On episode 49, Michele gathers with hobbyist illustrator and author Brittany Sciolla for a great conversation to support parents, caregivers, and those connected with kids on ways to enjoy connective opportunities and to intentionally tap into those moments. This is not a “doing more” conversation but one that allows parents and caregivers to recognize and relish the moments that are already presented and how simplicity is key. On the episode we discuss: ·      Brittany’s journey through her experiences of childhood trauma and attachment challenges·      Brittany’s life transition from the corporate world to the creative world of illustration and attachment-focused and connection-focused work·      Tiny rituals that parents can incorporate immediately – even on the hard days·      Positive reactions when implementing the rituals·      Supports to parents or caregivers with older children·      Brittany’s launch of her Connection Card Deck in summer 2026 Links:Website:<a href='https://kindredkeeps.shop/'>https://kindredkeeps.shop/</a> Free Download The Little Rituals Playbook:<a href='https://kindredkeeps.myflodesk.com/littleritualsplaybook'>https://kindredkeeps.myflodesk.com/littleritualsplaybook</a> Instagram:@kindredkeeps

On episode 49, Michele gathers with hobbyist illustrator and author Brittany Sciolla for a great conversation to support parents, caregivers, and those connected with kids on ways to enjoy connective opportunities and to intentionally tap into those moments. This is not a “doing more” conversation but one that allows parents and caregivers to recognize and relish the moments that are already presented and how simplicity is key. On the episode we discuss: · Brittany’s journey through her experiences of childhood trauma and attachment challenges · Brittany’s life transition from the corporate world to the creative world of illustration and attachment-focused and connection-focused work · Tiny rituals that parents can incorporate immediately – even on the hard days · Positive reactions when implementing the rituals · Supports to parents or caregivers with older children · Brittany’s launch of her Connection Card Deck in summer 2026 Links: Website: https://kindredkeeps.shop/ Free Download The Little Rituals Playbook: https://kindredkeeps.myflodesk.com/littleritualsplaybook Instagram: @kindredkeeps

On episode 49, Michele gathers with hobbyist illustrator and author Brittany Sciolla for a great conversation to support parents, caregivers, and those connected with kids on ways to enjoy connective opportunities and to intentionally tap into those moments. This is not a “doing more” conversation but one that allows parents and caregivers to recognize and relish the moments that are already presented and how simplicity is key. On the episode we discuss:&nbsp;·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Brittany’s journey through her experiences of childhood trauma and attachment challenges·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Brittany’s life transition from the corporate world to the creative world of illustration and attachment-focused and connection-focused work·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Tiny rituals that parents can incorporate immediately – even on the hard days·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Positive reactions when implementing the rituals·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Supports to parents or caregivers with older children·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Brittany’s launch of her Connection Card Deck in summer 2026&nbsp;Links:Website:<a href="https://kindredkeeps.shop/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://kindredkeeps.shop/</a>&nbsp;Free Download The Little Rituals Playbook:<a href="https://kindredkeeps.myflodesk.com/littleritualsplaybook" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://kindredkeeps.myflodesk.com/littleritualsplaybook</a>&nbsp;Instagram:@kindredkeeps

Rituals that Resonate: Strengthening Parent- Child Bonds w/ Brittany Sciolla

On Episode 48, Matt is joined by an international guest- Yasmine Loupis who is an Australian social worker, rehabilitation case manager, and podcaster. Yasmine specializes in the area of rehabilitation and brings a wealth of experience in supporting people who experience long-term problems with movement, thinking and emotions resulting from an accident or sudden injury or illness, as well as the people who care for them.  On this episode we discuss:<ul><li>Social work in a rehabilitation setting</li><li>Navigating the systemic barriers and various resources for injured workers</li><li>Applying for jobs in the social work field and beyond</li><li>Foundational social work skills that are helpful in hospital and rehab settings</li><li>Tips and tools for new social workers</li></ul>To connect with Yasmine you can listen to her <a href='https://open.spotify.com/show/4opjTGHGRfGQEbCbMzng9n'>Podcast</a>, and connect with her on <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasmine-loupis-893a0a77/'>Linkedin</a>Resources discussed in this episode: <a href='https://mensshed.org/'>https://mensshed.org/</a>Social Work Spotlight Episodes with Kathryn on the Movie Health podcast:<a href='https://open.spotify.com/episode/47uVKOY9d2QgSNK02hfMda?si=bVYaHpeCS3akgk-15RLBkA'>https://open.spotify.com/episode/47uVKOY9d2QgSNK02hfMda?si=bVYaHpeCS3akgk-15RLBkA</a><a href='https://open.spotify.com/episode/7IGmnt1NCoB7diKvuPqbzC?si=8jiHl4e1QRKFVg84Y0XVfQ'>https://open.spotify.com/episode/7IGmnt1NCoB7diKvuPqbzC?si=8jiHl4e1QRKFVg84Y0XVfQ</a> If you like the show- let us know, subscribe, give us a rating and check us out on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/socialwork_me/'>INSTAGRAM</a>

On Episode 48, Matt is joined by an international guest- Yasmine Loupis who is an Australian social worker, rehabilitation case manager, and podcaster. Yasmine specializes in the area of rehabilitation and brings a wealth of experience in supporting people who experience long-term problems with movement, thinking and emotions resulting from an accident or sudden injury or illness, as well as the people who care for them. On this episode we discuss:Social work in a rehabilitation settingNavigating the systemic barriers and various resources for injured workersApplying for jobs in the social work field and beyondFoundational social work skills that are helpful in hospital and rehab settingsTips and tools for new social workersTo connect with Yasmine you can listen to her Podcast, and connect with her on Linkedin Resources discussed in this episode: https://mensshed.org/ Social Work Spotlight Episodes with Kathryn on the Movie Health podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/47uVKOY9d2QgSNK02hfMda?si=bVYaHpeCS3akgk-15RLBkA https://open.spotify.com/episode/7IGmnt1NCoB7diKvuPqbzC?si=8jiHl4e1QRKFVg84Y0XVfQ If you like the show- let us know, subscribe, give us a rating and check us out on INSTAGRAM

On Episode 48, Matt is joined by an international guest- Yasmine Loupis who is an Australian social worker, rehabilitation case manager, and podcaster. Yasmine specializes in the area of rehabilitation and brings a wealth of experience in supporting people who experience long-term problems with movement, thinking and emotions resulting from an accident or sudden injury or illness, as well as the people who care for them. &nbsp;On this episode we discuss:<ul><li>Social work in a rehabilitation setting</li><li>Navigating the systemic barriers and various resources for injured workers</li><li>Applying for jobs in the social work field and beyond</li><li>Foundational social work skills that are helpful in hospital and rehab settings</li><li>Tips and tools for new social workers</li></ul>To connect with Yasmine you can listen to her <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4opjTGHGRfGQEbCbMzng9n" rel="noopener noreferrer">Podcast</a>, and connect with her on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasmine-loupis-893a0a77/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Linkedin</a>Resources discussed in this episode:&nbsp;<a href="https://mensshed.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://mensshed.org/</a>Social Work Spotlight Episodes with Kathryn on the Movie Health podcast:<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/47uVKOY9d2QgSNK02hfMda?si=bVYaHpeCS3akgk-15RLBkA" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://open.spotify.com/episode/47uVKOY9d2QgSNK02hfMda?si=bVYaHpeCS3akgk-15RLBkA</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/7IGmnt1NCoB7diKvuPqbzC?si=8jiHl4e1QRKFVg84Y0XVfQ" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://open.spotify.com/episode/7IGmnt1NCoB7diKvuPqbzC?si=8jiHl4e1QRKFVg84Y0XVfQ</a> If you like the show- let us know, subscribe, give us a rating and check us out on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/socialwork_me/" rel="noopener noreferrer">INSTAGRAM</a>

Supporting Clients with Sudden Injuries & Illnesses in the Social Work Field w/ Yasmine Loupis

On episode 47, Michele is joined by a former youth she was connected to during her time in child welfare.On the episode Reilly discusses:·      His lived experience growing up in foster care·      Managing multiple moves and uncertainty·      His educational pursuits from graduating high school, attending trade school for carpentry, and then his current role at Edward Jones as a Financial Advisor·      The importance of positive mentors including Big Brothers and Big Sisters·      How important mindset is when you are not always in control If you are interested in working on your financial goals, the best way to contact Reilly: 519-344-9872 | <a href='mailto:reilly.cusack@edwardjones.com'>reilly.cusack@edwardjones.com</a>Website: <a href='http://edwardjones.ca/reilly-cusack'>edwardjones.ca/reilly-cusack</a>Bio: Reilly is a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones. His approach is simple — "I sit down with people to understand their full situation, where they’d like to go, and the milestones they want to reach along the way. Together, we build a cost-effective plan through saving and investing to reach your goals, and I help monitor your situation to make sure things stay on track as life changes. If this is something that would help you, please feel free to reach out."  If you like the show- let us know, subscribe, give us a rating and check us out on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/socialwork_me/'>INSTAGRAM</a>

On episode 47, Michele is joined by a former youth she was connected to during her time in child welfare. On the episode Reilly discusses: · His lived experience growing up in foster care · Managing multiple moves and uncertainty · His educational pursuits from graduating high school, attending trade school for carpentry, and then his current role at Edward Jones as a Financial Advisor · The importance of positive mentors including Big Brothers and Big Sisters · How important mindset is when you are not always in control If you are interested in working on your financial goals, the best way to contact Reilly: 519-344-9872 | reilly.cusack@edwardjones.com Website: edwardjones.ca/reilly-cusack Bio: Reilly is a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones. His approach is simple — "I sit down with people to understand their full situation, where they’d like to go, and the milestones they want to reach along the way. Together, we build a cost-effective plan through saving and investing to reach your goals, and I help monitor your situation to make sure things stay on track as life changes. If this is something that would help you, please feel free to reach out." If you like the show- let us know, subscribe, give us a rating and check us out on INSTAGRAM

On episode 47, Michele is joined by a former youth she was connected to during her time in child welfare.On the episode Reilly discusses:·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; His lived experience growing up in foster care·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Managing multiple moves and uncertainty·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; His educational pursuits from graduating high school, attending trade school for carpentry, and then his current role at Edward Jones as a Financial Advisor·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The importance of positive mentors including Big Brothers and Big Sisters·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; How important mindset is when you are not always in control If you are interested in working on your financial goals, the best way to contact Reilly: 519-344-9872 | <a href="mailto:reilly.cusack@edwardjones.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">reilly.cusack@edwardjones.com</a>Website: <a href="http://edwardjones.ca/reilly-cusack" rel="noopener noreferrer">edwardjones.ca/reilly-cusack</a>Bio: Reilly is a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones. His approach is simple — "I sit down with people to understand their full situation, where they’d like to go, and the milestones they want to reach along the way. Together, we build a cost-effective plan through saving and investing to reach your goals, and I help monitor your situation to make sure things stay on track as life changes. If this is something that would help you, please feel free to reach out."&nbsp; If you like the show- let us know, subscribe, give us a rating and check us out on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/socialwork_me/" rel="noopener noreferrer">INSTAGRAM</a>

Turning Adversity into Advantage  & the Power of Mindset w/ Reilly Cusack

On this episode Julie and Matt interview registered social worker Michele McPherson about Trauma Sensitive Yoga and incorporating exercise, nature and yoga with psychotherapy.  Matt describes his favourite counselling location and we dive into benefits and ways of incorporating movement and mindfulness into our work with clients.

On this episode Julie and Matt interview registered social worker Michele McPherson about Trauma Sensitive Yoga and incorporating exercise, nature and yoga with psychotherapy. Matt describes his favourite counselling location and we dive into benefits and ways of incorporating movement and mindfulness into our work with clients.

On this episode Julie and Matt interview registered social worker Michele McPherson about Trauma Sensitive Yoga and incorporating exercise, nature and yoga with psychotherapy.&nbsp; Matt describes his favourite counselling location and we dive into benefits and ways of incorporating movement and mindfulness into our work with clients.&nbsp;

Trauma Sensitive Yoga, Exercise & Psychotherapy w/ Michele McPherson

This podcast is a brought to you by Southwest Counselling Services in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. The show is for social workers, counsellors, psychotherapists and anyone in the mental health profession as well anyone looking for more information on improving their mental health or overall wellness. The show is hosted by a group of Registered Social Workers/Psychotherapists including; Matt Barnes, Michele McPherson, Taylor Dunlop &amp; Rachael Fowler.&nbsp; Every episode aims to be informative, relevant and full of practical tips, tricks and wisdom from some of the leading experts in the field.&nbsp;

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This podcast is a brought to you by Southwest Counselling Services in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. The show is for social workers, counsellors, psychotherapists and anyone in the mental health profession as well anyone looking for more information on improving their mental health or overall wellness. The show is hosted by a group of Registered Social Workers/Psychotherapists including; Matt Barnes, Michele McPherson, Taylor Dunlop & Rachael Fowler.  Every episode aims to be informative, relevant and full of practical tips, tricks and wisdom from some of the leading experts in the field. 

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