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The Simply Counselling Couch
Welcome to The Simply Counselling Couch! My name is Jenna Fortinski and I am a Registered Psychologist and the owner of Simply Counselling Services in Calgary Alberta. My goal for this podcast is to bring you something different in the field of psychology, mental health and wellbeing. In this podcast, you will hear real-life scenarios that you can relate to both at home and in your work. I will offer you simple, effective tools and strategies to use to navigate these situations that so many of us encounter. Join me as we discover together how to keep it simple.
Podcasts with Transcriptions
Breaking the Stigma: Climbing out of the Hurt Locker with Vince Fowler
Timing is everything. This can be the case for seeking, receiving, and maintaining mental health support. Having been in the Hurt Locker, Vince shares how being in the right place, at the right time, ultimately changed his life, by choosing to accept the offer of help. Vince is now armed [...]
View TranscriptionBreaking the Stigma: Embrace the Unknown with Ignacio Serricchio
Even when you have the means to have it all (money, fame, and time to do the things you love), at the end of the day, you are still human. Hollywood actor, Ignacio Serricchio, shared his human story with us. We talked about embracing the unknown, educating ourselves on mental [...]
View TranscriptionOccupational Therapy: A Holistic View on the Job of Life
Still wondering what occupational therapy means? No, it is not about helping you find a job…. But it can help you do your job… better. Listen in as we chat with Louise, Occupational Therapist (OT) at Simply Counselling Services. She shares her views on the importance of having a holistic [...]
View TranscriptionThe Impact of the Pandemic on Teens and Parents – A Conversation with Dr. Nneka
Are you a parent? Do you have a teen? This episode is packed with tips and strategies to manage both of these situations. Psychiatrist Dr. Nneka shares her wisdom on how to connect with your teen, how parents need to give themselves more credit, and the impact of social media [...]
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Podcast Guest Appearances
Hard Beautiful Journey, EP 19 – Find Someone Who Won’t Let You Fall – with Jenna Fortinski
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Land Acknowledgement
In the spirit of respect and truth, Simply Counselling Services acknowledges the traditional territories of the
people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprising the
Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai First Nations), as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda
(including the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations). The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III.