Work with Kathy
Available in person or online
Mindfulness-Based
Stress Reduction
Growing Together Journaling Group
One-on-one
Therapy
psychological assessments
MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION (MBSR)
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an 8-week psycho-educational group program which helps develop an individual’s capacity for greater calm and teaches practical skills for managing stress.
Co-facilitated with Sandra Young. Click here to view Sandra’s website.
UPCOMING PROGRAM
January 20 – March 17, 2023
Silent Day Retreat
Through the program individuals explore:
Mindfulness Practices (ex body scans, breath awareness, awareness of sensations, and mindful movement)
Their perceptions and assumptions
Nonjudgmental self-reflection
Responding versus reacting to stressors
Interpersonal communication styles
Throughout the week, participants are encouraged to engage in the mindfulness practices to cultivate a regular home practice. By the end of the program, the intention is that individuals will have incorporated mindfulness-based practices into their lives.
Having a daily mindfulness practice helps keep us grounded and better able to cope during difficult times. “The majority of MBSR program participants report lasting decreases in psychological and physical symptoms exacerbated by chronic stress. Research has also demonstrated improved behavioural outcomes by participants including better sleep, lower blood pressure, and fewer worries.”
– Centre for Mindfulness Based Studies
This program is open to the general public. As a registered psychologist, if an individual has coverage for psychological services, the program cost can likely be covered.
INVESTMENT
$500 per person
QUESTIONS?
Email Kathy at info@kathy-johnson.ca or call/text 1-780-706-5516 with any questions.
GROWING TOGETHER
March 15th, April 12th, May 3rd, May 31, June 21st
6:45-8:45pm
Evermore Studio, Whitecourt
I’m passionate about mindfulness, wellness, and supporting others. As a Psychologist and a mother of three active children, I often seek moments of calm. To me, self-growth is ongoing. My life experiences have provided me with the ability to be a compassionate sounding board for others and facilitating group discussions allows me to continue learning. I can’t wait to share space and grow with you!
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Women who don’t have a lot of extra time but have a strong desire to grow and become the women they want to be.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Easy manageable changes in your life that will have rippling effects.
Reflection time, journaling, impactful and motivational conversations, short guided meditations, and time to plan.
COMMITMENT
Just show up!
If you can’t make every session, that’s okay. Beyond group sessions, your commitment could be nothing at all, 5 minutes a day, or 30 minutes twice a week; it’s completely up to YOU.
This group can be whatever YOU need it to be.
WHAT TO BRING
Your enthusiasm and desire.
Your favourite pen and journal.
INVESTMENT
$129.00 per person
Sign up solo or with a friend, colleague, or family member.
Class size is limited to 20 wonderful women.
QUESTIONS?
Email Kathy at info@kathy-johnson.ca or call/text
1-780-706-9006 with any questions.
ONE-ON-ONE THERAPY
Work with Kathy one-on-one to explore your personal or professional self development path and growth. Create space in your life for what you value most, and learn skills to manage the stress in your life.
INVESTMENT:
$160 – $180 per session
INQUIRIES
Email Kathy at info@kathy-johnson.ca or call/text
1-780-706-5516 with any questions.
Kathy is currently accepting new one-on-one therapy clients please submit your name and email.
PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENTS
Kathy’s approach to testing and assessment is to first and foremost ensure it is as beneficial as possible to individuals and families. Your interest in testing may be self-directed or recommended by a school, physician or therapist, and Kathy is focused on ensuring you receive the right testing and assessment process for your specific needs.
Kathy has been conducting psycho-educational and behavioural assessments since April 2006, and reading assessments and reading remediation since 2003. Kathy completed her Ph. D in Special Education within the Department of Educational Psychology in 2011 and brings a wealth of experience to this field.
SERVICE DETAILS
Kathy’s area of expertise is assessments for learning disabilities, especially the area of reading disabilities. She is also equipped to do assessments for social, emotional, behavioural and adaptive challenges. Kathy works mainly with children, but also supports adults in their growth and learning.
Kathy’s Services Include The Following:
Assessments may include some or all of the following measures depending on the referral information:
- Interview with the child
- Cognitive (WISC-V)
- Verbal Comprehension
- Perceptual Reasoning
- Working Memory
- Processing Speed
- Academic (WIAT-III or WJ-IV).
- Reading: Word Reading, Decoding, Reading Comprehension, Reading Fluency
- Math: Applied and Basic (Calculations) Math
- Written Language: Spelling and Written Expression
- Additional reading measures if needed
- TOWRE – word reading and decoding efficiency (lists of words / nonwords)
- GORT – passage reading fluency and reading comprehension
- Visual-motor integration (Beery VMI)
- Phonological processing (Comprehensive Test of Phonological Processing CTOPP-2)
- Adaptive (ABAS-III or Vineland-3) and or emotional and behavioural (BASC-3 or Conners-3) measures may also be used depending on the referral information.
QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT CONSIDER:
- Does my child have a learning disability? What would be helpful to support his/her learning in school or what special provisions would help during testing sessions?
- Does my child have ADHD?
- Why can’t my child read even with consistent help and effort?
- Would my child qualify for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) funding when they reach adulthood?
- Would my child be considered gifted?
- What are my child’s learning strengths and challenges and how can these challenges be supported?
Please Note: Parents will be asked for information regarding referral and background information. At the same time the assessment process will be explained to parents. When necessary and with parental consent, background information from the child’s school cumulative file and teacher will also be collected.
WRITTEN REPORTS WILL INCLUDE:
- Detailed test results,
- An explanation of the strengths and weaknesses found,
- A summary of findings, observations, and recommendations regarding appropriate interventions or strategies for each child referred.
The assessment results and programming recommendations will be debriefed to the parents and school staff (if requested by the parents). Parents will be provided with a copy of the report along with my email address and phone number in case any questions arise from the written report.
The report would be completed within four weeks of the assessment
PRICING
Cost for a full psycho-educational assessment, that includes cognitive, academic, and adaptive or emotional / behavioural measures, is $1700 – $1800 per assessment.
For a cognitive and academic assessment without the behavioural / adaptive measures the cost is $1500.00.
If the school staff are debriefed at the same time as parents, then there is no additional charge.
If school staff are debriefed separately from parents, the cost is $125.00.
Mileage and travel time are additional charges for travel 50km or more from Whitecourt, AB.
REGISTRATION FORM
Use the form below to register for either Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) or Growing Together.