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 Psychological ServicesIndividual Psychotherapy, Couples Therapy & Clinical Supervision  Do you struggle with obsessive thoughts, chronic anxiety or recurring bouts of depression? Are you unhappy in your marriage or relationship?Dr. Way has successfully treated many individuals with these problems and more. In her work with individuals and couples, Gayle draws from a variety of therapeutic approaches including feminist, cognitive-behavioural, psychodynamic, existential-humanistic and emotion-focused. She is also skilled in a variety of psychological techniques including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) (Shapiro, 2001). As a feminist therapist she has a special interest in women's issues and has acquired knowledge and expertise related to the psychology of women and their treatment. Moreover, because of her knowledge of the gender differences between the psychological development, socialization and, thus, life experiences of men and women, she has generally found her orientation as a "feminist therapist" to be well-received and effective in her therapeutic work with male clients as well. Gayle has also co-founded the development of a powerful therapeutic approach called Energetic Self-Manifestation or (ESM) - a psychoenergetic treatment approach which helps to focus one's Intent for Change and to access self-limiting or fear-based beliefs laid down in the unconscious mind. Although experienced in the technique of EMDR, Gayle currently prefers to apply what she considers to be the gentler, more comprehensive and client-driven approach of ESM in the treatment of trauma-based difficulties. Short-Term or Longer-Term Therapy. It's up to you! Dr. Way provides short-term, solution-focused therapy to those individuals who have experienced a "bump in the road" and wish to eliminate a symptom and/or to improve their functioning in one area of their lives. She offers longer term "transformative" therapy to those individuals who seek deeper, more comprehensive change.Treatment Accountability In order to provide treatment accountability, Dr. Way employs empirically-derived measures involving client feedback (Miller & Duncan, 2000; Duncan & Sparks, 2010). Such measures assess the strength of the therapeutic alliance (which has been found to be a significant factor in client progress) as well as the degree of perceived success in treatment outcome. Through such feedback, the client's needs and expectations remain of central concern in the therapeutic process. Couples Therapy from an ESM perspective Dr. Way's work with couples is based upon the theoretical framework and practice of Energetic Self-Manifestation (ESM). ESM, as it is applied to couples therapy, has been informed by the writings and theoretical approaches of many of the leading theorists and practitioners in couples therapy today, including: Susan M. Johnson, Ed.D. - Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (Johnson, 1996, 2004); Harville Hendrix, Ph. D. and Helen Hunt, Ph. D. - Imago Relationship Therapy (Hendrix, 1988; Hendrix & Hunt, 2004); Daniel B. Wile, Ph. D. - Collaborative Couple Therapy (Wile, 1981, 1993 & 2002); The developmental approach to couples therapy of Ellyn Bader, Ph. D. and Peter T. Pearson, Ph. D (1988, 2001) and their Couples Institute. The research and writings of John M. Gottman, Ph.D. 10 Lessons to Transform Your Marriage (Gottman & Gottman, 2006); The Relationship Cure. (Gottman, 2001). David D. Burns M.D. Cognitive Interpersonal Therapy. Feeling Good Together: The Secret to Making Troubled Relationships Work. (Burns, 2008). The writing and ideas of Terrence Real (2002) and the Relational Recovery Institute. The writing and ideas of Henry Grayson, Ph. D. (2003). Couples Therapy from an ESM perspective There are a number of central tenets to ESM Couple Therapy which sets it apart from other theoretical approaches. Firstly, as an important part of its foundation, ESM insists upon looking at the two people who comprise the couple, as separate entities and, thus, as a part of the whole. It does not seek to treat the "relationship". In fact, it is the position of ESM that too often in treating the "relationship" the individual is sacrificed to the relationship! Thus, in ESM Couple Therapy, each couple is invited into the therapy session as two separate individuals, each separately integrating their personal selves - the parts of themselves that they don't feel so great about; the parts they are embarrassed by or don't want to feel. An exploration of each individual's understanding of what this means to them becomes a focus of the therapy. , i.e. What are my beliefs about myself? Who am I bringing into this relationship? In this way, each individual is supported in knowing and discovering important parts of who they are. i.e.: - How do I perceive myself? - What do I like? - What is my passion? - What are my fears? - What are parts of myself I like and don't wish to change even if others think I should? - What are the areas - or one area in my life I feel shame or guilt about? - What do I expect out of a relationship, in general? - What are my expectations around this relationship or partnership? The sentiment behind ESM, then, is that first I have to be O.K. with myself or I'll never be O.K with anyone else. Secondly, another core foundational truth of ESM is the recognition that WE ARE LOVE. The more real that truth becomes for each individual in a couple, the more "giving and receiving" ceases to be an issue. It is also generally recognized that when you feel loving to yourself you relate to your world differently, no matter what is going on. This perspective challenges the belief amongst so many couples that "I need to receive/give something in order to be complete. There is also no longer a need for therapy to teach partners how to support each other, which too often manifests in an unhealthy form of "emotional caretaking" or "policing". Similarly, therapists no longer need to focus upon building trust within a partnership as, from an ESM perspective, this happens spontaneously when each individual learns first to trust himself/herself and to follow his/her Internal Guidance System. We truly support our partners when we are supportive of ourselves first. Otherwise we are in neediness and we are coming from expectation. This is happening when we look outside ourselves at someone else - a partner - or something else - work - to define ourselves this is happening when we expect our partners to do something for us that we're unwilling to do for ourselves whether that's - speaking a truth of ours - being more considerate - taking a break and enjoying the sunshine - not wanting to look at hurtful parts of ourselves. Thus, whenever we see anything outside ourselves as needed in order to make us whole, we are abdicating responsibility for our lives. How can that be supportive? We are eternal and constant. We are Energy so everything that we have experienced - the belief or feeling around that experience - is right now in our cells. This includes childhood wounding. That is why we act like two year olds sometimes! Moreover, where there is a wound we are going to react from that place. Thus, when events in the present trigger childhood wounds, a knee jerk reaction is elicited rather than a thoughtful response. For example, a man in the park threatens to kick my dog and I immediately see red and prepare to attack him. Happily, such wounding can be addressed right now in the situations at hand. In ESM the Energy goes to those places of which we are not even conscious and removes the charge from such wounding. Throughout the therapy session with couples, the facilitator interfaces with the larger Energy field "sharing" the Energy with the couple. The co-creative process which ensues amongst all participants: the Energy, the facilitator and the couple, serves to create a sense of safety for the couple. Within this safety anything can be shared. Thus, the core issues of concern to the individuals/couple is brought up i.e., what is really happening and what is truly significant for the individuals present? Moreover, the sense of safety and empowerment created by the Energy supports individuals in "finding their voice". They are enabled to speak their truth in terms of thoughts and feelings, more readily. The Energy gives everyone a voice and supports each in listening. In this way, individuals who come together in relationship are supported in manifesting their authenticity. At the same time, the Energy works at the subconscious level, transmuting the maladaptive beliefs held by the individuals. Such beliefs may be brought up consciously to be identified and released or remain on an unconscious level. In either case, the transmutation reduces fear-based thinking, thus enabling individuals to move forward in terms of who they are and what they wish for themselves in a relationship. Clinical Supervision Gayle is experienced in providing clinical supervision and consultation, for the purpose of professional development, to a variety of mental health professionals including Registered Psychologists, Social Workers and Registered Clinical Counsellors. Such supervision may represent a form of more focused professional mentoring for those clinicians who wish to learn and practice ESM with their clients or it may focus more broadly on clinical issues arising in the context of the therapy relationship, regardless of the specific therapeutic approach. For example, an exploration of the effects of transference and countertransference on the therapist's clinical practice. In addition to providing the supervisee with a source of continuing education hours and credit - such supervision provides an important forum for stress management and professional growth and stimulation, while also serving to decrease the potential isolation of the "therapy hour". It is possible to design both short-term and longer-term supervisory contracts with Gayle which fit with the supervisee's needs. She is also open to providing single-session consultations. Gayle brings a wealth of varied clinical experience to her supervisory/consultant's role as well as warmth, humour, and a collaborative, nonjudgemental style. She is clear-thinking and an excellent communicator who loves to teach and explore ideas. She also subscribes to the Ethical Guidelines for Supervision in Psychology adopted by the Canadian Psychological Association. Please feel free to contact Gayle to discuss any supervision or consultation needs you may have. |
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