The Simply Counselling Couch

If you live in Calgary, it is likely that you have heard his voice on the radio.

Matt was kind enough to share about his personal struggle with addiction and mental health. Join us as we hear what it was like to be in the thick of the addiction, what going to a recovery centre is really like and how he continues to fight the battle of addiction every day.

If you are struggling or know someone who is, this is the episode for you.

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While this podcast will give you strategies to use in your life, it is certainly not a replacement for attending therapy or seeking your own support. There will always be limits to what we can do on our own when it comes to mental health. And while we can give you tools and strategies, we know that they will not always work for everyone. there is value in telling your story and being heard. If you have tried the strategies we discussed and you're still feeling stuck, please reach out to us at Simply Counselling Services. Visit our website for the services we offer, and to learn about the other services that are free. You can also submit your topic ideas for this podcast on this website as well. Thank you again for joining us and we are looking forward to our next time together. Take care of yourself.

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Is it possible to have a playbook for how to tackle depression?

 After reading Zack's book, we were convinced! We knew it was a perfect fit for further conversation.

In this episode, we chat about some key strategies from his book, his experience of depression, and his journey to seeking support.

You can download his book here

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While this podcast will give you strategies to use in your life, it is certainly not a replacement for attending therapy or seeking your own support. There will always be limits to what we can do on our own when it comes to mental health. And while we can give you tools and strategies, we know that they will not always work for everyone. there is value in telling your story and being heard. If you have tried the strategies we discussed and you're still feeling stuck, please reach out to us at Simply Counselling Services. Visit our website for the services we offer, and to learn about the other services that are free. You can also submit your topic ideas for this podcast on this website as well. Thank you again for joining us and we are looking forward to our next time together. Take care of yourself.

www.simplycounsellingservices.com

The mullet is back!

Maybe it should have never left. At 360 Energy Liability Management, they love the classic hairstyle for it;s class, attitude and important message it represents for the company. Using this message to raise awareness about the critical conversation on mental health, they have started a fundraiser with all proceeds going to the Canadian Mental Health Association.

Listen as we discuss the greatest mullets of all time, how the mullet philosophy has changed their culture at work, and why we need to get rid of the phrase 'I'm good'.

Donate to their fundraiser through this link

Learn more about 360 Elm

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While this podcast will give you strategies to use in your life, it is certainly not a replacement for attending therapy or seeking your own support. There will always be limits to what we can do on our own when it comes to mental health. And while we can give you tools and strategies, we know that they will not always work for everyone. there is value in telling your story and being heard. If you have tried the strategies we discussed and you're still feeling stuck, please reach out to us at Simply Counselling Services. Visit our website for the services we offer, and to learn about the other services that are free. You can also submit your topic ideas for this podcast on this website as well. Thank you again for joining us and we are looking forward to our next time together. Take care of yourself.

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Trauma can take many forms. Veterans and frontline workers (like the police) face indescribable events. 

But, how do we treat it?

Dr. Rob Tanguay speaks about the incredibly innovative treatments being offered through: The Newly Institute.

But, that's not all - we also talk about: the state of the public health care system in Canada and what we can do within our own limits and the limits of the system. 

Dr. Rob Tanguay
BSc (Hons), MD, FRCPC, CISAM, CCSAM
Chief Medical Officer, The Newly Institute
Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Calgary
Departments of Psychiatry and Surgery
President, Pain Society of Alberta
Alberta and NWT Regional Director, CSAM
Co-Lead, Alberta Pain Strategy, AHS
Founder and Clinic Lead, Opioid Deprescribing Program, AHS
Co-Founder and Co-Lead, Community RAAM, AHS
Consultant, Carewest OSIC
Hotchkiss Brain Institute & Mathison Centre for Mental Health

Dr. Tanguay is a Psychiatrist who completed two fellowships, one in
Addiction Medicine and one in Pain Medicine. He is a clinical assistant
professor with the departments of Psychiatry and Surgery at the
Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary. Most recently Dr. Tanguay helped found and is the Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of The Newly Institute, a program dedicated to providing medical and psychological intervention for people living with complex and treatment-resistant mental health disorders such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, addiction, and chronic pain with the use of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. He was the Medical Lead for Addiction Education for Alberta Health Services (AHS) where he helped develop award-winning programs. He is the Regional Director for Alberta and North West Territories for the Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine (CSAM) where he sits as a board member, the President of the Pain Society of Alberta, and the co-chair of the internationally recognized Alberta Pain Strategy. He is the founder of the Opioid Deprescribing Program with AHS, the Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Community Clinic with AHS, and the Transitional Outpatient Pain Program for Spine (TOPPS) clinic working with spinal surgeons to optimize spinal surgery outcomes. He also consults with the Carewest Operational Stress Injury Clinic treating
veterans and RCMP for trauma-related injuries. Academically, he is involved in research in trauma, addiction, chronic pain, opioids, cannabis, and psychedelics and is a member of the Hotchkiss Brain Institute and the Mathison Centre for Mental Health Research & Education at the University of Calgary.

To learn more about The Newly Institute please visit: https://www.thenewly.ca/

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Whether you care for someone you love or you do it as a profession, we've faced some of our greatest challenges in this pandemic.

As caregivers, we often forget about our own health.

This episode is just for you, caregivers! We chat with Registered Psychologist Liane about self-care and caregiver burnout.

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While this podcast will give you strategies to use in your life, it is certainly not a replacement for attending therapy or seeking your own support. There will always be limits to what we can do on our own when it comes to mental health. And while we can give you tools and strategies, we know that they will not always work for everyone. there is value in telling your story and being heard. If you have tried the strategies we discussed and you're still feeling stuck, please reach out to us at Simply Counselling Services. Visit our website for the services we offer, and to learn about the other services that are free. You can also submit your topic ideas for this podcast on this website as well. Thank you again for joining us and we are looking forward to our next time together. Take care of yourself.

www.simplycounsellingservices.com

We are still here with you!

Do the tips in the last episode of pursuing happiness still matter?
What should you be focused on now? Why do we feel the way we do? 

Listen to this episode and find out!

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***
While this podcast will give you strategies to use in your life, it is certainly not a replacement for attending therapy or seeking your own support. There will always be limits to what we can do on our own when it comes to mental health. And while we can give you tools and strategies, we know that they will not always work for everyone. there is value in telling your story and being heard. If you have tried the strategies we discussed and you're still feeling stuck, please reach out to us at Simply Counselling Services. Visit our website for the services we offer, and to learn about the other services that are free. You can also submit your topic ideas for this podcast on this website as well. Thank you again for joining us and we are looking forward to our next time together. Take care of yourself.

www.simplycounsellingservices.com

Life can throw you many curveballs.

Jess has mastered the art of knowing and accepting that there is no predictability in life.

Listen in as Jess shares how she bravely overcomes her fear of seeking mental health support to ultimately change her life for the better. 

If you would like to share your story of Breaking the Stigma please connect with us via https://www.simplycounsellingservices.com/simply-jenna-podcast/

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***
While this podcast will give you strategies to use in your life, it is certainly not a replacement for attending therapy or seeking your own support. There will always be limits to what we can do on our own when it comes to mental health. And while we can give you tools and strategies, we know that they will not always work for everyone. there is value in telling your story and being heard. If you have tried the strategies we discussed and you're still feeling stuck, please reach out to us at Simply Counselling Services. Visit our website for the services we offer, and to learn about the other services that are free. You can also submit your topic ideas for this podcast on this website as well. Thank you again for joining us and we are looking forward to our next time together. Take care of yourself.

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Kelly Hrudey. Need we say more?

Former NHL goalie of 15 years, current “Hockey Night in Canada” broadcaster, and most humble, gracious and kind man.

We had the absolute honour to chat with Kelly about his mental health struggles, and his journey to “inner peace”.

We highly recommend you read his book, “Calling the Shots: Ups, Downs and Rebounds – My Life in the Great Game of Hockey”, for some unbelievable insight into his NHL career, and some entertaining stories with some of hockey’s greats!

Finally, please check out https://moregooddaysclothing.com to purchase some beautiful merchandise, like the sweater Kelly is wearing during our interview! We chat about the story behind, “More Good Days” in the podcast, so have a listen!

Thank you, Kelly, for being willing, open, honest and brave enough to share your story. We are eternally grateful!

If you would like to share your story of Breaking the Stigma please connect with us via https://www.simplycounsellingservices.com/simply-jenna-podcast/

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***
While this podcast will give you strategies to use in your life, it is certainly not a replacement for attending therapy or seeking your own support. There will always be limits to what we can do on our own when it comes to mental health. And while we can give you tools and strategies, we know that they will not always work for everyone. there is value in telling your story and being heard. If you have tried the strategies we discussed and you're still feeling stuck, please reach out to us at Simply Counselling Services. Visit our website for the services we offer, and to learn about the other services that are free. You can also submit your topic ideas for this podcast on this website as well. Thank you again for joining us and we are looking forward to our next time together. Take care of yourself.

www.simplycounsellingservices.com

Infertility, parenting children with mental health diagnoses and struggling with her own mental health, Tiffany shares her story with us in this episode.

We talk about the realness of mom guilt, how she found the right counsellor for her and how she is working hard to break the stigma through her own podcast - Hard Beautiful Journey.

To hear more about Tiffany's story please check out her podcast called Hard Beautiful Journey and follow her on social media @mstiffvaughan!


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***
While this podcast will give you strategies to use in your life, it is certainly not a replacement for attending therapy or seeking your own support. There will always be limits to what we can do on our own when it comes to mental health. And while we can give you tools and strategies, we know that they will not always work for everyone. there is value in telling your story and being heard. If you have tried the strategies we discussed and you're still feeling stuck, please reach out to us at Simply Counselling Services. Visit our website for the services we offer, and to learn about the other services that are free. You can also submit your topic ideas for this podcast on this website as well. Thank you again for joining us and we are looking forward to our next time together. Take care of yourself.

www.simplycounsellingservices.ci

In this special 3-part series of "Breaking the Stigma", Rob graciously shares how therapy helped him through the most challenging, and unbelievable, years of his life.

This is Part 3 of Rob's Journey.

Resources in Calgary, Alberta:
 Emergency
Dial 911

Kids Help Phone
1.800.668.6868

Calgary Distress Centre
403.266.4357

Access Mental Health
403.943.1500

Social Services Response Team (SSRT)
403.297.2995

If you would like to share your story of Breaking the Stigma please connect with us via https://www.simplycounsellingservices.com/simply-jenna-podcast/

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***
While this podcast will give you strategies to use in your life, it is certainly not a replacement for attending therapy or seeking your own support. There will always be limits to what we can do on our own when it comes to mental health. And while we can give you tools and strategies, we know that they will not always work for everyone. there is value in telling your story and being heard. If you have tried the strategies we discussed and you're still feeling stuck, please reach out to us at Simply Counselling Services. Visit our website for the services we offer, and to learn about the other services that are free. You can also submit your topic ideas for this podcast on this website as well. Thank you again for joining us and we are looking forward to our next time together. Take care of yourself.

www.simplycounsellingservices.com