Family Counselling Services in Harrison Hot Springs, BC.

Listening with love is a gift that family members can give to each other. Carey can help you to have meaningful conversations that lead to desired changes in the family. Relying on systems theory and effective communication practices, emotional bonds can be strengthened and misunderstandings corrected. Carey's goal is for each family member to have a positive counselling experience with their hope for change realized. Family members can work toward interpersonal goals on their own in session or invite family members to join them.

Family dynamics can be a complicated and sensitive balance within a home. This can be made increasingly complicated by divorce, blended families, individual parenting, spiritual values, health issues and much more. Counseling can provide family members a neutral voice and a place to be heard when fighting and arguing is impacting daily functioning and happiness, of one or more family members. We also help develop necessary tools to resolve conflict in a healthy way, bringing peace and harmony back to everyday lives.

My approach is centered on fostering open communication, understanding, and cohesion among family members. Recognizing the unique dynamics within familial relationships, I tailor interventions to address the complexities of diverse family structures. By emphasizing effective communication strategies, conflict resolution, and the cultivation of a supportive family environment, my goal is to strengthen the bonds that connect each family member. Through a collaborative process, clients benefit from developing practical tools to navigate challenges, build resilience, and foster a harmonious family life.

Despite the best intentions of ourselves and our family members, we are often tangled in patterns of invalidation, rejection, frustration and blame. It can feel so messy that we operate in a constant state of fear and a crippling sense of unworthiness. In 2008 I started my counselling career as a family therapist. A combination of individual and joint sessions will take place to allow the space for all voices to be respectfully heard, while helping to identify bigger ‘systems’ patterns that keep you stuck in pain and finger-pointing. I will help to smooth out communication, make room for wants and needs and to heal the old wounds holding you back from having a healthier relationship.

Today family can mean different things to different people. Each family structure is challenged with their own set of difficulties and problems. Whether you are a blended family, single parent family due to divorce or loss, adoptive family, same sex parents, or traditional, we recognize family dynamics can be complicated. Together we will work to develop strong communication skills between each family member, while nurturing and solidifying the family unit. We will work to overcome conflict, heal the wounds of the past, build parenting skills and create a safe environment where all family members can be heard.

Family therapy is essential for understanding deeper systemic issues. Through the implementation of family systems therapy and family counseling nurturing family change and ongoing development becomes possible. It's important and helpful to involve the family in solutions as this quite often benefits the clients. This direct involvement of families is commonly accomplished by direct participation in the therapeutic process. When one person starts to change this evokes change in other family members.

Any relationship at any time, can face challenges. Families are not an exception to the rule. When crisis hits, we sometimes feel desperate, seeking help from a professional might be the best route at that time, instead of trying old tools that have never worked. At Cognitive Health Clinic, the DESTINATION AFFINITY COUNSELLING CENTRES you will feel not be judged, you will feel accepted, comfortable, in a safe and confidential environment to disclose the issues that hindrance your family dynamic. I will support you, work with you to find sustainable solutions.

Family counseling focuses on improving dynamics and fostering harmony within the entire family unit. My approach emphasizes understanding each family member’s unique perspective while addressing patterns that may cause conflict or disconnect. Together, we work to enhance communication, resolve misunderstandings, and strengthen relationships by building mutual respect and collaboration. Clients benefit from a deeper understanding of one another, improved problem-solving skills, and a more supportive, connected family environment where everyone can thrive.