Psychotherapy vs Psychology vs Psychiatry

Navigating the mental health system in Ontario is difficult enough! That’s before you add in wait times, insurance coverages, OHIP, referral requirements, and managing your own life! We often get calls at the Culminate Group asking for psychiatric services. While we don’t provide psychiatry, we take every one of those calls seriously, as it is…

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Whole Person Supervision

Whole Person Supervision. Supervisor couching new employee.

Clinical supervision often requires a delicate balance between maintaining professional boundaries and showing up as your authentic self.  Supervisors regularly grapple with the question: How can you model openness, integrity, and trust while upholding professionalism? If left unresolved, this common dilemma can limit growth for both supervisors and supervisees. When supervisors fail to acknowledge their…

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Fair Trade Therapy

Fair Trade Therapy is an emerging model of care adopted and implemented at Culminate Group Counselling and Psychotherapy. Fair Trade Therapy applies principles similar to those found in fair trade practices for goods. Its goal is to create a more equitable and supportive environment for both therapists and clients. Here’s a more detailed look at…

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Clinical Supervision Evolution

Clinical Supervision. Therapist holding clinical supervision session. Large group of people.

In the intricate tapestry of mental health care, the threads of clinical supervision weave a pattern of professional growth, ethical dedication, and the delivery of superior therapeutic services.  At Culminate Group, under the visionary guidance of Jillian Papineau and our exceptional team, we champion the critical importance of clinical supervision.  This practice serves not solely…

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