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Stephane Bensoussan M.A., B.Sc.
Holistic Psychologist

Stephane is a holistic psychologist. His approach encompasses cognitive, behavioral, emotional, social, intuitive and spiritual psychotherapy.

He specializes in greeting clients on their journey and gently leading them to equilibrium of mind, body and spirit. His well-developed intuition and loving kindness complement well his sense of clarity and diverse knowledge base.

After completing a graduate degree in Psychology at McGill University, Stephane completed extensive post-graduate professional training in the areas of cognitive-behavioral therapy, behavioral medicine, psychoneuroimmunology, mindfulness meditation, and working with life-threatening illnesses. In addition, he has developed expertise in psycho-educational assessments, working with defiant (Teflon) and behaviorally challenging children.

Stéphane's experience includes educational psychologist for Jewish Family Services and for the Protestant School Board of Greater Montreal, where he published a manual on Violence Prevention.

He directed the Weight Control Clinic and consulted to the Department of Oncology at the Montreal General Hospital. He was also the Founder and General Director of the Tiferet Holistic Clinic in Montreal for 3 years.

Stephane currently operates a private practice out of Kirkland, Quebec. Where he is the co-founder of the West Island Holistic Clinic. In addition, he is an active teacher at Vanier College and at the NHC Institute.

He is a member of l'Ordre des Psychologues du Québec, Canadian Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology, Canadian Psychological Association, American Psychological Association, la Fédération des Psychologues du Québec. He is currently affiliated with the Physimed Health Group and the Brunswick Medical Center. Stephane is married, and has two young children.

 
 

 

Guiding Principle

A child is resilient and innately knows how to reach a state of equilibrium. When faced with external stressors, a child may find maladaptive ways of getting his or her needs met. When working with children, understanding the child's needs and discovering ways to address those needs is key.

Approach

The child's age affects the choice of method used in the therapeutic process. Play therapy, drawing, story telling, role-play, sound therapy, brain gym ® and talk therapy are some of the many different approaches available.

Since a child is often reacting to a family dynamic, involving parents and sometimes siblings and extended family may also be necessary. Implicating the family support network is important to ensure continuity of therapy at home, since it can otherwise be responsible for enabling the maladaptive behavior to persist.

Engaging both the child and the family in a cooperative process optimizes the chances for success.

Process

Once the needs of the child are evaluated, we determine how to best meet those needs directly. We then seek to extinguish the maladaptive behaviour and replace it with a healthier alternative behaviour, all the while seeking to empower the child.

Goals

  • Understand the child's needs and discover ways to meet those needs directly
  • Promote the child's overall well-being
  • Provide a forum for the child to express his or her needs and feelings
  • Empower the child to improve his or her self-confidence
  • Assess and improve the child's overall health (physical, cognitive, emotional, social and spiritual)
  • Alter the child's maladaptive behaviour and replace it with a healthier adaptive response.
  • Elicit the family's support in the process.

Specialties

Behavior Problems:

  • Aggressiveness, violence
  • Resistance to authority / defiance
  • Hyperactivity
  • Attention deficit / distractibility

Anxiety Problems:

  • Generalized fears and phobias
  • Post-traumatic stress
  • Bed-wetting / soiling
  • Nightmares

Social Problems:

  • Shyness
  • Social isolation
  • Low self-esteem

Adjustment to life situations:

  • Adjusting to parental separation or divorce
  • Death
  • Chronic illness

Eating Disorders:

  • Obesity
  • Compulsive eating
  • Bulimia / Anorexia nervosa

Chronic / Recurrent Health Problems:

  • Recurrent ear infections
  • Sleep disturbances
  • Asthma
  • Eczema or psoriasis
  • Headaches
  • Allergies
  • Poor digestion

Academic Testing:

Derogation testing - Kindergarden and 1st grade

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Stephane Bensoussan, M.A.,
Holistic Psychologist
Clinic Psy-Sante
3608 St..Charles Blvd, suite 9
Kirkland, Quebec, H9H 3C3
Tel : (514) 695-5560