Your child is struggling and it is so hard to see your loved one suffer, no matter their age.
Despite all your best efforts to find the “right” answer, web searching, reading, talking to other parents, and going over and over things in your head, it can still feel like it’s not enough.
We know you’re doing your best, and also that one of the hardest things on a caregiver’s mental health is to feel ineffective in the face of their loved one’s suffering.
Emotion coaching is an approach that can lead to increased connection, start to shift cooperation, and support the de-escalation of situations in the moment. In the long run, emotion coaching can help to cope with and regulate challenging emotions like anxiety, anger, sadness, and embarrassment. Join us to build on what you’re already doing, learn some new skills, and increase confidence, even during the challenging times.
Spaces are still available, registration closes this Wednesday September 18th at 5:00 pm
Email – lois@bedfordtherapy.ca
YOUR WORKSHOP FACILITATORS
Dr. Laura Love
PhD, RPsych
Dr. Laura is a registered Clinical Psychologist with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology. She is currently employed at the IWK in outpatient mental health, in addition to her work in private practice. Laura is active in research, teaching, and the supervision of trainees. In addition to her clinical work, she is also a clinical associate at Dalhousie University. Laura is certified as an Advanced Therapist, Supervisor, and Trainer in Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) through the International Institute for Emotion-Focused Family Therapy.
Lois Ells
MSW, RSW
Lois is a Master’s-trained Clinical Specialist Social Worker and therapist with 20 years of experience. She worked for 15 years at the IWK, specializing in mental health for children, teens, and parents. Over the past ten years in private practice, Lois has worked with children, teens, and adults/parents, helping them cope more effectively with worries, stress, negative life events, anger, grief, deep sadness/low mood, low self-esteem, intense emotions, shame, and guilt. Lois is certified as an Advanced Therapist in Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) through the International Institute for Emotion-Focused Family Therapy. She also has advanced training and supervision in trauma-informed approaches.