Carman McKay and I have facilitated groups of members of First Nations since 2001. Carman McKay is a First Nations cultural presenter and a member of the Matsqui First Nation…
Counselling groups address personal and social concerns. The goal is the resolution of specific issues. Severe psychological and behavioral disorders are usually referred to individual counselling. Group work may encompass…
Trauma Experienced by First Nations / Indigenous PeopleIndigenous people are often traumatised in ways that others are not. This includes systemic racism, discrimination, and historical trauma — the long-term effects…
The families we support are often suffering from relationship issues, a general breakdown of the family unit, or domestic violence. Often hurt and pain creates walls that prevent family members…
Issues that we commonly encounter with our adult clients include anxiety, depression, trauma symptoms (PTSD), women’s issues, men’s anger, relationship issues, childhood abuse, and sexual assault — past and recent. …
Our practice supports children and adolescents between the ages of 11 and 19. Issues that we commonly encounter include anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, self-harm, suicide ideation, parent-teen conflict, peer relationships,…