Hi, I’m Allison Grodinsky.
Hello! I am Allison Grodinsky, the proud founder of Renew Resilience Counselling. I believe that everyone already has resilience within them, it sometimes just needs to be renewed and improved. I am here to help you develop new skills and techniques to help you with various mental health concerns.
My priority is to support you in finding lasting personalized strategies to better manage your worries, feel more calm, and have a better work-life balance, improving your relationship with yourself and others. Your well-being and happiness are the most important! For a free 15-minute consultation please send me an email. Looking forward to connecting!
My Approach
I take a collaborative approach to therapy. You are the expert in your own life, I am here to accompany you on your therapeutic journey and help navigate those difficult moments.
I invite you to read through my various therapeutic approaches to see if they align with the work you would like to do in therapy.
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This approach is the idea that our thoughts, feelings and behaviours are interconnected. They all simultaneously influence one another. This is our default or our autopilot.
The goal of CBT is to disable autopilot and gain better awareness of these three components. By slowing down these automatic processes we are better able to catch thought traps or thought distorsions (overgeneralizing, catastrophizing, comparison, fortune-telling, etc) which can then influence how we feel and behave.
If we can start to untangle these three elements, we become more in control and we can start to feel better.
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Mindfulness is rooted in cognitive behavioural therapy. It is the practice of being in the present moment. It sounds quite simple but takes practice. We often are all living our lives on autopilot.
This approach allows us to slow down and appreciate the present moment. In addition, it can help us gain better insight into our thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
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We all have our strengths and weaknesses so why not use what we already have going for us to help our mental health! Often, the tools we need already live within us, we just haven’t made the connection yet. This approach explores how we can take our strengths and use it to tackle our challenges.
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“So what brings you in today?” is often a question that is asked in therapy. It is not wrong. However, in a solution-focused approach we move away from focusing on what’s wrong and focus more on where we want to be.
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Motivational interviewing is a great approach for people who are new to therapy. This approach instills hope and empowerment through goal-setting. Sometimes we just need a little bit of encouragement and accountability to make the changes we want to see.
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As human beings we have an incredible high tolerance for distress or discomfort. In other words, we are capable of going through so much! We are so resilient! However, we often don’t like feeling uncomfortable, because it’s well…uncomfortable. For example: we often will avoid a task that we find difficult because it causes stress or discomfort. However, if we tolerate this and get it done, we often feel so much better once it is done !
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I am DBT-informed and use elements of it in my practice. This approach really puts you in the driver’s seat for your wellbeing. DBT is an evidence-based model of therapy that helps you learn and use new skills and strategies in a gentle way that keeps you accountable and on-track.
If you have any questions, book a free 15-minute consult with me! Just send an email to allison.grodinsky@renewresilience.ca or fill out the contact form on the contact page!
My Values
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Empathy, respect and honesty are at the core of what we do at Renew Resilience.
I am committed to being transparent with you throughout the therapeutic process. I will address any of your questions or concerns with respect and honesty. The most important part is that I deeply care about your needs and I am always open to feedback. Therapy is for you. You can be honest if one approach isn't suiting your needs. I am happy to make adjustments that work best for you!
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I am is a registered social worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. I am also a member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers.
In my therapeutic practice, I adhere to a strict code of ethics and practice guidelines.
Your confidentiality, trust and privacy are a priority to ensure you feel safe.
I strive to stay current with new modalities by prioritizing professional development.
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You can be honest if one approach isn't suiting your needs. I will adapt and be flexible with you on your journey. I have a variety of experience and use different modalities. I am happy to adjust the approach to help you the best way I can.
Mindfulness isn't your thing ? That's okay! We can work with a solution-focused approach! That's not doing it either ? Let's explore cognitive behavioural therapy approaches. There are always adjustments that can be made along the way. Oftentimes a combination of approaches work best. I am here to tailor the approaches to accommodate your needs.