Marlise Meilan, Registered Psychotherapist

While reading can expand our minds, it’s not the sole path to change. It’s time to turn pages into action! Discuss race, confront biases, and uplift the underrepresented. Let’s move beyond words to create a fair and just society. Take a look at Nicole Cooke’s essay ‘Reading Is Only a Step on the Path to Anti-Racism’ to learn more.

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It’s time to sign up for our next Caregiver’s Workshop - Supporting Your Loved One with Eating Disorder Recovery. This online workshop is happening on Friday, May 17th from 9am-4:30pm and is free for residents of Saskatchewan.

Through the lens of Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), BridgePoint offers support for caregivers that is rooted in a deep belief in the healing power of families. The model provides parents and other caregivers with the tools to restore connection in their relationship with their loved one and feel more empowered when faced with tough situations. In this workshop, caregivers are supported to identify, work through, and overcome many obstacles that surface through the journey of emotional and behavioural change.

Participants will learn practical skills to strengthen relationships, increase cooperation, and respond to strong emotional reactions including expressions of worry, anger, hopelessness, and even silence. Parents and caregivers will learn to navigate and guide their loved ones experiencing big feelings, emotional dysregulation, and/or mental health issues.

Click here for details and to register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/775665906607

Oppressive systems such as fatphobia, racism, s*xism, ableism to name a few have profound influence on how we see ourselves, how see others and how we understand the world we live in.

This may look like addressing areas of privilege you have and how you benefit from these systems but it may also look like understanding how you or others have and are being oppressed and what messages you may have internalized.

This way you can make space for any emotional experiences that may arise that need healing, try and externalize these systems from your sense of worth, and commit to challenging these systems and aligning your actions with your values.

February 1 - 7 is Eating Disorders Awareness Week. It's time to come together to learn, share stories, and spread awareness about the support that's available. Join us on social media all week for content!

Free 15-minute initial consultation 🌸 Low-cost ($50-90) online therapy for body issues, self-esteem, anxiety, stress, and depression.

Rae is a masters-level student therapist offering virtual services at the Meilan Counselling Clinic for her practicum.

Her practice is strength-based, trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and is grounded in Health at Every Size (HAES) principles. Rae utilizes an integrative approach that incorporates various psychodynamic, humanistic, and cognitive-behavioural approaches, such as Internal Family Systems, ACT, and attachment theory.

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Free eating disorder counselling for Saskatchewan residents

Have you heard that BridgePoint is offering free counselling services to residents of Saskatchewan (age 16+) who are experiencing an eating disorder or disordered eating? This service is available to you for FREE.

If you’ve been struggling to find a counsellor, then you need to sign up now! This is a short-term pilot project, available until May.

Our amazing practicum students, Shay and Kelsi, will be offering these counselling services. We’ll be telling you more about them in the next couple of days so stay tuned!

If you’d like to book a session, you can do so right here: https://bridgepoint.janeapp.com

Meet Rae! Rae is a masters-level student therapist joining the Meilan Counselling Clinic for her practicum starting in January.

Meet Rae! Low-cost ($50-90) online counselling for anxiety, depression, stress, and body issues — Meilan Counselling Clinic Rae Slezak is completing her practicum for her Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology degree with Yorkville University. Rae identifies as a white, mid-size, cisgendered woman. Rae utilizes an integrative approach that incorporates various psychodynamic, humanistic, and cognitive-behavioural appro

No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Laiba is especially interested in working with others who are Muslim.

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Meet Cindy! Cindy is a masters-level student therapist offering low-cost ($40-80) sessions for eating disorders, chronic illness, anxiety, depression, and other concerns.

Her approach to therapy integrates the mind, body, and soul, drawing from depth psychology, attachment theory, internal family systems, intuitive eating, emotionally-focused, and mindfulness-based approaches.

Learn more about Cindy: https://www.meilan.ca/news-psychotherapy-ottawa/2023/3/13/meet-cindy-low-cost-40-80-therapy-for-eating-disorders-burnout-chronic-illness-and-more

Book online at www.meilan.ca

Meilan Counselling Clinic Marlise Meilan provides psychotherapy for individuals and couples in Ottawa, Ontario. Counselling for anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, eating disorder, and s*x issues.

If someone close to you is experiencing an eating disorder, consider attending this free webinar, by the National Initiative for Eating Disorders. Here are the details:

Join us for a thought-provoking and informative panel discussion on the challenges of communicating effectively with family members and treatment team professionals and setting boundaries in the context of Eating Disorder recovery. Our esteemed panelists include Kirk Mason and Karen Flello, who will share their personal experiences as family members of an individual with an Eating Disorder. Dr. Karen Trollope-Kumar and Dr. Kalam Sutandar, leading professionals in the field of Eating Disorder treatment, will provide insights into effective communication strategies and ways to navigate the complex family dynamics that often accompany Eating Disorders.

In addition to discussing communication and boundary-setting, our panel will also explore the different kinds of support that family members of individuals with Eating Disorders may need, as everyone is affected. We will delve into the realities of supporting a family member with an eating disorder, including time constraints, family care roles and focus, and the financial impact.

Furthermore, we will address the challenges of integration and re-integration and provide guidance on how to handle family dynamics and day-to-day routines when adults return home from inpatient/outpatient programs, return to or from schools, organizations, or clubs. Our panelists will share effective ways to interact with the new status quo and provide valuable insights into how families can support their loved ones on the road to recovery.

This online event is a must-attend for family members, caregivers, and loved ones of individuals with eating disorders, as well as anyone interested in learning more about effective communication and support strategies. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from leading experts in the field and gain valuable insights into the challenges and complexities of Eating Disorder recovery.

Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/effects-on-family-relationships-of-supporting-an-adult-w-eating-disorders-tickets-615924535867

Our virtual grief group is run and facilitated by Kendra Grant, RP., and offers a caring and supportive environment for those experiencing one of life’s most difficult experiences.
Our group is a combination of therapy-education and group support. You will learn about the general foundations of grief, as well as your own unique grief process and have the opportunity to support and be supported by others also experiencing grief.

The group will run on Thursdays from 5:30-7:00pm, starting in April 2023.

The group is open to all individuals living in Ontario who are 18+ and experiencing grief due to the death of a loved one.

A $75 deposit is required to reserve your spot and covers the 30 minute initial assessment.

Feel free to visit our website to learn more (www.choosingyou.ca) or send us an email at [email protected]

Hi everyone! Cécile Rozuel, PhD, is a researcher and educator in Jungian psychology and currently an intern in my practice with room for sliding scale and reduced fee appointments. If she weren't my intern, she'd be someone I'd be interested in speaking with, myself, due to her interests in Active Imagination and dream work. She has a particular interest in supporting those with body and food concerns, but is also available for more general counselling. If you're interested or have a referral, please visit www.meilan.ca (cross-posted)

Meilan Counselling Clinic Marlise Meilan provides psychotherapy for individuals and couples in Ottawa, Ontario. Counselling for anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, eating disorder, and s*x issues.

The Body Image Course — Cedar Tree Therapy This is a self paced educational course designed to help you heal your body image. If you want to ditch dieting and live in a way that is true to your values, sign up now. It includes mindfulness, journaling prompts, self reflection questions and valuable video content to help assist your journey.

Rabeya Naznin is a masters-level student therapist now offering low-cost counselling in Bengali, Hindi, Urdu, and English. Book a free 15-minute initial consultation!

Meet Rabeya! Low-cost ($40-80) online counselling starting September 2022 — Services in Bengali, Hindi, Urdu, and English — Meilan Counselling Clinic Rabeya Naznin is on the route to completion of her practicum for her Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology degree at Yorkville University. She identifies herself as a brown, q***r cis woman. Rabeya is keen to attempt an integration of Humanistic therapy and a Cognitive-Behavioral approach with an

Cécile Rozuel is a masters-level student therapist now offering low-cost ($40-80) online services in English and French for people with eating, self-image, and trauma concerns

Meet Cécile! Low-cost ($40-80) online eating disorder counselling starting September 2022 — Meilan Counselling Clinic Cécile Rozuel is completing the final year of her Master of Arts in Counselling and Spirituality at Saint Paul University. She adopts a psychodynamic approach that is grounded in depth psychology and supported by psychosomatic, narrative and trauma-informed perspectives. Her practice is holistic an...

Our virtual grief support group is run and facilitated by Kendra Grant, RP., and offers a caring and supportive environment for those experiencing one of life’s most difficult experiences.
Our group is a combination of therapy-education and group support. You will learn about the general foundations of grief, as well as your own unique grief process and have the opportunity to support and be supported by others also experiencing grief.

The group will run from October 6, 2022 to November 24, 2022 on Thursdays from 5:30-7:00pm.

The group is open to all individuals living in Ontario who are 18+ and experiencing grief due to the death of a loved one.

A $75 deposit is required to reserve your spot and covers the 30 minute initial assessment.

Feel free to visit our website to learn more https://choosingyou.ca/services/grief-therapy-support-group/ or send us an email at [email protected]

Meet Rabeya! Starting in September, she'll be offering low-cost online counselling ($40-80) in English, Bengali, Hindi, and Urdu.

Meet Rabeya! Low-cost ($40-80) online counselling starting September 2022 — Services in Bengali, Hindi, Urdu, and English — Meilan Counselling Clinic Rabeya Naznin is on the route to completion of her practicum for her Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology degree at Yorkville University. She identifies herself as a brown, q***r cis woman. Rabeya is keen to attempt an integration of Humanistic therapy and a Cognitive-Behavioral approach with an

Canadian federal public servants and others covered by the PSHCP will see Psychotherapists included as psychological providers and annual maximum amounts increased to $5000 July 1, 2023

Psychotherapists now covered by PSHCP and benefits increased to $5000 — Meilan Counselling Clinic

I'm very pleased to have Dr Cécile Rozuel from St Paul University joining my practice for an externship in eating disorder treatment this fall. Cécile will be offering low-cost ($40-80) online psychodynamic therapy for eating concerns for adults, informed by depth psychology, psychosomatic, narrative and trauma-informed approaches. EN/FR

Meet Cécile! Low-cost ($40-80) online eating disorder counselling starting September 2022 — Meilan Counselling Clinic Cécile Rozuel is completing the final year of her Master of Arts in Counselling and Spirituality at Saint Paul University. She adopts a psychodynamic approach that is grounded in depth psychology and supported by psychosomatic, narrative and trauma-informed perspectives. Her practice is holistic an...

Check out this free webinar on Neurodiversity and Eating Disorders! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/neurodiversity-and-eating-disorders-considerations-for-affirming-care-tickets-391156057297?fbclid=IwAR28kUc88bow_2_pgMdkT1DisAzXYMRJsMT3jP6lL9ZyAtuLQAY-n7rYv4s

Neurodiversity and Eating Disorders: Considerations for Affirming Care An introduction to neurodiversity-affirming care for people with eating disorders and disordered eating.

Childhood Trauma, Adversity, & Toxic Stress. Fall 2022.

A 10-week yoga & skills building group. Suitable for young adult (ages 17-24) women and those impacted by misogyny who are survivors of Childhood Trauma & Adversity.

This group is closed to 10 participants or less. Each session begins with Trauma-Centre Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) and transitions to a group therapy portion which includes a blend of sharing and psychoeducation.

This program is influenced by the work of Judith Herman, Gabor Maté, Nadine Burke Harris, & the core components of TCTSY.

If you would like to learn more or reserve a spot contact Crystal at:

[email protected]

Receipts provided for insurance, income tax purposes, and extended health benefits. A $100 deposit is required to hold a spot. The deposit will go towards the total cost of the group and covers the 30-minute pre-screening to ensure goodness of fit. Cost of services rounds to less than $50 per session hour.

WHEN: SEPTEMBER 21ST 2022- NOVEMBER 30TH 2022
*1 WEEK BREAK OCT 26TH

COSTS: $950+HST

TIME: 6PM-8PM

LOCATION: 154 MACLAREN ST., OTTAWA, ON

Website: crystaltierney.com

We are SO excited to collaborate with Light of the Moon Cafe and Dr. Anita Johnston to offer a new summer book club. Starts July 17, 2022~!

BridgePoint Alumni can apply here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/374517591197

Note the new neurodivergent x ED support group facilitated by Josée and Sophie!https://sheenasplace.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Program-Calendar-Summer-2022.pdf

Meet Kelly! As a masters-level student therapist, Kelly will be offering low-cost ($40-80) online solo and couples counselling starting in May 2022.

Low-Cost Counselling with Practicum Student Therapist in Ottawa, Ontario — Marlise Meilan Adult individual and couples counselling for $40-100. Online sessions with a masters-level student therapist. Trauma-informed care, anti-oppression, Health at Every Size (HAES), and culturally informed service. Kelly's interests include working with creative clients and individuals in the LGBTQIA2S+

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