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My partner and I would like to go to couple counselling in Toronto but we would like to go to someone who has experience with families whose members were alcoholics (my mother). I don't have any addictions, and only drink on rare occasions, but I do know I am inclu the mental damage has been impacted by growing up with an alcoholic parent. And some of those issues are impacting my personal relationship. Does anyone know a good therapist in Toronto that could help?? Thank you
I think you'll find that the therapist will also recommend you go to private counseling, as well. I highly recommend getting to some face-to-face Al-anon meetings and seeing if you feel they fit. You certainly sound like you've been affected by the disease of alcoholism given your upbringing.
In the meantime, when selecting a counselor, I really recommend you find someone with experience in dealing with addiction.
I hope someone here can provide a good reference in the meantime, and I hope you give Al-anon a try.
Toronto1 - welcome to MIP - glad you found us and glad that you posted. I have no insight into Canada and counseling that may exist there, but did want to welcome you here! I agree with Aloha on the suggestion of stopping by and attending some Al-Anon meetings - it's for friends and family who have been affected by the drinking of another. There's no requirement beyond that and I do believe you will find others who understand and can support you!
Keep coming back here too - there is always hope and help in recovery/life.
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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret. ~~~~ Lori Deschene
