Different from the Other Kids

Different from the Other Kids

By Angela TsounisAlternative HealthKids & Family
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Different from the Other Kids episodes

  • Episode Sixteen - A Quick Fix is just a Quick Fix
    In this episode, we dive into the life journey of Jennifer Bitner, and her experiences dealing with high level anxiety. This is a moving story of a young woman trying to get help in a society where mental health is not discussed. Jennifer offers great insight into how we can start taking control of our mental health through some lifestyle changes.
    26 min
  • Episode Fifteen - Contributing and Staying Connected
    In this episode we talk to Lynn, a woman who deals with mental illness day-to-day and describes to us different ways that she keeps a balanced life while also staying connected to people in the community. Lynn is a wonderful example of how people who struggle with mental illness can still contribute to our community in great ways.
    24 min
  • Episode Fourteen - Shame is Only a Perception
    In this episode, we speak with Wendy, a psychotherapist, and mother of a young woman diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. Wendy holds postgraduate degrees in psychology and education, and is currently completing her doctorate in psychology. She brings thirty years of experience in counselling, consulting and training. Wendy utilizes her expert knowledge to help us take the positive from one’s situation, no matter what your circumstance is.
    27 min
  • Episode Thirteen - Don’t Ignore Your Gut
    In this episode, Angela interviews Liana Palmerio-McIvor, Registered Psychotherapist and Certified Member of the OACCPP. She speaks directly to parents of children with mental illness. Liana provides feedback on different parenting techniques when dealing with a child with mental illness. Her aim is to encourage parents to listen, enabling your healthcare team to refine treatment, to better support your child.
    17 min
  • Episode Twelve - A Team Approach
    In this episode, Angela talks to Liana Palmerio-McIvor R.P., (C)OACCPP. Liana is a Registered Psychotherapist and Certified Member of the OACCPP. She has been in private practice since 1994 and enjoys working with teenagers, families and couples. Her individual work with clients is often with Bipolar, Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression and Anxiety related disorders. They discuss Liana’s suggestions as she sheds some light on the positive role that parents can play when their child is dealing with mental illness.
    16 min
  • Episode Eleven - It Takes Two
    In this episode, we speak to Julie and Ian, a loving couple who work together to care for their daughter, who has a mood disorder. They offer some great insight into how to lead a healthy lifestyle and how to balance the needs of their daughter with the demands of everyday life.
    28 min
  • Episode Ten - Getting Lost in the System (Part II)
    In this episode Angela interviews Ian, the husband of Julie and father of Sophie from chapter nine. Julie talked a lot about Sophie’s struggles and history. She touched on the topic of getting lost in the system. Ian is here to tell us about both the father’s and husband’s perspective; the lack of support in our health-care system; and how it actually takes someone threatening a life to get the help they need.
    31 min
  • Episode Nine - Getting Lost in the System (Part I)
    In this episode, Angela interviews Julie, the mother of a young girl who has struggled with mental illness difficulties since the age of two. They discuss their battles and frustration with the healthcare system, getting her daughter diagnosed properly and receiving the proper treatment she needs. This episode highlights the most common problems of having a child with a mental illness and a society that hasn’t been educated about mental illness.
    33 min

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I want to talk about what no one else wants to talk about... Children with mental illness.Raising a child who is ‘different’ from the other kids takes a great mental and emotional toll on the parents.…