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ONLINE THERAPY
What is Online Therapy?
This form of therapy is a well established alternative to face-to-face therapy. It is obviously beneficial to have face-to-face contact with your therapist, but in many situations that is impossible. This form of therapy allows the therapist to aid you while you’re in the comfort of your own home or office space. It gives you the privacy you desire at an affordable price. An individual should not be restricted in their health care choices. It is now possible to have online therapy that will give you the full audio-video virtual experience that is close to having a face-to-face session.
Are you one of the following?
· Seeing a therapist for the first time causes you deep anxiety and embarrassment.
· You have difficulties discussing your issues to a therapist face-to-face.
· There is a social stigma you feel about seeing a therapist that is holding you back.
· You’re a busy professional and struggle with finding the time to seek out therapeutic services.
· You struggle with a chronic / physical disability or illness that impedes you from attending therapy.,
· Your geographically or linguistically isolated.
· It is difficult for you to afford therapy due to its high cost.
What equipment do I need?
The best software to ensure utmost confidentiality while having your Online Therapy session is Skype. Skype is cost free, high quality, and is quick and easy to download and install. You need a computer with internet access, a headset and a webcam. Skype is a free video conferencing program that allows you to see and hear each other. (download – www.skype.com).
How do I make an appointment?
You do so by contacting us through email or phone. Please briefly describe your concerns or issues your experiencing and the therapist will be in touch with you to arrange an appropriate time for you to meet online. At your appointed time, you will begin your session. Further details will be provided by the therapist prior to your sessions beginning.
Session payments are made directly through PAYPAL.
For further information on this new therapeutic service
please contact our office by phone or email. We look forward to hearing from you.
Book your Online Therapy Session here:
Online Therapy Rates
30 minute Online Therapy Session - $40.00 
1 hour Online Therapy Session - $55.00
PAYMENT
Please note we accept credit as well as debit through Paypal. Session payments need to be placed prior to the session occurring. Any questions regarding this can be discussed when you initially contact the therapist.
Costs may be covered by extended Health Plans
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WEBINAR SERIES 2010
We are please to announce the upcoming Webinar Series for 2010. Take part in this Professional Development Series to refresh on your therapeutic skills, learn more about various forms of therapy and diagnosis, and participate with the presenter in gaining further knowledge to incorporate into your area of expertise. With this Webinar viewed online you can participate while in the comfort of your own home or place of business.
Please Note - All Webinars are held in Eastern Standard Time.
- CEU credits are available for attendance to these
Webinars.
Upcoming Webinar Dates:
September 13th - Embrace Mental Illness, Eliminate the Stigma
(1-2pm EST) CEU credit - 1
Presenter Keith Anderson, Lawyer
Keith Anderson will present a first person account of life with depression. Keith is a lawyer in Nova Scotia who can attest to the devastating impact mental illness can have on one’s life. He sees stigma in two ways. The first is self stigma. Knowing you have a mental illness and being able to be public about it. Even in the midst of the darkest days of depression, Keith knew he wanted a public voice to discuss mental health issues. But he knows many people who could not do so. As well, most people see stigma, or feel it, by the treatment they receive from others. They can be shunned or even ignored. Keith has had that happen to a great extent. He sees such behavior as a form of discrimination.Webinar - Embrace Mental Illness, Eliminate the Stigma ($20.00)
September 27th - Using Art therapy in a Group Setting with
Victims of Domestic Violence
(1-2 pm EST) CEU credit - 1
Presenter Rebecca Gail, Therapist
This Webinar presentation will look at the many different ways in which domestic violence might manifest in an intimate relationship. It will cover some of the basic mental health challenges that victims of domestic violence might experience, and how these can be effectively addressed in a group setting. This presentation will look at the benefits of using art therapy in a group, as well as give the practitioner some ideas for sessions and examples of artwork created by actual victims of domestic violence.
Webinar - Using Art Therapy with Victims of Domestic Violence ($20.00)
October 4th - Incorporating Coaching into your Therapy Practice
(1-2 pm EST) CEU credit - 1
Presenter Susan Cadwell, Certified Life Coach
This is a great way to generate more income, and also a great way to help with burnout issues within the mental health field. Learn the difference between Coaching and Therapy, why and when to use each and how to network for referrals. This presentation will also include a sample Coaching Session.
Webinar - Incoporating Coaching into your Therapy Practice ($20.00)
October 25th - Yoga can help Relieve Depresson
(1-2 pm EST) CEU credit - 1
Presenter Christine Ling, Registered Yoga Instructor
Christine shares her experience with depression and the stigma associated with mental illness. Recognizing the many positive benefits of Yoga in her own life, she talks about how Yoga helped her deal with feelings of anxiety and depression. Unable to pursue her career in a stressful corporate environment due to her illness Christine believes that Yoga is truly a gift worth sharing and is now a registered Yoga teacher with Maureen Rae's Yoga studio in Toronto. Christine is the author of 'I just want to do that Stretchy thing - What is Yoga?' and 'Yoga for Stress' published in Active Living Magazine.
Webinar - Yoga can help Relieve Depression ($20.00)
CEU Credits offered through 'Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association'.
Upcoming Webinar Series Topics - Working with Schizophrenia, Understanding Adolescent Development, Therapeutic Assessments, and How to Build your Private Practice.
To register to take part in one or more of the offered Webinars please contact our office by phone or email to save your spot or book down below. We look forward to you taking part.
PAYMENT
Please note we accept credit as well as debit through Paypal. Webinar payments need to be placed prior to the Webinar occurring. Any questions regarding this can be discussed by contacting Art Psychotherapy Counselling Services.
View previously recorded Webinars here !
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CLINICAL PEER SUPPORT GROUP
We are currently offering a Clinical Peer Support Group for those within the mental health field. We welcome therapist counsellors and social workers who are looking for the chance to grow professionally and be a part of this network. We invite you to share this opportunity within your organization who may find it beneficial. Come join us in a relaxing private clinical practice atmosphere or online via Microsoft Live Meeting for the evening.
FOCUSING ON:
- Building your private practice
- Therapeutic Directives
- Assessment Ideas
- Presenting Clinical Cases
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE:
- Support from others in your field
- Opportunity to share cases
- Feedback in a non-threatening environment
- Leave the group with various ideas to use with your clientele
WHEN:
- Monday July 26th: Case Studies (7pm - 9pm) EST
- Monday August 30th: Private Practice Ideas (7pm - 9pm) EST
- Monday September 20th: Therapeutic Directives (7pm - 9pm) EST
- Monday October 18th: Difficult Cases (7pm - 9pm) EST
- Monday November 22nd: Therapeutic Resources (7pm - 9pm) EST
- Monday December 20th: Terminating with clients (7pm - 9pm) EST
To take part in this Peer Support Group contact our office by phone or email to book your spot. We look forward to seeing you there.
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SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Art Psychotherapy Counselling ServicesTM is pleased to offer speaking engagements. Such seminars that can be held are the following:
- Psycho-educational Seminar - providing attendees with the opportunity to gain insight about various mental health illnesses. This will allow those who attend a chance to hear a therapetic professionals view on such illnesses and the therapeutic treatment of Art Therapy and the impact on such cases.
- Art Therapy Seminar - providing attendees the opportunity to learn more about art therapy, such as its history, the theorists behind this therapeutic treatment, various theories used in understanding this form of treatment, hot to become an art therapist etc. Case examples will also be provided.
- Webinar Series 2010 Seminar - providing attendees the opportunity to take part in a Webinar Series amongst staff within your organization. This will allow mental health professionals to participate in being a part of this Webinar Series, so viewers can see the impact that the topic at hand can have on a group setting. Attendees will participate in an example of what an art therapy session would look like. A question and answer period will take part at the end of the Seminar.
For further information on our Speaking Engagements offered please contact our office.
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NEWSLETTER OF THE MONTH
Inside this Months Issue:
- The Effective Tip Corner
- 'Webinar Series - for Professional Development'
- Art Therapy Update
- 'The Launch of New Services'
- In the News
-'Therapy Book Submissions'
- Recommended Therapeutic Resource
- 'Attitude Bands Jar'
- Interesting Monthly Feature
- '6 Ways to take a Mental Health Vacation'
If you have any suggestions or wish to submit an article please contact Nicole Brickell at nicole@apcounsellingservices.com
The Newsletter is Intended to provide up-to-date information on Art Psychotherapy Counselling Services and mental health information.