At Centre for Interpersonal Relationships (CFIR), we believe it is important for your clinician to be flexible in offering a variety of scientific, evidence-based treatments to address the cognitive, emotional,
Different treatments focus on various aspects of your concerns, including
Acceptance and Commitment, Compassion & Mindfulness-based therapies (ACT, MBSR)
Acceptance and Commitment, Compassion & Mindfulness-based therapies (ACT, MBSR) are forms of psychotherapy that support an individual to learn how to observe, be less reactive, accept and be non-judgmental of internal thoughts or emotional reactions. ACT helps you to act from core values as opposed to being entangled in the thoughts and emotional responses that are at the root of your concerns. Developing a more compassionate outlook towards your self is also essential for remediation of various mental health concerns. Treatment focuses on developing the capacity to observe, adopt a non-judgmental stance toward thoughts and feelings, and diminish reactivity while anchoring the self in core values to promote clarity in thinking and action.
Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a form of treatment that came to be from
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational interviewing is a form of counseling that helps individuals achieve changes by increasing their motivation to change difficult behaviours. Treatment targets ambivalences about changing, and becoming increasingly aware of the problems, consequences, and risks of these behaviours. Motivation is increased to create a better future consistent with an individual’s values and principles.
Psychodynamic, Attachment-based, Mentalization therapies
Psychodynamic, attachment-based, mentalization therapies focus on how past and current relationship experiences have influenced a person’s present patterns (i.e., thoughts, thinking about self and other, emotional reactions toward self and others, and
Concerns flow from internal conflicts, dynamics, and patterns that create difficulties for
Systemic therapy
Systemic therapy is a form of psychotherapy that understands problems evolving in interactions and interaction patterns with other individuals and systems. Treatment focuses on the impact of your couple partner, children, family, work and socio-cultural system on your self and your relationship with others.
Clinicians at CFIR can help you or someone you care about address the concerns, issues or struggles that life may occasionally present.
Most private extended insurance plans, as well as Medavie/BlueCross (RCMP, Veterans Affairs, Canadian Armed Forces) and CUPE, cover CFIR services.
Contact us today. Help is available right now for you and your loved ones! We also offer video-based appointments.