Episodes

  • E85: What Really Happens in Group Therapy, with Jared Dalton RSW

    E85: What Really Happens in Group Therapy, with Jared Dalton RSW
    Jan 27 2025

    Today your hosts psychotherapists Christina Crowe and Katie Richardson, love making invisible things visible. Today we are talking about what really happens in group therapy, with Jared Dalton, from Blueprint counselling in London, ON.


    Highlights:

    1. Important differences between group therapy and individual therapy,

    2. The benefits of group therapy for people with social anxiety in particular,

    3. How to figure out what’s important to you before you sign up,

    4. A side quest: learning about the use of group ketamine therapy in Ontario.

    Resources for After the Show:

    • Read: Finding the community that heals, by Katie Richardson, RP.
    • The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub.


    About our Guest: Jared is a queer and neurodivergent registered social worker, psychotherapist and university lecturer. He lives, works and plays in the place colonially known as London, Ontario. He is passionate about exploring the intersection between spirituality and mental health and has dedicated his career to supporting communities often marginalized in health and mental health systems.

    Find Jared: Instagram | Threads | Facebook | LinkedIn


    Find Katie (CRPO #11244): Website | Instagram


    Find Christina (CRPO #3908): Website |Find a Therapist |Get Assessed by an NP in Ontario | Instagram | Podcast page.


    A gentle reminder that this is not therapy, and Christina nor Katie are not your therapist. If you need more one on one support or treatment, please check out the links posted above or our Resources page on our website.


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    51 mins
  • E84: The Reckoning: Making sense of a late in life diagnosis of ADHD

    E84: The Reckoning: Making sense of a late in life diagnosis of ADHD
    Jan 20 2025

    I’m your host, psychotherapist Christina Crowe, and I love making invisible things visible. Today I’m doing a solo, talking here on the podcast something I don't think I’ve ever dedicated an episode to, (despite talking about it ALL THE TIME), which is on the therapeutic tasks of ‘The Reckoning’, following a late-in-life diagnosis of ADHD.


    I cover today:

    The length of the reckoning, and its 3 distinct phases,

    What the opportunities in a late-diagnosis of ADHD might be for you,

    Questions to ask yourself if you have late-diagnosed ADHD, and

    Where to find more resources.


    Resources for After the Show:

    • The Reckoning: Reflecting on a (late) ADHD Diagnosis as an Adult
    • Nigg, J. T., John, O. P., Blaskey, L. G., Huang-Pollock, C. L., Willcutt, E. G., Hinshaw, S. P., & Pennington, B. (2002). Big five dimensions and ADHD symptoms: links between personality traits and clinical symptoms. Journal of personality and social psychology, 83(2), 451–469. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.83.2.451
    • Take a Big 5 Personality test
    • The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub


    Find Christina (CRPO #3908): Website |Find a Therapist |Get Assessed by an NP in Ontario | Instagram |TikTok | X

    A gentle reminder that this is not therapy, and Christina nor Katie are your therapist. If you need more one on one support or treatment, please check out the links posted above or our Resources page on our website.


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    18 mins
  • E83: Rewiring for love: Tools for emotional safety and resilience in relationships, with Juliane Taylor Shore

    E83: Rewiring for love: Tools for emotional safety and resilience in relationships, with Juliane Taylor Shore
    Jan 13 2025
    Hello everyone, welcome to The Christina Crowe Podcast, where we connect the dots in search for more balanced mental health. Today I’m talking to my favourite teacher of neurobiology, Juliane Taylor Shore. Jules and I talk about: What are the differences between integrated and less integrated brain states? The role of self-compassion in behaviour change and mental health, The impact of neurodiversity on processing emotions and experiences, Strategies that can be employed to foster psychological safety in relationships. Resources for After the Show: Setting Boundaries that Stick: How Neurobiology Can Help You Rewire Your Brain to Feel Safe, Connected and Empowered by Juliane Taylor Shore, LMFT,The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub, especially about ADHD and Emotions, and ADHD and Trauma. Guest Bio: Juliane Taylor Shore, LMFT, LPC, SEP, is a therapist, author, and teacher who is creating spaces where people can move into more self-compassion, self-trust, empowerment, and integrity. Jules regularly teaches and speaks to people from all around the world and translates new understandings in neurobiology into practices that can support brain change. She is the author of Setting Boundaries that Stick: How Neurobiology Can Help You Rewire Your Brain to Feel Safe, Connected and Empowered. Find Jules: Juliane Taylor Shore | Instagram: @Julianetaylorshore Find Christina (CRPO #3908): Website | Find a Therapist | Get Assessed by an NP in Ontario | Instagram | TikTok | X A gentle reminder that this is not therapy, and Christina is not your therapist. If you need more one on one support or treatment, please check out the links posted above or our Resources page on our website. LISTEN OR SUBSCRIBE for free in your favourite podcast app: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | iHeart Radio| AmazonMusic |RSS
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    49 mins
  • E82: Holiday Replay: ADHD vs. Depression Demystified

    E82: Holiday Replay: ADHD vs. Depression Demystified
    Jan 6 2025
    I’m your host, psychotherapist Christina Crowe, and I love making invisible things visible. Today I’m sharing a re-play that covers content that comes up over and over again in therapy sessions. In today’s episode, I'm breaking down the nuances between the coexistence of ADHD and Depression. I’ll share with you why they might coexist, how to tell them apart, and what to do about it. Resources for After the Show: In Ontario? Get low-cost CBT from our supervised and ADHD-trained counselling intern clinic. Thriving Through the Seasons: Coping with Seasonal Depression and ADHD, by Julia D'Addurno On Depression: The Why, The Beginning and the Recovery, by Christina Crowe Access: Our list of mental health resources and connections, and some free downloads, or sign up for quality affordable therapy in Ontario, The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub, especially on ADHD and all its comorbidities Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website |Find a Therapist |Get Assessed by an NP in Ontario | Instagram |TikTok | X A gentle reminder that this is not therapy, and Christina is not your therapist. If you need more one on one support or treatment, please check out the links posted above and on the Resources page on our website. LISTEN OR SUBSCRIBE for free in your favourite podcast app:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | iHeart Radio| AmazonMusic | RSS
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    26 mins
  • E81: Holiday replay: The Parenting Reckoning

    E81: Holiday replay: The Parenting Reckoning
    Dec 30 2024
    I’m your host, psychotherapist Christina Crowe, and I love making invisible things visible. Today I’m sharing a re-play to cover us over the winter break, that covers content that comes up over and over again in therapy sessions. Today, listen in as Certified Conscious Parenting Method Coach Sabrina Belo, walks us through exactly what ‘Conscious Parenting’ is, and why it's a great fit for ADHD families. We talk about why it’s a natural fit for ADHD families, but also, What’s really hard about it (at first)? Why this perspective shift can be so transformational, not only for kids, but also for parents. Resources for After the Show: Read: The Dig Deeper Blog, Finding Joy in the Holidays: Rethinking Traditions with Heart by Sabrina Belo Parenting through transformative experiences: how an ADHD diagnosis can change your family life for the better, by Sabrina Belo The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub, including ADHD and Parenting: Family life, parenting & solutions that work. Get 25% off anything at the Dig Deeper School - use coupon HOHOHO24 until Dec 31st. Find Sabrina: Work with Sabrina | Instagram Find Christina (CRPO #003908): Website |Find a Therapist |Get Assessed by an NP in Ontario | Instagram |TikTok | X A gentle reminder that this is not therapy, and Christina is not your therapist. If you need more one on one support or treatment, please check out the links posted above and on the Resources page on our website. LISTEN OR SUBSCRIBE for free in your favourite podcast app:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | iHeart Radio| AmazonMusic | RSS
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • E80: Brains in Overdrive: Updates in the ADHD-Substance Use Connection

    E80: Brains in Overdrive: Updates in the ADHD-Substance Use Connection
    Dec 23 2024
    Today, I’m giving you an update on one of our more important topics from the past, on the co-occurrence and treatment recommendations for folks who have both ADHD and also a substance use disorder of some sort. I’m covering: The connection between untreated or under-treated ADHD and substance use, The short and long term effects of cannabis on an ADHD brain, Why the nuances of substance use within the context of ADHD matters, What therapists who treat ADHD, need to also understand about SUD, What the pro’s and con’s of ADHD medication are in the context of SUD. Resources for After the Show: The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub, in particular, ADHD & Special Topics: SUD Substance Use Disorders and ADHD: 5 Key Facts and Additional Resources + Substance Use Disorder and ADHD: Safe, Effective Treatment Options, Webinar with Dr. Wilens Cannabis and ADHD – A CADDRA Policy Statement ConnexOntario: 24/7 Access to Mental Health, Addiction, and Problem Gambling Information Primary reference: Ahmed, G. and Chang, S. (2024, Sept. 28). Overcoming Challenges in ADHD Care: Assessment and Treatment of Patients with Concurrent Substance Use Disorders. [Conference presentation]. CADDRA Annual Conference, Winnipeg, MB. Find Christina (CRPO #3908): Website |Find a Therapist | Get Assessed by an NP in Ontario | Instagram |TikTok | X A gentle reminder that this is not therapy, and Christina nor Katie are not your therapist. If you need more one on one support or treatment, please check out the links posted above or our Resources page on our website. LISTEN OR SUBSCRIBE for free in your favourite podcast app: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | iHeart Radio| AmazonMusic | RSS
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    33 mins
  • E79: Love in the trenches: invisible struggles in ADHD romantic relationships, with Sabrina Belo

    E79: Love in the trenches: invisible struggles in ADHD romantic relationships, with Sabrina Belo
    Dec 16 2024
    I’m your host, psychotherapist Christina Crowe, and I love making invisible things visible. Today I’ve invited one of my colleagues, a certified Conscious Parenting Method Coach and counsellor, Sabrina Belo in. We are bringing you a love letter of sorts. To the compassionate, exhausted, anxious, angry, ignored, relentless soldiers, often invisible, within the ADHD community - our long suffering supporters. We explore: What do the partners of ADHDers have in common? How does untreated ADHD impact family dynamics and relationships? What are the common misconceptions about ADHD that affect relationships? How can individuals with ADHD and their partners work together to create a healthier relationship? What steps can partners take to improve communication and understanding regarding ADHD? Resources for After the Show: Sign up for Sabrina & Connie’s Group: Navigating Life’s Currents: From Reaction to Response in Relationships and Beyond (5 Sessions) Parenting through transformative experiences: how an ADHD diagnosis can change your family life for the better by Sabrina Belo The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub, especially: Resources for Couples, and Parenting support. Find Sabrina: Work with Sabrina | Instagram Find Christina (CRPO #3908): Website |Find a Therapist |Get Assessed by an NP in Ontario | Instagram |TikTok | X A gentle reminder that this is not therapy, and Christina is not your therapist. If you need more one on one support or treatment, please check out the links posted above or our Resources page on our website. LISTEN OR SUBSCRIBE for free in your favourite podcast app: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | iHeart Radio| AmazonMusic | RSS
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    53 mins
  • E78: Holiday vibe check: boundaries and ADHD families

    E78: Holiday vibe check: boundaries and ADHD families
    Dec 9 2024

    I’m your host, psychotherapist Christina Crowe, and I love making invisible things visible. Today I’m doing a solo, answering some special request questions I’ve received from our audience this season. Today, I’m talking to the parents of ADHD kids who are dreading upcoming family gatherings because you aren’t getting what you need from your extended family members. Let’s talk about what’s going on, and how to get more of what you need.


    I cover today:

    1. Asking for Support as an ADHD Parent - why is it hard?

    2. Tactful responses to triggering comments,

    3. How to explore what might be really going on,

    4. How to plan for a better experience, before you get there.


    Resources for After the Show:

    1. How to Manage Family Stress over the Holidays by Kim Crossman
    2. The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub


    Find Christina (CRPO #3908): Website |Find a Therapist |Get Assessed by an NP in Ontario | Instagram |TikTok | X

    A gentle reminder that this is not therapy, and Christina nor Katie are not your therapist. If you need more one on one support or treatment, please check out the links posted above or our Resources page on our website.


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    17 mins