Meet the Experts
Andrea Pukalo
Registered Psychologist
Chantal Seymour
Registered Psychologist
Geordy Murphy
Registered Psychologist
Katie Bossmann
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Harmony Nimchuk
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Christine Davage
Registered Provisional Psychologist
I love working with clients to find solutions which allow them to thrive, and I do so through a trauma-informed approach, which emphasizes non-judgmental support and strengths-based approaches. I believe that we all have a unique story, and that meeting our inherent need to be heard and accepted is an important step in finding peace.
Elizabeth Groat
Registered Provisional Psychologist
The nature of human existence is that no matter how hard one endeavours to avoid difficulties, everyone will experience challenging times, thoughts, feelings, emotions and pain. Through this reality, I feel that people can embrace their inner wisdom and cultivate the life they hope to live despite the broad range of human emotions we must all navigate. By identifying one’s inner strengths to engage in life meaningfully, people can experience a more intentional and richer existence, fulfilling their innate desire to live their best life even when they face hardships.
Alex Sieben
Mental Health Therapist
Brittany Zabolotniuk
Mental Health Therapist
Raina Beugelink
Registered Dietitian
Shawn Labrosse
Registered Massage Therapist
Our Core Values
In Family Life Psychology & Wellness, individuals and families will find high quality, evidence-based, and integrated health care services.
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Understanding Anxiety
Facts & Statistics
GAD affects 6.8 million adults or 3.1% of the U.S. population, yet only 43.2% of affected adults receive treatment.
Facts
- Overly concerned about money
- Concerned about health, family, work, or other issues.
- May experience anxiety even when there is no apparent cause.
PD affects 6 million adults or 2.7% of the U.S. population. Women are twice as likely to be affected by it as men.
Facts
- Symptoms can include unexplained panic attacks.
- About 2-3% of the population experience panic disorder in a given year.
- Panic disorder usually begins in adulthood (after 20 years of age).
- People can also experience worrying more than they should.
Social anxiety affects 15 million adults or 6.8% of the population. Social anxiety is equally common among men and women, it typically begins around age 13. According to a 2007 ADAA survey, 36% of people with social anxiety report experiencing symptoms for 10 or more years before seeking help.
Facts
- Symptoms include intense anxiety and fear of being judged or rejected.
- Worrying about appearing visibly anxious.
- Feeling powerless against the anxiety.
Facts
- Will do whatever they can to avoid the uncomfortable and often terrifying feelings of phobic anxiety.
- Most phobias seem to arise unexpectedly
- Specific phobias commonly focus on animals, insects, germs, heights, thunder, driving, public transportation, illness, flying, dental, medical procedures, and elevators.
Facts
- Chronic stress can affect your health.
- Symptoms include headaches, high blood pressure, and chest pain.
- Stress can cause skin rashes, loss of sleep, and even heart palpitations.
- Physical activity has been proven to reduce stress.
Facts
- Common obsessions include concerns about contamination, cleanliness, aggressive impulses, or the need for symmetry.
- Common compulsions include checking, washing/cleaning, and arranging.
- There isn’t always a logical connection between obsessions and compulsions.
Facts
- There are currently about 8 million people in Canada living with PTSD.
- Women are twice as likely to develop PTSD as men.
- Children can develop it as well.
- PTSD often occurs with depression, substance abuse, or other anxiety disorders.
Facts
- Depression occurs more often in women than in men.
- In men, it manifests often as tiredness, irritability, and anger.
- In women, it manifests as sadness, worthlessness, and guilt.
- In younger children, it manifests as school refusal, anxiety when separated from parents, and worrying about parents dying.
Facts
- One of the main symptoms includes a low, dark, or sad mood.
- Symptoms also include Poor appetite or overeating, insomnia or hypersomnia, low energy or fatigue, low self-esteem, poor concentration, difficulty making decisions, feelings of hoplessness
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