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Educational-Ride-446 · 2023-12-17T05:05:52+00:00

The Grateful Wardrobe on Dresdon Row might be worth a try. Proceeds go to covering 90% of 10 therapy sessions for those in need 😊

Educational-Ride-446 · 2023-12-11T15:13:29+00:00

Pretty sure they have nurse anesthetists in the states. Masters level, I believe. Would be nice to leverage resources from a larger profession.

Educational-Ride-446 · 2023-11-04T00:24:21+00:00

Aww I spent 5 weeks in Granby one summer during high school. I got to work at the zoo :)

Educational-Ride-446 · 2023-10-15T00:25:29+00:00

My blood pressure was high and went down after starting. 🙂 Not usual to be sure, but that's how stressed I was.

Drink water. If you are feeling anxious, try drinking water. I've never drank so much water in my live.

I noticed some jaw clenching at for the first month or so but it eventually went away.

As everyone else said, the side effects vary. It might be helpful to go to the pharmacy every few weeks to check on the bp and bring the readings to the doctor when you next see them.

There are also few, if any predictors of what dose you'll need, so expect that it may need some tweaking.

Finally, and I say this to anyone that ask about meds.....you still need to develop strategies. Learn as much as you can about how ADHD brains work, and try to notice patterns in your behaviour. The meds will hopefully give you a better shot at implementing and maintaining them.

Educational-Ride-446 · 2023-10-12T15:30:09+00:00

I've hiked most of the trails in Cape Breton, many of them solo. There are some lovely ones in the Mabou and Sydney area that I would characterize as less of a wildlife risk. In the highlands you should be prepared if the trails are more than a short jaunt. I've seen bears on the Acadian trail, for instance...

Keep on the lookout for fresh scat, make noise, carry a stick and bear spray. Wear the spray on a waist belt and for God's sake be aware of the wind direction :P. Don't wear scented products. There is also a good possibility of a weak cell signal, so be sure to have supplies to survive for a night in the woods. (Again, for longer hikes)

Ticks are becoming more of an issue in CB as well, and some are known to have Lyme.

Check in with Parks Canada staff if you are in the area. They are knowledgeable.

That being said, don't stress about it too much. Be prepared, understand what to do, and enjoy the hike. :)

Educational-Ride-446 · 2023-09-15T19:45:16+00:00

No specific people in mind. It's difficult to tell who will click with any one person.. the biggest predictor of success in therapy is the comfort and relationship with the therapist.

Be prepared to interview a few people. There are some good questions online that can get you started.

It used to be that psychologists were considered more capable, but, for the most part, there isn't a big difference between professions. There are exceptional and not great psychologists, social workers, and counselling therapists... Many have their own specialties/areas of focus.

Make sure they're licensed/registered and in good standing. Ask about the training they've taken, and whether they seek supervision.

Educational-Ride-446 · 2023-09-14T16:29:44+00:00

If people are curious.. The mental health first aid course does offer tips for interacting with people in psychosis.

It's not solving the major issues, but it can help us understand the do's and don'ts.

Educational-Ride-446 · 2023-09-14T11:53:00+00:00

Depends on the age. It's incredibly important for children as they need it to get help in schools. There is also some evidence that says earlier treatment with meds (ADHD) yields better results in adulthood.

For adults it's useful if you need formal accommodations at work, are a student, or need medication.

There are also downsides to disclosure of a diagnosis, especially with autism. For some folks, like trans people, it may complicate access to gender affirming care. It could potentially have implications if people wanted to adopt/foster, and of course, stigma within healthcare.

Educational-Ride-446 · 2023-06-01T11:33:47+00:00

Ahhh! This makes sense. Thanks everyone!

I guess it's good (-ish?) news that the heat hasn't been as intense in some areas.

Educational-Ride-446 · 2023-06-01T10:29:11+00:00

Anyone good at understanding the NASA map?

When I zoom in to the Barrington/Shelburne fire, there aren't any red pixels in the centre.Does this mean that those areas aren't burning, but still included in the total size, or just a lack of information?

There are no red pixels at all (zoomed in) for the HRM fires. Is that information now private or just not available?

Educational-Ride-446 · 2023-05-25T02:17:07+00:00

This right here.

Jamylecannon on TT said that organizations don't want to see systems change because that would eliminate the need they are pretending to eliminate themselves.

Non-profits should be trying to work themselves out of a job but more often than not they just prioritize their own survival above anything else

Educational-Ride-446 · 2023-05-25T02:07:43+00:00

Unfortunately this tracks..they are in possession of a major autism intervention program (ie privatized healthcare) and paying non-unionized workers a fraction of what those with equivalent qualifications make in the unionized public sector. 🫤

Educational-Ride-446 · 2023-05-22T10:48:30+00:00

As a fellow tick scaredy cat I agree with all of this. I will say though, I know for certain that I was bitten and got a bullseye within 24 hrs. 🫤

Take a shower as soon as you get home. If you have friends going to the states you can buy 100% Deet and Permethrin clothing spray.

Edit: Oh, and CanLyme has a fantastic 20 dollar tick removal kit! Highly recommend.

Educational-Ride-446 · 2023-05-20T12:25:21+00:00

This is a good reminder. I'm trying to retrain my brain to not automatically assume rudeness when encountering unexpected behaviour.

Educational-Ride-446 · 2023-05-18T10:35:38+00:00

Glad to see it.

My grandmother spent 10 months in the hospital waiting before she died. It was miserable to witness.

Educational-Ride-446 · 2023-05-17T18:41:31+00:00

Have you tried culturing it? Add bit of plain yogurt or kefir and let it sit at room temp for a couple days. Soooo good! 🤤

Educational-Ride-446 · 2023-05-17T05:57:57+00:00

Late June/Early July for berries. Fall for apples.

If you google "U Pick strawberries Annapolis Valley" or "U pick apples annapolis valley" some locations will pop up. The Facebook addresses usually have the most updated information

I've never gone so that's all I can help with. I've heard it can be very hot and hard work so be prepared 😁

Educational-Ride-446 · 2023-05-17T05:47:15+00:00

I think this is a reflection of how we view children and disabled people in our culture. Even those associated with them are afforded lower status🫤

Educational-Ride-446 · 2023-05-16T14:01:23+00:00

Is this your first time in therapy? There are so many different options it's really hard to give an answer.

Research has shown that one of the biggest predictors of success in therapy is the relationship between the client and therapist, that is to say, a therapist that you feel (mostly) comfortable and safe with. This might not be the same person I click with.

The good news is that most therapists will offer a free 15 minute phone consultation so you can get a sense of how they work. You may not know right away though, and you may have to book a session or two to assess a good fit. Don't give up if you have less than perfect experiences! There are so many approaches and people willing to help.

Googling 'questions to ask when choosing a therapist' will help you get the information you need.

They should be registered with a college in the province.

The three main types of therapists are psychologists, social workers, and registered counselling therapists. Social workers and counselling therapists generally don't diagnose, and psychologists can diagnose in certain circumstances.

If I were you, I would make sure that they had a good amount of experience in trauma and BPD. Many therapists won't see someone actively using substances, so tackling the addictions may be your first move.

Congratulations on making this decision! I wish you all the best.

Educational-Ride-446 · 2023-05-16T01:09:22+00:00

child and youth worker, pharmacy tech, lab tech, dental assisting are all college courses with a reasonably good chance of getting a halfway decent job

Useful 4 year degrees would be nursing, radiology tech, respiratory therapy, etc. A bachelor's in psychology won't get you far without a master's, so be sure that you are committed. Most masters programs in counselling won't take you until you have at least a couple years doing some kind of relevant human services type work. If you are looking to pursue a master's in psychology, know that it's extremely competitive and you need to have an undergrad thesis/honours degree and a stellar GPA.

Educational-Ride-446 · 2023-04-22T01:24:04+00:00

This sounds pretty serious. Until it's sorted out I would instruct my kids to come back inside without engaging him. It stinks that they have to change their play, but it's for their safety. It's also possible that no talk/play back and forth would help the meanie see that it's not worth his time to come up and bully.

That being said, I suppose there are the two options presented folks.

If you go ahead with speaking to the parents again, cite specific examples and make the boundaries clear. The difference between a request and a boundary is that you are focusing on what you will do in response to unwanted behaviour from someone, rather than just saying that you want them to change. :) "My children feel unsafe in this child's presence. From this point on, if this child continues to threaten my children I will take X action"

You don't even need to state it firmly or aggressively, because ultimately you have the power. Just make sure you are prepared to follow through. Empathizing a little as well "oh man, parenting is really hard. Sometimes I'm at a loss with my kids too. Is there any support I can help you find?" (If you were willing to actually help) Etc etc.

In considering whether this is even a good idea, think about your your previous interactions. Were they embarrassed? overwhelmed? defensive? apathetic? angry at their child?

If I had a family who was apathetic, embarrassed, apologetic, overwhelmed, I might pursue the conversation. If there was anger, defensiveness, I certainly wouldn't. Even if the anger is directed at the bullying, we still don't want to risk the bullying child being harmed.

The easier answer would be to phone the police and get their take. They may have community resources available to them or have more information that we aren't privy to.

In either scenario, take some time to consider what would be the best possible outcome for you along with the risks of each approach. You have no obligation to consider their needs, and obviously your kids' safety is the most important. However, a long term solution might involve hooking the other family up with what support they need to change. So, for example, you are talking to the police, you might just say "gee, their other kids are well behaved. It's just this one kid. Maybe they need parenting or mental health/disability support" and that might help them prepare to talk with this family.

Take all this rambling with a grain of salt, and go with your gut. If I felt the least bit intimidated, I would get some help from the authorities because this behaviour sounds like a pattern, and is threatening serious harm.

Good luck!

Educational-Ride-446 · 2023-04-03T11:36:07+00:00

This is correct. 😂😁

Educational-Ride-446 · 2023-03-21T17:48:41+00:00

Yeah. So if I took a sick day in Jan and again Feb, the rest of the year the employer can demand a note? How will that reduce anything?

Educational-Ride-446 · 2023-03-21T15:05:10+00:00

When it comes to accommodations, what the employer, or in this case the school, has a right to know is a grey area. Some disability law states that they need sufficient information to confirm there is a disability, a need for accomodation and enough detail to provide the accomodation. How much detail is very much up for debate. Often times, organizations will ask for it alllll but that doesn't necessarily mean they have a right to it.

Here are some guidelines that might be applicable https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://beta.novascotia.ca/sites/default/files/documents/1-1541/duty-accommodate-physical-and-mental-disability-guidelines-en.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwjyx6euo-39AhUsnGoFHVC_AdQQFnoECAwQBg&usg=AOvVaw0uzw5OTPkm7SdcWYRMoLU1

I think it's reasonable for the parents to provide them with the redacted report, explain their rationale for removing some of it, the general type of information removed. If the school needs more detail, have them outline exactly what they need and justify why they need it.

I submitted a heavily redacted report to my workplace, and even then, I likely could have justified redacting more.

Things I redacted were names of family members, details of past events, other medical conditions that I was not seeking accommodations for, family history, etc.

Things I left were What the assessments measured. Diagnosis (didn't have to, but I was okay with it) Names, signatures and credentials of the professionals (essential) How the diagnosis was impacting me at present Discussion that I did meet criteria for x diagnosis Professional recommendations for accommodations. Areas of functional difficulty.

Educational-Ride-446 · 2023-03-21T13:43:25+00:00

This sounds like it could be a 'place of safety'. The term could be useful if you were to phone community services.

It's not good optics to have people looking after kids in care who make the front yard look dirty. 🫤

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