KERRY AINGER Counselling & Psychotherapy
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MOTHERHOOD & PARENTING


ABOUT ME

My approach in this topic is grounded in my own experience as a mother as well as an attachment based, feminist and anti colonial perspective. What this means practically is that discussions acknowledge that parenting is incredibly difficult to do in a society which prioritizes independence, paid work, busy-ness and perfection. We also acknowledge that it doesn't have to be this way and actively work towards a more satisfying, relaxed, fulfilling experience of motherhood in our relationships with our children, ourselves and our communities.  

WHAT DO PEOPLE TALK ABOUT IN SESSION?

-emotional regulation (how to manage stress, anger, fear, etc. in ourselves and supporting our children in the same)
-re-villaging (explore how colonial models of parenting leave us isolated and exhausted and learn how to recognize what we need and how to get it)
-your parenting inheritance (how were you parented and how does this impact your own experience as a parent?)
-attachment (healing our own attachment wounds and creating security with our own children)
-exploring ancestral line of parenting (what were traditional parenting practices in the cultures I descended from, what worked, what didn't, what do I want to integrate, what do I want to let go of) 

INSURANCE COVERAGE

Services are covered by most extended health plans. I always recommend that you double check with your plan before starting therapy. You will ask your provider whether they cover, "a registered psychotherapist (RP) who is supervised by a registered psychologist". Payment is due at the end of session and I provide you with a receipt which you submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.   

COUNSELLING AVAILABLE VIA:

1. Video (Canada wide)
2. Telephone (Canada wide)
3. In person in Vanier/Ottawa (temporarily unavailable due to Covid-19)  
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