Family Counselling Services in Grande Prairie, AB.

Families can be one of the most rewarding human experiences and the most difficult experiences . I work with various types of families and work with issues from everyone involved. I can help you enrich your current relationships or help with problems such as conflict, arguing, lack of family connection, communication difficulties or understanding past experiences in a positive and safe environment. Several formats are used including counselling individually (such as only one family member solely attending counselling or the entire family. Families have the opportunity to grow individually and together.

Most family therapists inadvertently create more chaos through their well-intentioned efforts to assist a family move through a change process. Why? Brains are inherently deregulated (all of us, may I add) and most talking and dialoguing misses brain-centric problems that need more intensive help. Many times the emotional trauma created by years of solving problems ineffectively can wreak havoc on the brain's parasympathetic nervous system, not ever giving the family a break from flight or fight thinking. Contact us for an innovative neuroscience solution to family dysfunction. Kevin@kevinflemingphd.com or 877-606-6161.

Family dynamics can be tricky. By working together we can figure out better ways of communicating, being hear, and seen, and moving towards a more balanced dynamic. If you are having a difficult time after your divorce and are trying to co-parent with your ex-partner, I can also support you with the right tools and co-parenting techniques that can transform your relationships.

[I ONLY OFFER VIDEO SESSIONS THROUGHOUT ALBERTA FOR FAMILY THERAPY - NOT ONTARIO]. None of us took degrees on how to be great parents, yet despite our best efforts, things can go amuck quickly. I have a son and a daughter of my own… I know how challenging raising children and making families work can be. I have been a psychologist since 1986. Let’s not waste time but instead get down to the issues that are affecting your family right now. Book an appointment by going to https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=14249112

Dysfunctions in families occur in a variety of forms; thus in working with families, I use a variety of theoreetical models including Family Systems, Satir, Attachment Theory, Observed Experiential Integration, and Gottman. I am committed to seeing each family member respected and having their needs met. To accomplish this, I may meet with the entire family, or one on one accordingly.

Wishing there was less conflict and increased harmony in the family? Not sure how to manage various problems that seems to cause the same fights over and over again? Family therapy can help each family member see how they impact each other and learn to work together in more productive ways (improve communications, manage and solve family problems and create a more positive home environment for everyone).

Family Systems Therapy is used to address many issues that can arise within the context of a family unit. At FP Counselling, we use this approach to counselling to assist families in identifying, addressing and coping with these issues as they surface, which has even shown to assist in addressing other mental health concerns like depression, anxiety and food-related disorders. Some of our psychologists are focused specifically on family therapy and helping understanding individuals and families identify power struggles, communication problems, and other personal and family issues.