NIKODEM THERAPY
Helena Nikodem M.A.(Psych),MMFT
INDIVIDUAL - MARITAL - FAMILY
FOR APPOINTMENT PHONE/FAX (204) 663-1228
The Benefits of Therapy
Individuals, couples, families ask for therapy when there is a difficulty
with which they want help.
The goal of therapy is to improve people's functioning as individuals
or within relationships.
Solving the problem sometimes requires the participation of someone
who can help you see it differently and learn to do something different.
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The therapist assists and supports individuals or/and families in transition
and life changes such as: birth, adolescence, job loss, career changes,
separation, divorce, retirement, illness, death of family member.
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The therapist helps clients to deal with overcoming trauma related to violent
relationships, childhood abuse, experiencing car accidents and symptoms
of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
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In therapy people can learn how to cope or deal with distressing symptoms
of depression, anxiety, panic attacks, addictions, eating disorders, suicidal
thoughts and ideation.
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Family concerns can be addressed with a positive results: parenting, one
parent families, blended families, extended family, family violence, couples
in crisis, sexual identity, ending a relationship and starting over.
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Work related issues can be resolved: burnouts, stress, workplace harassment,
conflict resolution, time management and job performance.
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Personal growth can be enhanced: self esteem, assertiveness, relaxation
techniques.
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Families can benefit when coping with medical crisis (AIDS, Alzheimer's
disease, dementia, chronic illness and disabilities, emotional disorders,
depression, anorexia/bulimia and families facing the loss of their children
to death or out-of-home placement.
You do not have to be in crisis to benefit from therapy.
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FEE: Payment based on income. The therapy may be covered by Manitoba Public
Insurance, Criminal Injuries Compensation Board of Manitoba and Workers
Compensation Board of Manitoba . Check with your service provider to see
what assistance you can receive.
Therapy can be provided in the Polish or English language.
Please contact us by e-mail:therapy@escape.ca
or Call: (204) 663-1228
Helena Nikodem M.A.(Psych),MMFT
INDIVIDUAL, MARITAL & FAMILY THERAPIST
Helena Nikodem received her Master of Arts in Psychology from Catholic
Theology Academy in Warsaw, Poland (a five year full-time program that
is equivalent to a Canadian Master of Arts Degree in Psychology). Master's
thesis topic: "The Chosen Personality Features of Teenager Drug Addicts
during their Hospital Treatment".
In 1998 she received her Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy,
The University of Winnipeg, Faculty of Theology and Interfaith
Marriage and Family Institute .
Helena Nikodem has over twenty years of experience in counselling roles
including: Individual, Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Consultant,
Group Facilitator, Lecturer in Psychology (Poland) and Clinical Psychologist
(Poland).
She is involved in a Private Practice Service providing Individual
Marital and Family Therapy.
Professional Activities and Affiliations: American
Association for Marriage and Family Therapy , Clinical Member (1997
- present),
Manitoba Psychological Society
(1990 - present), Canadian Mental Health Association (1984 - present).
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