{"podcast":{"title":"A Way Forward: Conversations on Mental Health","slug":"a-way-forward-conversations-on-mental-health-7020455","podcast_index_feed_id":7020455,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/a-way-forward","website_url":"https://www.cmhakelowna.com/","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/5ebm71qBk-O9948dzh1sPVYqWYZH913Xh1pDAn3_oK8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hNWFi/YzQzMGQyMmY4ZmQ5/ZDEzNjI0ODIxOGYz/ZDc1My5qcGc.jpg","author":"CMHA Kelowna","episode_count":29,"summary":"A Way Forward podcast, presented by Beem Credit Union, examines the challenges that can wear down our individual and collective mental health. Host Jessica Samuels focusses on the stressors, the core issues and contributing factors, and the approaches and practices that can help address these issues. Listeners will leave feeling they have the information and tools to better manager their well-being and able to find...a way forward.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-way-forward-conversations-on-mental-health-7020455"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 9: Exploring Counselling","slug":"episode-9-exploring-counselling","published_at":"2025-03-12T15:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-way-forward-conversations-on-mental-health-7020455/episode-9-exploring-counselling","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-way-forward-conversations-on-mental-health-7020455","url":"https://awayforwardpodcast.transistor.fm/9","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/fa0fd97d/52989c6b.mp3","summary":"Welcome to Episode 9: Exploring Counselling of A Way Forward Podcast | Presented by Beem Credit Union. In this episode of A Way Forward , Jessica Samuels and CMHA Kelowna CEO Mike Gawliuk dive into the topic of counselling. They discuss when it might be time to seek counselling, what to look for in a counselor, and share helpful resources for those considering counselling. With personal insights and professional expertise, they explore the value of therapy as a tool for well-being. Key Discussion Points: Personal Journeys with Counselling Both Jessica and Mike share their personal experiences with seeking therapy. The importance of recognizing when to seek help. Recognizing When to Seek Counselling Common reasons for accessing therapy (e.g., life transitions, grief, stress, or simply feeling “off”). The misconception that counselling is only for crisis situations. The benefits of early intervention and preventative mental health care. Types of Mental Health Professionals & Their Roles Psychiatrists: Medical doctors specializing in mental health; can prescribe medication. Psychologists: PhD-trained professionals focusing on therapy and mental health assessments. Counsellors: Professionals with various designations, all trained to provide mental health support. How to Choose a Counsellor The importance of finding the right fit. Questions to ask a potential therapist (e.g., experience, specialties, approach to therapy). Understanding different types of counselling credentials in British Columbia. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) & Other Therapeutic Approaches Overview of CBT: A structured, short-term therapy focused on thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. The benefits and limitations of CBT. Other therapy types, such as EMDR and somatic experiencing, for trauma-f…","meta_description":"Welcome to Episode 9: Exploring Counselling of A Way Forward Podcast | Presented by Beem Credit Union. In this episode of A Way Forward , Jessica Samuels…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2694,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/a-way-forward-conversations-on-mental-health-7020455/episodes/episode-9-exploring-counselling/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-way-forward-conversations-on-mental-health-7020455/episode-9-exploring-counselling.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}