Family Counselling

COUNSELLING is a confidential process designed to help you address your concerns, come to a greater understanding of yourself, and learn effective personal and interpersonal coping strategies. Counselling involves sharing sensitive, personal, and private information that may at times be distressing. 

 

There can be different reasons for your family to seek help. Whether you’re trying to make it through a life event such as divorce and loss, or you’re overwhelmed and experiencing intense emotions, help is here.

 

During counselling there may be periods of increased anxiety or confusion. The outcome of counselling is often positive; however, the level of satisfaction for any individual is not predictable. Your therapist is available to support you throughout the counselling process. 

 

Additionally, however, the success of the counselling relationship depends on your willingness to be open and involved in the process. Individuals who participate in counselling can experience changes in personal views, attitudes, and coping skills. Sometimes those close to you may need time to adjust to the new perspectives and positive behavioural changes that may evolve during your counselling.

You can access the family counselling services offered by our professional Marital and Family Therapists and child counsellor. We also host counselling trainees under the close supervision of the Supervisor and Lead Therapist, Ms. Naugler. Our counselling program is designed to enhance and strengthen family life, develop coping skills and help people help themselves. 

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How to Access Family Counselling

If you feel you and your family could benefit from counselling and would like to access our services, please email the lead counsellor directly at koreen(at)ponokafcss.net and provide your contact information. If you do not have access to email, please call our office at 403-783-4462 and leave your contact information with the receptionist or message after hours.

The counsellor will then contact you to obtain the information they need and to schedule an appointment if appropriate.

Fees for our family counselling services are based on a sliding scale. Funding may be available and eligibility depends on identified purposes.
 

Our Counsellors

Koreen Naughler

 

Our Lead Therapist, Koreen Naugler, holds a BSc in Behavioural Science and an MS in Marital and Family Therapy. She has been a member and Canadian Certified Counsellor in good standing with the Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) since 2004. She has received extensive training to specialize in Autism and ADHD. 

She has been counselling for over 20 years and worked with individuals, couples and families. She uses a client-centered framework with a trauma-informed approach. Koreen specializes in the fundamentals of Family Systems Theory, utilizing various Cognitive Therapies with elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, as well as Emotion Focused therapy modalities. She believes that there is not a one-size-fits-all approach, and everyone has special strengths they bring to the process.

Additionally, our Counselling Program hosts Masters level students who are completing their practicum experience in their Psychology and Counselling education.  Koreen works closely with them, furthering their training, and supervises the counselling sessions, sometimes working directly together, co-counselling to provide clients with the best therapeutic interventions possible.

 

Donna has a Bachelor of Social Work and brings over 20 years experience working with children and youth  within the Ponoka area.

Donna recently retired as  counsellor in the school system ,  however her skills and passion for supporting children wont allow her to completely step back. 

Please email Koreen (Lead Therapist) above, if you would like to make arrangements for your child to see Donna. 

Get In Touch to Access Family Counselling

If you believe your family could benefit from family counselling, contact Ponoka FCSS. We can provide you with the setting and tools to create healthier relationships and improved wellness.

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