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INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING

Individual adults can begin counseling by calling and setting up an apointment

Children under the age of 18 are generally provided counseling with their parents and siblings in family therapy unless individual therapy is deemed more appropriate.

Individuals often seek help in dealing with childhood abuse, self esteem, anger management, and substance abuse issues. Even though these issues often affect realtionships it is usually better to deal with these issues indivuidually rather than in marriage therapy.

 

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FAMILY AND CHILD COUNSELING

Parenting Teens is an enormous challenge. Todays young people deal with so many issues - drugs, sex, violence - at a younger age than ever before. At the same time parenting strategies that were common 30 years ago are not acceptable toady. How can parents learn new ways to motivate teens and manage their behaviors? Explore discipline strategies, family rituals and routines, and other aspects of your life as a parent

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COUPLES COUNSELING

A happy and fulfilling marriage has been consistently linked in studies to greater health and a sense of well-being. Unfortunately, current divorce rates continue to hover around 50%, and many more couples are not satisfied with their relationships. Sexual problems, financial stress, infidelity, communication problems, domestic violence, cultural factors, religion, health and age related concerns all represent areas commonlyaddressed in counselling.

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ABUSE RECOVERY


Isolation…guilt…depression…fear…anger…loss…

These are the common legacies of childhood sexual, physical, and emotional abuse. Often left alone to deal with this overwhelming trauma, survivors develop many ways of coping - forgetting, denial, avoidance, control, making excuses, staying busy. Difficulties with relationships at home, school, and work often result as survivors struggle to take care of their wounded hearts, minds, and bodies. Counselling can dramatically speed up the healing proces and prvide the suport necessary to confront traumatic memories and dysfunctional beliefs

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BEST PRACTICE PARENTING

 

 

 

 

Raising and disciplining children is a challenge. No parenting subject is filled with more disagreement and inconsistency than the issue of discipline. Deciding on the best way to discipline children is confusing to many parents and even educators. Discipline is one important way we socialize children. The goal of socialization is to teach children how to function effectively in society. It is the role of parents to provide children with experience, opportunities and examples of successful behavior. Discipline is also allowing or creating consequences for a child’s behavior. Learn waht methods work, what doesnt work and how to reaing control of your paenting role.

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REDUCING ANGER

We don’t simply manage anger. Often times an immense amount of pain and suffering precedes anger, and managing it with behavioral techniques is a short-term bandage that easily comes undone when triggered. Instead, we help clients to identify the pain and suffering that has been masked by anger. Angry feelings, when not understood and expressed in healthy ways, become defenses which continuously launch attacks for the purpose of destroying the person, thing, idea, etc. which triggered the anger in the first place. Through counsselling our clients can learn to respond more effectively to triggers and to choose new ways of thinking so that angry feelings are not generated in the first place.

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PERSONAL GROWTH

Formulating your thoughts and choices into a plan for personal growth can be a difficult task. Avilon Counselling can bridge the gap and help you reach higher goals for yourself. Beyond simply functioning, therapy aims to resolve issues and give you a direct path to future growth. A counselor provides a safe and confidential environment to work through the issues you are dealing with.

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MARRIAGE PREPARATION

Marriage enrichment pioneer David Mace once remarked, "Marriage is the deepest and potentially the most gratifying of all human relationships, but it is also one of the most demanding. Unfortunately couples seldom have more preparation than a little advice from their parents and a new set of china." Many young couples' expectations of marriage revolve around the false belief that love will get them through rough times. While love is important, it won't be enough if couples don't have the basic attitudes and skills they need for a successful marriage. Lasting marriages require partners who respect one another, who have gained knowledge about what makes marriage work, and who have developed skills that will enhance the relationship. Marriage preparation teaches the attitudes and communication skills necessary to be able to build a lasting relationship

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT IS COUNSELING?
Counseling is a way to address emotional, psychological or relationship concerns you or your family may be having. Generally, counselors meet with clients once a week for 50 minutes to work toward resolving difficulties and achieving goals that clients and counselors have developed together. Individuals may be seen alone or with significant others in couples or family counseling.

HOW DO I BECOME A CLIENT?
Simply call 403-265-2502 between 10am and 10pm to book an appointment. Daytime apointments can usually be booked the same week, evening appointments usually will be for the following week

HOW MUCH DOES COUNSELING COST?
Counseling services are $80/hour. We accep payment by cash or cheque

DO YOU ACCEPT INSURANCE?
Individual insurance plans vary in thier exact requirements. Please check with your insurer to know exactly what is covered and any special restrictions you insurer may have.

WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?
Our address is 936 Hunterston Hill NW, Just SW of Beddington Mall
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HOW LONG WILL I BE IN COUNSELING?
You and your counselor will work together to determine how long your counseling will last. Some concerns can be resolved in a short period of time; others can take longer. It is rare to work with Avilon Counselling for more than 5-15 sessions.

DO YOU HAVE COUNSELORS AVAILABLE IN THE EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS?
Evenings - yes. In some cases weekend apointments can be arranged if no other time will work


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