Clients + clinicians have mutual responsibilities when engaging in therapy.

Our clinical therapy services are a voluntary intervention for individuals, couples & families with concerns they want to address. Our clinical services are remote, safe + secure. At the beginning of the process your rights will be reviewed with respect to informed consent, release of information, confidentiality, privacy of personal information & recording guidelines. You will be asked to sign forms that consent to your participation in our therapeutic services and our policies. Your Kahle therapist will work from a strength-based + collaborative approach. You have the right to be treated with dignity, respect & without discrimination.

RISKS

• Sometimes situations feel as if they are worsening before they get better because as we begin to discuss your difficulties feelings of distress + unease may arise.

• If there are child protection or safety concerns your therapist may need to call authorities.

• You may feel vulnerable or uncomfortable discussing distressing or difficult experiences, or trying new things.

• Therapy can involve challenging one’s beliefs + expectations, as well as acknowledging the role one has played in their situation.                                                 

BENEFITS

• You will develop insights about your life/relationships

• You will begin to see positive changes in your presenting concerns

• You will experience an increased sense of esteem or closeness with your partner or family members.

• You will feel a greater sense of empowerment in your life + relationships

• You will identify healthy supports + gain the skills to manage future concerns

Congratulations for taking the first step towards change. We find the following to be important aspects that contribute to success in treatment.

• The individual, couples and/or families are actively involved in the process. 

• All participants acknowledge that they play a role in a successful outcome.

• There is a focus on the participant’s strengths + on maintaining an Anti-Oppressive lens.

• Creating goals that are achievable + measurable.

• A willingness to collaborate & try interventions that may be new or feel uncomfortable.

• Having patience, as change can be challenging and slow moving

• Following through with identified tasks/plans

• Regular attendance for all regularly scheduled appointments

• Having a sense of hope