#Dr. Hinshaw

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It took 10 months for the Danielle Smith government's replacement for Dr. Deena Hinshaw to speak publicly for the first time. Nearly a year on the job, and nine days into an E. coli outbreak that's sickened dozens of daycare-going children.

Tuesday was chief medical officer of health Dr. Mark Joffe's crisis-time debut, and what moment might Albertans remember from it? How the public health leader said there was no urgency to talk to them up to this point — not the sort of line you'll find in the crisis communications textbook.

This isn't the COVID public health emergency, and for so many reasons Joffe isn't Hinshaw, fired by Smith shortly after she became premier. But Albertans had come to expect a certain level of timeliness, thorough information-sharing and trust-building when it came time for public health leadership.

It's hard to make arguments that the public appetite for answers and context was satisfied in this first effort. 

Joffe and Health Minister Adriana LaGrange had spent a week leaving all communications to those at Alberta Health Services closer to the front lines of the rapidly growing emergency. The outbreak at several daycares which share a common kitchen has infected 264 people (mostly children), hospitalized more than two dozen and required six to go on dialysis, the treatment for kidney failure. [...]

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Note from the poster @el-shab-hussein: Motherfucker what are you getting paid for if you're not gonna do the only thing you explicitly have to do at your job? Tagging: @politicsofcanada, @abpoli, @vague-humanoid

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FLP CHAPBOOK OF THE DAY: Beneath the Blue Umbrella by Karen Marker

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Beneath the Blue Umbrella tells stories of #generational #trauma and #mental #illness amid the daily miracles of #life and the natural world. With the sudden death of the narrator’s sister comes the freedom to uncover #family secrets. Through poetry and short prose, the reader journeys from mental institutions, mid-century bedrooms, cemeteries and battlefields to intimate backyard forests and Rocky Mountains peaks. While the book speaks to the heart of those who have suffered from the stigma surrounding mental illness and struggled to understand the pain passed down through families, ultimately it is about living beneath an umbrella of love, finding interconnection, resilience and healing through our shared rituals and creative work.

Karen Marker is an Oakland- based writer who trained and worked as a school psychologist for thirty-five years before turning her full attention to writing poetry, essays and flash memoir. Her work explores themes of loss, trauma, and mental illness and is informed by her belief that the creative arts and encounters with the natural world are paths to healing. Karen’s poetry has been published in anthologies and journals including The MacGuffin, The Monterey Poetry Review, the Haight Ashbury Literary Journal, Slant Poetry, Wingless Dreamer and Vistas and Byways Literary Review, where she has also served as an editor. It can also be found in the Kent State University May 4th Special Collections and Archives. She has won awards through the Keats Soul-Making Literary Competition and the Ina Coolbrith Circle.

PRAISE FOR Beneath the Blue Umbrella by Karen Marker

Karen L. Marker’s poetry collection, Beneath the Blue Umbrella, gathers a family’s secrets and ghosts into a wildly gorgeous bouquet of whispers and singing and memory punctuated by the shock of grief’s “scream like fighter jets.” Though these poems take us dark places to examine the burdens of mental illness, dementia, and loss dragged heavy through the speaker’s history, we are also, in poem by poem, “always being pulled / into light.” Even Marker’s difficult poems are incandescent as she reminds us, page by glowing page, of how the unlikeliest of things can save us— “a little silver splash of paint,” a “nightingale’s voice / break[ing] open the silence,” and “curtains…clear enough to see through to the trees.”

–Francesca Bell, Marin County Poet Laureate, author of Bright Stain and What Small Sound

Graphic, harrowing, lyrical. The poems and prose of “Beneath the Blue Umbrella” will haunt any reader, especially those with personal or family histories of mental illness. Five stars–please read, and re-read, over and over.

–Stephen P. Hinshaw, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Psychology, University of California, Berkeley; Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of California, San Francisco; Author, “Another Kind of Madness: A Journey Through the Stigma and Hope of Mental Illness”

Karen Marker’s tender and haunting poems of loss, secrets, and revelations, swirl with lyricism and deep feeling, like the young girl “almost flying—wearing/ a red velvet dress” and the adult sisters who dance to make a memorial “on the smooth wooden floor surrounded by mirrors/ reflecting ourselves back to each other.” These poems and flash memoir pieces yearn and mourn, dig deep into the past and rise up “like the cypress trees making new trees from knobs/in the grass.” They honor creativity and the life force—in a beloved mother, a half-sister, and ancestors as well as in historical figures such as Leonora Carrington and Dr. Karl Menninger. In this blazingly beautiful collection, we hear “the sound of all that hides, all that wants to be discovered.”

–Kathleen McClung, author of A Juror Must Fold in on Herself and Temporary Kin, Questions of Buoyancy, Temporary Kin, The Typists Play Monopoly, Almost the Rowboat

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James Donaldson on Mental Health - Why Girls Apologize Too Much

How to help them stop saying 'sorry' and express confidence Writer: Rae Jacobson Clinical Experts: Rachel Busman, PsyD, ABPP , Stephen Hinshaw, PhD - Conflicting messages - The focus on empathy - The bossy problem - Watch your language - Praise directness - Keep apologies real - Tools for the future We often hear that women apologize more than men—and that it isn’t always a healthy or effective thing to do. Recently comedian Amy Schumer did a sketch about female thought leaders at a conference who were so busy apologizing on stage that they never got the opportunity to actually share their expertise.  Apologizing can be a good thing—a sign that a child is empathetic and has strong social skills. But saying you’re sorry too much can backfire. For instance, when a girl starts a statement by saying, “Sorry, but… ” or “I might be wrong, but …” she may think she’s being polite, but it undermines what she’s about to say. “It says ‘I don’t feel confident in what I’m about to say or my right to say it,’ ” explains Rachel Busman, PsyD, a clinical psychologist. So what causes girls to be prone to apologize, and what can parents do to help? Conflicting messages As girls grow up, the messages they receive about what “good” behavior looks like get more and more complicated and confusing. In his book The Triple Bind, Stephen Hinshaw, PhD, explains that as they reach adolescence, girls are increasingly asked to conform to what he views as “an impossible set of standards.” One of the key tasks of adolescence is what’s called “individuation,” or the process of becoming a unique individual, explains Dr. Hinshaw, who is a clinical psychologist. Boys, he says, “are traditionally seen as having more of the skills that lead to individuation: assertiveness, self-confidence, expressiveness, and commitment to one’s own agenda.” From a young age boys are praised and encouraged when they show direct, confident behaviors—winning a game or climbing to the highest branch. Girls, Dr. Hinshaw explains, are also told to be ambitious, smart, and successful. But for them the directive comes with conditions that hamper individuation. - Be confident, but not conceited - Be smart, but no one likes a know-it-all - Ambition is good, but trying too hard is bad - Be assertive, but only if it doesn’t upset anyone else The focus on empathy These confusing messages reflect the fact that girls are often expected to be empathetic and hyper-aware of how their actions affect others. In fact, one study of college age men and women claimed that both sexes apologized in equal proportion for what they considered to be offensive behavior, but women reported committing more offenses than men, indicating that their threshold for perceiving offense was much lower. This could be because girls and women are conditioned to be more attuned to—and responsible for—how their behavior affects others. This empathetic awareness complicates behaviors associated with success: winning, drive, and competition. For example, if a boy wins a race, he’s less likely to consider how his victory affected his competitors, whereas a girl might win and be happy for it, but downplay her success out of concern for the loser’s feelings. “Girls,” explains Dr. Hinshaw, “are more often rewarded for focusing on others’ feelings while boys are more often rewarded for asserting themselves.” The bossy problem Girls who don’t play by these rules often experience negative social feedback. A girl who is assertive might be called bossy, a girl who shows confidence in her ideas, conceited. Though still told to work hard, get ahead, and be successful, girls are often shamed, especially by other female peers, if they appear pushy, overly confident, or too forward. “No one wants to be seen as bossy,” says Dr. Busman. “So it can be tempting for a girl to use qualifying language to avoid being viewed in a negative light by her peers or authority figures.” Girls begin to pepper their language with apologies and qualifiers that turn statements into suggestions and make requests feel less demanding. “I know” becomes “I’m not sure, but…” “I have a question” turns into “Sorry, would it be okay if I asked a question?” Tuning into these conversational tics is the first step to helping your daughter use more confident language. Here are a few to listen for: Over-apologizing: Apologizing too often or when there’s no actual reason to do so. For example, a girl apologizing to a waitress for not being ready to order, or an automatic “Sorry!” if she brushes the arm of the person next to her in class. Starting sentences with “sorry”: This gets girls off on the wrong foot from the get-go, says Dr. Busman. “Beginning a comment with an apology immediately puts her in a one-down position,” she explains. “It instantly delegitimizes any authority she has.” Hedging: Another stealthier version of apologetic language is “hedging”—not exactly apologizing, but still expressing a lack of confidence. Examples of common hedges include: - “Excuse me, can I ask…” - “I might be wrong, but …” - “I don’t know, but…” So how can parents help girls learn speak more confidently? Watch your language The first thing parents can do is tune into their own linguistic habits. ”Kids are great imitators,” says Dr. Busman. Girls who hear parents—especially moms—over-apologizing or using hedging language are likely to pick up the habit themselves. Being mindful of your own language will set an example of confident speech and show her you support her learning to do the same. #James Donaldson notes:Welcome to the “next chapter” of my life… being a voice and an advocate for #mentalhealthawarenessandsuicideprevention, especially pertaining to our younger generation of students and student-athletes.Getting men to speak up and reach out for help and assistance is one of my passions. Us men need to not suffer in silence or drown our sorrows in alcohol, hang out at bars and strip joints, or get involved with drug use.Having gone through a recent bout of #depression and #suicidalthoughts myself, I realize now, that I can make a huge difference in the lives of so many by sharing my story, and by sharing various resources I come across as I work in this space.  #http://bit.ly/JamesMentalHealthArticleFind out more about the work I do on my 501c3 non-profit foundationwebsite www.yourgiftoflife.org Order your copy of James Donaldson's latest book,#CelebratingYourGiftofLife: From The Verge of Suicide to a Life of Purpose and Joy www.celebratingyourgiftoflife.com Link for 40 Habits Signupbit.ly/40HabitsofMentalHealth If you'd like to follow and receive my daily blog in to your inbox, just click on it with Follow It. Here's the link https://follow.it/james-donaldson-s-standing-above-the-crowd-s-blog-a-view-from-above-on-things-that-make-the-world-go-round?action=followPub Praise directness One of the reasons girls use hedging or apologetic language is because it feels more polite. Although all genders are encouraged to have good manners, a heavier value is often placed on girls’ ability to be nice, polite, and compliant. There’s nothing wrong with being polite—if the situation calls for it, says Dr. Busman. “Saying ‘excuse me,’ if she’s actually interrupting a conversation is completely reasonable and shows awareness. But prefacing questions with ‘excuse me’ when she’s not interrupting sends the message that she feels like she needs permission to express her ideas.” Instead of overprizing politeness, help your daughter focus on being direct first, and polite second. Using clear language demonstrates confidence and makes it more likely her point will be heard. Work together to test out alternative statements that are polite, but direct. For example, compare the following responses to a lab partner who is struggling with a task: - Indirect response: “Sorry, I’m not really an expert, but maybe I can help?” - “Direct response: “I know how to do this, would you like me to show you?” The direct response is still polite, but it also communicates that she’s comfortable taking the lead and confident in her skills. Disagreement is okay Another reason girls qualify and apologize is to defuse or avoid situations that could lead to disagreements. It can feel scary to commit to a statement that others might not like, but learning to be comfortable with disagreement and debate will make her more resilient and give her a healthy toolkit for managing adversity in the future. Keep apologies real Of course, not all apologies are unnecessary, but it’s important to know the difference between situations that call for a real, heartfelt apology and times when she’s just saying sorry out of habit. Start by asking her to be mindful of why she’s apologizing or being indirect. For example, if she has a question during a presentation in class there’s no reason to begin her statement with “I’m sorry, can I ask a question?” On the flip side, if she interrupts a classmate or talks out of turn, that might be something to apologize for. Bringing her awareness to when—and why—she’s apologizing will help her be more confident and make her true apologies more meaningful. Tools for the future Helping your daughter drop unnecessary apologies and begin using clear, direct language will give her a powerful tool for success in the future.   No matter who she’s speaking to—friends, teachers, co-workers, or even someday the employees of her own company—knowing how to communicate with confidence sends the message that she’s self-assured, proud of her skills, and comfortable expressing her ideas. And she’s not sorry about it one bit. Read the full article

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Watch Alberta ethics commissioner ends investigation into Dr. Deena Hinshaw's dismissal from Indigenous well being job | CBC News - Canada Trending News

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Marietta Sutherland of Alberta, Canada, is facing criticism for her recent decision to publicly reveal her lack of understanding about why masks are necessary to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Sutherland questioned the efficacy of masks and accused people who opt to wear them of being "scaredy cats".

In a Facebook post that has since gone viral, Sutherland explained that she does not understand why surgical masks are necessary given that the virus is primarily spread via droplets. In the post, Sutherland went on to address those wearing masks, saying, “I am very disappointed in people that are afraid of a virus they know nothing about and think masks are going to help them but they are only afraid of the unknown".

Sutherland's comments have been deemed unacceptable by the Alberta public due to the current standstill caused by the virus. It is making the already difficult situation worse. Many Albertans feel that Sutherland's comments show a lack of understanding about the scientific reality of COVID-19 and what needs to be done to combat it.

Public health officials have also expressed their frustration with Sutherland's comments. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's chief medical officer, said, "I appreciate that many people want to have a discussion about the best tactics to use to fight COVID-19. However, I would respectfully ask that those conversations be based in fact and science, rather than disputing evidence that has been gathered by reputable health experts around the world”.

Sutherland has since taken down her post and issued an apology. However, the damage has been done and many Albertans swear to never forget her remarks.

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[ad_1] A decision posted by Justice B.E. Romaine on July 31 found that Alberta cabinet and government committees making final decisions about orders during the COVID-19 pandemic, instead of the Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH) Dr. Deena Hinshaw herself, violated the Public Health Act. “The Public Health Act requires that decisions with respect to public health orders must be made by the CMOH, or her statutorily authorized delegate,” the decision reads.“The final decisions implemented by the impugned orders in this case were made by the cabinet of the government of Alberta or by committees of cabinet. While the CMOH made recommendations and implemented the decisions of the cabinet and committees through the impugned orders, she deferred the final decision making to cabinet.“Although, Dr. Hinshaw was maligned during the pandemic and afterwards as the symbol of the restrictions, she was not in fact the final decision-maker,” Romaine wrote. Story continues below advertisement “The delegation of her final decision-making authority to cabinet is not permitted by Section 29 of the Public Health Act.”However, the judge determined that if those pandemic-related orders were “validly enacted by the CMOH,” they would not have been unconstitutional. 2:13 Premier condemns large gathering at weekend rodeo as Alberta sees record number of COVID-19 cases Several plaintiffs claimed their Charter rights were infringed upon by the public health orders during the pandemic, including the restrictions on indoor gatherings, quarantine requirements, business closures and mask requirements. They began court action in 2020.“While they may have infringed certain of the applicants’ rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, being Schedule B to the Canada Act 1982 (UK), 1982, c 11 and the Alberta Bill of Rights, RSA 2000, c A-14, these limitations were amply and demonstrably justified as reasonable limits in a free and democratic society pursuant to Section 1 of the Charter and that they were enacted pursuant to a valid legislative purpose,” the judge found. Story continues below advertisement In Romaine’s conclusion, she determined that: “at all times when the impugned orders were in force, there existed a pressing and substantial legislative objective. If, as Grasser J suggests, the rights are subject to the same balancing act that would be conducted pursuant to the Oakes test, the restrictions would be found to be justifiable.” 1:51 COVID-19: City of Calgary investigates some gyms while other turn to online streaming In her decision, the judge pointed out that the Public Health Act definition of a public health emergency includes “an epidemic or pandemic disease … that poses a significant risk to the public health.”A public health emergency gives the CMOH powers to “do any or all of the following: (i) take whatever steps the medical officer of health considers necessary (A) to suppress the disease in those who may already have been infected with it, (B) to protect those who have not already been exposed to the disease, (C) to break the chain of transmission and prevent spread of the disease, and (D) to remove the source of infection; (ii) where the medical officer of health determines that a person or class of persons engaging in the following activities could transmit an infectious agent, prohibit the person or class of persons from engaging in the activity by order, for any period and subject to any conditions that the medical officer of health considers appropriate: (A) attending a school; (B) engaging in the occupation of the person or the class of persons, subject to subsection (2.01); (C) having contact with any persons or any class of persons.” Story continues below advertisement 2:13 Smith to not permit any further masking mandates of school children In one part, the judge’s 90-page decision found that removing the mask mandate in Alberta schools was a decision of politicians rather than the CMOH.“While involvement of elected officials in these important decisions may be desirable and even necessary, this involvement should have been structured in such a way as to mitigate the risk of political priorities interfering with the informed and well-qualified judgment of the CMOH, as provided in the Public Health Act, without ignoring the underlying public interest,” Romaine wrote in her conclusion.“In conclusion, I declare that the impugned orders were ultra vires of the Public Health Act because they were based on an interpretation of the Public Health Act that gave final decision-making authority over public health orders to elected officials.”Ultra vires is a Latin term that means “beyond the powers” or “exceed the scope.” Story continues below advertisement More to come. 1:28 Court challenge of COVID-19 restrictions in Calgary dismissed by judge &copy 2023 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc. [ad_2] Source link

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"Florida North" Shouldn't be a goal for Alberta.

“Florida North” Shouldn’t be a goal for Alberta.

I’m flabbergasted.   You won’t have to isolate or quarantine if you test positive for Covid?  I think Dr.Hinshaw has finally given in to the political machinations she’s had to fight against during the UCP’s legendary mishandling of the pandemic in Alberta.   No masking required in schools?  Or in public transportation?   It is discouraging when your government decides that the best possible…

[disengaged]

you're in AB too?? holy shit I cannot believe the anti public safety attitude here

yep 😐 i pretty much lost faith in our government’s covid response last summer, but this winter has been a new low. no one is even eligible to get tested, there’s no way to self-report home test results, mask and vaccine mandates are outlawed province-wide … we’re ignoring that we’re in a sixth wave, what’s new ??

& to make it worse, everyone i meet won’t shut the fuck up about how happy they are to not have to wear masks anymore <3 awww isn’t it fun to be back to normal <3 wow! <3

it is not !! and it is terrifying how everyone is choosing to be oblivious to how bad things are getting (again) !!

[dangerous-disposition]

made a Srs Twitter just to call someone an idiot on a thread summarizing the covid numbers in AB today

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A JOURNEY TO THE LAND OF CARL GUSTAV JUNG MAY 24 - JUNE 1, 2020

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Alberta's top elected officials made decisions about pandemic-related health measures, but the law required those to be made by the province's then-chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw, a Calgary judge has ruled.

Justice Barbara Romaine's long-anticipated 90-page decision filed Monday afternoon comes following a court action which began in December 2020 when a group of plaintiffs — including two churches and a gym owner — argued pandemic-related public health measures were contrary to Alberta's Bill of Rights and unlawfully breached Albertans' Charter-protected rights.

Romaine found that when it came to public health measures, "the informed and well-qualified" Hinshaw made recommendations and ultimately implemented the restrictions, but it was cabinet and committees which had final decision making power.

"Although, Dr. Hinshaw was maligned during the pandemic and afterwards as the symbol of the restrictions, she was not in fact the final decision-maker," wrote Romaine. [...]

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Alberta premier, health and justice ministers to join Hinshaw for Tuesday’s COVID-19 update | Globalnews.ca

Alberta premier, health and justice ministers to join Hinshaw for Tuesday’s COVID-19 update | Globalnews.ca

Premier Jason Kenney, new Health Minister Jason Copping and Justice Minister Kaycee Madu will be joining Alberta’s chief medical officer of health for a COVID-19 update Tuesday afternoon. They are scheduled to speak at 3:30 p.m. The news conference will be streamed live in this article post. Read more: Alberta adds COVID-19 measures, vaccine passport in effort to prevent health-care system’s…

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Watch Alberta ethics commissioner ends investigation into Dr. Deena Hinshaw's dismissal from Indigenous well being job | CBC News - Canada Trending News

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“It is critical that multiple perspectives are heard” so what the fuck are they? save albertans or say fuck em but at least we have the economy? there isn’t going to be an economy if everyone’s dead kenney

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Coronavirus outbreak: Alberta officials report 187 new COVID-19 cases, total now 3,095 | FULL

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