Dr. Jason Jones

#Education

Dr. Jason Jones completed a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology degree at NorthCentral University. He has also completed a Master of Counselling degree at the University of Calgary, as well as numerous post-graduate certifications and workshops related to sex therapy, couples counselling, family therapy, and weight management. He is a Certified Sex Therapist and Certified Sex Therapy Supervisor with the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT).

#Philosophy

Health and wellness must be addressed on a holistic basis that focuses on the whole person, including their relationships, cultures, and contextual experiences. Jason seeks to treat individuals, couples and families with a focus on the whole system that they exist in. Jason does not believe in pathologizing behaviour, as all behaviour can be understood within a systemic and cultural frame. He believes that health is about physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual experiences within our minds and bodies, and between individuals.

>I help people navigate through some of the more difficult aspects of life, the most vulnerable, and the most Important. These are very sensitive issues that I honour and respect with deep understanding and empathy. I'm here to listen and help. I will guide you through this process with warmth, safety, and good humour.

#Vision

Dr. Jones has been a Registered Psychologist since 2012 and founded Loving Choices Psychology in 2017 to serve individuals, couples and families in navigating challenging and sensitive issues in life with warmth and compassion. His vision is to create a safe space for expert counsellors to offer support and provide tools to help people live happier lives.

Dr. Jones specializes in the following areas:

####Sex Therapy

* AASECT Certified Sex Therapist

* AASECT Certified Sex Therapist Supervisor

* AASECT provider of Continuing Education credits

####Separation and Divorce

* Member of AFCC and AB chapter

* Training and experience with Practice Note 7 Evaluative and Therapeutic Interventions

* Training in the Overcoming Barriers approach for Parent-Child Contact pProblems

* Expert Witness Testimony experience in Provincial and Court of Queen's Bench

* Training and experience in Mediation of Family and Divorce Conflicts, including mediation where personality disorders are involved

####Couples Counselling

* Training and experience with Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

* EFT Edmonton Community Collegium Member

####Body Acceptance

* Advocate for Fat Studies, Health At Every Size, and Body Positive Approaches

* Holds a Post-Graduate Certification in Obesity Management from the University of

Alberta

####General Individual and Family Issues

* Registered Psychologist since 2011

* Uses Attachment-Based and Interpersonal Neurobiology models

* Training and experience with Trauma