"Life is difficult"and can be very perplexing. Sometimes we reach a crossroad and simply get stuck, unable to determine which direction to take on the road of life. As the Proverb says, "A person will fail when there is no direction, but with wise counsel there is victory." Psychology literally means, "Study of the Soul" - when people are in distress, they are "soul-sick." We, at the CrossRoads Counselling Group are skilled "Soul-Helpers"
The CrossRoads Counselling Group is committed to be there for you as you wrestle with the questions of life. Some of the areas we will help you with are:
Couples Relationship Issues:
- Communication, Conflict Resolution, Sexuality
Family Systems Counselling:
- Family of Origin, Extended Family Issues
Individual Issues:
- Anger, Depression, Grief, Loss, Anxiety, Stress
Trauma Events:
- Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD)
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Post-Abortion Stress Disorder (PASD)
Sexual, Emotional & Physical Abuse
Co-dependency Issues
Addictions:
- Alcohol, Drug, Sexual, Non-substance
We use the CATAR (Cognitive Action Therapy for Addiction Recovery) treatment method utilising ASTT (Assert-Scripting Truth Talk) because we believe addiction occurs because of poor choices in behaviour.
Profile & Analysis Testing
Fears and Phobias
Positive Self-Image Issues
Boundary Issues
Intimacy & Sexual Issues
Spiritual Experiences & Discipline:
- We are all spiritual beings having a human experience
As Transpersonal psychotherapists we interface psychology and spiritual experience. Transpersonal Psychotherapy is the field of psychology which integrates psychological concepts, theories and methods with the clients beliefs, precepts and practices of the spiritual disciplines. We are concerned with the development of a healthy individuality and integrity which includes all aspects of the body, mind and spiritual. This viewpoint acknowledges that behind the masks and roles of one's conditioned personality lies a deeper state of being that transcends individual identity.
We are:
Approved Contract Counsellors for the BC Capital Health Region (under the Residential Historical Abuse Program)
Approved NCN Level 2 Service Providers for Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations Community Health and Human Services
Approved NCN Level 1 Service Providers for the Inter Tribal Health Authority crisis intervention/assessment & referral service
Approved Advance Level 3 Classified Contract Counsellors for WCB Psychological Services in British Columbia
We are also Advance Level 3 Classified Counsellors with the Manitoba & British Colombia Criminal Injuries Programs to assist those suffering emotional trauma because of criminal action.
At the CrossRoads of life, we face many moral, mental and
spiritual issues which alone cannot easily be resolved.
Counselling provides you with a safe, non-judgmental
environment in which you can explore your feelings and beliefs. As an individual, you gain
a deeper awareness of yourself. As a couple, you can explore the challenging dynamics of
your relationship. As a family, you can grow and strengthen as a unit.
Counselling enables you to identify the underlying problems
that hold you back, opening doors for you to go through in areas of personal growth and
interpersonal relationship.
The CrossRoads Counselling Group Philosophy is to equip
people so they can reach their life's full potential. We therefore endorse Clinical
Behavioural Hypnotherapy, Integrated Solution-Focussed Cognitive/Behavioural Therapy and Solution-Focussed Behavioural Hypnosis which are short-term directional client-centred approaches. This means that the counsellor and
yourself will work together during the sessions. We believe that it is important for you to
realize that both your progress and success will have much more to do with you - with your
insights, your wisdom, your understanding than you might have imagined. In fact your
decisions are what is important, our job as counsellors is to assist you in looking at
your options.
However, we do not nor will we make decisions for you. It is our great hope that when you
leave us you will be better equipped for the road of life than when you came into see us
for support. Your counsellor may also have you do specific exercises (homework) between
session. This would be done to maximise the healing changes in your life.
We begin with an evaluation. This is carried out on the
first session to determine the impact of physical, emotional and spiritual factors that may
be affecting your presenting issue. Following this evaluation, the counsellor and yourself
establish a 10-12 session format for the support of your emotional needs as healing change
begins to take place.
Please Note: Because of the requirements of the different professional
associations which hold our accreditation, the CrossRoads Group does not combine
Traditional "talk" Therapy and Wholistic Healing Practices. It is important that you
clarify your needs clearly to your therapist during the initial clinical assessment and
interview so that a non-conflicting treatment plan, that meets your needs, can be
developed.
Hypnosis cannot, and should not, stand alone as the sole medical or psychological intervention for any disorder. Hypnosis should not be used instead of appropriate medical, dental, or psychological treatment, and any individual with a medical or psychological problem should first consult a qualified health care provider for diagnosis and professional advice. Hypnosis should only be practiced by those who have been appropriately trained, who practice appropriately, and within the scope of their training.
[ CrossRoads Training Institute Of Clinical Hypnotherapy ]
For Individuals, Couples and Families searching for Answers to the Questions Of Life.
The CrossRoads Counselling Group is located at
3921-3rd Avenue,
Port Alberni, BC
Phone & Fax:
1-250-720-0316
Counsellors & Hypnotherapists:
Dr. V.R. (Brick) Saunderson, DM
RC, RCCH, CC-CH, CPT, CHt, CHtA, CI
Mona E. Saunderson, MCH
RPC, RCCH, CC-CH, CHt, CPT, CHtA, CI
Credentials:
International Association Of Counselors and Therapists
Canadian Professional Counsellors Association
Christian Association for Psychological Studies
American Counselling Association
Association for Transpersonal Psychology
International Association of Marriage & Family Counsellors
International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association
The National Guild of Hypnotists
Association Of Registered Clinical Hypnotherapists
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