You will feel at home in his presence because Gerry is at home with himself. Not only does he have natural talent for the care-giving profession, he also has the training experience to match. Gerry's passions include managing the counselling centre, writing and speaking, however he is at his best when meeting with individuals, couples and families who need help through their struggles. He offers a caring and thoughtful approach while giving solid and straightforward advice.

As a family man, Gerry has been married to Dayle for 28 years and they have 3 adult children. Daule works with special needs children plus is a designer of exclusive jewelry (www.vintagebling.ca).

Here are some of Gerry’s qualifications:

• MA – Master of Arts - Counselling/Psychology
• BA – Theology/Education
• Membership in PACCC – Professional Association of Canadian Christian Counsellors
• Author of “Relational Tri-Umph” www.relational-triumph.com
• Founder of The Harbour –a weekly recovery group www.theharbourfellowship.ca
• Columnist for ChristianWeek newspaper

His Approach: Hardships come in all sizes and shapes, and will likely require attention to one or more of these five areas below. When you meet with Gerry, he will help you determine which of these to focus on, and through it you will gain insight and healing.

• Your emotional experience, and how these feelings inform your thoughts and ...behavior.
• Your way of thinking, including underlying beliefs and attitudes.
• Your behavioral choices, and how those behaviors/actions serve or harm you.
• Your relational style, including your influence on others and their influence on ...you.
• Your core values, including spiritual and moral standards and ideals.

If your need is in any of the following areas, Gerry will be able to help:

Couples:
.........Affair recovery
.........Communication
.........Conflict resolution
.........Emotional connection and attachment
.........Separation and divorce
.........Sexuality
.........Violence and abuse recovery

Families:
.........Adult children
.........Parenting
.........Siblings
.........Youth

Individuals:
.........Anxiety
.........Adult ADD
.........Bi-Polar
.........Codependency
.........Depression
.........OCD
.........Some Personality Disorders
.........Trauma Recovery:
..................Victims of crime
..................Abuse
..................Sexual abuse
..................Critical Incidents
.........Addictions:
..................Sex, Porn, Adultery, Alcohol, Drugs, etc.


Along with extensive experience in private practice, Gerry has also been involved in various types of leadership roles:
.........• Cross cultural Experience:
..................o First Nations, Aboriginal and Inuit
..................o Humanitarian work in Central America
.........• Hospital Chaplain
.........• Pastor
.........• Author
.........• Speaker
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hours: Day time and evening appointments available
Fees: Speak to Gerry to discuss your options
 
 
 
 
 

Commentary

February 2012
Christian Week publishes Columnist Gerry Goertzen
" Virtues to grow by"
 read it here
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December 2011
Christian Week publishes Columnist Gerry Goertzen
" The perfect word"
 read it here
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October 2011
Christian Week publishes Columnist Gerry Goertzen
" Listen for the marching"
 read it here
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August 2011
"Dinner is on me" Gerry Goertzen speaking August 14 at
Eastview Community Church, Winnipeg MB Canada
View Video here
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August 2011
Christian Week publishes Columnist Gerry Goertzen
" Dinner is on me"
 read it here
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June 2011
Christian Week publishes Columnist Gerry Goertzen
" Lessons of the underduck"
 read it here

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May 2011
Christian Week publishes Columnist Gerry Goertzen
" What seems bad may be good"
 read it here

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April 2011
Radio Interview of author Gerry Goertzen on the syndicated talk show "Dresser After Dark" with Michael Ray Dresser.
Click here for MP3 file

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February 2011
Christian Week publishes Columnist Gerry Goertzen
" Seek relational triumph"
 read it here
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December 2010
Christian Week publishes Columnist Gerry Goertzen
" Never Again...Again"
 read it here
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November 2010
Christian Week publishes Columnist Gerry Goertzen
" Can I trust the Church with my brokenness?"
 read it here
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Summer 2010
Christian Week publishes Columnist Gerry Goertzen
" House of Love, or What?"
 read it here
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May 2010
Christian Week publishes Columnist Gerry Goertzen
"Quiet harbour and raging sea"
 read it here
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April 2010
Christian Week publishes Columnist Gerry Goertzen
"When you have the least, you can give the most"
 read it here
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February 2010
Christian Week publishes Columnist Gerry Goertzen
"The fear of trust and five steps to healing "
 read it here
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October '09
Christian Week publishes Columnist Gerry Goertzen
"The top five sounds of marriage "
 read it here
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August '09
Christian Week publishes Columnist Gerry Goertzen
"Healthy boundaries: somewhere between concrete and Jello"
 read it here
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June '09
Christian Week publishes Columnist Gerry Goertzen
"Does Sex Top a Man's List of Needs?"
 read it here
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April '09
Christian Week publishes Columnist Gerry Goertzen
"God versus God"
 read it here
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March '09
Gerry Goertzen
writes a letter
to the MB Herald
"The Marginalized are here
find it here
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February '09
Christian Week publishes Columnist Gerry Goertzen
"The Power of beauty and pain"
 read it here
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December 2008
Christian Week publishes Columnist Gerry Goertzen
"Getting to the Root of Stress"
 read it here
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Dec 7th '08
God Talk Radio
interviews
Gerry Goertzen
on the topic
"Blue Christmas, are you happy during the Christmas season or does the tinsel and lights make you more depressed?
find it here
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Nov 20th '08
Gerry Goertzen replies to a question from
The Globe and Mail
read it here

 

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