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Phone : 403-601 3088

Cell : 403-601 5183

Fax : 403-601 3090

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1844 High Country Drive NW

1 / 5 High River, AB, T1V 1Z7

www.realconsulting.ca



High River, AB, T1V 1Z7



Phone : 403-601 3088

Cell : 403-601 5183

Fax : 403-601 3090

About Us

Kim Muscroft-McDonnel

B.A. Com. Ed., R.F.M., C.C.P., Family and Divorce Specialty

Owner/Director of REAL Consulting

Counselling, Coaching, & Mediation Se

2002.

Born in Canada and educated in Scotland, Kim

30 years professional experien

Kim qualified in Scotland with a degree in Co

Coach, Trainer, Literacy Tutor,

Separation/Divorce Mediator.

Kim has four children and five

Background

In 1985 there was no youth group at

beginning of what would become a

Kim completed her degree and varied

groups homes, on the streets, in the Criminal Justice S

schools, and provided care, assistance, direction

their families. In this capacity, many of the young people

myriad of issues and challenges, not

cognitive struggles. In addition, Kim

cognitive challenges herself.

Kim is registered with Family

counselling, therapy, and mediation

offers counselling, coaching, and mediation to support individuals, couples, and families to

reconnect, resolve their issues, and have healthy relationships.

evening, and weekends to accommodate even the

information please: 1) visit www.realconsulting.ca

[email protected]




Ed., R.F.M., C.C.P., Family and Divorce Specialty

REAL Consulting Family & Business

Mediation Services in High River since

nd educated in Scotland, Kim began working with youth in 1985

experience in counselling and mediation.

Kim qualified in Scotland with a degree in Community Education and is certified as a Counsellor

, Social Care Provider, and is a Registered Family and

Separation/Divorce Mediator. Kim continues her education and training annually

Kim has four children and five grandchildren.

In 1985 there was no youth group at the church Kim was attending. For Kim, t

beginning of what would become a passion for working with young people. Over the next 30 years

varied education programs/registrations/certifications

the Criminal Justice System, in youth facilities, in youth camps, in

schools, and provided care, assistance, direction, and understanding to many young peop

many of the young people Kim encountered were experiencing

, not the least of which were social, economical, educational

In addition, Kim also experienced the challenge and joy of raising a child

Kim is registered with Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) and facilitates

counselling, therapy, and mediation with children/youth and their families. Kim’s private practice

mediation to support individuals, couples, and families to

reconnect, resolve their issues, and have healthy relationships. Appointments are available daytime,

evening, and weekends to accommodate even the busiest of family schedules. For more

www.realconsulting.ca 2) call the office at 403-601-3088 or 3)




began working with youth in 1985 and has over

rtified as a Counsellor,

Social Care Provider, and is a Registered Family and

and training annually.

the church Kim was attending. For Kim, this was the

young people. Over the next 30 years,

/registrations/certifications, worked in

ystem, in youth facilities, in youth camps, in

and understanding to many young people and

were experiencing a

social, economical, educational, and

the challenge and joy of raising a child with

and facilitates

private practice

mediation to support individuals, couples, and families to

Appointments are available daytime,

For more

3088 or 3) email

Phone : 403-601 3088

Cell : 403-601 5183

Fax : 403-601 3090

Services

Providing General Child/Youth Therapy

Social Skills

Appropriate Behavior Cues

Self-Motivation Problem-Solving

Self-Reflection

Emotional Wellness

Self-Esteem

Perseveration

Specializing: Children/Youth

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)

Oppositional Defiance Disorder

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum (FAS)

Asperger's Spectrum

Autism Spectrum

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Other challenges not listed

Registered with Family Supports of Children with Disabilities

Some funding may be retained

Kim works to instruct and support aides to i

Kim works with developing Personal Planning Documents (IPP) to identify goals, strategies, and

outcomes for the child/youth/family




Child/Youth Therapy to Address

Solving

/Youth with Cognitive Challenges/Disorders

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)

Oppositional Defiance Disorder

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum (FAS)

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Family Supports of Children with Disabilities (FSCD)

be retained, however, a fee-for-service may still be required

support aides to increase the success of the child/youth/family


for the child/youth/family. FSCD Intake Line (403) 279-6022.

Communication Skills

Emotional (Anger) Spectrum

Self-Regulation

Relationship Skills

Life Skills

Personal, Social, and Sexual Boundaries

Learning Tools




(FSCD)

be required

he success of the child/youth/family


Personal, Social, and Sexual Boundaries

Phone : 403-601 3088

Cell : 403-601 5183

Fax : 403-601 3090

Identifying and Addressing

Illness

Death

Bullying

High Conflict/Crisis/Violence in Family Relationships

Parental Separation/Divorce

Friendships with Other Children

Dating

Methodology

Puppetry

Creative Art

Art Journaling

Narrative Journaling

Play Therapy/Games

Providing Family Mediation/Counselling/Coaching

Child/Youth/Parents

Siblings

Extended Family

If required, regular meetings with parents and aides to assist progress and well

child/youth

Providing Collateral Consultation

Liaising with school counsellors, school aides, other relevant professionals

Observation in school setting, as requ




Relevant Issues

High Conflict/Crisis/Violence in Family Relationships

Friendships with Other Children

Family Mediation/Counselling/Coaching

If required, regular meetings with parents and aides to assist progress and well

Collateral Consultation

Liaising with school counsellors, school aides, other relevant professionals, as required

, as required

Criminal Activity

Drugs/Alcohol Abuse

Depression/Suicide Ideation

Eating Disorders

Self-Harm

Traumatic Events

Family Dynamics and Complex Relationships

(Extended Family and/or Blended

Social Stories

Narrative Therapy

Emotional (Anger) Spectrum

Life Management Skills Coaching

Canine Therapy




If required, regular meetings with parents and aides to assist progress and well-being of

as required

Drugs/Alcohol Abuse

Depression/Suicide Ideation

Family Dynamics and Complex Relationships

(Extended Family and/or Blended Family)

Phone : 403-601 3088

Cell : 403-601 5183

Fax : 403-601 3090

Canine Assisted TherapyCanine Assisted TherapyCanine Assisted TherapyCanine Assisted Therapy

Canine Assisted Therapy uses the healing and calming nature of dogs to help individuals reach a

state of wellness and health. Social interaction with dogs can provide many excellent benefits, as the

accepting, non-judgmental, reassuring, and warm presence dogs provide is often i

success in therapy. Many studies have demonstrated that companionship and time spent with dogs can

help to relieve symptoms of stress, depression, and anxiety, and even assist individuals live longer. In

the therapeutic environment, dogs can provide a presence of normality and

support during potentially difficult or stressful situations.

Canine Assisted Therapy can be effective for people of all ages.* In

particular, young children and youth (including those with cognitive challenges)

who struggle with verbalizing their feelings, focusing their attention, reducing

their anxiety and anger, or developing trust, te

therapy when assisted by the security, reassurance, and comfort dogs can

provide.

At REAL Consulting, we provide

young children and youth. Border Collie's are especia

intelligent nature. Sara assisted many families in the practice until her passing in 2013.

old) has since taken over the role with great zest.

contact the REAL Consulting office for more information or to book an appointment to come meet

your new friend, Daisy!

*In order for therapy with dogs to be successful, it is recommended that individuals feel safe and comfortable

around animals. Permission is always requested before using canine therapy as part of the counselling process




Canine Assisted TherapyCanine Assisted TherapyCanine Assisted TherapyCanine Assisted Therapy

uses the healing and calming nature of dogs to help individuals reach a


judgmental, reassuring, and warm presence dogs provide is often ideal for increasing



s can provide a presence of normality and

support during potentially difficult or stressful situations.

can be effective for people of all ages.* In

particular, young children and youth (including those with cognitive challenges)

who struggle with verbalizing their feelings, focusing their attention, reducing

their anxiety and anger, or developing trust, tend to calm and flourish in

therapy when assisted by the security, reassurance, and comfort dogs can

, we provide Canine Assisted Therapy for all individuals, particularly with

young children and youth. Border Collie's are especially effective in therapy due to their sensitive and

intelligent nature. Sara assisted many families in the practice until her passing in 2013.

since taken over the role with great zest. She loves to meet and cuddle new friends! Plea

office for more information or to book an appointment to come meet


ermission is always requested before using canine therapy as part of the counselling process




uses the healing and calming nature of dogs to help individuals reach a


deal for increasing



for all individuals, particularly with

lly effective in therapy due to their sensitive and

intelligent nature. Sara assisted many families in the practice until her passing in 2013. Daisy (3 years

to meet and cuddle new friends! Please

office for more information or to book an appointment to come meet


ermission is always requested before using canine therapy as part of the counselling process.

Daisy