Family Counselling Services in Grande Prairie, AB.

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).

Families have rules, even if they are unspoken ones. When one person in a family breaks the rules or is experiencing problems or makes a change, the other family members feel it and either react or make a change themselves (systems theory). I base my work with families on this theory and use emotion focused therapy to help the family understand each other and resolve conflict or other difficulties.

[NOTE: MY OFFICE IS IN CALGARY -- I DO VIDEO SESSIONS ELSEWHERE IN ALBERTA]. 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. 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

When a client comes to us to work through their anxiety, depression, eating disorder, or addiction patterns we know that somewhere out there is at least one person who wants to help if they can. We see this is a powerful opportunity for the whole family to heal and grow. It it key that families understand what is truly impacting all those involved; how each member is seeing the situation and their role in it; and what each person really needs in order to feel safe, loved, and trusting of each other. Regardless of how divided family members may be, if there is a desire to connect and a willingness to take responsibility for their part, healing will happen. We are here to help you.

What affects one member of a family affects all the members. The troubles of couples affect their children. A huge challenge is finding successful way to blend families created by new partnerships and figuring out good step parenting and step children strategies. Love and optimism turn out not to be enough to ensure happy family life. In counseling we will talk about communication, finances, trust, sexuality and many other issues. You will learn new skills and increase in self esteem and confidence. Other family units who may seek counselling are, for example, a mother and daughter or brothers and sisters. They may want to clear up misunderstandings and enjoy a more satisfying relationship.

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.