Encountering with Dr. Suzanne Simpson

Cherokee Feather Bent explains how her substance use began and escalated. She is candid about her own trauma and mental health challenges and offers her Indigenous perspective of healing. Please note that this episode contains dialogue about trauma, miscarriage,  suicide attempts, violence, and sexual abuse.You can watch this episode on my YouTube channel Encountering:https://www.youtube.com/@DrSuzanneEncounteringNew releases every Monday 8:00 am PST.Find the presentations I offer at www.drsuzannesimpson.comAnd, I am on social media:Linked In: Dr. Suzanne Simpsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/drsuzannesimpson/ Instagram: drsuzannesimpsonhttps://www.instagram.com/drsuzannesimpson/?hl=enFacebook: Dr. Suzanne Simpsonhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566148964209 TikTok: Drsuzannesimpson https://www.tiktok.com/@drsuzannesimpson?lang=en Please note that the contents of this website are not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. My scope of practice is as an educator, and this work is intended to provide information for educational purposes only. Testimonials of lived experiences are opinion only and have not been scientifically evaluated.

This episode is about healing. Cea Person, author of North of Normal and Nearly Normal, shares her best and worst childhood stories, describing how they affect her today. We discuss the impact of an apology and forgiveness. Cea explains what she needed from others during her tumultuous upbringing, and defines what she needs today. We end our time by exploring the sense of safety and security.You can watch this episode on my YouTube channel Encountering:https://www.youtube.com/@DrSuzanneEncounteringNew releases every Monday 8:00 am PST.Find the presentations I offer at www.drsuzannesimpson.comAnd, I am on social media:Linked In: Dr. Suzanne Simpsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/drsuzannesimpson/ Instagram: drsuzannesimpsonhttps://www.instagram.com/drsuzannesimpson/?hl=enFacebook: Dr. Suzanne Simpsonhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566148964209 TikTok: Drsuzannesimpson https://www.tiktok.com/@drsuzannesimpson?lang=en Please note that the contents of this website are not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. My scope of practice is as an educator, and this work is intended to provide information for educational purposes only. Testimonials of lived experiences are opinion only and have not been scientifically evaluated.

This episode is about dealing with the loss of a child. Marlene Penner shares, over three decades later, her journey through the death of her daughter. Please note this is a faith-based dialogue, as Marlene’s Christian beliefs have been foundational to healing. We discuss what helped her endure such grief, and ways to support friends, colleagues, and family members who have lost a child.You can watch this episode on my YouTube channel Encountering:https://www.youtube.com/@DrSuzanneEncounteringNew releases every Monday 8:00 am PST.Find the presentations I offer at www.drsuzannesimpson.comAnd, I am on social media:Linked In: Dr. Suzanne Simpsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/drsuzannesimpson/ Instagram: drsuzannesimpsonhttps://www.instagram.com/drsuzannesimpson/?hl=enFacebook: Dr. Suzanne Simpsonhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566148964209 TikTok: Drsuzannesimpson https://www.tiktok.com/@drsuzannesimpson?lang=en Please note that the contents of this website are not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. My scope of practice is as an educator, and this work is intended to provide information for educational purposes only. Testimonials of lived experiences are opinion only and have not been scientifically evaluated.

Liz Kay is a registered clinical counselor who specializes in providing therapy for self-harm and suicidal ideation. This episode is intended to assist parents whose children may be unsafe. Liz explains Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and its use as a tool for mental health support. She describes how parents can access public and private care, as well as home strategies for a child living with suicidal ideation. Episode Notes:Support teams in Vancouver area:Child and Youth Mental Health: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/mental-health-substance-use/child-teen-mental-healthVancouver: Foundry, Crisis and Adolescence Response Team (CART)Surrey: Foundry, Short Term Assessment Response Team (START)North Vancouver: Foundry, Youth Emergency Response Team (YERT)A great DBT app to be used alongside a therapist  is: https://www.diarycard.net/ Online Family SupportParent Peer support and connection to local resources is FamilySmart: https://familysmart.ca/parent-peer-support/ DBTRU (YouTube channel): https://www.youtube.com/dbtruSashbear: https://sashbear.org/Borderline Personality Disorder Society of BC: https://www.bpdbc.ca/resourcesYou can watch this episode on my YouTube channel Encountering:https://www.youtube.com/@DrSuzanneEncounteringNew releases every Monday 8:00 am PST.Find the presentations I offer at www.drsuzannesimpson.comAnd, I am on social media:Linked In: Dr. Suzanne Simpsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/drsuzannesimpson/ Instagram: drsuzannesimpsonhttps://www.instagram.com/drsuzannesimpson/?hl=enFacebook: Dr. Suzanne Simpsonhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566148964209 TikTok: Drsuzannesimpson https://www.tiktok.com/@drsuzannesimpson?lang=en Please note that the contents of this website are not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. My scope of practice is as an educator, and this work is intended to provide information for educational purposes only. Testimonials of lived experiences are opinion only and have not been scientifically evaluated.

This episode is about the death of Felicity Donovan. Please note a content warning: we discuss events leading up to, during, and after her death. David and Laura Donovan offer what parents, educators, and our community can learn from the loss of their daughter. The intention of this episode is to explore what we can, collectively, do better to combat the increasing loss of loved ones due to suicide.Episode Notes:Study Reveals Most Effective School-Based Suicide Prevention Programs Evidence-Based Prevention:https://scienceblog.cincinnatichildrens.org/study-reveals-most-effective-school-based-suicide-prevention-programs/The National Suicide Prevention Action Plan (2024 to 2027):https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/diseases-conditions/national-suicide-prevention-action-plan-2024-2027.htmlYou can watch this episode on my YouTube channel Encountering:https://www.youtube.com/@DrSuzanneEncounteringNew releases every Monday 8:00 am PST.Find the presentations I offer at www.drsuzannesimpson.comAnd, I am on social media:Linked In: Dr. Suzanne Simpsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/drsuzannesimpson/ Instagram: drsuzannesimpsonhttps://www.instagram.com/drsuzannesimpson/?hl=enFacebook: Dr. Suzanne Simpsonhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566148964209 TikTok: Drsuzannesimpson https://www.tiktok.com/@drsuzannesimpson?lang=en Please note that the contents of this website are not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. My scope of practice is as an educator, and this work is intended to provide information for educational purposes only. Testimonials of lived experiences are opinion only and have not been scientifically evaluated.

This episode explores gender diversity and the LGBTQIA+ community. Olli explains his process of questioning gender, as well as his arrival to transitioning. We discuss the challenges of gender diversity, and ways our community can better support. Please note that parental permission has been given for this episode.You can watch this episode on my YouTube channel Encountering:https://www.youtube.com/@DrSuzanneEncounteringNew releases every Monday 8:00 am PST.Find the presentations I offer at www.drsuzannesimpson.comAnd, I am on social media:Linked In: Dr. Suzanne Simpsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/drsuzannesimpson/ Instagram: drsuzannesimpsonhttps://www.instagram.com/drsuzannesimpson/?hl=enFacebook: Dr. Suzanne Simpsonhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566148964209 TikTok: Drsuzannesimpson https://www.tiktok.com/@drsuzannesimpson?lang=en Please note that the contents of this website are not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. My scope of practice is as an educator, and this work is intended to provide information for educational purposes only. Testimonials of lived experiences are opinion only and have not been scientifically evaluated.

This episode is about what it’s like to live with depression as a successful, outgoing, university graduate. Darian gets candid to help us understand better the lived experience of depression. We discuss how it can fester and affect life. Darian describes how he overcame his diagnosed mental health disorder and gives ways for us to support others who endure this often-hidden challenge. You can watch this episode on my YouTube channel Encountering:https://www.youtube.com/@DrSuzanneEncounteringNew releases every Monday 8:00 am PST.Find the presentations I offer at www.drsuzannesimpson.comAnd, I am on social media:Linked In: Dr. Suzanne Simpsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/drsuzannesimpson/ Instagram: drsuzannesimpsonhttps://www.instagram.com/drsuzannesimpson/?hl=enFacebook: Dr. Suzanne Simpsonhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566148964209 TikTok: Drsuzannesimpson https://www.tiktok.com/@drsuzannesimpson?lang=en Please note that the contents of this website are not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. My scope of practice is as an educator, and this work is intended to provide information for educational purposes only. Testimonials of lived experiences are opinion only and have not been scientifically evaluated.

In this episode, Dr. Cohen explains Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). He outlines diagnostic criteria, warning signs for developing depression, and various treatment options to manage MDD.Episode notes:Depression, by Kelty Mental Health: https://keltymentalhealth.ca/depression#:~:text=Call%201%2D800%2DSUICIDE%20(,Suicide%20Prevention%20and%20Intervention%20Line.Helping Your Child or Youth with Depression, by Cheo: https://www.cheo.on.ca/en/resources-and-support/resources/P4931E.pdfYou can watch this episode on my YouTube channel Encountering:https://www.youtube.com/@DrSuzanneEncounteringNew releases every Monday 8:00 am PST.Find the presentations I offer at www.drsuzannesimpson.comAnd, I am on social media:Linked In: Dr. Suzanne Simpsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/drsuzannesimpson/ Instagram: drsuzannesimpsonhttps://www.instagram.com/drsuzannesimpson/?hl=enFacebook: Dr. Suzanne Simpsonhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566148964209 TikTok: Drsuzannesimpson https://www.tiktok.com/@drsuzannesimpson?lang=en Please note that the contents of this website are not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. My scope of practice is as an educator, and this work is intended to provide information for educational purposes only. Testimonials of lived experiences are opinion only and have not been scientifically evaluated.

This episode is for parents navigating their child’s mental health challenges. Ruth Kelly talks about her journey, the scrutiny she faced from health care and educational professionals, and where she found support.Parent Support Resources from Ruth:Parent Support Resources from Ruth:Family Smart – offers BC Parent peer Support, events, workshops and education resources. The Help for the Hard Times Course is fantastic.https://familysmart.ca/ Pathways--Families Helping Families: https://pathwayssmi.org/Boundaries Family and friends Support Group for loved ones with addictions https://boundariesgroup.ca/ (nominal fee for attending)Touchstone – Community based social service agency offering programs and counselling, for Richmond and surrounding areas https://www.touchstonefamily.ca/Kelty Mental Health resource Centre – peer support and resource tools https://keltymentalhealth.ca/Foundry – BC Integrated Youth Services for youth 12-24 in BChttps://foundrybc.ca/ Province of BC Mental Virtual mental health supports https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/mental-health-substance-use/virtual-mental-health-supportsYou can watch this episode on my YouTube channel Encountering:https://www.youtube.com/@DrSuzanneEncounteringNew releases every Monday 8:00 am PST.Find the presentations I offer at www.drsuzannesimpson.comAnd, I am on social media:Linked In: Dr. Suzanne Simpsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/drsuzannesimpson/ Instagram: drsuzannesimpsonhttps://www.instagram.com/drsuzannesimpson/?hl=enFacebook: Dr. Suzanne Simpsonhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566148964209 TikTok: Drsuzannesimpson https://www.tiktok.com/@drsuzannesimpson?lang=en Please note that the contents of this website are not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. My scope of practice is as an educator, and this work is intended to provide information for educational purposes only. Testimonials of lived experiences are opinion only and have not been scientifically evaluated.

In this episode, Sophie and I explore Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Sophie shares her story from emerging OCD to a several-week stay at a hospital. She describes what OCD is and how it “worked” for her, as well as her best tools to not only overcome, but to live with joy in what she describes as a rat-infested, germ-laden New York City.Episode Notes:Sophie’s Instagram: @sophiecummingssYou can watch this episode on my YouTube channel Encountering:https://www.youtube.com/@DrSuzanneEncounteringNew releases every Monday 8:00 am PST.Find the presentations I offer at www.drsuzannesimpson.comAnd, I am on social media:Linked In: Dr. Suzanne Simpsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/drsuzannesimpson/ Instagram: drsuzannesimpsonhttps://www.instagram.com/drsuzannesimpson/?hl=enFacebook: Dr. Suzanne Simpsonhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566148964209 TikTok: Drsuzannesimpson https://www.tiktok.com/@drsuzannesimpson?lang=en Please note that the contents of this website are not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. My scope of practice is as an educator, and this work is intended to provide information for educational purposes only. Testimonials of lived experiences are opinion only and have not been scientifically evaluated.