
Melinda Cunningham
Are you looking for someone who will help you build skills to better manage life stressors?
Do you want to improve your relationship with yourself or others? I am a Registered Social Worker who strongly values relationships. My priority is creating safety and comfort, and I believe life experiences shape how we think, feel, and behave. I also believe that people are the greatest experts in their own lives. I recognize the power in sharing stories with a trusted person and use my training and experience to support and empower people to make the changes they desire in their lives.
I have experience working with both youth and adults and have an interest and training working primarily with people who have experienced trauma and relationship challenges. I approach each counselling relationship with respect and utilize a blend of approaches such Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and Emotion-Focused Therapy. I am also trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy, which is a therapeutic approach used to reprocess traumas, provide quick relief from mental health symptoms, and create capacity for change.
Education
2023-2025
Master of Social Work Degree
University of Regina
2012-2014
Bachelor of Social Work Degree
University of Regina
Expertise
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Anxiety
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Behavioural Issues
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Bipolar Disorder
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Borderline Personality (BPD)
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Codependency
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Coping Skills
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Depression
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Divorce
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Family Conflict
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Life Transitions
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Mood Disorders
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Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
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Parenting
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Peer Relationships
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Relationship Issues
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School Issues
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Sexual Abuse
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Stress
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Suicidal Ideation
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Thinking Disorders
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Trauma and PTSD