Mission
To foster the holistic mental health and well-being of individuals and families of all ages and
abilities in Elgin County and surrounding communities.
To nurture personal growth and belonging through in-office counselling, animal-assisted
therapy, play therapy and nature assisted therapy in a safe and supportive environment.
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Don’t walk in front of me,
I may not follow.
Don’t walk behind me,
I may not lead.
Walk beside me and be my friend.
Camus
Code of Ethics
Code of Ethics
With Individuals, Families and Communities
We see and appreciate the strengths and potential of all people. We recognize resiliency within
people who live with adversity. Our goal is to support and assist individuals, families, and
communities in doing the same.
We treat all people as equals regardless of their faith, race, gender, sexual preference, age, ability,
diagnosis, personal history, education level, or economic situation. We will never abuse the power
inherent in our position as therapists by attempting to impose our own beliefs and values on
other people.
We respect and honour the privacy and confidentiality rights of the individuals and families we work
with. We inform people of the legal limits to this confidentiality and if required to make a
disclosure, wherever possible, We will do this with the knowledge, participation and cooperation of
the person / family.
With Animal Partners
We recognize that our therapy animas are not property. They are working partners worthy of love
and respect.
We recognize and respect that animals have thoughts, feelings and spirits, and are capable of
feeling both physical and emotional pain and suffering.
We respect, admire and cherish the unique characteristics and personality traits belonging to each
animal.
We never physically, verbally or emotionally abusive towards any animal. We never ask an animal
to do work which may cause them physical, emotional, or mental harm.
With The Therapy Profession
We continuously assess my professional strengths and weaknesses and strive for ongoing
improvement through continuing education and training.
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We do not misrepresent ourselves by claiming or implying credentials or experience that we do not
have.
We follow all legal and professional regulations with regard to the scope of practice and business.