Addiction Therapists in Ponoka, AB.

Addictions in the family significantly impact the lives of children. Family addictions can have many consequences for a child and impede his or her development in behaviour, education, and social-emotional wellbeing. Without help these children are at risk of developing severe mental health concerns including: depression, anxiety, issues with self-esteem and self-worth, issues with peers, sleep disorders, substance abuse disorders, etc. Keystone offers counselling and support for children with a family member struggling with substance abuse. Additionally, family therapy is offered to help develop healthy family patterns and strengthen relationships between family members.

Struggling with addictions can be a lonely and frightening place. I provide a compassionate, caring, and confidential space to work through the difficult challenges of addictions. Whether trauma, multiple addictions, behavioural addictions (sex and gambling), depression, or anxiety we can work together to develop a plan to help you recover your life and not just to stop drinking or drugging. I use Cognitive Behavioral, Emotionally Focused, 12 Step Facilitation, or Narrative therapy to work with you on your journey of recovery. I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist-Candidate. You do not have to be alone in this struggle anymore, call today to book an appointment.

[I OFFER VIDEO SESSIONS THROUGHOUT ALBERTA AND ONTARIO]. I know what it is like to be an addict. I have been in recovery from my addiction for several years now. I am also an international expert in this field. My American textbook called “Addictions Counseling Today: Substances and Addictive Behaviors” was published recently. I have been a practicing psychologist since 1986. If you need a competent psychologist, book now at https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=14249112

An addiction is something that one reaches for (outside of themselves) on a regular basis to make themselves feel better. When the addiction results in unhealthy behavior that effects ourselves and those around us, it is time for help. One of the methods I use is the Cognitive Behavioral approach, which helps people to learn to think and feel differently in order to over come the need to reach out for something. As well Relapse Prevention and Family of Origin issues are topics often covered.

Addictions are hard but not hopeless. I my self battled with my own addictions. Along with education I also have understanding at a deeper level due to my personal experience. The substance that you are addicted to is not so much the issue as is the feelings, thoughts, experiences and behaviours. Processing ones story within therapy allows a person to step one foot closer to freedom and hope in a better life. It is a risk to reach out and be vulnerable. The key is to keep picking oneself back up and keep trying.I look forward to hearing your story and journeying with you as you process it.

Ready for change? In your life, relationships, and with yourself ? Change begins with you. Exploring how your addiction has influenced your life and imagining how your life can be by rewriting your relationship with addiction. Our lives and our pathways are not written in stone. When we tell our stories in ways that can make us stronger, we can discover - we are not the problem - the problem is the problem. When we separate ourselves from the problem, we can begin to revise our relationships with problems and gain new insight into different ways we can live our lives. I can help you discover ways to reclaim your past and re-envision your future and change your relationship with addiction.

Richard Evans is MTO Reach's addictions counsellor. Working out of his own experience, he is passionate about helping people reach their full potential and living lives of flourishing. Richards approach to counselling includes creating safety in the relationship and being authentic. He uses trauma-informed practices to journey alongside my clients as we sift through life to process the areas of hurt. Often, it feels insurmountable to do this on our own. Richards integrates CBT into his practice and is IFS informed.

While most treatment approaches to addiction include 12 step programs, rehabs, and now sober living houses, Grey Matters International, Inc. provides a wildly successful alternative to traditional models of addiction treatment----that keeps the brain in mind. That is, talking to the conscious brain while the primal brain is deciding things even before you are consciously aware? Well, that is the problem to solve in addiction. We have the solution utilizing a new cutting edge neuroscience-centered brain rebalancing system. Contact kevin@kevinflemingphd.com or call 877-606-6161.