Picking Up the Pieces - Therapy Conversations with Joanna Seidel

Joanna Seidel
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Joanna Seidel, MSW, RSW, Acc.FM, is the founder of Toronto Family Therapy & Mediation, a practice with over 20 years of experience helping thousands of individuals and families in Ontario. As a family therapist, parenting therapist, and accredited family mediator, she brings expert insights and real-life stories from the front lines of child and family therapy, separation and divorce therapy, and couples therapy. In each episode, Joanna is joined by team members to explore a wide range of topics, from co-parenting after divorce to supporting children's mental health through family transitions. Whether you're a parent, partner, or professional, tune in for compassionate advice, proven tools, and meaningful conversations that support emotional well-being and healthy family connections. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. Jul 21

    #5 | Sarah Nahum & Joanna Seidel: How to Raise Good Kids, Not Just Well-Behaved Ones

    What does it really mean to raise a good kid, not just a well-behaved one? In this episode, Joanna Seidel, MSW, RSW, Acc.FM, sits down with clinical therapist Sarah Nahum, MBA, MSW, RSW, to talk about teaching children emotional regulation, why all emotions are okay but all behaviours are not, and how modelling resilience shapes the adults our children become. This episode is full of practical strategies for parents, from the 80/20 rule of imperfect parenting to the power of repair. A conversation from Toronto Family Therapy & Mediation. For more resources on child therapy, family therapy, separation and divorce support, and parenting counselling in Ontario, visit torontofamilytherapist.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. Apr 1

    #4 | Nicole Khaitman & Joanna Seidel: Co-Parenting After High-Conflict Divorce

    What is high-conflict co-parenting, and how can you protect your children from the emotional fallout? In this episode, Joanna Seidel, MSW, Acc.FM, sits down with clinical therapist Nicole Khaitman, MSW, RSW, to talk about setting boundaries after divorce, managing different co-parenting styles, and keeping your child's mental health and well-being at the centre. This episode is full of practical strategies for parents navigating separation and divorce. A conversation from Toronto Family Therapy & Mediation. For more resources on child therapy, family therapy, separation and divorce support, and parenting counselling in Ontario, visit torontofamilytherapist.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. 11/17/2025

    #3 | Melissa Frishling, Regina Kotoviets & Joanna Seidel: ADHD in Children, Teens and Adults

    What does ADHD actually look like in children, teens, and adults? In this episode, clinical therapists Melissa Frishling, MSW, RSW, and Regina Kotoviets, BSW, RSW, B.Ed., M.Ed., ECE, join Joanna Seidel, MSW, RSW, Acc.FM to discuss how ADHD presents differently across life stages, the signs parents should watch for, and how therapy can help. A conversation from Toronto Family Therapy & Mediation in Ontario. For more resources on child therapy, family therapy, separation and divorce support, and parenting counselling in Ontario, visit torontofamilytherapist.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    #3 | Melissa Frishling, Regina Kotoviets & Joanna Seidel: ADHD in Children, Teens and Adults

  4. 09/25/2025

    #2 | Rebecca Skippen & Joanna Seidel: Supporting Children Through Separation & Divorce

    How can parents support children who live in two homes after separation and divorce? In this episode, child therapist Rebecca Skippen, MSW, RSW, joins Joanna Seidel, MSW, RSW, Acc.FM to discuss how divorce affects children, what co-parenting strategies help kids feel secure, and when to consider child therapy. Whether you're navigating shared custody or helping your child adjust to a new family structure, this conversation offers practical guidance from the team at Toronto Family Therapy & Mediation in Ontario. For more resources on child therapy, family therapy, separation and divorce support, and parenting counselling in Ontario, visit torontofamilytherapist.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. 08/14/2025

    #1 | Nicole Khaitman & Joanna Seidel: The Complexities of Marriage and Relationships

    What does it really take to navigate the complexities of marriage and relationships? In this episode, clinical therapist Nicole Khaitman, MSW, RSW, joins Joanna Seidel, MSW, RSW, Acc.FM to explore the challenges couples face, from communication breakdowns to rebuilding trust. Drawing on over 20 years of experience in couples therapy and relationship counselling, they share practical insights for anyone working through relational difficulties. A conversation from Toronto Family Therapy & Mediation. For more resources on child therapy, family therapy, separation and divorce support, and parenting counselling in Ontario, visit torontofamilytherapist.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Joanna Seidel, MSW, RSW, Acc.FM, is the founder of Toronto Family Therapy & Mediation, a practice with over 20 years of experience helping thousands of individuals and families in Ontario. As a family therapist, parenting therapist, and accredited family mediator, she brings expert insights and real-life stories from the front lines of child and family therapy, separation and divorce therapy, and couples therapy. In each episode, Joanna is joined by team members to explore a wide range of topics, from co-parenting after divorce to supporting children's mental health through family transitions. Whether you're a parent, partner, or professional, tune in for compassionate advice, proven tools, and meaningful conversations that support emotional well-being and healthy family connections. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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