HEATHER BARBOUR

Is it time for a change? Are old patterns of behaviour, habits and ways of being in relationships becoming problematic? As we move through life, we cannot stay the same.  We must adapt and transform.  Understanding that our ways of being are connected to our histories is only the beginning to becoming the person you want to be.   ​ For almost forty years I have had the privilege to witness children, youth and adults make brave and remarkable changes in their lives through engaging in therapeutic conversations.  I am eclectic in my approach, using primarily narrative and Trauma Focused-CBT but I also draw on many other modalities as needed (e.g. EFT, DBT, mindfulness) and believe that the power to change lies within you, not the therapy used.  It is important that our work together fit your learning style whether you live with learning disabilities, a developmental delay, FASD, or are on the autism spectrum. I therefore endeavour to use visual tools to support your learning and growth wherever possible.   In addition to having a great deal of experience supporting youth and young adults who are developing their own personal code to their sexual decision making, my primary area of specialization is interpersonal violence, inclusive of working with individuals who have experienced all forms of child abuse (developmental trauma, neglect, physical and sexual abuse). Additionally, I specialize in working with children, youth and young adults who have engaged in concerning sexualized behaviour or have committed sexual offenses or youth dating violence. In all of these areas, I draw strongly on an understanding of child development and the significant impact adverse experiences can have on our growing up.  Together we can uncover why some issues may be stumbling blocks to the changes you wish to make in your life.

GROUP CYCLES FOR SCHOOLS AND YOUTH JUSTICE: (6 session cycles, 10 youth) * Sexual Decision Making for Male Identified Youth​ *Sexual Decision Making for Female Identified Youth *Youth Dating Conflict/Communication *It Looks Like Anger: Feeling Management Skills (REGULATING MY EMOTIONS)  ​ CLIENT WORKSHOP GROUPS AVAILABLE (MAX. 10 MEMBERS):  (Single session groups, 1.5 hours, 10 members) * Relationship Communication Skills * Social Skills 101 * Parents/Caregivers: Talking About Healthy Sexuality with your Special Needs Child/Youth (FASD, Autism Spectrum, Cognitive Disability, Neurodivergence)

Here is a list of all of my training interests * Sibling Sexual Abuse * Reunification following Sibling Sexual Abuse * Working with Families Where Sibling Incest Has Occurred * Interpersonal Violence * Therapeutic Letters: Expanding Their Use in * Trauma Assessment  * Creative Trauma Treatment Interventions  * Comprehensive Trauma Treatment * Safety and Stabilization *Through the Lens of Trauma: Understanding Children and Youth *Healthy Sexual Development: What Clinicians Need to Know * Supporting Healthy Sexual Decisions: Parenting Teens with Learning Difference inclusive of ASD/FASD * Sexual Decision Making: Your Personal Code * Sexualized Behaviour Treatment Interventions * Adolescent Sexual Offending Treatment Interventions * Adapting Youth Sexual Offending Treatment Interventions to Specialized Populations * My Digital Journey in Practice * Being Eclectic is Good Practice *Treating Neglect: The Silent N in all Trauma *Complex Trauma Unpacked: Acknowledging Brain Damage

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The Clinical Collective has extensive experience supporting community-based organizations across Canada with creating Community of Practice groups. Working with children and youth who have experienced trauma and/or engaged in sexually harmful behaviour is demanding work that requires specialized skills and knowledge. It is work that is best done in a team approach, particularly when clinicians are learning to do this work. Establishing a Community of Practice is one way to support the work and development of the clinical staff. Etienne Wenger defined communities of practice as, “Groups of people who share a concern or a passion for something they do and learn how to do it better as they interact regularly”. The intention of a Community of Practice is to support the learning obtained in training, to enhance the skill set of the clinicians, to provide a space to share information and discuss issues and engage in reflective practice. It needs to be a place where clinicians feel comfortable in sharing their issues and vulnerabilities as they learn together to do this work.