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Mareas - Comprehensive Therapeutic Services for Children & Families


WELCOME TO MAREAS..

The term Mareas, is derived from the Latin term for Tides/Waves. Having a deep affinity for the ocean, and the life sustaining, healing and playful properties of the ocean both physically and mentally, the name seemed a natural fit for the work we do. Families are fluid and forever changing and we often ride the emotional waves of each of the stages.

At Mareas we practice flexible and fluid thinking, backed by current knowledge and trends in the field of mental health for individuals, children, youth and families. Our Team will go to any length to reach children and families wherever they may be emotionally. We are client-focused, and work at the pace of the child/youth or adult using a holistic treatment model, and evidence-based practices to assist our clients to find healing, meaning and resolution in their lives.

Services are provided under clinical consultation and supervision and many of our clinical services are covered by extended health benefits or workplace insurance.

PRINCIPLES OF TREATMENT

  • Treatment will be modified to reflect the individual needs of each client and family
  • Every effort will be made to build self-esteem and incorporate opportunities for success throughout treatment
  • Clients will be partners in their treatment and include shared decision making with the entire treatment team
  • Evidence-based interventions will inform treatment in order to maximize the best possible clinical outcomes.

PHILOSOPHY

Mareas was established as a specialized service provider to meet the needs of individuals, children and families experiencing challenges in the areas of attachment, behaviour and emotional regulations as well as a variety of mental health diagnosis.

Mareas recognizes that from time to time, everyone including all families need support. Programs and treatment plans are designed with a holistic approach with the client as the focus. Mareas is committed to providing nurturing and dedicated support to individuals, children, youth and families during difficult periods of time to help them get back on course.

​As an extension to services for children of high conflict environments, Mareas has expanded its services to specialize in meeting the needs of clients who suffered multiple attachment disruptions, loss and early trauma. Mareas not only services, children & teenagers with evidence-based modalities, but also adults who have experienced trauma, loss, anxiety or have other mental health diagnosis.

​CORE VALUES

The Mareas treatment team will:

  • Provide a therapeutic environment that promotes principles of self-help, healing, and resolution
  • Use evidence-based interventions to inform treatment in order to maximize the best possible clinical outcomes, while honouring cultural and spiritual needs of every individual and family.
  • Ensure that clients remain our primary focus and treatment will be modified to reflect the unique needs of the individual or family
  • Work to build client self-esteem and incorporate opportunities for success throughout treatment
  • Encourage clients to be partners in their treatment decisions
  • Respect our staff and interns as valued resources and team members, promoting respect for diversity, honesty and integrity
  • Maintain the highest standards of holistic treatment using a multifaceted team approach
  • Foster professional accountability at all levels and adhere to high standards of fiscal and ethical responsibility
  • Practice shared decision-making and teamwork

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