Media
Sam and Mercy on CTV News Atlantic: Support for first-responder families
Description: "A virtual support group session is being offered for family members of first responders and personnel dealing with the N.S. wildfires." Watch here.
"Good. You?" Therapy Podcast: Moral Injury
Episode Description:
"In today's episode I sit down with Sam King who is a Registered Nurse, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse, AND Social Worker. Sam and I discuss the topic of moral injury among healthcare workers, first responders, veterans, etc. She is an absolute badass who has spent around 8 years working in trauma. Moral Injury is a very fascinating topic that does not get enough coverage. I hope you learn as much as I did from today's episode!"
Listen: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2W9f9yRisx7t14FJ1y8O3Q?si=lxawuEUySxazeuRSzITaQQ
Fearless Practice Podcast: SAMANTHA SARTY: SETTING BUSINESS BOUNDARIES TO GROW PRIVATE PRACTICE | EP 116
Episode Description:
"Building a practice is a tricky task because we know that it is going to be difficult sometimes. The question is, when have we gone too far and are perhaps risking burnout? It can feel difficult to maintain your personal and professional boundaries when you are the boss and things depend on you, but in essence, your business does depend on you, so it’s important to take care of yourself.
Whether you are a part-time Canadian private practice owner, or you work full-time, there’s always something that you can learn from another counsellor’s story. On today’s episode, I chat with Samantha and we discuss growing your business without compromising on your boundaries, marketing with social media, and giving back to the therapeutic community."
Am I a Bad Therapist? Podcast
Episode Description
"Have your hobbies ever conflicted with your clinical work? Join us as we hear from Sam who had an anonymous complaint filed to her ethics board about her being a pole dancing instructor. You won't believe the major assumptions implied about her professionalism! Sam shares with us how she ethically maintains two rewarding careers as a therapist and pole dancing instructor, the double standards that exist in our field, and how she navigates it all."
UpTalk Podcast: S7E5: Sam King
Episode Description:
"Sam the Shrink stops by to discuss her personal journey and share some wellness tips! You are gonna love this!"
Listen: https://open.spotify.com/episode/249yBLIAxrLgPVHI8ghoIa
TenThirtyThree Podcast: 49: Sam King: How The Operational Stress Injury Clinic Helps Those In Need, Childhood Trauma And The Tragedy That Occurred At Portapique, Nova Scotia
Episode Description:
"I am joined by Sam King. Sam is a Clinical Social worker, Registered Nurse and a Psychotherapist at the Operational Stress Injury Clinic in Nova Scotia. Many First Responders wonder if the Operational Stress Injury Clinic is the right fit for them and their occupational stress injury journey with work. Sam opens up and talks about some of the amazing aspects of therapy and supports they offer to our men and women who serve! Sam paints an incredibly clear picture as to how supportive OSI really is and how it has helped many manage to move beyond PTSD and focus on growth. We discuss at length how the OSI clinic can help you and others! We also discuss the importance of recognizing and understanding your childhood trauma. This is often times a large motivating factor for people to get into Law Enforcement or First Responder work. Sam also experienced the very real impacts of the tragedy that struck Portapique, Nova Scotia in April of 2020. She recounts how much this impacted the community, its members and everyone invested in supporting one another not only during the event but afterwards as well."
UpTalk Podcast S8E9: Samantha Sarty
Episode Description
"Social Worker, Samantha Sarty AKA Sam The Shrink joins me for another great chat. We talk about processing emotions during difficult times. Enjoy and Share!"