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Florence Brisson-Dyens, Psychotherapist

M.A. Art Therapy

M.Sc.A. Couple and Family Therapy CFT

Registered Psychotherapist with the Ordre des Psychologues du Québec, Canada OPQ

Clinical member of the Ordre des Travailleurs Sociaux et Thérapeutes Conjugaux et Familiaux du Québec, Canada, OTSTCFQ

Registered Canadian Art Therapist R-CAT

 

I Have nearly 10 years experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I enjoy working collaboratively with my clients in finding new ways to deal with and alleviate distress. My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgemental space to work through the presenting issue. 

 

My training as a couples therapist has brought me to specialize in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) as my main treatment approach when meeting with couples. This approach is deeply rooted in attachment based theories and fosters new ways of communication between partners.

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When working with children, adolescents, and families, I adopt using a creative and playful approach in finding solutions and helping you express challenges. I value creativity, self-expression, and the power within to create change.

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I have graduated with a Masters degree in Creative Arts Therapy from Concordia University and another Masters degree from McGill University in Couple and Family Therapy. After working in private practice and university settings in Montreal, I have recently worked in Luxembourg before coming back to Montréal in the Fall of 2022. I am currently working as a full time LTA faculty at Concordia University in the department of Art Therapy for the academic year 2022-2023.

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I currently offer online and in-person therapy sessions.

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ABOUT

Areas of Expertise

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
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  • Anxiety

  • Behavioural Issues

  • Communication

  • Couples Conflict

  • Depression

  • Divorce/Separation

  • Family Conflict

  • Grief

  • Infertility

  • Infidelity

  • Oppositional Defiance

  • Parenting

  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

  • Relationship/Couples/Marital

  • Self Esteem​

    Services    

SEVICES
Couples Therapy
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Couples decide to come consult for many different reasons. Some wish to resolve problems they are experiencing, others simply want to build stronger communication patterns, while others are contemplating dissolution of the couple. Together we will work on understanding the presented problem and enabling you with the right tools to address the presenting issues.

FamilyTherapy

 

Sometimes the problem is not in one individual but rather within the interactions between family member. In family therapy we work on communication and we look at the role each family member holds in maintaining the issue. Together we find different ways of interacting in order to create some change and better family dynamics.

Individual Therapy
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You may chose to come to individual therapy to better understand yourself. Coming to therapy doesn't mean there is something wrong with you, rather you are seeking to find solutions and create change.

Video/Skype Counselling
available upon request
Art Therapy

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Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses art as a means of expression. Sometimes using our words is simply not enough to express how we feel. It may also be used as a form of self-exploration. Art therapy is suited for all individuals.

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Art therapy is NOT an art class. You do not need any previous art experience to do art therapy.

OFFICE

Training

EDUCATION​

  • Bachelor in Specialization Psychology, 2010, Graduated from Concordia University, Montréal, Canada

  • Masters in Creative Art Therapy, 2014, Concordia University, Montréal, Canada. Strong focus on Psychodynamics approaches to individual therapy. 

  • Masters in Couples and Family Therapy, 2016, McGill University, Montréal, Canada. Training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples, systemic approaches to family therapy, use of genograms and other assessment models for couples and families. 

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WORK EXPERIENCE:

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  • 2022-2023 LTA Faculty Concordia University, Creative Arts Therapies

  • 2015-present, Individuals, Couples and Families psychotherapist in private practice

  • 2022- Psychotherapist University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg

  • 2019-2021, individual psychotherapist at Concordia University's counselling and psychological services. 

  • 2017-2019, Individual psychotherapist at McGill University's Health and wellness services. 

  • 2013-2015, Counsellor in Group Home apartments for individuals rehabilitating following psychiatric in-patient care. 

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PRACTICUMS

  • 2014-2015 Jewish General Hospital (JGH)- Institute for Community and Family (ICFP) as Couple and Family Therapist in training: 12 month Practicum, 600 agency hours total including 500 clinical hours

  • 2013-2014 Jewish General Hospital (JGH)-Child Psychiatry. Art Therapist in training: 8 month Practicum, 500 agency hours total including 300 clinical hours

  • 2012-2013 Expression LaSalle, Community center for individuals with psychiatric diagnosis. Student-Art Therapist: 8 month Practicum, 400 agency hours including 160 clinical hours

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WORKSHOPS and CONTINUING EDUCATION

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  • La Thérapie Cognitivo-Comportementale (TCC) en santé mentale: Atelier d’introduction au modèle et à ses applications. Offerte par Dre Amélie Seidah, Ph. D., psychologue. 23 Mar 2022. 12 h accréditées par l'OPQ: RA04020-21

  • Fatigue Pandémique au Coeur de l'Intervention. Dr. Genviève Beaulieu-Pelletier. 23 mars 2022. Activité de formation continue en ligne d'une durée de 1h30 - Ordre des Psychologues du Québec : RA04127-21

  • La Colère, de l'Agir à l'Inhibition, Manifestations, Expression et Considérations Cliniques. Dr. Geneviève Beaulieu-Pelletier. 22 Mars 2022.  Activité de formation continue en ligne d'une durée de 5h00 - Ordre des Psychologues du Québec : RA04177-21

  • La thérapie de couple centrée sur l'émotion: théorie et pratique. Paul Greenman. 14 mars 2022. 3h de formation continue accréditée par l'OPQ - RA03918-21

  • L'Infidélité dans le couple, Dr. François St-Père.  6 Janvier 2021. Activité de formation continue en ligne d'une durée de 5h - OPQ : RA03848-21

  • Code of Ethics for members of the OTSTCFQ: an essential reference for professional conduct. December 7th 2021. 3h accreditted by the OTSTCFQ

  • Cultural Humility as Ethical Practice, facilitated by Jessica Bleuer and Florise Boyard, February 20 and February 21, 2018. 13 hours accredited by OPQ: RA02584-18

  • 12th Annual JGH Department of Psychiatry Research Day, March 10th 2017

  • Trauma et déplacement: Les défis de l’intervention auprès des jeunes enfants réfugiés et de leurs familles. 6.5h donnés par Dr. Marie-Rose Moro, Dr. Cécille Rousseau, et Dr. Ghayda Hassan. 11 Novembre 2016

  • La communication: Théorie et impacts cliniques, May 6th, 2016, Instructed by Jean-Luc Lacroix, TCF, TS, psychothérapeute, 6 accreditation hours by OPQ: RA01620-16

  • 11th Annual JGH Department of Psychiatry Research Day, April 1st, 2016

  • Re-visioning the treatment of High Risk Children: Epigenetics, systemic, family, school and community engagement factors in intervention planning. Held at the Institute of Community and Family Psychiatry. October 02, 2015, 6 accreditation hours by OPQ: REO1396-15

  • Childhood Trauma, Emotional Dysregulation and Adult Functioning. Instructed by Heather B. MacIntosh, Ph.D., OPQ, CPA, APA, ISSSD, IARPP, IAPSP, May 1st, 2015

  • Developmental Transformations with Traumatized Children. Instructed by David Read Johnson, Ph.D., RDT-BC, March 14th, 2012

    Contact    

CONTACT

Address:

1303 Greene Ave. #304

Westmount, Québec, Canada

H3Z 2A7

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fdyens@gmail.com

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Tel: 514-887-8441

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