consultand’s Perspective. Journal of Genetic Counseling Howard, et al., (2024). Experiences of predictive genetic testing in inherited motor neuron disease: Findings from a qualitative interview study. Journal of Genetic Counseling. MacLeod et al., (2013). Editorial Committee and Working Group ‘Genetic Testing Counselling’ of the European Huntington Disease Network. Recommendations for the predictive genetic test in Huntington's disease. Clinical Genetics. Vears, et al., (2020). Human Genetics Society of Australasia Position Statement: Predictive and Presymptomatic Genetic Testing in Adults and Children. Twin Research and Human Genetics. /episode/index/show/gcchatpodcast/id/35392810

S4E3: Opening the envelope 03/02/2025

S4E3: Opening the envelope In this episode, we begin by discussing the counselling issues and interventions raised in episode 2: Countertransference. We’ll then present this week’s case, where the genetic counsellor experienced their first predictive testing results disclosure in neurogenetics. Support us by buying a coffee: Sound engineer: Shaun Allen You will find suggestions for support, our privacy statement and disclaimer, and more information about topics referenced in our discussion on our website. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook and Bluesky. Join the discussion with #GCchatpodcast References mentioned in our discussion: Clark, (2010). Life as a pregnant genetic counselor. Journal of Genetic Counseling . Clark, (2012). Life as a pregnant genetic counselor: take two. Journal of Genetic Counseling . Kessler, (1992). Psychological aspects of genetic counseling. VIII. Suffering and countertransference. Journal of Genetic Counseling . Menezes et al., (2010). “It’s Challenging on a Personal Level”—Exploring the ‘Lived Experience’ of Australian and Canadian Prenatal Genetic Counselors. Journal of Genetic Counseling Menezes, (2012). Commentary on “Life as a Pregnant Genetic Counselor: Take Two”. Journal of Genetic Counseling Menezes et al., (2013), “Taking Its Toll”: The Challenges of Working in Fetal Medicine. Birth Porges, (2017). The pocket guide to the polyvagal theory: the transformative power of feeling safe. USA: Norton & Company. Redlinger-Grosse, (2020). Countertransference. In Genetic Counseling Practice (eds B.S. LeRoy, P.M. Veach and N.P. Callanan). Rietzler, et al. (2018). Perceived Changes to Obstetric Care and the Integration of Personal and Professional Life as a Pregnant Prenatal Genetic Counselor. Journal of Genetic Counseling, /episode/index/show/gcchatpodcast/id/35392805

S4E2: Countertransference 02/23/2025

S4E2: Countertransference In this episode, we begin by discussing the counselling issues and interventions raised in episode 1: Ethical Conflicts. We’ll then present this week’s case, where the genetic counsellor encountered countertransference. Support us by buying a coffee: Sound engineer: Shaun Allen You will find suggestions for support, our privacy statement and disclaimer, and more information about topics referenced in our discussion on our website. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook and Bluesky. Join the discussion with #GCchatpodcast References mentioned in our discussion: Crook, et al., (2022). Genetic counseling and diagnostic genetic testing for familial amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and/or frontotemporal dementia: A qualitative study of client experiences. Journal of Genetic Counseling, Crook, et al., (2021). Patient and relative experiences and decision-making about genetic testing and counseling for familial ALS and FTD: A systematic scoping review. Alzheimer Disease & Associated Disorders May & Spellecy, (2006). Autonomy, full information and the right not to know. European journal of health law, 6(2), 119-132 World Health Organisation Meeting on Ethical Issues in Medical Genetics (‎1997: Geneva, Switzerland)‎ & WHO Human Genetics Programme. (‎1998)‎. Proposed international guidelines on ethical issues in medical genetics and genetic services: report of WHO meeting on Ethical Issues in Medical Genetics. . Vears et al., (2020). Human Genetics Society of Australasia Position Statement: Predictive and Pre-symptomatic Genetic Testing in Adults and Children. Twin Research and Human Genetics. /episode/index/show/gcchatpodcast/id/35392795

S4E1: Ethical Conflicts 02/16/2025

S4E1: Ethical Conflicts Welcome to season 4 of GC Chat Podcast! In this episode, we introduce our first case of the season, which raised several ethical issues for the genetic counsellor. Reflections will follow in our next episode. Support us by buying a coffee: Sound engineer: Shaun Allen You will find suggestions for support, our privacy statement and disclaimer, and more information about topics referenced in our discussion on our website. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook and Bluesky. Join the discussion with #GCchatpodcast References mentioned in our discussion: Gould & Griffin (2017). Karyomapping and how is it improving preimplantation genetics? Expert Rev Mol Diagn. . Handyside et al., (2010). Karyomapping: a universal method for genome wide analysis of genetic disease based on mapping crossovers between parental haplotypes, Journal of Medical Genetics. National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) (2017). Ethical guidelines on the use of assisted reproductive technology in clinical practice and research 2017 (updated 2023). Canberra: National Health and Medical Research Council. /episode/index/show/gcchatpodcast/id/35298365

We're back! 04/22/2023

We're back! We are on the lookout for case presenters for season 4. We can’t do another season without your help so please get in touch! Instructions for case presentation are available on our website: http://www.gcchatpodcast.libsyn.com Join the discussion on social media with #GCchatpodcast Sound engineered by Shaun Allen. Content and editing by Ellenore Martin and Ashley Crook /episode/index/show/gcchatpodcast/id/26621451

Instructions for Case Presentation Version 2 03/28/2023

Instructions for Case Presentation Version 2 /episode/index/show/gcchatpodcast/id/26364540

S3E4: Reflection 03/28/2021

S3E4: Reflection **Trigger warning: today’s case reflection episode may be distressing to some listeners as the case involves issues of domestic violence, rape and incest. Please consider this before deciding whether or not to listen.** /episode/index/show/gcchatpodcast/id/18311729

S3E3: A heavy burden 03/14/2021

S3E3: A heavy burden **Trigger warning: the case presented today (from 16:40) may be distressing to some listeners as the case involves issues of domestic violence, rape and incest. Please consider this before deciding whether or not to listen.** /episode/index/show/gcchatpodcast/id/18311714

S3E2: Adding value 12/20/2020

S3E2: Adding value In this episode, we begin by discussing the counselling issues and interventions raised in episode 1: Respecting wishes. We’ll then present this week’s case, where our guest genetic counsellor reflects on how she added value when she was a student. /episode/index/show/gcchatpodcast/id/17262185

S3E1: Respecting wishes 12/06/2020

S3E1: Respecting wishes Welcome to season 3 of GC Chat Podcast. In this episode, we introduce our first case of the season, which raised several ethical issues for the genetic counsellor. /episode/index/show/gcchatpodcast/id/17078690

S2E8: Reflection 05/17/2020

S2E8: Reflection In today's episode we begin by reflecting on the skills and interventions used in episode 7: The diagnostic odyssey. As this is our last episode for season 2, we don’t have a new case to present. We will be reflecting together on what we have learned over the past two seasons. /episode/index/show/gcchatpodcast/id/14450285

S2E7: The diagnostic odyssey 05/03/2020

S2E7: The diagnostic odyssey In today's episode we begin by reflecting on the skills and interventions used in episode 6: building trust. We will then present our next case, in which the genetic counsellor reflected on the diagnostic odyssey faced by her client. /episode/index/show/gcchatpodcast/id/14256551

S2E6: Building trust 04/19/2020

S2E6: Building trust In today's episode we begin by reflecting on the skills and interventions used in episode 5: setting boundaries. We will then present our next case on building and maintaining trust in genetic counselling. /episode/index/show/gcchatpodcast/id/14048051

S2E5: Setting boundaries 04/05/2020

S2E5: Setting boundaries Thank you for joining us for our latest episode. We will begin by reflecting on the skills and interventions used in episode 4: do no harm. We will then present our next case, in which the genetic counsellor had difficulty maintaining professional boundaries with her client. /episode/index/show/gcchatpodcast/id/13843133

S2E4: Do no harm 12/01/2019

S2E4: Do no harm In this episode, we begin by discussing the counselling issues and interventions raised in episode 3: sitting with discomfort. We’ll then present this week’s case. /episode/index/show/gcchatpodcast/id/12232688

S2E3: Sitting with Discomfort 11/17/2019

S2E3: Sitting with Discomfort In this episode, we begin by discussing the counselling issues and interventions raised in case 2: reflecting on the past. We’ll then present this week’s case: a couple referred to discuss genetic testing for cardiomyopathy. /episode/index/show/gcchatpodcast/id/12063806

S2E2: Reflecting on the past 11/03/2019

S2E2: Reflecting on the past In this episode, we begin by reflecting on the counselling interventions and issues raised in episode 1: Opposing views. We then introduce the case of Frances*, who requested prenatal diagnosis for a condition known to be in her family. /episode/index/show/gcchatpodcast/id/11885732

S2E1: Opposing Views 10/20/2019

S2E1: Opposing Views Welcome to GC Chat Podcast Season 2! In this episode, we introduce our first case: a couple who have different perspectives on their baby’s diagnosis. /episode/index/show/gcchatpodcast/id/11707772

HGSA Conference Poster August 2019.pdf 08/04/2019

HGSA Conference Poster August 2019.pdf /episode/index/show/gcchatpodcast/id/10749326

S1E5: Reflection 04/28/2019

S1E5: Reflection In our final episode of season 1, we will begin by reflecting on the counselling interventions and issues raised in episode 4: advocacy*. Then we will reflect on the season. /episode/index/show/gcchatpodcast/id/9557705

S1E4: Advocacy 04/14/2019

S1E4: Advocacy In this episode, we begin by reflecting on the counselling interventions and issues raised in episode 3: testing of children. We then introduce a new case about Kaitlin* and her husband Ben, who encounter a difficult decision in pregnancy. /episode/index/show/gcchatpodcast/id/9386054

S1E3: Testing children 03/31/2019

S1E3: Testing children In this episode, we begin by reflecting on the counselling interventions and issues raised in episode 2: family secrets. We then introduce a new case about Paul* and his family and the issue of testing children for a genetic condition for which there is no proven medical benefit in knowing. /episode/index/show/gcchatpodcast/id/9205964

S1E2: Family secrets 03/17/2019

S1E2: Family secrets In this episode, we begin by reflecting on the counselling interventions and issues raised in episode 1: non-paternity. We then introduce a new case about John* and his mother Eileen and the issue of non-disclosure about a genetic diagnosis in the family. If you haven’t listened to episode 1, start there first. /episode/index/show/gcchatpodcast/id/9033401

S1E1: Non-paternity 03/03/2019

S1E1: Non-paternity In this episode, we introduce Sarah*, her husband Freddie and their little boy Charlie. Join the discussion on social media with #GCchatpodcast /episode/index/show/gcchatpodcast/id/8852975

Support_Links_GCChat_Version_1.pdf 03/03/2019

Support_Links_GCChat_Version_1.pdf /episode/index/show/gcchatpodcast/id/8853650

Introduction to GC Chat 10/28/2018

Introduction to GC Chat Today on Genetic Counsellor awareness day (8 November 2018), we are announcing our new podcast "GC Chat: A Genetic Counselling Podcast", launching in early 2019. /episode/index/show/gcchatpodcast/id/7340816

GC Chat: A Genetic Counselling Podcast

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