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My Services

01.

Therapy

Individual, group, and family therapy are essential modalities aimed at promoting mental health and emotional well-being. Individual therapy provides a private and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours with a trained therapist, fostering personal growth and healing. Group therapy allows individuals to share their experiences and gain insights from peers facing similar challenges, creating a sense of community and mutual support. Family therapy focuses on improving communication and resolving conflicts within the family unit, helping members understand each other's perspectives and strengthen their relationships. Together, these therapeutic approaches empower individuals and families to navigate life's challenges and create healthier, more fulfilling connections.

If a time-slot you require is not available through the Book an Appointment tool above, please complete the contact form and we would be happy to make arrangements.

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Woodland Therapy is a unique therapeutic approach that combines outdoor adventure with evidence-based psychological practices. It utilizes the natural environment as a backdrop for personal growth, healing, and self-discovery. By engaging with the wilderness, clients can develop coping skills, enhance self-awareness, and foster resilience in a supportive and experiential setting.

Woodland Therapy addresses the emotional, mental, and physical aspects of well-being.The integration of physical activity, mindfulness, and therapeutic dialogue helps participants develop a holistic understanding of their mental health challenges and strengths.

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The Indigenous Art of Narrative Therapy is a blend of traditional Indigenous storytelling practices with contemporary narrative therapy techniques, emphasizing the importance of culture, community, and personal history in the healing process. This approach recognizes the power of stories to shape identity and context, providing a framework for individuals to re-author their lives and experiences. Narrative Therapy Unimagined expands on this by encouraging clients to think creatively about their narratives, exploring alternative possibilities and embracing the complexity of their lived experiences. This modality fosters resilience by inviting individuals to engage in dialogue that reflects their unique perspectives and relationships, allowing for deeper connections within themselves and their communities. Ultimately, both practices aim to empower individuals to reclaim their stories, promoting healing and transformation through the art of storytelling.

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Education for Reconciliation 

Truth and Reconciliation: Education for Culturally Safe Practices

 

Exploring the impacts of colonialism on Indigenous Peoples

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Practicing from a culturally informed perspective

 

Participants will join facilitators as they explore the impacts of colonialism on the Indigenous world. Within in a blended, Indigenous and euro-Canadian, learning environment, participants will have the opportunity to survey the effects of historical trauma on the lives of Indigenous Peoples. Through the creation of a safe context rooted in Indigenous practices and ways of knowing, participants will learn how to take the beginning steps at delivering their professional practices from a culturally informed and humble perspective.  

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05.

Educational Psychology

Educational psychology focuses on understanding how individuals learn and the psychological factors that influence educational processes. It integrates principles of psychology with educational practices to enhance teaching methods, learning environments, student outcomes and provide insights that help educators design effective instructional strategies tailored to diverse learners. Educational psychology  also addresses issues such as motivation, learning disabilities, and academic achievement, fostering a safe and supportive environment for all students with the aim to promote lifelong learning and improve educational experiences for individuals across various contexts.

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© 2024 by  Ryan Hoard, M.A. - Registered Psychologist, AB

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