Belinda Kissack

CREATE THE LIFE YOU WANT!

Counselling with Belinda Kissack M.A., R.C.C., C.C.C.

Registered Clinical Counsellor and Canadian Certified Counsellor

Thrive in Spite of Chronic Pain – Strengthen Relationships – Enjoy Parenting

Therapy for Patients and Caregivers of Chronic Pain or Chronic Disease

Are you struggling with any of these concerns since experiencing chronic pain or being diagnosed with a chronic disease?

• Are you struggling with a new diagnosis?
• Are you suffering from a decline in the quality of your life?
• Has your social life gotten smaller since your illness, diagnosis or pain?
• Are you at risk of depression?
• Are you disappointed in yourself due to your limitations?
• Are you disappointed in others who you wish would respond differently to your pain or illness?
• Are your once easy-going relationships strained?
• Are you feeling isolated, frustrated or depressed?
• Are you worried about your future?
• Are you worried about the future of your children or family?

Chronic pain and illness can affect you and your family members in many ways. While it is easy to assume that a person who is suffering with chronic pain or disease is affected by their disease, caregivers are often overlooked.

As a caregiver of someone who has chronic pain or chronic disease, are you wondering how you can be more supportive and still have your own life?

• Are you struggling with a new diagnosis in your family?
• Are you suffering from a decline in the quality of your life because you have less time to do the things you enjoy?
• Has your social life gotten smaller because of your increased responsibilities?
• Are you disappointed in how your family member has responded to their illness?
• Do you miss relationships that you once had?
• Do you feel exhausted from the extra demands placed on you?
• Are you worried about your future?
• Are you worried about your family member who is suffering?

In a supportive environment, through counselling, hypnotherapy, and self-management techniques, I will listen to you and help you to express your concerns, frustrations, and limitations. You can talk about your pain or the losses associated with your illness. Through counselling, I can help you relieve the stress associated with chronic illness and help you explore issues that will allow you to begin to enjoy your life again. Clinical hypnosis is regularly used and is highly regarded throughout the world for the management of stress, disease symptoms, and chronic pain. As a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, I can teach you pain management and relaxation strategies.

As an individual with chronic pain or chronic illness, here are some of the benefits you may experience when you work with me:

• You will be able to express your feelings about your chronic pain or illness in a supportive environment.
• You can discover how to manage your pain effectively so that you can live a normal life.
• You will learn to identify your needs and supports available.
• You will problem-solve issues directly and indirectly related to your pain or illness.
• You will find ways to discharge you negative emotions and nourish more positive ones.
• You will learn to set achievable goals with effective action plans that will improve the quality of your life.

As a family member or caregiver of someone affected by chronic pain or illness, you may experience the following benefits when you work with me:

• You will be able to express your frustrations, anger, or sadness about your situation and not be judged.
• You will learn how to prioritize your desires while being more supportive.
• You will find solutions to problems that you thought didn’t exist.
• You will feel better about taking care of your own needs.
• You can expect a better quality of life.

Call 250-710-9972 or e-mail kissack@shaw.ca for more information or to book your appointment!

Belinda Kissack M.A. C.C.C., R.C.C.

Canadian Certified Counsellor and Registered Clinical Counsellor

331 St. Julian Street, Duncan BC V9L 3S5