Learn how we can support your family challenges with family counselling services delivered by our therapists.
Family therapy supports parents and couples when they are going through challenges, like separation or divorce, as well as to support new parents struggling to learn effective strategies for parenting and raising healthy children.
Family dynamics are complex, especially in blended or multicultural families. Additionally, general life challenges, such as births, deaths, separation or divorce, increase the complexity of the challenges involved, triggering family conflict. Common symptoms of conflict include constantly arguing, inability to communicate effectively, anger management issues, unwillingness to listen, or physical altercations.
Many families in Winnipeg have challenges too difficult to resolve on their own. These challenges are often rooted in communication struggles, expressing your thoughts and emotions freely, or letting emotions hinder progress. Other times these challenges may be due to external stressors of life, such as work demands, family responsibilities, parenting children, or financial stress.
Our team has experience in treating the following issues:
We have created a unique therapy program for treating clients that follows an evidence-based methodology for getting out of your old patterns of thinking and into a happier life.
During our first session, we’ll ask questions to learn more about you and your family, including your individual childhoods, relationship origins, life goals, health challenges and overall beliefs. Our goal is to identify any limiting beliefs, traumas, abuses or unhealthy patterns that may be holding you back in your family, then to create a treatment plan based on your family goals.
During our next three sessions, we’ll continue to explore all of your beliefs, memories, traumas and abuses, being mindful to respect your cultural traditions and customs. Our goal is to identify any and all beliefs and memories that may limit your life and are no longer serving your goals. Then, we can create an action plan for which beliefs to address first.
During our remaining sessions, we’ll use a combination of reprocessing or reconditioning techniques to help you deal with trauma, abuse or harmful memories. The goal is to remove any emotion or pain associated with the memory, allowing you to find your inner peace in your family.
We draw our wisdom from a variety of sources and methodologies, including cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), emotion focused therapy (EFT), and more.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) aims to change your thoughts in order to change how you feel, which is useful for treating anxiety, depression, trauma, marital challenges, and many other concerns.
CBT is based on several core principles, including:
CBT treatment involves changing your thinking patterns, including:
CBT treatment also involves changing your behavioural patterns, such as:
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) refers to holding opposing views, or the existence of opposites. In DBT, you learn two opposing strategies: acceptance (i.e. your experiences are valid) and change (i.e. you have to make positive changes to manage your emotions).
DBT is divided into four stages of treatment:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a method of mindful therapy that helps you stay focused on the present moment and accept your thoughts and feelings without judgement. ACT works by accepting your life experiences as they come, without evaluating or trying to change them.
ACT offers mindfulness exercises to encourage you to build compassion around difficult experiences to free you from obsessive negative thinking to achieve peace of mind. ACT works by focusing on three areas:
Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) is a method focused on the role of emotions to human experience and change in therapy. EFT focuses on strategies that promote the awareness, acceptance, expression, utilization, regulation, and transformation of emotion. The goal of EFT is to strengthen the self, regulate affect and create new meaning.
EFT is based on several core principles, such as:
A therapist trained in EFT will help you gain awareness and understanding of your emotions. During each session, the therapist will:
Our therapy services are consistent with the suggested rates identified by the Manitoba Psychological Society, the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), and the Manitoba College of Social Workers.
A Registered Psychologist is a specialist in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of psychological, emotional and behavioural disorders. They research, develop and apply theories about relational behaviour and mental processes. Generally, a Registered Psychologist has a doctorate degree in psychology and additional clinical training in their therapeutic areas of specialty. All Registered Psychologists practicing in Manitoba are required to be licensed with the Manitoba Psychological Society.
A Certified Canadian Counsellor is a mental health professional who has received training and credentials from the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). The CCPA was founded in 1965 as a nationally recognized certification process for professional counsellors, and established the accreditation of counselling programs in 1987. Certification is only available to professional members of the CCPA who hold a master’s or doctorate degree in counselling.
A Registered Social Worker is a regulated health professional who works with individuals, families and groups to improve individual and social wellbeing. Registered Social Workers are licensed by the Manitoba College of Social Workers and work in clinical or community settings. Social workers can have a bachelor, master’s or doctorate level education in social work, as many programs offer practical experience gained through practicums.
Private psychological services are not covered by Manitoba Health, but may be covered by your employer’s insurance plan. Please consult with your insurance provider to ensure that they provide coverage for your appointment with a Registered Psychologist, a Certified Canadian Counsellor or a Registered Social Worker.
Our psychology services are consistent with the suggested rates identified by the Manitoba Psychological Society, the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), and the Manitoba College of Social Workers. We offer a reduced rate for people with low-income; please contact our front desk to learn more.
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