Rising up through muddy waters...
Providing customized Social Work and integrative assessment and support services for people with complicated emotional, and sometimes behavioural and learning challenges. We are aiming for clarity and to help people to live their best lives
Counselling and Therapy Services with a family focus, values and strength based approach
Caregiver Education and Support
Specialized Social Work and allied health Screening and Assessment
Education, Consultation and Training
Special interest in Trauma, FASD, ASD, ADHD and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES)
Mindfulness Yoga Acceptance Commitment Therapy (MYACT)
DIRECT SERVICES:
Together, we will work in a safe space to process complicated and challenging emotions and circumstances. We will focus on safety and dignity for all, while identifying strengths and opportunities that will support growth and healing.
For over twenty five years I have had the opportunity to learn from and support individuals and families experiencing life’s challenges that interfere with mental health and wellness.
As an extension of my research, I have worked in various sectors such as:
Education
Child welfare
Youth Justice
Community Health Promotion
Early Years Identification and Prevention Programming
Child/Adult Mental Health
Hospital: Medicine and Community team for Severe and Persistent Mental Illness and Addictions
The purpose of my research has been to understand, from the family and front-line perspective, both the opportunities and gaps faced by those living with complicated mental health and developmental issues with a particular curiosity about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). I remain committed to working towards a more inclusive social support system, I have learned that there is much we can and need to do to help people feel understood, like they belong, and that they are in a better position to live their best life.
The focus of my work circles around safety and dignity for all.
Angela Geddes
Registered Social Worker CYW, BA Psych, MSW, RSW, YTT
Providing Holistic Support and Training Opportunities from a Frontline and Family Perspective.
Books & Resources
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BOOK | A COMPLICATED & BEAUTIFUL BRAIN
A guide to understanding the effects of Prenatal Alcohol Exposure (PAE) and what Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) looks like across the lifespan.
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BOOK | NOT YOUR TYPICAL PARENTING GUIDE
Tips and strategies to support common areas of challenge for people with complex neurodevelopmental disorders (CND) that can include attention and concentration, behavioural, social, emotional, mental health, and sometimes learning difficulties.
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DOWNLOAD | A PRACTICAL APPROACH TO CND FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS
This booklet was created to provide important considerations for caregivers now that they are certain that their children are struggling and are not developmentally quite on target.
Professional Education & Training
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TRAINING FOR SOCIAL WORKERS
This 10-hour training program aims to enhance our assessment and support services for individuals with complicated mental health and learning difficulties.
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EDUCATION PACKAGES FOR POST-SECONDARY SCHOOL PROGRAMS
The goal of this training is to augment current curriculum which will leave students better positioned to screen, identify and support some of our most vulnerable in more relevant ways.
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COMMUNITY & AGENCY EDUCATION
Comprehensive training for social service agency leadership and staff from various sectors and/or anyone interested in building a more inclusive system.
A Complicated & Beautiful Brain
BOOK BY ANGELA GEDDES
“It’s a beautiful book that allows you to pursue further information. The book is practical… it gives you pathways to do something. I absolutely love this book. I think it’s one of the best books that has hit the market recently in respect to FASD.” ~ Dr. Peter Choate
I believe we all need ‘helpers’ from time to time…
Connect with Angela, today.