Episodes
Wednesday May 09, 2018
Believing In Youth: For Youth Initiative
Wednesday May 09, 2018
Wednesday May 09, 2018
Wednesday Mar 14, 2018
The Problem is Not The Problem- It's The Way You View the Problem That’s The Problem
Wednesday Mar 14, 2018
Wednesday Mar 14, 2018
On this episode of Your Right to Speak, I talk with Michel McKenzie. Who is a motivational speaker and author of the book The CORE 7: Building and Mastering Your Best You. I have been working closely with Michel on a program he has developed called POWER. The POWER program is meant to motivate marginalized youth and teach them goal-setting skills. Michel talks about why it is important for youth living in low income neighbourhoods and how to look beyond the challenges that are in front of them. Michel explains some of the gaps in low income neighbourhoods and what he has experienced living within one himself. Please see below for the link to Michel’s book. Let’s raise awareness together!
Link: https://www.amazon.ca/CORE7-Building-Mastering-Your-Best/dp/0994927320
Wednesday Feb 07, 2018
Looking Beyond Race; Telling Your Story Through Music
Wednesday Feb 07, 2018
Wednesday Feb 07, 2018
Wednesday Dec 13, 2017
Violence Against Women
Wednesday Dec 13, 2017
Wednesday Dec 13, 2017
On this episode of Your Right To Speak, Salvatore talks with Mafo about violence against women. Mafo explains the gasp in services offered with a focus on the shelter system. The conversation turns to how there are systemic issues and that there needs to be better funding provided by the government to make services more efficient.
Let's raise awareness together!
Wednesday Oct 25, 2017
Adultism in Special Education Policy; A Conversation with Salvatore D'Agastino
Wednesday Oct 25, 2017
Wednesday Oct 25, 2017
On this episode, Wolfgang and Salvatore have a conversation about Salvatore’s recently completed Master’s research paper. In the discussion, Salvatore explains the term “adultism”, how it shows up in special education policy, the relevance of policy for those who work with children and youth, and how to work with young people (particularly those labeled disabled) to address adultism.
Wednesday Jul 12, 2017
Meeting Them Where They Are At: Relational Approaches
Wednesday Jul 12, 2017
Wednesday Jul 12, 2017
On this episode of Your Right to Speak we talk with child and youth counsellor Vanessa Lackraj. Vanessa talks about relational approaches and strength-based practice. Throughout the episode, Vanessa stresses the importance of CYCs to be working in the moment, meeting young people where they are at, and recognizing that young people are experts in their own lives. Vanessa also offers advice to new CYCs entering the field and wisdom on how to address boundary challenges with young people.
Let’s raise awareness together!
If you are a child or youth that would like to be on the show or have a topic that you think we should discuss, please email Salvatore and Jenn at yourrighttospeak@gmail.com
Wednesday Oct 12, 2016
Sexual Abuse Seen as an Individual
Wednesday Oct 12, 2016
Wednesday Oct 12, 2016
On this episode of Your Right to Speak, Salvatore and Jenn speak with Carleen as they continue on the topic of Sexual Abuse. Carleen talks about how there is not a one-fits-all therapy for sexual abuse and how the therapy needs to meet where the individual is at mentally and emotionally. Carleen makes it a point to say that labels such as survivor or victim are often charge but she found in her experiences people who are sexually abuse want to be seen as an individual. Carleen talks about how some people who are sexually abused may have a positive reaction to their body however it was not wanted and it creates a scene of guilt, shame and how to address this in therapy.
If you are a child or youth that would like to be on the show or if you have a topic that you think we should talk about please email Salvatore at yourrighttospeak@gmail.com
Wednesday Sep 28, 2016
Do We Really Want Compliance? A conversation with Dr. Lorraine Fox
Wednesday Sep 28, 2016
Wednesday Sep 28, 2016
Wednesday Sep 14, 2016
Sexual Abuse: A Discussion with Cheyanne Ratnam
Wednesday Sep 14, 2016
Wednesday Sep 14, 2016
On this episode, we talk with Cheyanne about sexual abuse. Cheyanne talks about her unfortunate experiences as a sexual abuse survivor, as well as why it is taboo to talk about sexual abuse and the connection to culture. There is discussion on how to recover as a survivor or victim and the importance of an individual to label themselves. Cheyanne stresses the importance of using a cultural humility perceptive.
Facebook: Abuse Never Becomes Us (ANBU)
Twitter: cheyratnam
Facebook Subscribe: Cheyanne Ratnam
LinkedIN: LI: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/cheyanneratnam
Wednesday Jul 27, 2016
Non-Adult Sex Work, A Discussion with Nikki Thomas
Wednesday Jul 27, 2016
Wednesday Jul 27, 2016
Wednesday Jun 29, 2016
Adult Allies in Youth Justice Movements with Dr. Hava Gordon
Wednesday Jun 29, 2016
Wednesday Jun 29, 2016
Wednesday Sep 12, 2012
Change in Podcast Schedule
Wednesday Sep 12, 2012
Wednesday Sep 12, 2012
Since school has started, I am not able to give as much time to the podcast as I was during the summer months. For the academic year, my plan is to post a podcast on the last Wednesday of each month. The next podcast will be on Sept 26.
Thank you for your ongoing support and for listening. Your thoughts and comments are always welcome.
Wolfgang
Sunday Jan 29, 2012
About C2Y Podcast
Sunday Jan 29, 2012
Sunday Jan 29, 2012
Welcome to the C2Y Podcast website. C2Ypodcast: Discussions on Child and Youth Care are conversations with young people, parents and professionals about the child & youth social service system. These discussions are for people who care about working with children, adolescents and families, as well as young people and parents who want to know more about child and youth care.
A new episode is posted on the last Wednesday of each month. To subscribe and ensure you receive each episode click on the "subscribe" button on the right-hand side of the home page. You can also subscribe through iTunes. Go to the iTunes store, search for C2Y Podcast and then subscribe for free to have each new episode directly downloaded to your iTunes.
If you like the podcasts, please pass the link onto other people. If you have ideas on how it can be better or an idea for an episode please send us a message. We're interested in featuring dynamic programs, CYW/CYC related research, personal stories, and relevant publications.
C2Y Podcast is an extension of Connect To Youth (C2Y), located in Toronto, Canada. C2Y provides a distinctive workshop experience for adults who want to build better professional and personal relationships with young people. C2Y employs youth who have experienced the social-service system in Ontario. With their unique experience and perspective, the C2Y Trainers deliver educational workshops to a variety of adult learners including social service providers, businesses and parents. Through a facilitated and interactive scenario forum, Connect To Youth trainers help enhance communication skills (between parents & youth or staff and youth), build better service teams, and create stronger relationships. For more information please visit Sketch.ca.
C2Y Podcast is hosted by Wolfgang Vachon. For over 20 years Wolfgang has supported young people to overcome challenges through the use of their own capacities. Wolfgang is currently a full-time faculty member at Humber College teaching in the Child and Youth Care program.