Individual Counselling Couples Counselling Family Counselling Group Counselling
I am so excited to be serving Campbell River and surrounding area. I was born here and raised in Black Creek, so I understand many of the cultural and socio-economic issues and struggles unique to the area. I have also lived in other countries and travelled a lot, so I empathize with new people to the area because I have lived culture shock. I have been a caregiver and public servant with an emphasis on keeping families together, recovery, equal rights for ALL, and improving the quality of life of clients. I have had the privilege of serving as a Foster Parent for 10+ years, Caregiver for at risk youth with the John Howard Society, Education Assistant, Residential Support Worker, Youth Leader, Business Owner, and Humanitarian.
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My heart is for those who don't feel like they fit in, the lost or wandering, and those who are unfairly mistreated. My desire is for true self acceptance through wholehearted healing, regardless of background, age or gender.
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Shawna Swanson, RPC-C
My Approach
Person Centered:
No one person is the same so through a strong therapeutic alliance I collaborate with each adult, youth and child to design a unique individualized treatment plan that can be adjusted as needed.
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Trauma Informed:
I am aware of the widespread impact of trauma on life experience and relationships. I look at the underlying reasons for ones behaviour and the relief it provides. I focus on behaviour, beliefs and desired relief so repair work can be done at the deepest level to make lasting change.
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Therapies & Techniques:
Talk therapy, Walk & Talk Nature therapy, Art therapy, Music therapy, Sand-Tray therapy, Cognitive Behavioual therapy, Narrative therapy, Solution Focused Brief therapy, Family Systems therapy, Meditation and Breathing practice, Role play, Psycho-education, and many others.
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Treatments:
Anxiety & Panic Attacks, Depression, Trauma, Grief & Loss, Self Esteem & Confidence, Communication & Conflict Resolution, Spiritual Issues and Mindful Practice, Marriage & Family, Parenting, Co-Dependency, and more.
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Specialities:
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Children, youth and young adults / Family Mediation / LGBTQIA2S+
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Neuro-divergent adults, youth and children: ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder), ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder), Tic Disorder/Tourettes, Intellectual Disability, etc.
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Adults, youth and children living with physical and cognitive disabilities (wheelchair accessible office)
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Group counselling: building a sense of community for all who desire healing through connection with peers.
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Support Groups: Learning and growing together through psycho-education and sharing to help alleviate stress from common struggles:
Raising teens, LGBTQIA2S+, Living with ADHD, Supporting ADHD, etc.
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