Therapy is meant for those who
are interested in a deeper understanding of themselves and are in
search of a stronger and more focused self. It is a safe and
nonjudgmental space that promotes understanding and change. Therapy
helps us change our lives. Your time spent with your therapist can help
you to shed misconceptions about yourself and the world and help you to
function better both in the world and more specifically in
relationships. Therapy can help fill that gaping hole inside that some
of us feel and help us find relief from emotional pain. It can help you
to deal with the stress of living in a very chaotic and complicated
world. In general, therapy can help us be better partners, parents,
lovers, and people. It can help us find the peace and happiness we
deserve.
Examples of issues brought
to therapy
Feelings of being
overwhelmed & stressed
A Long-lasting sense
of
sadness
Feelings of
inadequacy &
being stuck
Intense feelings of
nervousness
or anxiousness
Fears & phobias
Disordered eating or
poor body image
Personality disorders
Relationship distress
Life adjustment
issues
Loss &
bereavement
Abusive relationships
Traumatic events
Low self-esteem
Julie’s Education & Specialized
Training.
Julie is a master’s
level social worker who is registered with both the college and
association of social workers. She is a graduate of Carleton
University’s Masters of Social Work honors degree program. She was born
and raised in Renfrew County and is now providing therapy and
counseling services in her own
private practice located within Pembroke, Ontario servicing the
Petawawa and Renfrew County areas. Julie has also done several years of therapy working with adults, families and groups, treating them for a wide variety of presenting problems while working in a hospital setting.Since 2008 Julie has been
providing services to military members, veterans and their families.
She has developed strengths in treating adults who are facing trauma.
She also enjoys working with youth and their parents. Other areas of
specialized training that Julie has studied are;
eating disorders/body image, depression, anxiety, personality disorders
& anger. Julie uses change driven models such as cognitive
behavioral, solution focused and dynamically oriented approaches in
therapy. Julie’s compassionate approach ensures that the person remains
the centre of the treatment. Given that she is familiar with a wide
variety of treatment modalities and communication styles, she can find
the style that fits your needs. You may find more details on her
training on the web site : www.findasocialworker.ca.
Wilderness
Therapy
Julie has a strong passion for using wilderness in
her work with individuals and groups.
Wilderness therapy uses the natural world as a
platform to assist people in stress reduction and stress management,
connecting to deeper levels of themselves and also to other
people.
Humans evolved to live in a natural outdoor
environment, not amongst concrete, traffic, overcrowding, buildings,
cubicles etc. Although we are lacking significant research, the natural
environment does have a calming effect on mood for many people. Those
who are separated from the natural environment may be at a higher risk
for developing mood problems.
Team Building
Wilderness therapy can also be a powerful tool to
assist organizations to reduce stress and improve staff collaboration.
These one day retreats can be tailored to meet your organization’s
goals. For example, you may want a day focused on strategies for stress
reduction. Staff may also be lead through a variety of activities
designed to introduce new concepts, bolster existing knowledge and
encourage goals which will assist their production in the work
place.
Taking groups of people outside of their daily
environment often fosters more willing and open conversation.
Sharing an outdoor experience allows people to see other aspects of
themselves and their co-workers which can translate into stronger
working relations and sense of personal competency.
Therapy is meant for those who
are interested in a deeper understanding of themselves and are in
search of a stronger and more focused self. It is a safe and
nonjudgmental space that promotes understanding and change. Therapy
helps us change our lives. Your time spent with your therapist can help
you to shed misconceptions about yourself and the world and help you to
function better both in the world and more specifically in
relationships. Therapy can help fill that gaping hole inside that some
of us feel and help us find relief from emotional pain. It can help you
to deal with the stress of living in a very chaotic and complicated
world. In general, therapy can help us be better partners, parents,
lovers, and people. It can help us find the peace and happiness we
deserve.
Julie is a master’s
level social worker who is registered with both the college and
association of social workers. She is a graduate of Carleton
University’s Masters of Social Work honors degree program. She was born
and raised in Renfrew County and is now providing therapy and
counseling services in her own
private practice located within Pembroke, Ontario servicing the
Petawawa and Renfrew County areas. Julie has also done several years of therapy working with adults, families and groups, treating them for a wide variety of presenting problems while working in a hospital setting.Since 2008 Julie has been
