Free to Change
Lifetalk Counselling Services
walking alongside individuals, couples & families
psychotherapy
Room 216
327-3rd St W
Brooks, AB
T1R 0E7
327-3rd St W
Brooks, AB
T1R 0E7
(403)-362-2210
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Free to Change - Domestic Violence program for Men patterned after the “Paths of Change” Men’s Group Counselling Program at the Sheriff King Home in Calgary. This program is acceptable for court ordered domestic violence treatment.
Phase One: six sessions, plus one intake session in one-on-one counselling format, allowing clients to begin as soon as referred to the program. To begin Phase One, register by phoning 362-2210.
Phase Two: 10 - 16 sessions, depending on the needs of the client, in group or one-on-one format.
Funding:
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, or sexual orientation or social class
Program Goals
Give participants the information and tools to break the cycle of abuse for themselves 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 Counseling staff member periodically contacting their victim while in the program.
Phase One
Session 1: Invitation to Change
Asking for help
Being open to change
Session 2: Defining and Understanding Anger
There’s more to abuse than anger
Session 3: Effects of Abuse
Family Dynamics
Unhealthy roles
Session 4: Re - discovering Emotions
Communication around emotions
Male emotional funnel
Session 5: Accepting Responsibility
Roadblocks to responsibility
The trap in the “blame game”
Session 6: Stress
What is it?
Relationship between stress and abuse
Phase Two
10 Core sessions
Optional sessions may be required as your facilitator decides is necessary
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
Optional Sessions may include, but are not limited to:
Self - Esteem & Jealousy
Substance Abuse
Communication - Assertiveness
Most Violent Incident
Healthy Support Systems
Managing Stress
Phase One: six sessions, plus one intake session in one-on-one counselling format, allowing clients to begin as soon as referred to the program. To begin Phase One, register by phoning 362-2210.
Phase Two: 10 - 16 sessions, depending on the needs of the client, in group or one-on-one format.
Funding:
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, or sexual orientation or social class
Program Goals
Give participants the information and tools to break the cycle of abuse for themselves 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 Counseling staff member periodically contacting their victim while in the program.
Phase One
Session 1: Invitation to Change
Asking for help
Being open to change
Session 2: Defining and Understanding Anger
There’s more to abuse than anger
Session 3: Effects of Abuse
Family Dynamics
Unhealthy roles
Session 4: Re - discovering Emotions
Communication around emotions
Male emotional funnel
Session 5: Accepting Responsibility
Roadblocks to responsibility
The trap in the “blame game”
Session 6: Stress
What is it?
Relationship between stress and abuse
Phase Two
10 Core sessions
Optional sessions may be required as your facilitator decides is necessary
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
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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