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Navigating Through Difficult Times with Compassion
At Level Up Wellness Group, we understand that separation and divorce can be complex and emotionally challenging for individuals, couples, and families. Our team of specialized therapists provides comprehensive support at every stage of the process, from contemplation to finalization and beyond, ensuring that each person receives the guidance needed to navigate this transition.
Comprehensive Pre-Separation and Divorce Support for Adults and Families
Relationship and Pre-Separation Counselling
Many couples experience distress in their relationship but are uncertain whether separation is the right decision. Research indicates that the average couple remains unhappy for six years before seeking help. Early intervention through counselling can improve communication, strengthen bonds, and help couples make informed decisions.
Our therapists provide:
- Relationship Counselling: Helping couples explore their issues, improve communication, and work towards healthier relationships.
- Separation Counselling: Assisting couples in preparing for a respectful and collaborative transition.
Individual Support for Adults
Divorce is not only a legal process but also an emotional and psychological one. Our therapists provide individual counselling to support adults through the entire journey:
- Pre-Divorce Emotional Support: Helping individuals process emotions, clarify their decisions, and prepare for change.
- Navigating the Divorce Process: Providing coping strategies for managing stress, legal decisions, and co-parenting.
- Post-Divorce Adjustment: Assisting in rebuilding life after divorce, addressing grief, self-identity, and future relationships.
Support and Help for Children and Teens Cope with Divorce
Children and adolescents often experience a range of emotions during their parents’ separation or divorce, including disbelief, anxiety, grief, confusion, guilt, and anger. Our specialized therapists offer:
- Counselling for Children and Teens: Creating a safe space for young individuals to express their feelings and develop healthy coping mechanisms.
- Parental Guidance: Assisting parents in effectively communicating with their children about the separation to reduce self-blame and emotional distress.
- Transition Support: Helping children adjust to new family dynamics, living arrangements, and co-parenting structures.
Navigating Life After Divorce: Post-Separation and Divorce Intervention
After separation or divorce, restructuring family dynamics is crucial for the well-being of all members. Our specialized services include:
- Post-Separation Mediation: Assisting in resolving co-parenting conflicts and fostering healthier communication.
- Parenting Coordination: Supporting the development of parenting plans that prioritize the well-being of children.
- Therapeutic Family Counselling: Helping family members adjust to new roles and relationships.
- Co-Parenting Support: Educating and coaching parents on effective co-parenting strategies to ensure stability for children.
Why Divorce Counselling Matters: The Impact of Divorce and the Role of Counselling
Understanding the prevalence of divorce can provide reassurance and highlight the importance of seeking support:
- National Divorce Rates: Approximately 40% of marriages in Canada end in divorce.
- Global Divorce Trends: Canada has a divorce rate of 2.1 per 1,000 people, ranking 26th among 107 surveyed countries.
Counselling during and after separation offers significant benefits:
- Improved Communication: Reducing misunderstandings and conflicts between separating partners.
- Conflict Resolution Strategies: Facilitating amicable settlements and co-parenting arrangements.
- Emotional Processing: Supporting individuals in coping with grief, anger, and stress.
- Child-Centered Support: Ensuring children have a structured and supportive environment during the transition.
Voice of the Child Reports – Elevating Children’s Perspectives
At Level Up Wellness Group, we recognize that children are often the quiet witnesses in high-conflict separations. Our Voice of the Child (VOC) assessments give children a safe, neutral space to express how they’re experiencing family transitions. These reports offer the legal system a developmentally appropriate summary of the child’s views, without placing the burden of decision-making on the child.
Jenny Taylor is an experienced family support provider, who completes these reports. She has worked closely with the legal community and courts and brings both compassion and clarity to this delicate process. Jenny uses child-centered techniques to build rapport, ensure emotional safety, and provide an honest reflection of the child’s experiences.
Our VOC assessments may be requested by:
Parents navigating a high-conflict complex seperation or divorce process
Lawyers or mediators looking for neutral third-party insight
Judges seeking to better understand the child’s lived experience
Voice of the Child Assessments are billed at $350.00/hour, and include interviews with the child, consultations with parents (individually), and report writing following court legal procedures.
Upcoming Services for Pre/Post-Separation and Divorce
At Level Up Wellness Group, we are committed to expanding our support offerings. Coming soon:
- Practice Note 7 Interventions: Providing structured interventions as outlined in Alberta’s Family Law Practice Note 7 to assist families in conflict.
At Level Up Wellness Group, our goal is to provide empathetic, professional support tailored to the unique needs of each family member, facilitating healthier transitions and fostering resilience during times of change. If you or your family need support through separation or divorce, our team is here to help.
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Divorce and separation are challenging, but you don’t have to go through it alone. At Level Up Wellness Group, we are committed to supporting you every step of the way. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn more about how we can help you and your family navigate this difficult time with resilience and hope.
Jenny Taylor
Complex Family Program Lead, Registered Provisional Clinical Social Worker
Expert Guidance for Co-Parenting, Divorce & Family Conflict
She provides thoughtful guidance to individuals and families navigating significant life transitions. Her work is dedicated to helping clients find clarity and constructive paths forward during challenging times.
Accepting New Clients
Krista Bolton
Professional Mediator
Family Conflict Resolution Professional
With over 15 years of experience in resolving family disputes, Krista has worked extensively in various mediation and conflict coaching roles, helping individuals navigate complex family dynamics, including separation and divorce.
Accepting New Clients
Mitchell Tokarek
Adult & Couples Therapy Lead, Registered Psychologist
Trauma & Relationship Therapy for Adults, Couples & Families
Existing Clients & Sleep Therapy: Contact to Book
He is skilled in working with individuals, couples, and families to improve communication and resolve conflicts with tools such as EMDR and Gottman.
Waitlisting New Clients
Bo Popovic
Registered Social Worker
Support for Trauma, Addictions & Complex Behaviors
He specializes in supporting adolescents and young adults as they transition through key life stages. His approach is relatable and geared towards addressing the unique challenges faced by today’s youth.
Accepting New Clients
