HUSS CONSULTANTS

Marriage & Sex Therapy

Elizabeth Huss M.S.W., R.S.W., R.M.F.T.

Why do some marriages last a lifetime and others end in divorce? In North America today, divorce has become commonplace. Surveys indicate that the average length of most marriages is about 12 years. So what is the glue that keeps a couple together? Elizabeth Campbell Huss has been practicing marriage and family therapy for over twenty-six years. She is a clinical member and approved supervisor with the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. She is a registered Sex Therapist and supervisor with the Board of Examiners in Sex Therapy and Counselling in Ontario. A graduate from the Master of Social Work Program at Wilfrid Laurier University, she is a registered social worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. Formerly the Director of Clinical Services at Interfaith Pastoral Counselling Centre in Kitchener, she now maintains a private practice specializing in sex therapy. Elizabeth's book, "Love That Lasts: Personal Stories of Lasting Marriage", is available for sale, by clicking here:

BACKGROUND & QUALIFICATIONS

• 1962 Guelph General Hospital, Nursing, R.N.
• 1974 University of Waterloo, Sociology, B.A.
• 1975 McMaster University, Diploma in Sexual Therapy
• 1976 Interfaith Pastoral Counselling Center, Internship in marriage and family counselling
• 1977 Wilfrid Laurier University, Faculty of Social Work, M.S.W.
• 1979 American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (Alberta Association) Clinical Membership
• 1981 Philadelphia Child Guidance Clinic, Certificate in Family Therapy
• 1985 American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Approved Supervisor
• 1990 Board of Examiners in Sex Therapy and Counselling in Ontario, Registered Sex Therapist and Approved Supervisor
• 2000 Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, R.S.W.
• From 1962 - 1977 employed in hospital and agency settings in Ontario. Clinical Consultant to Edmonton Public School Board assessing and counselling children and families with special needs, 1977 - 1984 in Alberta.
• Practicum Supervisor for social work and psychology students 1978-1984 (University of Calgary and University of Alberta).
• 1980 Lecturer at University of Alberta in Division of Family Studies, Human Sexuality course 541
• 1984 - 2000 Practicum Supervisor with Faculty of Social Work, Wilfrid Laurier University
• 1989 Lecturer of Human Sexuality course 659
• 1999 Granted title; Associate Practicum Professor Part-time at Wilfred Laurier University
• 1995 Lecturer and Trainer at Guelph Conference on Sexuality, University of Guelph
• 1985 - 2000 Interfaith Pastoral Counselling Center, Kitchener, lecturing and supervising interns in the Marriage and Family Therapy Training Program. As Director of Clinical Services, assigning client cases and consulting with community professionals.
• 2000 Private Practice in couple and Sex Therapy in Waterloo

WHEN SHOULD YOU SEEK COUNSELLING?

There are key times in the growth of relationships when stresses create a need for outside assistance. Some examples are: When communication breaks down, and conflict becomes a daily routine When the behaviour and emotional state of a partner becomes a concern (anxiety, depression, substance abuse, separation) When there are sexual problems contributing to dissatisfaction in couple intimacy

HOW ARE REFERRALS MADE?

Referrals are made by social workers, lawyers, physicians, clergy and others in the helping professions. Self-referrals are accepted on request. Appointments, and further information can be obtained by calling: 519-634-9012

For More details on Elizabeth's book, "Love That Lasts: Personal Stories of Lasting Marriage", click here.