Counselling

Process

Initial Session: together we explore the nature of the problem and identify your goals.

Subsequent Sessions: we explore solutions that work best for you and develop strategies that are a good fit.

Closing Session: we review your progress, highlight your gains, and book a follow-up if needed.

Optional 3-6-9 Check-Up: Solution Focused Clarity Check-Ups at 3, 6 & 9 months to facilitate ongoing growth & tools refresher if needed.

Adults (all ages and stages)

• Depression / Anger
• Bereavement / Grief
• Parenting Challenges
• Parent-Teen Relationship Stress
• Self-Esteem / Confidence
• Stress / Anxiety
• Mood & Personality Disorders
• General Adjustment Concerns
• Sleep Disturbance
• Health / Chronic Health Challenges
• PPD – Postpartum Depression
• Work Related Stress / Job Loss-Termination

Together We Will…

• Develop personal insight and knowledge through interactive conversation.
• Develop unused resources and leverage personal strengths.
• Manage present and future challenges creatively and effectively.
• Experience a greater sense of well-being and increased life satisfaction.
• Shape a better future for you and for those around you.

Parent-Teen Relationships

PSS: Parent Strategy & Support
Parents will explore & learn empirically researched & proven techniques to connect & support your teen: active listening, effective communication, delayed affirmation, natural consequences, healthy boundaries, expectations, accountability and connectivity principals.

Teen (13-19)

Teen Adjustment Issues
Teen adjustment issues start at a young age and can result in serious interpersonal problems at home and at school. It can affect the whole family, as well as friends and teachers. Teens today face incredible challenges and as parents it can be difficult to know what healthy communication looks like, how to support our teens and what balance looks like for the family.

The scope of teen adjustment issues is wide, and ranges from dealing with: new schools/teachers, life skills, grief and loss, OCD/perfectionism, academic underachievement, sexual abuse, bullying, anxiety, peer pressure, depression and self-esteem.

Janet can help your family to once again become a functioning unit where each member’s needs are met in a healthy way. Janet has experience in working with teens of all ages as they commonly deal with teen adjustment issues, such as suicidal thoughts and attempts, drug use, self mutilation, and eating disorders, to name a few.

Janet provides a safe and nurturing environment for teens to explore their issues and to help teens get back on track. Janet can also help parents to find balance and create coping strategies and solutions for their children’s teen adjustment issues.

For a full description of services , visit www.claritycounselling.ca