Catch Collaborative Psychotherapy

Are you following the 'Catch-Up on Kids Mental Health' podcast on Apple, Spotify or another streaming platform? If you've listened and enjoyed any one of our 46 episodes we'd really appreciate if you could take a few minutes from your busy schedule to leave us a review or rating. Your support means everything to us and we want to continue to welcome a diverse group of experts in children's mental health to join us for important discussions on topics that matter most to parents, teachers and mental health professionals. Thank you for listening, learning and sharing our episodes! Follow and leave your review on Apple: https://apple.co/43ifBzt Follow and leave your review on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3C8MMtj #Podcasting #MentalHealth #ChildrensMentalHealth

Kids are heading back to school this week! This podcast episode shares the real life impact of our collaborative, school-based approach to therapy which aims to bring parents, teachers and therapists together to support a child who is struggling. Jose Acosta the principal of Burrows Hall Junior Public School talks about some of the ways he approaches mental health at his school and the types of challenges his students experience. He also shares about how the Catch program has supported his students and faculty. We hope you find this episode insightful! Please listen and share with the educators in your life. Listen now: https://bit.ly/45GEaYm #BackToSchool #MentalHealth #ChildDevelopment

In Episode 33, Janet Morrison welcomes Dr. Dan Zdzieborski to the podcast to discuss how exercise supports better mental health in children and adolescents. Listen Now 👉 https://bit.ly/3roDaIP Dr. Zdzieborski is a Clinical Psychologist who assesses and treats children and adolescents with mental health and neurodevelopmental concerns. Janet and Dr. Zdzieborski discuss how physical activity affects different parts of the brain and the ways exercise can have a positive impact on many mental health concerns: “ Exercise tends to have a positive effect on anxiety, such that the more we exercise the lower levels of anxiety we might experience, the same is the case when it comes to depression. And we have a lot of evidence that is accumulating to show really positive effects of exercise on cognitive and academic functions.” Listen to the full episode using the link above. #MentalHealth #Parenting #PhysicalActivity #Anxiety #Depression

Did you know that we provide a fully-funded, in-school psychotherapy program? The Catch Program is an intensive, school-based treatment program for eligible students at a select number of schools in the Toronto District School Board. We believe early intervention is key and work closely with teachers, school staff, parents, and caregivers to help children who are struggling with mental health and behavioural concerns at school. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3UNv4pk #ChildrensMentalHealth #ChildTherapy #PlayTherapy

It’s natural to want to protect children from hurt, but when it comes to grief, the best protection is preparation. Listen Now 👉 https://bit.ly/3WqoSF7 Join Janet Morrison and Andrea Warnick, an educator and psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience, in Episode 43 as they delve into supporting children navigating grief and loss. Andrea brings invaluable insights from her extensive work with individuals facing serious illness, dying, or the loss of a loved one. She emphasizes that grief is a lifelong process to be integrated into life, not something to 'get over.' Through education, storytelling, and community support, we can help children grieve in healthy ways. Tap the link above to discover how to support children through challenging times in this insightful episode. #MentalHealth #KidsMentalHealth #Grief

With the new school year around the corner, we'd like to share some great mental health resources for educators. 📚 School Mental Health Ontario | Santé mentale en milieu scolaire Ontario is a provincial implementation support team. They help school districts enhance student mental health through the use of evidence-informed strategies and services. See their resources here: https://bit.ly/3WRPgWX 📚 Mental Health Literacy is committed to creating and delivering the highest quality mental health literacy information, research, education and resources. See their resources here: https://bit.ly/3MhHwsc 📚 Anna Freud has been supporting children and young people’s mental health for over 70 years, combining science with lived experience to changes lives. See their resources for educators here: https://bit.ly/3MhHwsc 📚 Kids Grief helps adults and educators understand how children (ages 0 to 18) grieve and how to support them as they face the life-limiting illness, dying and death of someone important to them. See their resources for educators here: https://bit.ly/3XdSWTh And last but not least, you can always visit our website to see our full list of children's mental health resources and websites. https://bit.ly/4bhxdyF #mentalhealthmatters #childdevelopment

Ever wondered what happens to young people caught up in the justice system? Listen Now 👉 https://bit.ly/3SurbEZ In Episode 37, Janet Morrison invites Peacebuilders Canada International founder and lawyer, Eva E. Marszewski, O. Ont., L.S.M. to discuss the trauma associated with young people going through the court process. As an organization that uses restorative practices to keep young people out of the criminal justice system, Peacebuilders International helps young people work towards a more positive future. Together they explore the challenges faced by these youths, especially those that are particularly vulnerable, and Eva shares the organization’s plans for the future to support young people in the courts. Use the link above to catch the full episode. #MentalHealth #MentalWellness #ChildMentalHealth #RestorativeJustice #YouthJustice

Attachment theory is getting a lot of consideration today because it speaks to our deepest fears that we are not paying enough attention to our infants and children. Children need caring adults to hold, watch, and interact with them on a daily basis, in order for them to learn how to develop healthy, enjoyable relationships. Mary Ainsworth, a Canadian/American developmental psychologist, demonstrated through her research, that children develop attachment “styles” and these attachment “styles” become a template for all our intimate relationships. Subsequent research has confirmed that the attachment styles developed in the first two years of life, powerfully affect a child’s confidence, self-esteem, and quality of intimate relationships, and that these attachment styles are resistant to change. Read the full article on our website to learn more: https://bit.ly/46KQs2U #attachmentstyles #psychotherapy #childdevelopment

In Episode 46, learn why investing in early childhood education is an investment in the future mental wellbeing of our kids. Listen Now 👉 https://bit.ly/4fCIGMH Child care is about so much more than just providing a safe place for kids while parents work. In this episode, host Janet Morrison talks with Dr. Elaine Levy, VP of Child Care & Family Services at WoodGreen Community Services in Toronto, about how quality child care programs can positively impact the mental health and development of children. Discover how licensed child care centers foster skills like self-regulation, empathy, and problem-solving, while also building a sense of community and support for families. Tap the link above to listen to the entire episode. #MentalHealth #KidsMentalHealth #ChildCare

🔔 New Podcast Alert - Episode 46 | How Access to Child Care Affects the Mental Health of Children and Families Listen Now 👉 https://bit.ly/4fCIGMH In this month’s episode, Janet Morrison talks with Dr. Elaine Levy, VP of Child Care & Family Services at WoodGreen Community Services in Toronto, about how access to quality child care impacts the mental health and well-being of children and families. Janet and Dr Levy discuss the rigorous standards and quality assessments for child care centers in Ontario, the benefits that these environments provide for children and parents, and the role of early intervention in addressing developmental and emotional challenges in children. Tap the link above to listen to this insightful episode. #MentalHealth #KidsMentalHealth #ChildCare