Listen to CSCs full statement re: Blaine Phibbs and Ashley Smith. For a full breakdown of the statement, listen to Blaine Phibbs part 4. 

Join us as we break down some of the things Blaine spoke about in his interview, including suicide watch, behaviour watch, the difference between mens and women institutions and PTSI/C-PTSI. Listen to what other staff members from GVI had to say about Blaine's interview, and as we break down the statement from Correctional Service Canada. While we strive to provide only accurate and truthful information - the twists, turns, and breadth of this case means we cannot say with 100% certainty that all the information in the episode is accurate. Support: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/asyouwerepcwww.asyouwere.ca References/resourceshttp://www.asyouwere.caMusic by AleXZavesa from PixaBay - “My Lonely Journey”Transition music by Coma-Media from PixaBay - “Documentary”Artwork by Emily Bromley (Owner of Wishbone Dog Co.).

We continue our discussion with Blaine as he tells us about his experience during the Coroner's Inquest, how the death of Ashley Smith  has affected his life, and how he has been able to move forward since.All information in this episode that was not provided by Blaine was found via online sources that are publicly available unless explicitly stated otherwise. While we strive to provide only accurate and truthful information - the twists, turns, and breadth of this case means we cannot say with 100% certainty that all the information in the episode is accurate. Support: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/asyouwerepcwww.asyouwere.ca References/resourceshttp://www.asyouwere.caMusic by AleXZavesa from PixaBay - “My Lonely Journey”Transition music by Coma-Media from PixaBay - “Documentary”Artwork by Emily Bromley (Owner of Wishbone Dog Co.).

This week we talk to Blaine and he tells us what it was like to work at GVI and work with Ashley while she was incarcerated there. He tells us about the staffing conditions, the management, Ashley's behaviour, his arrest, charges, and preliminary trial. All information in this episode that was not provided by Blaine was found via online sources that are publicly available unless explicitly stated otherwise. While we strive to provide only accurate and truthful information - the twists, turns, and breadth of this case means we cannot say with 100% certainty that all the information in the episode is accurate. Support: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/asyouwerepcwww.asyouwere.ca References/resourceshttp://www.asyouwere.caMusic by AleXZavesa from PixaBay - “My Lonely Journey”Transition music by Coma-Media from PixaBay - “Documentary”Artwork by Emily Bromley (Owner of Wishbone Dog Co.)

Join us as we take you through the winding case into the Death of Ashley Smith, and the Correctional Officers who were charged in connection with her death in this four part series. In part 1, we set the stage for you, and provide an overview of Ashley's time inside correctional facilities, her death, the charges, court, and finally the coroners inquest. All information in this episode was found via online sources that are publicly available unless explicitly stated otherwise. While we strive to provide only accurate and truthful information - the twists, turns, and breadth of this case means we cannot say with 100% certainty that all the information in the episode is accurate. Support: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/asyouwerepcwww.asyouwere.ca References/resourceshttp://www.asyouwere.caMusic by AleXZavesa from PixaBay - “My Lonely Journey”Artwork by Emily Bromley (Owner of Wishbone Dog Co.)

We continue our discussion with Justin Law, retired firefighter/ paramedic, through his exposure therapy, the impact PTSI has had on his family, his return to work plan and lack of support from the Fire Department, as well as his retirement and new job!

Justin Law gives us an incredible retelling of his story--from the call that ended his career, through his many different PTSI treatment modalities, the impact PTSI has had on his relationships, his eventual brief return to work, and finally his retirement and new job! Welcome Justin!

Kelsey and Beckah talk about PTSD vs PSTI, societal perceptions of PTSI, signs and symptoms to watch for in yourself and your colleagues, criteria for PTSD diagnosis based on the DSM-5, and of course end with some crazy statistics and helpful interventions. 

We discuss Joe's journey with PTSD and the strategies he has used to continue his career in law enforcement, even after his diagnosis.

A critical care nurse had a motor vehicle accident after a night shift when she fell asleep behind the wheel. Welcome to her story!