How Indigenous Psychological Services is Creating Change
Read the articles to find out more
Regulation delays access to counselling for Indigenous people-
Entrepreneur of the year-
https://www.lakesideleader.com/mental-health-company-semi-finalist-for-entrepreneur-award/
How our medicine wheel can support healing-
https://fntn.ca/Latest/post/registered-psychologist-ceo-of-indigenous-psychological-services
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.
Rise Above Psychological - Holistic and BIPOC Psychological Services serving communities in Edmonton and throughout Alberta
Rise Above is currently relocating and is temporarily operating out of our other office, located at:
Suite 104, 10335 172 Street NW, Edmonton, AB
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, Calgary, and 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.
Our Services
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:
