A stepfamily is any spousal union where at least one of the partners has a child, or children from a previous relationship.The family of the new millennium is a stepfamily. There are now more stepfamilies than 'original' or nuclear families.Fifty percent of all children under the age of 13 currently live in some form of a stepfamily.Approximately two thirds of all stepfamilies fail.Thirty percent of all stepfamilies fail within the first two years. Fifty percent fail within the first six years.2Children are seriously impacted by family breakdown. Many experience persisting academic, social, emotional, financial, and relationship difficulties as a direct result of family breakdown.Traditional family therapy only helps about 30% of stepfamilies on the verge of breakdown.
Ian D. Larke M.Sc., R. Psych., has a boutique psychology practice specializing in psychoeducational assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. His current client focus is primarily elementary, secondary, and post-secondary students. He provides service to clients presenting with issues primarily around learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and intellectual giftedness.
ShiftGrit Psychology & Counselling in Calgary provides Identity-Level Therapy, an approach focused on identity patterns, self-perception, and deeply held beliefs that shape emotional and behavioural responses. Within this framework, our clinicians apply the ShiftGrit Core Method - a structured system integrating Pattern Theory and reconditioning processes to address recurring emotional and behavioural loops. Clients often seek this approach when they feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, burnout, relationship conflict, self-doubt, or emotional reactivity. Our process emphasizes clarity, defined treatment planning, and therapist-led structure, grounded in professional clinical standards.
Carol Korenowski is a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists, and a Certified Canadian Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. She has served and supported youth and adults for over 10 years offering therapy, advocacy, education, assessment, and support. Carol has worked in community mental health and private practice empowering individuals, couples, and families to find acceptance and success.
Carol is committed to providing effective, holistic therapy where you can find peace, healing, and a healthy relationship with yourself and others.
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