Photo of Lani Singer, Registered Social Worker in M6C, ON
Lani Singer
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW, CPTT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6C
You are hurt beyond belief. The person you trusted; the person that committed to you. The person who told you that they love you.... is the person that has betrayed you! This is a shocking discovery, even if it is not the first time! I understand the heart ache, the confusion and the difficulty in trying to navigate your present pain and work towards re-grounding yourself and healing.
You are hurt beyond belief. The person you trusted; the person that committed to you. The person who told you that they love you.... is the person that has betrayed you! This is a shocking discovery, even if it is not the first time! I understand the heart ache, the confusion and the difficulty in trying to navigate your present pain and work towards re-grounding yourself and healing.
(437) 747-6275 View (437) 747-6275
Photo of Peter Stathakos & Associates Inc, Registered Social Worker in M6C, ON
Peter Stathakos & Associates Inc
Registered Social Worker, BBA, MDiv, MSW, CMAT, CSAT
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M6C
Customized treatment plans for Individuals/Couples Facing: Sex Addictions. We help help to Heal Affairs, Sexual Trauma, Porn Addiction, Love Addiction and Sex Crimes are my specialties. This includes the person experiencing these challenges, and their partners and families who are confused and hurt. According to Parole Services, I have never had someone sexual re-offend while under my care and have only had 5 couples ever separate under my care. I can help with sexual enhancement, growing in intimacy, and relationship recovery. Imagine the possibilities that good therapy can have in your life!!
Customized treatment plans for Individuals/Couples Facing: Sex Addictions. We help help to Heal Affairs, Sexual Trauma, Porn Addiction, Love Addiction and Sex Crimes are my specialties. This includes the person experiencing these challenges, and their partners and families who are confused and hurt. According to Parole Services, I have never had someone sexual re-offend while under my care and have only had 5 couples ever separate under my care. I can help with sexual enhancement, growing in intimacy, and relationship recovery. Imagine the possibilities that good therapy can have in your life!!
(437) 800-8860 View (437) 800-8860
Photo of Lynne McInally, Registered Social Worker in M6C, ON
Lynne McInally
Registered Social Worker, BSW , MSW , RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6C  (Online Only)
I have over 30 years of clinical practice experience providing support and delivering successful outcomes to children, youth and families. I believe that mental and physical health are connected and need our attention. We are all striving to be our best and find balance in our lives. Anxiety and depression are on the rise. Growing up and raising a family is hard. I can support you in managing : Anxiety • Depression • ADHD/ ADD • Emotional Regulation • Parenting support
I have over 30 years of clinical practice experience providing support and delivering successful outcomes to children, youth and families. I believe that mental and physical health are connected and need our attention. We are all striving to be our best and find balance in our lives. Anxiety and depression are on the rise. Growing up and raising a family is hard. I can support you in managing : Anxiety • Depression • ADHD/ ADD • Emotional Regulation • Parenting support
(647) 691-5321 View (647) 691-5321

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Intervention Counsellors

How does an intervention work?

An intervention is a planned, structured meeting in which a person’s family or friends voice concerns about the person’s behaviour and its consequences; the goal is for the person to accept treatment. In this meeting, the person’s loved ones (often with the guidance of a trained interventionist) share how the person’s behaviour has harmed them and the consequences if the person refuses treatment. They collectively ask the person to accept a proposed treatment plan.

How effective are interventions?

There isn’t extensive research on the efficacy of interventions, in part because success is difficult to measure. Individuals often enter addiction treatment after an intervention, for example, but treatment itself may not work, especially if the person only begins due to external pressure from others rather than due to internal motivation to change. However, if all other attempts at helping someone have failed, an intervention may be worth exploring.

What are the limitations of interventions?

While a friend or family member’s intentions are in the right place in wanting to help a loved one through an intervention, there are significant limitations to the approach. The surprising nature of the event can make the person feel ambushed or judged. They may feel embarrassed or ashamed as a result, and relationships may be strained or broken. This can make it difficult for the individual to be receptive to the concerns of their loved ones and the interventionist.

Are there alternatives to interventions?

Rather than confronting a loved one through an intervention, an effective and less pressured approach is to create space for a caring, open, one-on-one conversation. This works best if the loved one asks open-ended questions, listens attentively to the answers, and frames their observations and statements with concern rather than judgment. More than one conversation may be needed, but change can take root over time.