Lifetalk Counselling Services
walking alongside individuals, couples & families
psychotherapy
Room 216
327-3rd St W
Brooks, AB
T1R 0E7
(403)-362-2210
 
 
Free to Change                        Domestic Violence program for Men
Patterned after the Sheriff King Home model in Calgary, AB., this program
is acceptable for court ordered domestic violence treatment.

Ten sessions        One-One counselling format        Begin as soon as referred to the program.

More sessions may be offered, depending on the needs of the client.
To register phone 403-362-2210.

Fees: Clients pay according to Lifetalk’s sliding scale to accommodate their financial needs. Subsidy available when qualifying need given to facilitators.

Program Philosophy
- Everyone has the right:

To a life, that is free from abuse     To be treated with dignity      To be treated with respect
regardless of age, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or social class

Program Goals
Provide information and tools to break the cycle of abuse for participants and their children

Conditions for the program
Men will participate in a Risk assessment with regards to re-offending.
Men must agree to a Lifetalk staff member periodically contacting their victim while in the program.

Session Outline
Session 1: Invitation to Change
Session 2:
Defining and Understanding Anger
Session 3: Effects of Abuse
Session 4: Re - discovering Emotions
Session 5: Accepting Responsibility
Session 6: Stress


Remaining
sessions will involve:
Introduction and Goal Setting        Toxic Beliefs about Gender         Non - Abusive Anger
Boundaries     Empathy & Active Listening         Resolving Conflicts         Emotional Health
Separation    Loss & Grief        Moving  Beyond Shame     Celebration

Extra Optional Sessions may include, but are not limited to:
Self - Esteem & Jealousy      Substance Abuse      Communication - Assertiveness
Most Violent Incident      Healthy Support Systems        Managing Stress
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