Internal Family Systems (IFS) Parts work is a therapy approach that helps clients recognize and relate to the different “parts” of their inner experience — such as protective, wounded, or striving aspects — with curiosity and compassion rather than judgment. By building a healthier relationship with these parts, clients often gain emotional regulation, self-understanding, and a greater sense of internal balance, which supports lasting therapeutic change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on modifying dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and thoughts by teaching individuals to identify and change negative patterns of thinking and behavior. CBT is based on the idea that how we think (cognition), how we feel (emotion), and how we act (behavior) all interact together. It is widely used to treat a variety of mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, and others.

Guided Imagery and Music (GIM), the Bonny Method, is a music therapy method using specially chosen classical music to help people access deep inner experiences, fostering healing, personal growth, and transformation through guided relaxation, spontaneous imagery, and self-exploration.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a structured, evidence-based form of cognitive-behavioural therapy designed to help individuals manage intense emotions, improve relationships, and reduce self-destructive behaviours. DBT is used for various mental health issues including emotion dysregulation, self-harm, PTSD, eating disorders, and substance use.

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is a form of energy psychology that involves tapping on specific meridian points on the body while focusing on a negative emotion or issue. EFT is designed to release emotional blocks, reduce stress, and promote emotional healing. The tapping sequence is believed to balance energy and relieve psychological stress and physical tension.

Yoga enhances physical health by improving flexibility, strength, and balance. The practice promotes relaxation and reduces stress.

Ecotherapy (also known as nature therapy) is a therapeutic approach that emphasizes healing through connection with nature. It integrates natural environments into the therapeutic process to support mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Features include nature-based healing, mindfulness and grounding as well as exploring holistic connections to the natural world. Ecotherapy is used to address stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, and burnout, and is especially beneficial for people who feel disconnected, overwhelmed, or stagnant in traditional indoor settings.

Expressive Arts Therapy is a multimodal therapeutic approach that uses creative expression, such as visual arts, music, dance, drama, movement, writing, and storytelling to support emotional healing, self-discovery, and personal growth.

Reiki is a gentle, non-invasive energy healing practice originating from Japan that promotes relaxation, stress reduction, and the body’s natural healing processes. The practice is used to support emotional healing, chronic pain, anxiety, fatigue, and overall well-being, and is often integrated alongside traditional or holistic therapies.

Aromatherapy massage is a therapeutic practice combining gentle, often Swedish-style massage techniques with the application of concentrated essential oils. Designed for deep relaxation, stress reduction, and pain relief, it involves inhaling essential oil molecules and absorbing them through the skin.

These one-on-one sessions help clients feel their bodies and their emotions intimately. Through trauma-informed and sensitive guidance, clients are encouraged to lean into their sensations and feelings and discover the lessening of pain as well as the clear onset of relaxation in their nervous system. Ultimately, this treatment is highly beneficial in healing clients feel relief and a get a sense of restored optimism.

At VW we promote the development of mindfulness in all aspects of daily life. Mindfulness is the practice of intentionally bringing your attention to the present moment with awareness, curiosity, and non-judgement. We offer opportunities through daily exercises, group conversations, sit spot activities, etc. combined with daily trackers and journalling exercises. Mindfulness is considered highly effective in managing anxiety, stress, depression, and emotions.

The custom designed Reconciliation Labyrinth at VW is specifically included in our program for its recognized benefits of creating a state of balance and relaxation. Our unique design helps walkers ground, let go into the moment and reconcile conflicting thoughts and emotions.

This program delves into various artistic techniques, is used to help clients embrace themselves deeply in new ways that they may have previously suppressed and ignored as well as open up some new creative pathways. Clients learned to accept themselves in imperfection and with laughter, they are directed to work from their core outwards to discover themselves in unexpected ways.

This class is geared toward building connection with others and helping themselves through discovery and stillness. Clients are invited to work with provided art supplies to complete various projects to leave behind, take with them and share with others.

Clients are taught simple self-help tools and strategies to help them restore calmness and peace of mind. Techniques such as Emotional Freedom Tapping technique, how to use essential oils effectively, pressure points for stress relief, polyvagal relaxation techniques, emotional body mapping, muscle testing, breathing techniques, muscle relaxation techniques and meditation. Clients are also taught basic nutrition, sleep hygiene, and other good health practices.