Experts Connect with HelpMeSara

Sara Dimerman
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Experts Connect with HelpMeSara

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.

  1. MAR 11

    Family Secrets

    Sara Dimerman in conversation with actor and writer, Noam Tomaschoff, about family secrets and how his life changed when his family's secret was revealed to him. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Noam's family's secret - how and why he chose to share it with others How other family members felt about him sharing the secret Noam's advice to parents in regards to keeping secrets from their children, especially when it directly impacts them How learning about the secret changed his life

    27 min

  2. JAN 20

    One conversation at a time: changing how people feel when talking about race

    Sara Dimerman in conversation with psychotherapist, Natalie Haynes, about how to help people become more comfortable when talking about race. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Natalie, why and how she developed a program to get people talking about race with one another The comfortable race conversation process program How the program helps people learn to develop a common language when talking about race, diversity and inclusion Ways to reflect on our personal biases and feelings How to increase people's sensitivities and create foundations for safety To learn more about Natalie's program and when the next one begins, go to The Comfortable Race Conversation Process.

    35 min
  3. What I’d like you to know about life as an autistic person

    11/12/2024

    What I’d like you to know about life as an autistic person

    Sara Dimerman in conversation with Allan Gonzales. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Allans' life experience as an autistic child, and now adult Whether it has affected the way he learns How it affects his interaction and socialization with others Whether it impacts his relationship with family members What he'd like you to know for when you're interacting with people who are autistic

    48 min
  4. The trauma of betrayal

    07/16/2024

    The trauma of betrayal

    Sara Dimerman in conversation with Farhana Adatia. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Trauma and betrayal, especially in regards to couples relationships Some physical and emotional symptoms of trauma following betrayal The most common forms of betrayal in couples relationships Some of the ways that one can be helped by a professional following betrayal How to respond to a friend who has been betrayed Whether or not an individual, or couple, can ever reclaim their relationship as it once was, or make it even better Books/resources that can help

    44 min
  5. Behind Bars: Are our prisons rehabilitating inmates?

    04/16/2024

    Behind Bars: Are our prisons rehabilitating inmates?

    Sara Dimerman in conversation with Phyllis Taylor. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Phyllis Taylor and what led to writing her book How well equipped Ontario's prison system is to rehabilitate offenders Issues that prisons seem either well or poorly equipped to handle Whether prisons are best suited for certain offenders and not the right place for others With crime on the rise, what Phyllis recommends in regards to keeping our streets safe

    53 min
  6. Saying goodbye to a beloved pet

    02/27/2024

    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
  7. Drumming out your feelings

    12/26/2023

    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

    34 min
  8. Is homeschooling the right choice for every family?

    10/03/2023

    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
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About

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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  • Creator
    Sara Dimerman
  • Years Active
    2010 - 2025
  • Episodes
    160
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2010-2021 Sara Dimerman, All Rights Reserved
  • Show Website
    Experts Connect with HelpMeSara

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