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Sara Dimerman, Psychologist and Author of parenting and relationship books, interviews guests with expertise on a variety of relevant topics, to share what they know with you.

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Sara Dimerman, Psychologist and Author of parenting and relationship books, interviews guests with expertise on a variety of relevant topics, to share what they know with you.

    Saying goodbye to a beloved pet

    Saying goodbye to a beloved pet

    Sara Dimerman in conversation with Lesley Rosenthal about saying goodbye to a beloved pet.
    Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:
    How saying goodbye to a beloved pet is different to or the same as saying goodbye to a beloved human family member or friend What to keep in mind when making the decision to euthanize Whether to include children in the decision to euthanize your pet Knowing when the time is "right" to say goodbye Some options when euthanizing one's pet Whether or not children should be present for the euthanasia Some options in regards to burial or cremation of one's pet, for example What's "normal" in regards to your feelings in the days, weeks and months following the passing of your pet Some ways of memorializing or honouring one's pet If there are other pets at home, what changes might you see in them following the loss of their companion Resources:
    University of Guelph's Ontario Veterinary College guide for coping with the loss of a pet Midtown Mobile Veterinary Hospice Services

    • 47 min
    Drumming out your feelings

    Drumming out your feelings

    Sara Dimerman in conversation with Alexandra Jai about about drumming out our feelings.
    Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:
    Alexandra's personal journey and how drumming allowed her to express her feelings and heal when she needed it most Mindful breath, mindful movement and mindful hand drumming and how, by integrating breath, body and beat we may experience rhythm bliss Finding one's rhythm zone and how to clear the unhelpful chatter in our heads

    • 33 min
    Is homeschooling the right choice for every family?

    Is homeschooling the right choice for every family?

    Sara Dimerman in conversation with Kimberly Gawne about homeschooling. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:
    What homeschooling means Whether there's an age or grade at which it's best to begin homeschooling Whether homeschooling is the right choice for every child and family The benefits of homeschooling Whether there are any drawbacks to homeschooling, including the possibility of less socialization Whether or not one needs to have a background in education or working with children in order to homeschool them Whether or not children who are homeschooled typically continue with homeschooling into high school How older teens, entering college or university programs after being homeschooled, fare, socially and academically, for example

    • 43 min
    Beyond school: How recent grads can prepare themselves for the working world

    Beyond school: How recent grads can prepare themselves for the working world

    Sara Dimerman in conversation with Stephanie Gutnik about how recent grads can prepare themselves for the working world.

    Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:
    Whether it's normal or not to feel fearful about what lies ahead? Whether or not most people find that "right" job and one that they love right away Whether the work culture as we now know it - often hybrid or completely remote - is a detriment to young people going into the working world or of benefit to them Whether or not there's a difference between a "job" and a "career" How much should monetary compensation be taken into consideration when accepting a job What Stephanie wishes others would have told her when she first began working

    • 37 min
    The power of perseverance in one's healing process

    The power of perseverance in one's healing process

    Sara Dimerman in conversation with Carol Mott about the power of perseverance in one's healing process. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:
    What took place on April 21st, 2022 when Carol suffered a spontaneous hemorrhage in her spine which caused paralysis from the waist down What happened in the days and weeks following that very sudden and shocking experience What impact her state of mind had on her recovery Some of the most notable factors that contributed towards her persevering each day Support systems that helped her most The power of perseverance in her healing process

    • 39 min
    How to retrain your brain to manage chronic pain

    How to retrain your brain to manage chronic pain

    Sara Dimerman in conversation with medical student Tera Armel about her personal journey on retraining her brain to manage chronic pain.
    Over the course of this episode you will learn more about:
    Neuroplastic pain What happened to Tera during her final year of undergrad at university and how her life changed after that Interventions to manage pain and how they helped or didn't How mental health is impacted by chronic pain Additional resources:
    The Way Out, by Alan Gordon with Alon Ziv Curable Mayim Bialik and Alan Gordon

    • 30 min

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