Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Medicine Hat, Alberta AB, Canada CA
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Russ Webb - Insight Counselling Services
Counsellor/Therapist, MA, CT, RPC, MPCC
My background masters-level training is in systems training and couples work is about being able to work with the couple as a whole. It is recognizing and identifying that even disfunction in a relationship serves a function. Couples get stuck in patterns and it is helpful to be able to identify the patterns but then it is important to learn skills and move the conversation to a deeper level of understanding unmet needs, dreams, goals, and desires. When trust has been seriously broken, it needs to be recognized that forgiveness is possible but that an examination of all that was involved in the breaking of the trust to ensure that it does not become a pattern in the relationship. The modalities I would use would be Structural Strategic systems therapy, Emotionally Focused therapy, the Gottman Method, Satir Communications, and more to improve: couple communication, conflict resolution skills, address negative interactional patterns and improve resolution skills.
It is critically important to say if you are coming for counselling because it is an abusive relationship, I will not do couples counselling as it can increase the abuse.
26 Years Experience
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Nakasha Ogbonna
Registered Social Worker, RSW
Merging the lives of two individuals is no easy task and there is no such thing as a "perfect" mate nor relationship. Naturally this means that each relationship will face its share of hardships. I am a qualified therapist that is here to help you navigate through some of these challenges --- whether in the early stages of your relationship, preparing for marriage, or many years into your union. I do not take sides. In couples counselling I help couples rebuild and/or strengthen their sense of friendship and partnership, intimacy, respect and appreciation, ability to manage conflicts in a healthy and effective manner, heal through feelings of betrayal, understand one another's inner world, honour and support each other's dreams, establish a shared vision, and ultimately strengthen your sense of commitment.
5 Years Experience
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Meera Duncan
Counsellor/Therapist, Author, Registered Counselling Therapist, Registered Clinical Counselling Hypnotherapist, & Addictions Counsellor
When our most intimate relationship is in trouble it can feel like our world is crumbling and may seem like we are at a complete impasse; but there is help. Meera works with couples to help them heal the emotional injuries and rebuild the trust, friendship, and the love you once had- the very foundation your relationship was built on. Meera uses the gold standard Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Dr. Sue Johnson’s Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, & Morgan Johnson’s therapeutic approaches to rebuilding trust through proven guided therapeutic techniques & activities to give couples the tools they need to heal. Contact Meera today to begin your journey towards healing.
12 Years Experience
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Brandi Rosgen
Licensed Professional Counsellor, B.Ed, MACP, MPCC
I specialize in helping individuals and couples create a second version of their relationship in these four areas of Relationship Transformation
Therapy is focused on helping couples find healing in creating a new version of their relationship.
Deciding to stay or go.
If you feel stuck in a miserable relationship, there is no need to exist there; life is too short. You may be struggling with the decision of whether to separate or not. I help each person uncover what is needed from themselves, and their partner, for the second version of the relationship to be a success. There is a focus on identifying patterns— both individually and as a couple— and being intentional in creating what it is each person desires and needs.
Deciding on how to separate
Perhaps the second version of your relationship is figuring out what peace and happiness look like during or after separation. People can accidentally find themselves engulfed in a battle after separation, sending their lives in a direction they never intended or wanted to go. Separation can be peaceful. Even in high conflict separation or divorce situations, peace is possible. Often when people skip separation or divorce counselling, the emotional aspects are ignored. I help people create a second version of their relationship, during or after separation or divorce. There is a focus on being intentional with what each person wants the relationship to look like in the future. Also focused on are specifics on how to create, sustain and maintain the second version of the relationship.
Please note these sessions can be done separately.
Also note if separation is decided, with the well-being of the future relationship in mind, topics such as custody and finances can be discussed. There is a focus on what is fair (not necessarily equal), and reasonable. Custody and financial documents can be drawn up to be used within mediation, or given to lawyers for a place to begin (saving time, money, and mental and emotional energy).
Reconciliation after betrayal
The second version of your relationship may be reconciling after one, or both, have stepped out of the marriage either physically, mentally, or emotionally. Perhaps one or both of you have checked out of the marriage, but now someone is considering a better way. There is. If you are wondering if reconciliation is a good idea, or how to move past betrayal, know that healing is possible. You will move on. You might as well move on intentionally with a focus on peace and happiness. I help people create a second, better version of their relationship after betrayal. There is a focus on identifying the patterns— both individually and as a couple— that got the relationship to where it is, and how to get it to where you want.
Deciding How to Co-parent
Every parent wants their children to be happy. Unfortunately, and often accidentally, people can put their children’s happiness to the side during separation and divorce, causing short-term and long-term damage. People can get caught up in their emotional whirlwinds and forget to keep their children’s peace and happiness at the forefront. I help people create co-parent relationships that work for their children and adult individuals.
* Please note co-parent and/or custody arrangements can be discussed and decided on within therapy. The paperwork can be drawn to be used with mediation or lawyer(s), and used towards the divorce and child custody agreements. This therapeutic process helps to ensure the emotional components are factored in and utilized along with the final legal arrangements and agreements.
16 Years Experience
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Claire Benade
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Relationships take work but working through communication, conflicts and other issues can bring you closer. I will work with you and your partner to ensure the best support for you during these difficult times. I will help support you as we work through the thoughts and feelings you are both having individually and as a couple. Focusing on therapeutic relationship and building trust allows me to help support you while using a solution-focused lens.
4 Years Experience