How Indigenous Psychological Services is Creating Change
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Regulation delays access to counselling for Indigenous people-
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How our medicine wheel can support healing-
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We are also involved in several communities of practice. In partnership with Alberta Council of Women's Shelters and Alberta Native Friendship Centres Association.
Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that the land on which we gather is on Turtle Island. We are on Treaties Four, Six, Seven, and Eight Territory, which is the traditional gathering place for many who honor and respect the history, languages, ceremonies, and culture of the Blackfoot Confederacy – Kainai, Piikani, and Siksika – the Cree, Dene, Saulteaux, Nakota Sioux, Stoney-Nakoda, the Tsuu T'ina Nation and the Métis People who call this territory home. The first people's connection to the land teaches us about our inherent responsibility to protect and respect Mother Earth. With this land acknowledgment, we honor the ancestors and children buried here, the missing and murdered Indigenous women and men, and the ongoing collective healing for all human beings. We are reminded that all treaty people have a responsibility to one another.
We stand by those who are with us and those who are forgotten and lost. We connect with our Mother Earth for healing, guidance, and teachings.
Introducing Rise Above Psychological - Holistic and BIPOC Psychological Services serving communities in Edmonton and throughout Alberta
Located at: #302 - 5083 Windermere Blvd SW, Edmonton, AB T6W 0J5
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We have a sister location!
Who We Are
Tanisi, Tawow! /Hello, Welcome!
We offer psychological and counselling services for Indigenous, BIPOC, and Non-Indigenous people. We provide services to all communities and populations residing in Alberta with locations in Edmonton, Red Deer, Enoch, and through online formats.
We are immersed in the culture we share on Turtle Island and believe in being inclusive.
Our team believes in the Two-Eyed Seeing approach to helping people. We need to understand the importance of culture and how this can impact a person's healing and well-being in a psychological setting. In addition, we as professionals need to engage in the culture to truly understand the meaning and how this can help the people we work with. All our providers are trauma-informed and have certification in one or more of the following: Somatic, ART, EMDR, and more. We are a growing practice that allows others to share their passion for working with Indigenous populations.
Get to know us better and discover how we can help you on your journey to mental well-being.
Indigenous Psychological Services is dedicated to ensuring that our spaces are inclusive and safe for all communities. We welcome you to our sacred space where every voice is honoured and celebrated. We are proud to support the 2SLGBTQIA+ community with culturally sensitive care, respect, and understanding.
Check out some of the work we've been doing!
Building a healthy kinship of psychologists and counsellors that will embody the Medicine Wheel
Our Services
Group Therapies
Trauma Foundations Online Group
Leigh Sheldon R. Psych
Mondays 4:00pm-5:30pm
Eight Weeks Starting April 8-May 27, 2024
Located Online via Zoom
Email: leighannesh@yahoo.ca
Covered by FNIHB, IRS and Insurance.
Mens Group is currently still meeting every second Saturday from 10:00am-12:00pm.
Located at #104 7510-102ave. All Our clients attend for free.
Please message Garth Lacombe at 780-554-7538.
Healthy Relationships Online
Leigh Sheldon R. Psych
Mondays 1:00pm-2:30pm
This circle will start April 22, 2024 and is 6 weeks long (THERE WILL BE NO GROUP MAY LONG WEEKEND, May 20th).
Located Online via Zoom
Covered by FNIHB, IRS and Insurance.
Women's Empowerment
Leigh Sheldon R. Psych
Thursdays: April 18-June 6th
Times are: 10:00am-12:00pm.
Covered by FNIHB, IRS and Insurance.
Beading Circle
Leigh Sheldon R. Psych/ Dakota Gladue
April 19th- May 31th
Fridays from-12-2pm (7 weeks)
Covered by FNIHB, IRS and Insurance.
Workshops & Programs
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Training -Bridging Clinical and Cultural Practices
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Research on the Benefits of the Medicine Wheel and how to put into Practice.
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Indigenous Awareness Training and the Workplace for Staff
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Two Eyed Seeing Approach and Best Practice.
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Mental Health Trauma and Addictions
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Neuro-Decolonization
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Healthy Relationship and Kinship
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Impacts of Residential Schools and the Influence it has today
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Intergenerational Trauma and Trauma informed Therapies.
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Trauma Foundations and our Medicine Wheel Workshop for Staff 2day or 10 wks.
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Our Circle heals Addictions 2 days or 10wks.
Pricing will reflect PAA standards.
Here is a breakdown of the trainings offered:
A safe place created to embody the wellness and healing of our Medicine Wheel and Holistic Approaches
Edmonton
West End Location
#104-17510 102 Avenue
T5S 1K2
Enoch AB,
Box 917, T7X 3Y3
Central Edmonton- Karen Quigley Office
12018 95st
Red Deer
Gasoline Ally
Telehealth Offered Throughout Alberta