Canadian Family Health

03/28/2026

✨Meet Beth Lachapelle✨
Beth brings a wealth of experience from her diverse background in social work to her work with individuals and couples. She specializes in communication skill-building, geriatric nutrition, and life-skills training, with a passion for helping clients find emotional balance through the connection between the body and the brain.
Outside of counselling, Beth is a talented creator with a love for painting, drawing, sculpting, sewing, and wood and stone carving. Her creativity inspires her holistic approach to emotional health and well-being.

👉 Ready to work with Beth? https://canadianfamilyhealth.janeapp.com/ #/staff_member/9 to book your session today!

📍155 Hunter St E, Peterborough, ON, Canada
💻 CanadianFamilyHealth.ca
☎️ (705)740-8360
✉️ Grow@CanadianFamilyHealth.ca

Individual, Couple & Family Counselling Services. As science evolves, our ways of doing therapy should too. Neural Network Therapy® emerged in 1997, largely in response to advancements in neuroscience. We provide a practical holistic approach to boost mood, reduce anxiety, manage anger, break

03/25/2026

As a counsellor, I often get asked why men don't talk more or share their emotions. The truth is, men are all individuals with different backgrounds, support systems, and experiences. While men are often celebrated for stereotypical traits like strength and resilience, there is less room for vulnerability and asking for help. This makes it understandable why fewer men seek counseling. At Canadian Family Health, we aim to make starting these conversations easier through our neural network therapy approach, which provides the right tools and support for each client.

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📍155 Hunter St E, Peterborough, ON, Canada
💻 CanadianFamilyHealth.ca
☎️ (705)740-8360
✉️ Grow@CanadianFamilyHealth.ca

Individual, Couple & Family Counselling Services. As science evolves, our ways of doing therapy should too. Neural Network Therapy® emerged in 1997, largely in response to advancements in neuroscience. We provide a practical holistic approach to boost mood, reduce anxiety, manage anger, break

03/21/2026

Not every counsellor is the right fit and that’s okay.
Jodi Stansfield, Emotional Health Practitioner at Canadian Family Health Counselling, offers a 15-minute free consultation so you can see if her approach is the right fit for you. No pressure, just a chance to connect.

Jodi supports individuals navigating ADHD, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, and more always with warmth, empathy, and a real-world understanding of neurodiversity and emotional healing.

📍 Book your free consultation with Jodi today: https://canadianfamilyhealth.janeapp.com/ #/staff_member/62

📍155 Hunter St E, Peterborough, ON, Canada
💻 CanadianFamilyHealth.ca
☎️ (705)740-8360
✉️ Grow@CanadianFamilyHealth.ca

Individual, Couple & Family Counselling Services. As science evolves, our ways of doing therapy should too. Neural Network Therapy® emerged in 1997, largely in response to advancements in neuroscience. We provide a practical holistic approach to boost mood, reduce anxiety, manage anger, break

03/17/2026

Meet Chris Kirby, Emotional Health Practitioner.

It's not just talking, but also learning through lessons and homework to provide real, applicable tools that you can use now and in the future. The goal is to offer understanding and equip you with the right tools to address your needs.

If you would like to work with Chris Kirby, here’s his booking link. https://canadianfamilyhealth.janeapp.com/admin /staff/70

📍155 Hunter St E, Peterborough, ON, Canada
💻 CanadianFamilyHealth.ca
☎️ (705)740-8360
✉️ Grow@CanadianFamilyHealth.ca

03/13/2026

Not sure if Neural Network Therapy is for you? Try a 15 minute consultation for free to find out.

Supporting parents in separation and divorce, as well as neurodivergence in the family system.

Additional specialities include mild to extreme learning disabilities and exceptionalities not limited to: Autism, Aspergers Syndrome, Auditory Processing Difficulties, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, The Gifted and Talented.

Carolyn has a Doctorate in Education - Exceptional Children from Northcentral University. She completed her Master’s Degree in Education (Special Education and Counselling) at Brock University, in St. Catherine’s, Ontario. Her Bachelor of Education Degree (K-12) was completed in Trois Rivieres, Quebec and her undergraduate degree In French and English at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Carolyn specializes in working with children, adolescents, and adults of all abilities. She has worked in a variety of environments from facilitating children and adolescents with exceptionality in schooling, in communication, skill-building, relationship building and mental health-PTSD, su***de prevention, to parent support and life-skills training and support. She is trained as a Crisis Prevention Intervention Practitioner as well as certified in Mental Health Literacy advocate.

Carolyn is committed to a holistic approach for emotional health care. She has worked for over 27 years as a K-12 teacher, a Department Head as well as a school administrator. Education and Social Emotional Learning go hand in hand.

Carolyn is a lover of animals, fitness and triplets. She is often found hiking, running, or chasing two Pomeranians, Stella Wella and Scooter

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📍155 Hunter St E, Peterborough, ON, Canada
💻 CanadianFamilyHealth.ca
☎️ (705)740-8360
✉️ Grow@CanadianFamilyHealth.ca

Individual, Couple & Family Counselling Services. As science evolves, our ways of doing therapy should too. Neural Network Therapy® emerged in 1997, largely in response to advancements in neuroscience. We provide a practical holistic approach to boost mood, reduce anxiety, manage anger, break

03/09/2026

Are you a mother (18+) who is the primary caregiver of a child who has been diagnosed with—or is in the process of being diagnosed with—autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?

Researchers at Trent University are seeking participants for a meaningful study exploring how recognizing autism in a child (and sometimes in oneself) influences parenting confidence, knowledge, and the mother–child relationship. 💛

📝 What’s involved?
• Phase 1: Online questionnaires (30–45 mins)
• Phase 2: Optional interview (30–45 mins, your choice of format)
• Participate in one or both phases

🎁 Thank you gifts:
• Chance to win $25 or $40 VISA gift cards

📅 Deadline: March 31st, 2026

📲 Scan the QR code to learn more or take part.
Your experience matters—and your story can help shape better understanding and support.

03/09/2026

Canadian Family Health Counselling and Release Breathwork Present: Somatics and Breathwork in the Helping Profession

1-Day Micro-Credential

Online or on Campus @ Trent University, Peterborough Ontario

Saturday, May 2 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

This one-day micro-credential workshop introduces participants to the foundational principles of somatics and the applied use of breathwork as a regulation-based practice within helping professions. The workshop is designed for educators, healthcare workers, therapists, social service professionals, and others working in service-oriented roles who are seeking evidence-informed, body-based tools to support both personal wellbeing and professional effectiveness.

The learning format integrates lecture-based instruction with experiential learning, allowing participants to engage directly with the practices explored. Experiential components are designed to deepen understanding through embodied participation, while maintaining a professional, accessible, and trauma-informed approach.
The workshop emphasizes practical application, ethical consideration, and professional relevance, offering participants tools that can be immediately applied within their own lives and, where appropriate, within their professional practice.

No prior experience with somatics or breathwork is required.

Register here:
https://secure.touchnet.net/C20636_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=997

03/08/2026

Happy International Women’s Day!

Today, we celebrate the strength, wisdom, and resilience of women everywhere. From the trailblazers who paved the way to the quiet warriors who uplift others daily, your impact is immeasurable.

At Canadian Family Health Counselling, we stand with women—supporting mental wellness, empowerment, and the right to be heard, valued, and respected. Whether you’re leading, healing, learning, or just being, you are enough. You are powerful. You are seen.

Tag a woman who inspires you!

03/06/2026

Chris Kirby EHP discusses Canada's Federal government's new men's and boys health strategy and why it's so important. I talk about how men are often programmed not to ask for help or express vulnerable emotions, and how this contributes to poor health outcomes. I emphasize that asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness, and encourage men to seek support. I also invite anyone interested in emotional health support to connect with Canadian Family Health for a free 15 minute consultation.

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📍155 Hunter St E, Peterborough, ON, Canada
💻 CanadianFamilyHealth.ca
☎️ (705)740-8360
✉️ Grow@CanadianFamilyHealth.ca

03/02/2026

Meet Melanie Brown 🤍

Melanie is a dedicated teacher and compassionate Emotional Health Practitioner with Canadian Family Health Counselling. With her background in education, she brings clarity, structure, and warmth to the therapeutic space, helping clients truly understand how their brain and nervous system respond to stress, trauma, and life transitions.

She is passionate about using practical, brain based tools rooted in Neural Network Therapy® so clients can gently rewire patterns that no longer serve them.

One of Melanie’s favourite teaching tools is the Crocodile Lesson 🐊

As a teacher, she loves how this simple but powerful metaphor helps clients understand the difference between their thinking brain and their survival brain. When we are triggered, it is often our crocodile brain taking over, reactive, protective, and fast. Melanie helps clients learn how to calm that survival response so they can access clarity, choice, and emotional regulation instead of reacting from fear.

Her approach is educational, empowering, and practical, giving clients real life tools they can use immediately.

Because when you understand your brain, you can change your brain.

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Learn more at CanadianFamilyHealth.ca
📍155 Hunter St E, Peterborough, ON, Canada
💻 CanadianFamilyHealth.ca
☎️ (705)740-8360
✉️ Grow@CanadianFamilyHealth.ca

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02/26/2026

Barbara is an RN Psychotherapist. She is a Registered Nurse in both England and Ontario, with a Bachelor of Science in Special & Intensive Care of the Newborn, and a Diploma in Sick Children’s Nursing, and extensive experience in General Nursing Practice.

Barbara supports those experiencing anxiety and depression - whether brought about by
daily life activities or past experiences. Her approach is both individual and family-centred and
rooted in support, with a foundation in Neural Network Therapy (NNT). She recognizes that every person comes with their own story, coping strategies, and needs.

Barbara also specializes in working with parents, families, and parenting partners navigating the emotional impact of the neonatal intensive care journey and how the experience can impact and influence parenting in the months and years that follow.

In her spare time, Barbara is an enthusiastic gardener who plants seeds every spring in hopes that at least one tomato survives.

📍155 Hunter St E, Peterborough, ON, Canada
💻 CanadianFamilyHealth.ca
☎️ (705)740-8360
✉️ Grow@CanadianFamilyHealth.ca