Duane Wiafe

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Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist

BSW, MSW, RSW 

Special interest:  Criminal justice involvement (PAR and MARC programs), personality disorders, anxiety and depression, navigating the legal system and addictions support.

Hello!! my name is Duane Wiafe.  I have been practicing as a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers for 15 years. I have been working primarily as a forensic Social Worker in the Canadian correctional system for much of my practice. I am excited to be joining the Journey Well Health & Wellness team. 

My recent work while completing my MSW schooling has included the integration of Africentric Theory and Adinkra Symbols into practice. I work from an anti-oppressive decolonizing lens. I have experience using the following modalities. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Rational emotive behavioural therapy (REBT). I use various approaches, all which center around listening carefully, supporting you in personal awareness, management of self, awareness of other, and effective communication. I am also a canFit Pro certified fitness instructor and I make efforts to incorporate physical fitness as a strategy to assist with managing stress and mental health symptoms. 

I am passionate about supporting people who may going through a difficult time. If you are coping with depression and or anxiety, family or financial stress I am here to help you begin to find some balance and relief from the potential stressors. 

I have experience providing individual and group support in the following areas:

• The partner Assault Support Program (PAR) 
• Anger Management
• Stress Management
• Caring Dads
• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy Skills

When I’m not working I can be found teaching fitness classes and engaging with the community through sports. I am a firm believer that movement and mind body connection through exercise is an essential part of overall wellness. 

You can reach Duane directly at (519) 532-8145 or (226) 253-0505 or at our main phone number (226) 253-0864, ext. 210.  Duane can also be reached via email at duane@journeywell.ca