As we all know it to be, life has its ups and downs. For the most part, we can fight our way through difficult times, but sometimes, we stumble and get stuck. The Centre for Family Preservation & Wellness can help. Our focus is on prevention and wellness and our counselling services and psychotherapy programs are geared toward assisting individuals and families in maximizing their potential for a healthier, productive and a more satisfying lifestyle.
Services
The purpose of our centre is to support individuals in their quest for recovery and to educate them about therapy so they may in turn educate others. Founded in 1993, the Centre for Family Preservation and Wellness in Canada is a private Mental Health agency that provides clinical consultation and psychotherapy to individuals, couples and families to help them deal with a range of emotional and inter-personal difficulties.
Emotional & behavioral problems such as anxiety, depression, anger, addictions etc. arise as a result of strained relationships and /or experience of trauma and unhealthy attempts to resolve it. Cissy and Michael can help you heal from these and other ailments of the mind and help you reclaim yourself.
Growing up is not a simple process. Family life, school, friends and other factors play an important role in the quality of a young person's life. Pressure can mount from all sides and sometimes a child does not feel they can talk to their parents about their struggles. Cissy and Michael offers a safe, comforting and pressure free environment where a child can express themself without the fear of judgment or letting their parents down.
Many couples today expect their marriage to survive without making sacrifices. They often give up easily and view normal challenges as insurmountable barriers to overcome. We can assist couples re-learn constructive communication habits, assist them in letting go of old pain and unrealistic expectations, and help them get to the root of some of their own personal issues.
Problems facing native First Nations People are worsened by intergenerational trauma and sub-standard socioeconomic conditions, which in turn, take a toll on family, spousal and parent-child relationships. The Centre has been treating First Nations People suffering from depression, addictions and other chronic mental health and family issues for over 30 years.
Reviews (10)
D. Redding
Dec 29, 2021
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Stef D.
Dec 27, 2021
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If you are looking for an intelligent, knowledgable, experienced and all around great therapist, Cissy is your girl! She is the absolute best and I am forever thankful I got led to her! She helped me through sadness, trauma and every single negative thought I had and took it away all within a couple sessions. I dreaded therapy until I met Cissy! You will not be disappointed.
Dd Smith
Jul 21, 2021
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John MacDonald
Apr 15, 2021
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The Centre for Family Preservation and Wellness should recieve an award for the work they do. Michael is an amzaing therapist. He brings clarity to the conversation, he skillfully brings the issue to the forefront. I am impressed with him and the flexibility of the office to work around moving schedules.
Tanya
Mar 23, 2021
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Cissy has been our therapist for years, she has helped my family and I through many hard times. I cannot imagine where we would be if it weren't for her guidance. We are forever grateful. One thing should be noted though, she does not sugar coat things and will call it as she sees it so be prepared to dig deep and do the work.
Aleksa Kaye
Dec 13, 2020
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Michael has good intentions but is often unable to accurately assess the overall picture of a situation, or someone's character. Sometimes he is bang on and others he misses the mark, and fails to provide tangible solutions. Maybe he sees too many clients and thence cannot be present with each client. He has a tendency to make false assumptions and misguide.
Angie Rogers
Jul 03, 2018
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Kelsey Reid
Jun 22, 2018
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I cannot say enough good things about Cissy! Cissy has changed my perspective on the challenges I have faced, in such a simple yet profound way. I feel like a new person, and I have only been to three sessions. She is non judgemental , caring and empathetic. I have seen numerous professionals and not one has had the same impact on me that Cissy has had.
Pamela Kupeuna
Jun 21, 2018
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My life has completely turned around for the better. She’s polished me up! She’s not done yet! I have never been so happy and confident from simply learning how to take care of myself, set my boundaries and learning to focus on my child’s success and to take my work to the next level. I’m a slow learner, but am teachable and Cissy has been very patient with me, never giving up on me! Thank you, Cissy for all your love, kindness and guiding me to the light.
N. D.
Jan 21, 2018
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The Centre for Family Preservation and Wellness offers a welcoming environment free of judgment while providing the highest level of expertise. If you need help navigating through life situations, Michael and Cissy are there to provide the support and education needed to live your best life! Thank you to Michael for continuing to provide support and giving me the tools needed to live my best life! 5 star rating isn't high enough, highly recommend!
