Exploring the Therapeutic Frontier: How Virtual Reality (VR) Can Support Your Counselling Journey
Virtual Reality (VR) technology has expanded beyond its roots in entertainment to become a powerful tool in various fields, including mental health and therapy. As the therapeutic applications of VR...
Navigating Psychedelic Enhanced Psychotherapy: Addressing Three Common Questions
Psychedelic Enhanced Psychotherapy offers an alternative approach to mental health treatment, integrating traditional therapeutic techniques with the controlled use of psychedelic substances. At Southwest Counselling Services, we specialize Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy...
Southwest Counselling Services’ Matt Barnes Becomes a Certified Mental Performance Consultant
We are thrilled to announce that our own Matt Barnes has successfully achieved the esteemed title of Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) from the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP)....
Forensic Psychotherapy, Pornography & Sexual Offender Treatment with Guerrilla Social Work Podcast
On Episode 26, Matt connects with the hosts of the Guerrilla Social Work Podcast – Jeff Moore & Mace Warren to discuss all things forensic psychotherapy and their practice Alpha...
Cultivating Creativity & Mindfulness in Social Work with Jorie Morrow
Episode 25 dives into the crossover between creativity, mindfulness and social work. We are joined by Jorie Morrow who is a registered social worker, psychotherapist, certified mindfulness meditation coach/facilitator and...
Understanding & Treating Trauma, Grief & Traumatic Bereavement with EMDR with Dr. Roger Solomon
On Episode 24 Matt is joined by psychologist and psychotherapist Roger Solomon to talk about trauma, grief and EMDR. Roger has over 40 years experience in the mental health field...
Perinatal Mental Health, Postpartum Mood Disorders & EMDR with Kirsten Dezort
On Episode 23, Matt stays close to home with an interview with clinical social worker Kirsten Dezort who is a certified EMDR therapist, consultant-in-training and the coordinator of the Sarnia...
Chair Work: A Timeless & Cross-Modality Intervention with Matt Pugh & Tobyn Bell
On Episode 22, Matt sits down to ‘chew the fat’ with Clinical Psychologist- Matt Pugh and Compassion Focused Therapist/CBT Therapist- Tobyn Bell from England. Matt and Tobyn are the directors...
Surf Therapy: Bringing Social Work to the Beach with Mark Micelli
On Episode 21, Matt connects with Mark Micelli who is the National Programs Manager at the Waves of Wellness Foundation. Mark is a registered Social Worker from Ontario, living and...
Healing & Helping: Reconnecting with Indigenous Culture, The Land, Ceremony, Music & The Self w/ Robin Antone
On Episode 20, Matt chats with Robin Antone who is an Indigenous helper with decades of experience in the addictions and mental health field. Robin shares his story of growing...