Counselling / Psychology / Mental Health

Using the effectiveness of Internal Family Systems (IFS) model, clients can become aware of their own internal system. IFS is an innovative approach developed by psychologist Dr. Richard Schwartz. IFS is a non-pathologizing and hopeful approach to therapy that recognizes there is a competent and compassionate core Self within every person. Each person has within them any number of parts whi... Read More

Using the effectiveness of Internal Family Systems (IFS) model, clients can become aware of their own internal system. IFS is an innovative approach developed by psychologist Dr. Richard Schwartz.

IFS is a non-pathologizing and hopeful approach to therapy that recognizes there is a competent and compassionate core Self within every person. Each person has within them any number of parts which may show up as proficient managers but also some carry anger, anxiety, fear, judgment, and shame, etc., and that once these parts are relieved of their suffering, they are transformed.

Internal Family Systems provides a clear, step-by-step approach for exploring and resolving many different kinds of personal issues:

Get to know and begin to name your various parts
Target specific problems or issues you’d like resolved
Get to know and experience your Inner Self, with its courage, confidence, clarity, and calm
Access deep emotional healing of your parts through experience with your Inner Self
As parts experience relief, they transform into inner resources of strength, creativity, and energy.

Jody earned a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts from Thomas Aquinas College (California) where she enjoyed studying philosophy and theology. After returning to Canada, Jody soon married and embarked on a 25 year adventure in parenting and homeschooling her four children. Jody worked as an online teacher, home education consultant, and faith formation coordinator.

Jody earned a Masters in Clinical Counselling through Divine Mercy University (Virginia) where she was immersed in the study of psychological healing through a Christian lens. Jody’s own life experiences and challenges have provided a wealth of earned wisdom to enhance her professional development. Jody cofounded with Dr. Peter Malinoski the Internal Therapist Community, a cohort of Catholic therapists who use Internal Family Systems. Jody is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BCACC and a Life Integration Coach. She is also a consultant for Catholic IFS guides.

Credentials, Training, Qualifications Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) #17995 Masters in Clinical Counselling with Divine Mercy University (Virginia) Bachelor of Arts, Thomas Aquinas College, California Certified Internal Family Systems Therapist (Level 3) Green Cross Academy of Traumatology: Trauma training Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) externship Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) EMDR

Expertise Marriage & Relationship enrichment Divorce and separation Spousal abuse & abandonment Grief & loss, infant loss and perinatal loss Stress, compassion fatigue, & burn out (caregivers, first responders, church ministry) Neurodiverse aligned

Counselling Methods Used I approach clients in an attachment-based and trauma sensitive manner that integrates a consideration of the whole person.

Primary treatment approach: Internal Family Systems (IFS). I am a certified IFS therapist.

Couples: Intimacy from the Inside Out (IFIO) Intro; Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Specialization in Trauma. Including various interventions: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

Jody earned a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts from Thomas Aquinas College (California) where she... Read More

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Jody Garneau, RCC - BC Clients only via Telehealth
Located at: 102 - 3240 Mount Lehman Rd , Box 214, Abbotsford
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