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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 offer in-office counselling, animal-assisted therapy, play therapy and nature assisted therapy in a safe and supportive environment that nurtures personal growth and belonging.
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Code of Ethics

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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

With Individuals, Families and Communities

I see and appreciate the positive strengths and potential of all people. I recognize resiliency within people as they live with adversity. My goal is to support and assist individuals, families, and communities in doing the same.

I treat all people as equals who are all deserving of our respect regardless of their faith, race, gender, sexual preference, age, ability, diagnosis, personal history, education level, or economic situation. I will never abuse the power inherent in my position as a therapist by attempting to impose our own beliefs and values on other people. I respect and honour the privacy and confidentiality rights of the individuals, and families, and inform people of the legal limits to this confidentiality. If required to make a disclosure, wherever possible, I will do this with the knowledge, participation and cooperation of the person.

With Animal Partners

I recognize animals are not ‘property’ and we consider and treat our animals as working partners worthy of my love and respect.

I recognize and respect that animals have thoughts, feelings and spirits, and are capable of feeling both physical and emotional pain and suffering.

I respect, admire and cherish the unique characteristics and personality traits belonging to each animal.

I am never physically, verbally or emotionally abusive towards any animal. I never ask an animal to do work which is physically, mentally or emotionally unhealthy.

With The Therapy Profession

I continuously assess my own professional strengths and weaknesses and will strive for ongoing improvement through continuing education and training.

I do not misrepresent ourselves by claiming or implying credentials or experience that I do not have.

I follow all legal and professional regulations with regards to scope of practice and business.

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​Inspired and adapted from Healing Hooves' Values. Thank you for setting the standard so high here in Canada.  http://www.healinghooves.ca/values.htm

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