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Kelly Mental Health episodes

June 17, 2021 The World Our Teens are Facing with Kristen Arntzen, MSW
In our latest episode, Psychotherapist Kristen Arnzten, MSW, new to the Kelly Mental Health team joins Linda and Cassandra to discuss her views on how the COVID-19 pandemic has been impacting teens. You'll enjoy the combination of psychology talk along with down-to-Earth humour in this episode as Linda, Cassandra, and Kristen share stories of their own adolescent experiences and how teens acting from an emotional worldview are being negatively affected by social distancing rules. Kristen discusses how parents can support their teens to make the best of a tough situation by adjusting the goalposts and their expectations of what constitutes success.

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55 min
May 20, 2021 From Pregnancy Loss to Autism Spectrum Disorder - Extraordinary Parenting with Anne Antenucci
Anne sits down with Linda and her new little one to share her story of the loss of her first child, Julianna, at 40 weeks gestation, followed by the birth of her son, Nathan, who was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) requiring extensive and lifelong support. Anne discusses how her journey with her children impacted her life, exploring the difficult feelings around her losses and how she has used her keen interest in politics to advocate for parents of special needs children, informing those at municipal and provincial levels to ensure that those with Autism are supported and integrated into society.
Trigger Warnings: Pregnancy Loss, Strong Language
56 min
May 13, 2021 Relationships & Human Sexuality - with Eric Schneider
In this episode, CEO Linda Kelly sat down with Eric Schneider, Counselor, MEd, DMin, LMHC. Eric is a licensed Mental Health Counselor and is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Human sexuality. Eric has been working in the field for over 30 years as a sex and relationships specialist. Together, they discussed passion, intimacy, and commitment in a wide array of human relationships. They also spoke about the flood of changes in our society around relationships and the escalation of our expectations of each other and ourselves rapidly changing how we view and participate in sexual relationships.
53 min
April 08, 2021 Let's Talk About It - with Cassandra Nordal
In this episode, CEO Linda Kelly and Social Butterfly Cassandra Nordal sat down to discuss the latest stay-at-home order and the repercussions on our mental health. We also spoke about anxiety and how most people are avoiding certain things in their lives at this time to feel better.
39 min
March 25, 2021 Why Sexual Assault Survivors Don't Come Forward - with Kelly Halonen
In this episode, Kelly Halonen discusses the focus of her therapy practice: working with survivors of sexual assault. As a survivor herself, she knows firsthand the experience of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and going through the secondary trauma of trying to report her experience while facing scrutiny, self-doubt, and a worsening of her symptoms along the way. Kelly explains common reasons why survivors of sexual assault struggle to speak out, and even when they do, how rarely seeing true justice for crimes committed against them can impact their mental health. Kelly Halonen is a Social Worker and Psychotherapist at Kelly Mental Health who specializes in treating trauma. For more info, visit her page at kellymentalhealth.com, or see many of her articles on the subject at www.kellymagazine.ca.
27 min
March 11, 2021 The Aftermath of Suicide: Cadaver Dogs and PTSD in the Police Force with Gary Arbuthnot
In this episode, Gary Arbuthnot shares his perspective as a 24-year veteran of the police force in Belfast, Ireland, where he worked with the K9 unit searching for missing persons and explosive devices, and connecting with families that had lost loved ones to suicide. He discusses his reaction to being a first responder to the death scene of a known terrorist, and how he eventually retired from his career due to longstanding issues with PTSD. He shares how he went on to become a counsellor and advocate for mental health, providing clients with his unique perspective on the matters that contribute to traumatic stress. Special focus in this episode is on the stereotypes and barriers that prevent men from seeking help.

CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of suicide, death, and traumatic incidents.
Please note that the Kelly Mental Health Podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for the services of a licensed therapist. If you’d like to speak to someone about counselling for yourself, visit us at kellymentalhealth.com.

For more information on Gary Arbuthnot and his clinical practice, follow him on Instagram: @counsellingtherapybelfast
37 min
March 04, 2021 Stability in Chaos: Shalini Misir on the Loss of a Husband and Father
In this episode, Shalini Misir joins Linda Kelly to share her experience of the sudden passing of her husband and the father of her children in January 2020. She discusses how she had to respond to the grief of her two children while handling her own very much in isolation throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, how life has changed since the loss of her partner, and the strategies she has learned in psychotherapy treatment to cope and continue on.
48 min
February 25, 2021 Striving to be the Best Kind of Dad - Men's Mental Health with Shane Powell
In this episode, Shane Powell joins Linda Kelly for an exploration of his transition to parenthood and how he has worked on being an informed parent in the age of mental health awareness. He shares how the loss of his friend to suicide led to his own challenges with mental health, and how he has learned to connect with and communicate with his children to cultivate emotional intelligence, proactive problem-solving, compassion for self and others, and of course, how to use their words to express themselves.
40 min
February 18, 2021 Understanding Male Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) with Gord Mclean
In this episode, Gord Mclean courageously speaks out about his journey with mental health, specifically with depression, anxiety, and male Borderline Personality Disorder traits. He speaks about tending to take on the role of the caregiver, always putting himself last and struggling to be accepted by others and himself, which has led to the breakdown of many relationships in his life. While Gord notes that he was not officially diagnosed, this episode does focus on the traits he identifies as part of this disorder.

Borderline Personality Disorder or BPD is characterized by an ongoing pattern of varying moods, self-image, and behaviour, often driven by a person’s absolute fear of abandonment. People with BPD may experience intense episodes of anger, depression, and anxiety that negatively impact their relationships and can lead to suicidal thoughts and attempts. This interview is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional counselling services. If you feel that you would like to speak to a licensed mental health professional, visit us at www.kellymentalhealth.com.
52 min
February 11, 2021 Men's Mental Health - Owning Your Vulnerability with Jason Wellwood
In this episode, Jason Wellwood joins CEO Linda Kelly to explore Men's Mental Health challenges. Jason shares his unique journey as he has learned about his own mental health and how the pressure placed on men to know how to "do it all" while denying their feelings can lead to long-lasting challenges with anxiety and depression. Jason discusses how his childhood influences shaped the way he connects with other people, and how he has worked to address the dysfunction to create a better understanding of mental health and wellness for his children.
Please keep in mind that this interview is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for professional counselling services. If you feel that you would like to speak to a licensed mental health professional, visit our website at www.kellymentalhealth.com for more information or call us at (807) 767-3888.
48 min