Jorge Gonzalez, MA, RCC Registered Clinical Counsellor

06/29/2023

I absolutely agree. As a child therapist who has seen and continues to see many male boys, teens and adults, I recognize that this pattern continues to show up this way and it is a shame.
In order to expect empathy from our young males we must start by directing our empathy toward them. Initiatives that create nurturing experiences for children will result in greater emotional intelligence, empathy, security and a general desire to turn toward, rather than away, in times of vulnerability. Young males need us to make room for their vulnerability so they don’t continue to deflect and defend against it. The females in our lives have been asking this for years as it leads to greater intimacy. Keep and eye for Jorge’s Therapy Farm, a therapeutic approach meant to nurture vulnerable children by creating a secure environment where they belong and contribute. Building meaning as they heal. Thank you.

05/02/2022

04/29/2020

Hello, things are getting increasingly complex with the ongoing isolation as a result of the COVID- 19 pandemic. Kids at home all the time, a lack of proper social activities and no longer having the separation between our work and home environments can make staying/ working from home increasingly challenging.

04/22/2019

Next month we will be headed to Toronto! Will you join us to learn more about giving alienated children a voice.

Register now: https://www.alysonjones.ca/resources/speaking-events

11/05/2018

JORGE GONZALEZ, MA, RCC
REGISTERED CLINICAL COUNSELLOR

Jorge Gonzalez is a Registered Clinical Counsellor who believes that everyone’s life is a journey, and that rarely does this journey go according to a master plan. Along the way all of us will encounter unexpected twists and turns; life’s own challenges that will test our resolve and our ability to problem solve and adapt. Using well-directed encouragement, in addition to a variety of effective clinical intervention techniques, Jorge helps clients increase their awareness, see new possibilities and gain the confidence to transform what often appear as challenges into opportunities for growth. Jorge has specific training in couples, family and play therapy and experience treating anxiety, depression, divorce issues, trauma, attachment disruptions and self-esteem.

Jorge specializes in child and family therapy and is a part of the divorce and separation team at Alyson Jones & Associates. Jorge is highly committed to excellent service and feels honoured to be of assistance to his clients. To witness human resilience and the ability to adapt to new circumstances is rewarding for both the therapist and client. Jorge adds that this is especially true when working with children, and believes that when properly supported children can heal from challenges and move on to live healthy and successful lives. Jorge approaches his work with families and children as an ongoing privilege.

Jorge has years of experience working with children and youth, and as a result of this background in parent education and child therapy, has become increasingly involved in assisting and challenging parents and other adults in a child’s life to re-examine their role, behaviour and responses to conflict and see how they can adjust them to positively contribute to a child’s well- being.

Jorge worked for many years as a strategic planner in advertising agencies in South and North America. This unusual background has provided him with a unique perspective when it comes to thinking creatively to resolve conflict and discover solutions. Each member comes with their own different sets of talents and abilities, stubbornness and triggers, hopes and resentments. Jorge firmly believes that a key role of the therapist is to challenge clients to see their contributions to conflict and general “stuckness”, as well as point out their unique strengths, and in doing so encourage them to work towards positiv

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