A DISTINGUISHED INITIATIVE awarded by the HEALTH QUALITY COUNCIL OF ALBERTA, 2023
Addiction Services Edmonton (AHS) and University of Lethbridge Collaborate to Introduce Congruence Couple Therapy in Addiction Treatment
Addiction Services Edmonton, following collaboration in a randomized trial in Congruence Couple Therapy with Dr. Bonnie Lee, established a Couples Counselling Program for both the individual with addiction and their partner together.
Unlike the traditional approach of seeing clients and partners separately, this innovative initiative addresses unresolved adverse childhood experience by improving present couple relationship and communication for recovery and to prevent relapse. Patient experience supports the promising trial outcomes of significantly improved symptoms in addiction, mental health, emotion regulation, and reduced life stress.
Krista Yaskiw, a lead counsellor in the program, highlights the transformative potential of this ground-breaking, holistic approach in helping couples embark on a joint journey towards sustainable recovery.
