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Family Counselling
Offering counselling for Adults, Couples, Teenagers & Children.
It is heartbreaking for parents to see your child, children or teenager struggling and even more worrisome to see it effect them on a daily basis wondering how you can help them.
Perhaps they are unhappy in school, having a difficult time making friends, have become quiet or overly anxious or they are struggling with adapting to changes in the family unit, separation, divorce or a recent move.
You may wonder if encouraging your child or teenager to seek counselling is the right thing to do.
As much as children/teens don’t want to burden their parents with their inner most thoughts, parents too may be struggling with knowing how to help. Speaking with a professionally trained counselor is an important life skill to learn at a young age. You are never alone, help is only a phone call away. In Person sessions available in Barrie and near Orillia, Ontario
Karen understands the many issues facing children, youth, families and individuals.
With over 25 years of experience in Education as Teacher, Behavior specialist, Special Education Teacher, Resource, Guidance Counsellor; and through her work with Hospice, providing Counselling and facilitating groups. Karen understands complex needs and can draw from her life and work experience. Karen has training in Advanced Trauma Treatment or Children and Adolescents.
Resources:
Legal Aid Ontario: www.legalaid.on.ca/en
Family Wizard Communication tool: www.ourfamilywizard.com
Up to Parents, helping separated parents communicate: www.uptoparents.com/en/
Up to Parents Resource for Separation / Divorced parents: www.uptoparents.org
If you are single, in a relationship, widowed, divorced and/or facing transitions or challenges, you don’t have to do it alone. Help is a phone call or email away.
Therapy has many benefits such as: speaking with someone who is non judgmental, discovering your strengths, improving relationships, building coping strategies, and your self esteem, and developing resiliency and communication tools.
Speaking with a professional on a regular basis can set you up for success by putting together a care plan to meet your needs.
Parents play a critical role in guiding our youth in their mental health and well-being by encouraging them, to develop self worth, holding space, listening, and coping strategies such as asking for help.
If your teen is struggling with depression, anxiety, bullying, anger, emotional outbursts or is withdrawn and become quieter than usual or is displaying behavior issues, it may be time to contact Karen for a consultation.
Teenagers will find a safe space to express their thoughts, issues or worries in a supportive environment. Online appointments are available and In Person sessions are available at 47 Worsley St., Barrie, Ontario or at 14 Peter St. S, Orillia, Ontario.
Karen uses a creative approach with children ensuring they feel safe, and in a comfortable space to share their thoughts, often through creative play such as clay, paint, paper, markers/crayons, building blocks to express themselves.
Is your child/youth/teen experiencing difficulty in school, increased anxiety, lacking in coping skills? Has their behavior changed, mood swings, eating or sleeping habits or has there been a recent stressor in the family.
Life transitions and changes affect everyone in different ways. Set up an appointment today.
Feeling overwhelmed or stressed out? Couples and Family Therapy is designed to help families work through specific issues, recognize patterns, and move forward in a healthy way. There are many pressures and stressors on families these days: transitions, health issues, blending of families, mental health, behavioral issues. Therapy can be a time of healing and growth.
Do you need to learn some strategies to help you cope with feelings of stress, anxiety, anger or the demands of everyday life? Whether single, widowed, divorced, separated or living as a couple – life can be challenging at times.
Parenting is rewarding and challenging at the same time. Often a few sessions can put you back in the driver’s seat feeling confident. Give Karen a call or email to kjm.soulpath@gmail.com
Karen sees clients in Barrie and Orillia area and is available in person (preferable) online (a safe option) or by phone.
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