Come experience more of the Father's heart for you: growth, healing, maturity and life-giving relationships. His heart is that we are equipped to thrive!

Upcoming Events: 

-Immanuel Emotional Healing: June 8, 9 Edmonton
See menu above: Immanuel > Training 
 Video: http://www.immanuelapproach.com/testimonies.html# 
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-Thrive-Restarting:  see menu above
    12 Monday evenings, starting again Sept., 2012, that bring new hope for:
    inadequate joy, depression, anxiety,  addictions, emotional eating, spiritual dryness, 
    weak relationships, attachment wounds, type A & B trauma (neglect & abuse).  
     
-Thrive 19 Skills Training: May 27-31, 2013, St. Albert, AB. 
  Build joy capacity and increase intimacy with God at this premiere 
  relational brain-skill training. The Life Model can be applied to all areas 
  of your life, marriage, and family.  The total package involves an at-home course 
  consisting of reading and DVD lectures, plus a week of hands on training.  
  See www.thrivetoday.org/thrivetracks.html#Anchor-54076

Counselling: My Commitment to Clients

(1) I am very protective of each person's dignity and self-esteem. It is vitally important to me that you always feel respected. We have all made lots of mistakes.  However, I want all counselling to reflect the grace of the God of second chances.

(2) I am very sensitive to the differences between men and women when it comes to counselling. Frequently, a man's sense of personal privacy and other factors, leads us to be less than comfortable with the idea of counselling. (In fact, many of us men would prefer a root canal to seeing a “shrink“.) I have spent years reassuring men that this discomfort is normal, that men and their God-given strengths will be recognized and respected and providing the support that makes counselling both comfortable and productive.

(3) I work to create an atmosphere of emotional safety, which goes beyond blaming. This safe environment promotes honesty and breakthroughs. Thus, no one needs to be cheated out of his/her relational and personal dreams. As trust builds, I also hold up a mirror of reality which promotes increased self-awareness. Then each can see his/her areas which need growth (or are actually destructive), is supported to take responsibility for the needed changes and provided with the skills and insights which empower people to achieve these changes.  

(4) I want everyone to feel comfortable with the different counselling approaches being used. From  years of experience, I usually have a number of approaches that work for any need. I urge clients to speak up so that we find the approach that works best for you!

(5) Counselling sessions are completely confidential. No information will be released about you without your written consent. Exceptions are child abuse, which by law must be reported. If you are believed to be a danger to yourself or someone else, others may need to be notified. Finally, courts may subpoena counselling records.
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