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Krisanna Jeffery, BSW, M Ed., is a sex educator trained at the
Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality. She has had the
privilege to work on sexuality issues with many couples and
individuals as a practicing psychotherapist since 1983, on
Vancouver Island, British Columbia. In 2001, she received the
Professional Care Award from the British Columbia Association of
Clinical Counsellors for exhibiting special creativity and
effectiveness in providing mental health care. Krisanna has
dedicated her life to helping others be the best they can be!
She is currently a practicing psychotherapist and speaker on the
topic of healthy sexuality.
Detailed resume,
click here
Counselling Services and Seminars
I enjoy a private counselling practice in Nanoose
Bay, BC, Canada and have over twenty years of experience assisting
couples, individuals and youth who are dealing with a variety of
life issues:
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overcoming depression and
anxiety
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relationships and sexuality
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reducing the effects of trauma
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controlling addictions and
compulsions
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building self-esteem
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coping with loss
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getting "unstuck" in life
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stress management
I use a large variety of treatment approaches depending on your
particular issue or goal. If you're shopping for an appropriate
counsellor you might find it useful to read my web article on
"Finding a Therapist". (click
here). As well you'll want to check out my detailed resume
(click here) and
my practice philosophy (click
here).
Sexuality Seminars
I also deliver entertaining but educational Sexual Wellness Seminars
internationally. For more information on this aspect of my
work, click here
. For information on joint seminars with Dr. Keith Jeffery,
click here .
For questions and comments please feel free to email
me at the address below.
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Krisanna Jeffery
2001
Recipient of the Professional
Care Award
Presented by the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors ,
honoring Krisanna for "exhibiting special creativity and effectiveness
in providing mental health care"
Resume: Krisanna Jeffery, RCC
Formal Education
2000-2001
M.Ed., University of Victoria
1985-1990 BSW, University of
Victoria
Some of my Specialized Training
2005-2006 Certified Sex Educator through The Institute
of Advanced Study on Human Sexuality
San Francisco
2005
Diagnosis and Treatment of Sexual Issues with Marty Kline
The Sex Starved Marriage with Jane Weatherbe
2004
The A,B,C's of Employee Assistance Programs by Claire
Sutton
2004
Cognitive Therapy with Dr.Christine Padesky
2002
(EFP) Emotional Freedom Process , 2 days, Phillip Warren
2001
Matrixwork , Levels I & 2 & 3 (
www.seemorgmatrix.org )
2001
Solution Oriented Therapy. 2 days, Bill O'Hanlon
2001
EFT ( Emotional Freedom Technique) Dr.Barbara Mallory
1999
Thought Field Therapy , Dr.Lee Pulos
1997
The Art of Sexual Magic , 5 days at Hollyhock (
www.hollyhock.ca )
1997
Stress and Disease 1 Day with Dr. Meany, Mind Matters Seminars,
Victoria B.C.
1997
The Courage to Love 2 day workshop with Stephen Gilligan, Jan.24-25,
1995
PD Seminars, Gabriola Island. 5 day workshop Come Alive Through
Video
1994
PD Seminars, Gabriola Island. Three day workshop on Separation &
Loss
1994
Youth & Drugs Trainer Training, 5 day training sponsored by ADS
1993
PD Seminars. Phase 1 A month long core program leading to a diploma
in counselling.
1993
PD Seminars. 5 day workshop Body Work Training Intensive, Mark
Fraser
1992
Group Process Training , PD Seminars with G. Glock & M. Fraser
1992
Addiction Counsellor Facilitator Training, 5 day training
1992
Addiction Counsellor Facilitator Training . a 5 day training
1990-1991 Hypnotherapy
Training, Alandel School of Hypnosis. 270 hrs. class time+ 100
hr
1991
Multiple Personality -1 day workshop given by Dr. Marlene Hunter,
Parksville
Ritual Abuse, a 2 day workshop by Daniela Coates & Maureen
McEvoy, Nanaimo
Body & Energy , a 2 day workshop facilitated by Mark Fraser, PD
Seminars
1990
Dual Disorders, Dr. Blenos Pederson , I day workshop, Victoria
General Hospital.
Art Therapy 1 day workshop with Jessica Easton. Parksville.
Treatment Issues with Sexual Abuse Victims Advanced Techniques,
2 day workshop with Madeline Ingimundson, Malaspina College
1989
Relationships, 2 day workshop at PD Seminars. Ben Wong and Jock
McKeen
Eating Disorders 1 day workshop by Peggy Claude-Pierre. Parksville,
BC
Suicide Prevention 1 day workshop by Jessica Easton
1988
New Ways of Learning , Virginia Satir. March 24.School Dist.68
Family Therapy Training , 10 day course by John Freisen
1987
Improving Relationships , 1 day workshop by Neil Solomon
Group Therapy Process , an 8 week course by David Raithby
1984
Group Leadership Skills for STEP Parenting Program . 8 Wks.
Work Experience
2002-2008 Counsellor in private practice
2002 Instructor: Counselling Training Institute
1998-2001 Counselor Trainer, and Director for Society of
Organized Services, Family Life Programs, Parksville, Counselor in
Private Practice, Workshop Facilitator
1999 -2002 Trainer and co-facilitator for 3 annual five day
sessions (Easy Tai Chi - lifestyle and movement workshop) at Hollyhock.
1997-1998 Child and Youth Team Counselor— Parksville Mental Health
(part time)
Facilitator for the Day Treatment Program for Women
with addictions. This is a month long treatment program. (Government
contract delivered in Parksville, Nanaimo, and Duncan)
1996-1997 Therapist in Private Practice, Workshop
Facilitator
1986-1996 Alcohol & Drug Counselor, Ministry of Health,
Parksville, BC.
Designing and delivering various workshop topics to the professional and
lay community. Addiction Counsellor Training, Youth and Drugs Program,
Dysfunctional Family, Self-Hypnosis, Codependence, Inner Child, and
personal growth groups.
1990-1991 Group Therapist for Sexual Abuse Survivors Group offered
through Society of Organized Services, Parksville. (4-10 wk.
sessions/yr)
1990-1991 Facilitator of Peer Counselling Project at Ballenas High
School
1989-1994 Instructor at Malaspina College Community Education.
Topics include Relationships, Counselling Skills, Self-Hypnosis.
1983-1986 Co-coordinator of Sexual Abuse Support Services, SOS,
Parksville. Counselling, group work, prevention work, staff trainer.
1982 Facilitator of STEP parenting course. Duncan
Family Life
1980-1982 Pre-School Teacher. Ladysmith Cooperative School
1978 Instructor, Malaspina College, Nanaimo Early Childhood
Education. Program. Course: Interpersonal Communications
1977-1978 Established a Private Montessori School, Shawnigan Lake,
B.C.
1972-1976 Adult Education Instructor. Course: Human
Development, Early Childhood Education Program. New Westminster Adult
Education Douglas College Surrey Early Childhood Education Program
(Infant development program). Fraser Valley College, Burnaby Adult
Education
1973-1974 Children's Hospital Diagnostic Center, Vancouver Teacher for
the language delayed
Professional Membership
British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors
Awards
2001 Professional Care Award , British Columbia Association of
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