Journeys already travelled

Here are some stories cobbled together from a variety of sources, to illustrate the kinds of experiences previous clients have had with Julie.

Real tools and strategies....stepping stones to personal success!

A male client in his mid-sixties had job stress related to being a senior executive with no power and a large staff. His doctor was concerned about burnout. We worked on work/life balance, stress reduction and examined his core life values. In consultation with his wife, they decided they could afford to retire, and move across Canada to spend more time with family. Once resettled, he opened a consulting business. He reported he hadn’t been so happy in over 20 years.

A female client in her late 30’s reported stress in her current relationship based on difficulties in a previous one. It was causing her significant anxiety. We worked on changing how she felt by changing how she thinks (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), which led to greater success with her partner and at work.

A male client of elementary school age was experiencing frequent angry "meltdowns". He had been diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome; however, due to his young age he had not been told. We worked on meditation, breathing techniques, cognitive behavioural therapy, emotional management and communication skills. His parents received support in discussing his diagnosis with him. He reports not having had an angry meltdown in several months.

A female in her mid-40’s was referred by her doctor for depression which caused her to be off work for an extended period. She was experiencing emotional stress from childhood incidents of sexual abuse, and worked in a stressful, unsupportive environment. We worked on creating a healthier understanding of her childhood, changed some unproductive core beliefs and used the cognitive behavioural therapy framework. She has now returned to work in a more supportive position.

A couple were referred by their doctor with concerns about their son’s poor classroom behaviour and failing grades. The son received psycho-educational tutoring focused on catching him up in school. At the same time the parents received parent effectiveness training to help them create a home behaviour plan suitable for their son’s concerns. He was successful in internalizing the house rules and is now at grade level in school. He is getting along better with his teacher, and making new friends.