Therapy can be a pretty scary undertaking, especially if you have never done it before. Lots of people have questions about the process and what to expect. In this video, I answer some common questions that I have been asked about therapy. Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. KEY POINTS ========== 1. Ask Jason: Questions You've Always Wanted to Ask About Therapy. 2. Hosted by Jason Pollick MA, MDiv, RSW, a registered social worker and psychotherapist, answering viewer questions about therapy. 3.n Provides insights into various aspects of therapy, potentially including its process, effectiveness, and common misconceptions. 4. Aimed at addressing viewers' curiosity and concerns regarding therapy. 5. Offers valuable information for those considering or currently undergoing therapy. TAKE ACTION! ============ I am a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist in Ontario, Canada. I serve the area from Ottawa to Cornwall in-person at 2 clinics, and all of Ontario virtually. You can contact me and access resources on my website at https://www.manymovingparts.net/ HELPFUL STUFF ============== I wrote a short e-book on Mindfulness techniques that I have found to be very helpful in managing my emotional reactions. It is available for purchase here https://manymovingparts.samcart.com/products/the-7-day-mindful-father-challenge-cultivating-deeper-connections-with-your-family

Sarah and I have known each other for a long time. We both pursued the ministry: me in parish ministry, and her in the military chaplaincy. Sarah was diagnosed with PTSD, not from combat exposure, but as the result of harassment from within the military. This not only challenged her faith in the institution of the military, but also her religious faith as well. Her story is one of hope and overcoming. I hope you enjoy our conversation.

Erin and I were introduced through a mutual connection. She has a powerful story of recovery from being in a relationship with a narcissist. The experience resulted in her having PTSD, and today she is flourishing. It was an honour to hear her story. Erin's story was also included in a book entitled Speak Out and Help Her Recover compiled by Amanda L. Willett. It is available on Indigo at https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.indigo.ca%2Fen-ca%2Fspeak-out-and-help-recover%2F9781738783441.html%3FsearchType%3Dproducts%26searchTerm%3DSpeak%2520out%2520and%26relatedTerms%3Dspeak%2520out%2520and%252Cspeak%2520out%2520and%2520help%2520her%26fbclid%3DIwAR07KNKTe5f-0nZZ5xbCstreMvaHqHAM_YBdd4Hi6mIt4Uc2WucU34Jvacs_aem_ATlrFBHZQwhXej57HD2dOqx2_lUR2r5HGtTU1PBYqdrycz5MP1mc0CpNsou4T6Jk0ptrbLS3J73QNBOaiDN5-eIL&h=AT0DBhRQRHHHamyPpMRlyywURTtmx323qi27BsQgmeo76SEb4-ewXafjcswBuRZeGBMCtO9Cw5KqQDSAzYCu5O7FRi5YwczQkjmIGWkNQmJSsUPjcXW0TLLdR-HjwUNWhwX-BQ

Julie Patenaude and I used to work at the Museum of Civilizations in Hull, QC a lifetime ago. Her personality and confidence always filled the room. I could never have guessed that she would suffer from depression. In our conversation we discuss her experience and provide tips on how to get well and stay well.

Arif and I go back a long way. We were roommates in university and played in a couple of bands together. He is one of the brilliant and compassionate people I have ever met, and we spent over an hour talking about his experience with bipolar disorder. He is also an uber-talented musician and songwriter. You can check out some of his stuff here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBSD-_-tfN0

Steve Zytveld is a consummate storyteller. He brings this gift to his story of living with trauma and PTSD. If you suffer from PTSD or think you might, this conversation is for you.

Check out my new mini-eBook on mindfulness, which is one of the techniques I have used to manage my PTSD.

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I don't have many rules, but one of them is that I only care about the opinions of a maximum of 10 people in my life. This list is restricted to the people I really love, and who love me back. For a long time, I was not even on my own list. Now I am number one on that list. Who is on your list? Are you number one on your list?