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Education: PhD, Marriage and Family Therapy, Florida State University; MSW, Western Michigan University; BA, Psychology, Calvin College, Michigan
Memberships:
Supervisor, American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists; British Columbia Association for Marriage and Family Therapy; Registered Clinical Counselor
Community Involvement: Cofounder, Ambassador Youth Services, a group home service for behaviorally disturbed adolescents; Volunteer, boy's soccer coach; Church volunteer
Instructor: Field Instructor/Supervisor, psychology and social work graduate students
Workshops and Groups: Parenting Skills - Financial Problems in the Marriage; Stress Management - Depression; Mental Health - Self Esteem; Grief and Loss - Personal Growth
Dr.Farenhorst will help you improve the quality of your life:
  • Increase self-confidence and feelings of self-esteem
  • Communicate better at home and at work
  • Work out conflict with your partner and improve your relationship
  • Manage and resolve work stress
  • Learn how to utilize all your internal resources, not simply your conscious mind
  • Build intimacy without sacrificing your self-identity
  • Reduce and learn to manage destructive anger or frustration
  • Be more self-reliant while remaining close and involved with loved ones
  • Stop allowing the moods of others to influence your choices
  • Learn to take better care of your personal needs without feeling guilty
  • Experience and express your feelings
  • Eliminate the destructive effects of unwanted behaviors

'Dr. Farenhorst helped me say the things to my husband that I was afraid to say. My husband and I have never been happier, and I am much more confident in all areas of my life."

-J.B.,former client

 

All of us carry a certain amount of unrest within
ourselves which complicates our lives for a time.
Seeking help is a sign of strength.

"We had only six counselling sessions and we are still
reaping the benefits three years later."
C. and B. D. -former clients

    "Good therapy will help you in all aspects of life."

  • Increase your communication skills at home and at work.
  • Gain self knowledge and boost you self confidence.
  • Learn about anger management and conflict resolution.
  • Access your inner resources and manage life more effectively.
  • Resolve the implication of abuse in your life.
  • Form meaningful relationships without losing yourself.
  • Access your spiritual potential and find inner peace.
(604) 585-1411 - SURREY        (604) 854-5413 - ABBOTSFORD         Toll Free 1-877-585-1411 - SMITHERS