CHRISTEN MUNRO, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
CLINICAL COUNSELLOR
Christen has provided clinical counselling to children, parents, adults, couples and families as a professional Social Worker in British Columbia (BC) for over 22 years. She has spent most of her career working in healthcare (perinatal, pediatric and adult) and is interested in helping adolescents through to adults live to their potential.
Originally from Toronto, Christen studied psychology (BA) at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. She then completed a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree in balmier Victoria, BC. Christen completed her Masters in Social Work (MSW) in Vancouver at the University of BC; her research explored the experiences of couples experiencing infertility. She is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) in good standing in the Province of BC. She is also a member of the BC Association of Social Workers. The Social Workers Code of Ethics guides her practice. Christen provides clinical field supervision (Community Mental Health) to Masters students in schools of Social Work from Universities across the country.
Much of her work has involved supporting people in times of crisis, change, loss and life transitions. She is particularly interested in working with couples and individuals who are undergoing both traditional and alternative fertility treatments in their quest to create family. Christen is also interested in supporting new and seasoned families in their everyday lives. She is a skilled mediator of conflict and can facilitate communications between couples and within families.
Christen has also worked to help people cope with depression, anxiety and both acute and chronic health conditions. Christen will also use Bio-Psychosocial assessment skills including referrals for appropriate follow up and treatment where needed.
Christen may use the following therapeutic approaches depending on the issues of concern:
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Person Centered
- Narrative
- Feminist and Traditional Family therapies
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Systemic Mediation and conflict resolution approaches
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Solutions Focused Therapy
- Attachment, Grief and Loss Counselling
An experienced therapist and supportive environment is what you can expect. Christen can spend one or many sessions with you, depending on your concerns.
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