https://www.sanctuarypsych.ca/home daily 1.0 2022-10-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1618497259178-6XJGK9GR6YAVBQL5L519/20140301_Trade-151_012-2.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607694644871-IC85FNH781UNZSZEGHDR/Aro+Ha_0428.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607694583486-2PQT0LQ193RL7MCB6DX4/20140228_Trade+151_0046.jpg Home https://www.sanctuarypsych.ca/about daily 0.75 2022-09-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624f834d3a484330a5a5d56e/240c7831-ee4c-49ba-8147-2a2f89fcece4/dirkheydemannphotography About - Hi, I’m Kirsten. I began my journey in psychology back in 2003, when I embarked on several psychology courses at the undergraduate level and fell head over heels in love. Since then, I have completed a Master’s degree from the University of Alberta, a PhD from the University of Calgary, and my doctoral residency in Edmonton through the Edmonton Clinical Consortium (APPIC). Through this training, I have worked in various in-patient and out-patient mental health facilities including a university counselling centre (U of A Clinical Services), an inner-city community mental health program (Sheldon Chumir Health Centre), the Edmonton Eating Disorder Program (UAH), and an in-patient unit for young adults (Alberta Hospital Edmonton). Together, this experience has taught me the immense value in building relationships and remaining client-centred in the process. As someone who believes in authenticity and bringing my whole self to the work that I do, I would also like you to know that I am a proud mama, I have a deep love for cats, I am obsessed with all varieties of sushi, and I feel most like myself when I am in the great outdoors - my sanctuary. https://www.sanctuarypsych.ca/contact daily 0.75 2023-04-04 https://www.sanctuarypsych.ca/approach daily 0.75 2022-04-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624f834d3a484330a5a5d56e/1649423277578-AK7D1K74K9OU6LG4P0A8/unsplash-image-QsWG0kjPQRY.jpg Approach Counselling Issues I often work with Adolescent/Teen Anxiety Communication Depression Eating Disorders Emotion Regulation OCD Relationship Issues Relaxation Self Harm Self Esteem Sleep Stress Shame https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624f834d3a484330a5a5d56e/1649423387676-OLFXLUSOIEDSFR2TBK51/unsplash-image-S9miGKjxmb4.jpg Approach Treatment Approaches I commonly use Narrative Therapy Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Positive Psychology Solution-Focused Approaches Compassion-based Approaches Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)