About Collette Chaput-McGrath & The Growth Group

My mission statement is to aid individuals as they progress from Trauma to Triumph and achieve effective personal growth to reach their maximum level of functionality within their chosen environment. The training assumes a holistic client-centred approach which ensures that I am working with individuals according to their style, preference, and capabilities. This can range from mindfulness techniques to a basic level health teaching approach.

 
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growth & strategy

These teachings may be focused in such areas as developing self-esteem, self-awareness, personal boundaries, communication strategies, emotional connection strategies, emotional connection, social skills, stress management, anger management/treatment, and improving personal judgement and insight.

A Blend of Cognitive & Behavioural Techniques

I may progress to more sophisticated, in-depth levels related to personal self-excavation using a variety of psychotherapeutic approaches. A blending of cognitive and behavioural therapeutic techniques and the new “Dialectic Behavioural Therapy” may be added to accomplish progress and achieve successful lifestyle choices.

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A Pillar of Therapeutic Development

The Growth Group has been a pillar of therapeutic development and counselling in Barrie and the greater Simcoe County region for the past 30 years to individuals of varying ages and demographics.

I work with a diverse range of complex issues including mood disorders, treatment-resistant anxiety/panic disorders, adult and adolescent attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), couple conflict resolution, brief strategic interventions; and past childhood trauma recovery work emotional/verbal/physical/sexual abuse.

A Message From Collette

Through my ongoing desire for professional growth, I continually challenge myself and those around me to explore increasingly complex mental health issues. I have augmented my skills with continuing education and intensive training in a variety of therapeutic modules and counselling strategies.

Meet Collette Chaput-McGrath.

It has been quite a journey for me since introducing The Growth Group® to Simcoe County.

As a parent and Academic professional, I have made it my life passion to explore the many types of treatments that are available.

Providing Counseling and Consulting Services is a constantly growing experience not only for my clients but also for myself. I am looking forward to working with you and your challenges. 

Work Experience

Private Practice, Specializing In:

  • Couples and Individuals Counseling

  • Business and Stress Management

  • Family and Business Mediation

Crises & Trauma Resource Institute

  • Mental Illness in Children & Youth

Therapist for Ministry of the Attorney General

  • Victim Quick Response Program

  • "BOOST" - Victims of Child Internet Exploration

Department of National Defence

  • Stress Management

  • Trauma Reduction

Sexual Abuse

  • Trail Expertise for Clients Seeking Civil Litigation

Ontario Association of Family Mediation

  • Mediator for Family Law

  • Court Reports & Appearances

Teaching Experience

Mental Health Centre - Barrie, Ontario

  • Psychiatric Nursing Assistant Program for the Provincial Examinations

General Information

2010 | Cancer Survivorship Programs - Dana Farber Centre, Harvard Medical School

2008 - Present | Business Communication Seminars

2008 - Present | Ministry of the Attorney General - Victims Quick Response Program

2000 - Present | ADD, ADHD Workshops

1988 - 2008 | Family Mediation Assessment & Reports

1988 - 1995 | Custody & Access Assessments for Provincial Court

1986 - Present | Insurance Reports & Psychological Trauma Therapy

1985 - Present | Business Stress Management Seminars

1985 - Present | Trauma Reduction Therapy - PTSD


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Professional Accreditation

  • NAMA member and Cams-1 Specialist

  • Police and Vulnerable Sector Check

  • Harvard Accreditation - Support for the Different Types of Cancer

  • Harvard Specialty for A.D.D., A.D.H.D. and Bipolar

  • Board of Education - Simcoe County - Employee Assistance Program Therapist

 

Meet Zipper

Introducing Zipper - The Growth Group’s New Service Dog.

He is a 4.5 lb miniature -Teddy Bear Poodle and a welcome addition to our office. His training is just concluding and he offers support and comfort as clients prefer.

Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole. –Roger Caras