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Jayla Schmidt and Erica Ford are psychologists that provide counselling and assessment services.

12/18/2024

We often get questions about the difference between a psychologist and a “therapist”. A registered psychologist holds a masters degree or higher and has gone through a provisional process before registration has been completed. That process involves 1600 hours of supervised practice, an ethics requirement (used to be a panel but is now the LEAP) and our jurisprudence exam. Once we have completed these things we are fully registered as a practicing psychologist. This process allows us to be covered by insurance companies and extended benefits. Look at your mental health practitioner’s credentials to ensure coverage. Psychologists can be called Therapists but the reverse is not always true.

07/20/2024

Welcome Lindy to Therapy West in September for her practicum placement. She will be with us until April 2025 and will be providing reduced fee services to those in and around cochrane. Please email erica@therapywestcochrane.com for more information or to book in early.

Welcome Lindy,

Lindy is a practicum counselling student pursuing her Master’s in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. With a background in elementary education spanning 12 years, she has extensive experience working with children and families, particularly in navigating abrupt changes and challenges. This experience has equipped her with a deep understanding of these groups’ unique needs and challenges.

Lindy’s counselling approach integrates cognitive-behavioural techniques, solution-focused therapy and mindfulness-based practices to support clients in achieving their goals. She believes in empowering clients through strength-based approaches, fostering their sense of self-worth and self-advocacy. She is committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their feelings and develop effective coping strategies.

Lindy resides in Calgary with her children. In her spare time, she enjoys knitting, exercising, and spending time outdoors.

04/20/2024

In a world that can sometimes feel overwhelming for little ones, providing them with simple yet engaging tools to support their well-being, creativity, and senses can help them feel supported. Sensory play has many benefits, especially for children of young ages. In the early years, children use their senses to understand and connect with the world around them.

Children are naturally curious about the world around them and the Sensory Play Jar is a great tool for them to actively engage their senses all while supporting their development through play

These sensory bottles are an excellent tool to promote relaxation, attract positive emotions in the child, and provide a moment of enjoyment to relieve their tensions. A good time to use it can be after some period of distress like a long car journey, arriving tired from daycare, or before going to sleep.

04/19/2024

DYK: Play and creative fun is how children under 10 primarily communicate? Not only that- it’s fun for the therapist.

04/18/2024

After a busy day trying to juggle work, childcare, dinner, and all of the other things that life throws at us, we often rush our kids through bath time and off to bed. It shouldn’t surprise you that this end of the day rush can often lead to tantrums over bedtime or difficulty relaxing into a sleepy state.

This can be particularly true when your children start really interacting with the world around them. New things learned can lead to difficulty relaxing before bed. For some children, daily life can cause anxiety and stress which leads to difficulty sleeping.

Michelle Kachur specializes in working with kiddos who struggle with big feelings or worries. Today she is making a bedtime calming kit…if you think your little one would benefit from some support, Michelle currently has space for new clients!

04/12/2024

And then there were four! Welcome Tina to the Therapy West Team.
Whether facing challenges or striving for personal growth, seeking support is a sign of strength.
Tina views the counselling process as a collaboration between client and therapist:
• Construct an achievable path to meet individualized needs
• importance of recognizing and utilizing personal strengths to achieve goals
• Experience working with adolescents and families

01/09/2024

Please welcome Michelle Kachur to Therapy West. Michelle is a registered provisional psychologist who specializes in working with children and youth. Michelle has extensive personal and professional experience in childhood neurodevelopmental and genetic disorders. She is a member of the College of Alberta Psychologists and Psychologists’ Association of Alberta. To book in with her, give us a call!

01/07/2024

Big thanks to Ian and Vince for getting our sign up! We are back from holidays and have a new child psychologist opening up her practice with us this month. Stop in to say hi or message us to make an appointment!

12/23/2023

All of us here at Therapy West wish you a very Merry Christmas!! 🎄

09/28/2023

Hello! 👋🏼

09/14/2023

Check out the Before and After of our downstairs 🤩

09/13/2023

Welcome to Therapy West Cochrane!

Address

118 3rd Avenue W
Cochrane, AB
T4C1X8

Telephone

+15873625101

Website

https://www.therapywestcochrane.com/

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