Question 1

​ Is there a fee?

Accepted Answer

No, the clinical family therapy services are funded through Recovery Alberta.

Question 2

Who qualifies for therapy?

Accepted Answer

Families with children between the ages of 0-18. There is a preference that the child participates in the sessions.

Question 3

Do I need a referral?

Accepted Answer

No, families can self-refer for family therapy but they do need a physician referral for psychiatric consultation.

Question 4

Should everyone in the family attend, even if the issue is about one child only?

Accepted Answer

Preferably yes, however the therapist can request to see family members individually or in various subgroups.

Question 5

We are divorced. Does my ex-partner need to give consent for our child to attend?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we request consent if you have shared custody.

Question 6

Are you open weekends/evenings?

Accepted Answer

No, we are daytime hours.

Question 7

How long are the sessions and how many sessions are there?

Accepted Answer

The sessions can run from one to two hours and usually there is a limit of 10 sessions.

Question 8

How confidential is the information?

Accepted Answer

We use the same protocols as Recovery Alberta. Please visit the Recovery Alberta website (Disclosure of Information) for more details. http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/info/Page3938.aspx

Question 9

Where can I park?

Accepted Answer

We have one designated parking stall in front of the building and a few visitor spots available to the general public. You can park along 24th  street NW that runs parallel to Crowchild Trail NW or across the street from our building at McMahon Stadium for $5 a day.

Question 10

What are the therapists/counsellor's backgrounds?

Accepted Answer

All of our therapists specialize in family therapy.

Question 11

What is the length of your practicum?

Accepted Answer

Most interns complete their 8-month, 3-days-a-week internship from September to April

Question 12

Is a January start date available for the practicum?

Accepted Answer

There are limited spots for applications for a January-August practicum, which has a different program, less reliant on structured theoretical seminars and more reliant on our psychiatry rotation program. Details about this program will be available by June 2026 in our website.

Question 13

When would applications begin for a January start date?

Accepted Answer

Applications for the January-August practicum will open on September 1st. Applicants who pass the first stage of selection can expect an interview by the first week of October, with a definitive answer by October 15th.

Calgary Family Therapy Centre

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a fee?

Who qualifies for therapy?

Do I need a referral?

Should everyone in the family attend, even if the issue is about one child only?

We are divorced. Does my ex-partner need to give consent for our child to attend?

Are you open weekends/evenings?

How long are the sessions and how many sessions are there?

How confidential is the information?

Where can I park?

What are the therapists/counsellor's backgrounds?

What is the length of your practicum?

Is a January start date available for the practicum?

When would applications begin for a January start date?

Calgary Family Therapy Centre

(403) 802‑1680 cftc@familytherapy.org
9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday

#600, 1816 Crowchild Trail NW, Calgary, Alberta T2M 3Y7

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

​ Is there a fee?

Who qualifies for therapy?

Do I need a referral?

Should everyone in the family attend, even if the issue is about one child only?

We are divorced. Does my ex-partner need to give consent for our child to attend?

Are you open weekends/evenings?

How long are the sessions and how many sessions are there?

How confidential is the information?

Where can I park?

What are the therapists/counsellor's backgrounds?

What is the length of your practicum?

Is a January start date available for the practicum?

When would applications begin for a January start date?

Is there a fee?