In this episode of "Breaking Barriers in Collaborative Care," we get a chance to talk with Eden Dale, MSW, RSW. Eden is the owner and Practice Director of EDSW. Eden and her team are committed to trauma recovery and holistic well-being. With over 2 decades of work experiences, she shares with us what it's like to be a Social Worker in Ontario's Healthcare System and provides insights on her interactions with clients.

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This show's resources link out to:

🟣 Eden Dales Social Work - https://edendales.com/

🟣 FindASocialWorker.CA - https://findasocialworker.ca

🟣 Psychology Today - https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/

🟣 Trauma Resource Directory - https://traumaresourcedirectory.com/

🟣 Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers - https://www.ocswssw.org/

🟣 College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario - https://crpo.ca/

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This podcast is sponsored by Synoptic Medical Assessments (https://synopticmedical.com/)

In this episode of "Breaking Barriers in Collaborative Care," we sit down with Maggie Sin, a registered Occupational Therapist from Ontario. Maggie shares her innovative approach to integrating art into her therapeutic practice. She delves into how art has become a powerful tool for her clients, aiding them emotionally and physically in ways that feel natural and enjoyable. Through engaging examples, Maggie illustrates the profound impact art can have on the healing process, making this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of creativity and therapy.

This show's resources link out to:

🟣 https://rehabilitation.ca/art-based-occupational-therapy-well-being-program-with-maggie-sin/

🟣 https://otontario.ca/find-an-ot/

🟣 https://otportal.coto.org/

🟣 https://instagram.com/mflowingsouls/

🟣 https://www.threads.net/@mflowingsouls

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We've talked a lot about Brain Injury and mentioned OBIA in a few episodes. We get even closer to the topic with Ruth Wilcock, the CEO of OBIA. We discuss her role, accessing local resources, and the future of Brain Injury.

This show's resources link out to:

• OBIA - https://obia.ca/
• Unmasking Brain Injury - http://unmaskingbraininjury.org/

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Main Office Email: obia@obia.on.ca

OBIA's Helpline: 1-800-263-5404

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✨ This episode has been sponsored by Synoptic Medical Assessments! ✨

The conversation covers various topics. From the complexities of mental health and addiction care, to the ongoing efforts to improve access and quality of services for all individuals in need. Our host Courtney Sluz gets a chance to ask Ontario's Minister of Mental Health & Addictions, Michael Tibollo, for insight on these issues and go over the Roadmap to Wellness.

We listen in as Minister Tibollo highlights the efforts made by the Ontario government to address these gaps in mental health and addiction services and the establishment of Youth Wellness Hubs.

This show's resources link out to:

• Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario - https://youthhubs.ca/
• Ontario's Roadmap to wellness: a plan to build Ontario’s mental health and addictions system - https://www.ontario.ca/page/roadmap-wellness-plan-build-ontarios-mental-health-and-addictions-system
• Ontario's Roadmap to Wellness - via Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences - https://www.ontarioshores.ca/ontarios-roadmap-wellness

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Minister Michael Tibollo welcomes listeners and other participants of Mental Health & Addictions to discuss further topics with him or send their comments and concerns to:

Email: Michael.Tibolloco@pc.ola.org

Phone Minister's Offices: (905) 893-4428

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We get into finding our voice and what resources we have at hand to better communicate with others. Meagan Buttle joins us for episode four of Breaking Barriers In Collaborative Care. As we delve into topics like gender affirmation and a bit of vocal training.

Come and listen to a registered Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) about your voice and the voice of others, so we can understand ourselves and each other a little better.

This show's resources link out to:

• Buttle Speech Pathology- https://www.buttleslp.ca/
• Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (note to the public) - https://www.sac-oac.ca/for-the-public/

We reference a guest on our Season 1, Episode 2 podcast show with Sofia Al Balkhi. Her episode can be found wherever you listen to our podcast or here on this RSS feed: https://media.rss.com/cooperative-collaboration/feed.xml

On this episode of Breaking Barriers In Collaborative Care. We revisit the topic of the brain and brain injury from an Advanced Rehabilitation Therapist's point of view. Join the discussion with host Courtney Sluz and guest Rachel Willard.

Listen in as we talk about the brain, the people involved, and the passion projects that have come about when educating others on the brain and how people's brains are different in their care needs after injury.

This show's resources link out to:

• HBIA - http://www.hbia.ca/
• Bikes Blades & Boards Resource - https://youtu.be/NhhCprtuVdI
• ABI Community Services - https://www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/areas-of-care/rehabilitation/outpatient/acquired-brain-injury-services/acquired-brain-injury-community-services/
• ABI Community Services About Us! - https://youtu.be/tbTmtPqMpdk
• OBIA - https://obia.ca/
• Parachute Canada - https://parachute.ca/en/professional-resource/concussion-collection/canadian-guideline-on-concussion-in-sport/
• MyHeadHealth App - https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/myheadhealth/id1541736338
• Rowan’s Law - https://www.ontario.ca/page/rowans-law-concussion-safety

We reference a guest on our Season 1, Episode 1 podcast show with Madeleine Welton. Her episode can be found wherever you listen to our podcast or here on this RSS feed: https://media.rss.com/cooperative-collaboration/feed.xml

CONTACT OUR GUEST

Rachel Willard - Advanced Rehabilitation Therapist

Acquired Brain Injury Program

F: (905) 577-8234

E-mail: willardr@hhsc.ca

On this episode of Breaking Barriers In Collaborative Care. We take a deep dive with an Ontario Registered Midwife, Sofia Al Balkhi, and go over what it means to be a midwife.

Listen in, as we talk about the significance and characteristics that define a midwife, the misconceptions of this profession, the struggles remote pregnant women have, and the available resources.

This show resources link out to:

• National Council of Indigenous Midwives's Petition- https://indigenousmidwifery.ca/end-forced-birth-evacuations/
• Association of Ontario Midwives - https://www.ontariomidwives.ca/
• College of Midwives of Ontario - https://cmo.on.ca/

On this episode of Cooperative Collaboration. We take a deep dive with Madeleine Welton, Author of How I Got Better From A Traumatic Brain Injury, on how to survive and navigate with healthcare professionals on getting better from a brain injury. We talk about the struggles and the resources that are available for those who have been affected or know someone who has been. Also includes discussions on women's brain health and touches on what you can do to keep your brain healthy.

This show resources link out to:

• Brain Injury Canada - https://braininjurycanada.ca/en/
• Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA) - https://obia.ca/
• Madeleine Welton - https://www.madeleinewelton.com/
  • Her book, How I Got Better From A Traumatic Brain Injury: For anyone who ever had a TBI, past or present, distribution list is on her site as well.