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DCO Discourse...Moving Forward Through Partnerships Author: Distress and Crisis Ontario
Here at DCO Discourse we have discussions related to mental health, addictions, and life. We aim to provide listeners with tools and resources that will help them improve their own mental health and wellness, and support their family members, loved ones, and their community at large. If you would like to provide feedback or request future topics, please use the following link: https://forms.gle/MhSNiyMm2c2xsiv8A. If you are seeking support, we encourage you to visit our website at www.dcontario.org/locations to locate your nearest member centre. Language: af Genres: Education, Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 374: On Mental Health, Movement, and Nature with Lauren Smith
Monday, 11 May, 2026
In this episode, Caitlin and Lexie sit down with Lauren Smith, Registered Psychotherapist, to explore the connection between mental health, movement, and spending time in nature. As the weather gets warmer, they discuss how being outdoors and in motion can support emotional well-being. Drawing on over 16 years of clinical experience, Lauren shares insights from her work supporting individuals, couples, and families through anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and relationship challenges. She also highlights walk-and-talk and wilderness-based therapy, approaches that combine traditional therapy with outdoor settings to support emotional processing, mindfulness, and regulation. The conversation covers what these approaches can look like, why they may feel more accessible than traditional therapy, and how listeners can incorporate movement, nature, and mindfulness into daily life. It also connects to the work of distress and crisis centres across Ontario, highlighting simple grounding techniques that may help in moments of distress. To connect with support related to this episode, or for anything else going on in your life, please visit www.dcontario.org/locations to find your nearest Member centre. Many of our Member centres operate 24/7. Thank you for listening and we hope you’ll join us again next time. If you would like to provide feedback on this episode, past episodes, or request future content, you can do so using the following link: https://forms.gle/o8yUPMss6wo8dP1X8.
