Children and Youth Counselling
Child and Youth Mental Health
Child & Youth Mental Health Outreach provides mental health treatment to children and youth under the age of 19 who may be experiencing mental, emotional or behavioural difficulties.
The Sexual Abuse Intervention Program (SAIP) provides therapy and treatment for children and youth aged 3–19 who have experienced sexual abuse or exhibit sexual behaviour problems. Services include individual and family counselling, art and play therapy, and parent support.
These services include an intake with parents and treatment of identified mental health issues. Goals often include balanced mentalization, emotional awareness, increased self reflection and enhanced ability to understand one’s own and others’ mental states. This improves emotional regulation and interpersonal functioning.
For Child and Youth Mental Health Counselling, or Sexual Abuse Intervention Program (SAIP) call or text Jennifer at 250-265-0457.
PEACE Program
Prevention, Education, Advocacy, Counselling, Empowerment
This program helps children whose emotional health and self esteem have been impacted by family conflict, and supports clients (age 3-18) to explore non-violent ways of conflict resolution to help end the inter-generational cycle of abuse.
The program helps children and youth to:
Identify their feelings and express them in healthy ways
Recognize their strengths and increase their self-confidence
Understand what abuse is and that they are not responsible
Identify support networks and develop a safety plan
Explore stereotypes and myths about relationships and about violence in the media
Develop conflict resolution skills
Counselling sessions are available in person in Nakusp and New Denver.
Support via Zoom and phone can be arranged if in-person sessions are not possible.
Christine Parton
PEACE Program Counsellor
250-265-0459
PEACE Program can also be reached by email at: peace@aslcs.com
if you would like support for your child.
Additional resources you may want to check out:
Polyvagal Institute - Trauma and the Nervous System
Janet Lansbury - No Bad Kids Parenting Support
https://www.janetlansbury.com/
Neufeld Institute – Free Resources for Parents
