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About Us
Who Are We?
With A Side of Fun [WASOF] is a therapeutic service agency that focuses on improving
your quality of life (QoL). We offer therapeutic activities including counselling, psychoeducational workshops and events that blend traditional talk-therapy with therapeutic recreation and leisure techniques, polyvagal theory and the use of creative arts with the goal of addressing all domains of wellness: social, physical, spiritual, cognitive and intellectual, emotional, financial, environmental, and occupational.
Curious if this feels like a good fit for you? We'd love to hear from you!
Why WASOF/How Can We Help?
With A Side of Fun offers more than the traditional talk approach to therapy and focuses on a holistic approach to health that combines the use of play and recreation therapy techniques. With A Side of Fun offers:
✨ Assessments of independent function and skill level, identification of clients' strengths, recreational interests and areas for possible education, and overall well-being across the Domains of Wellness;
✨ Planning individualized treatment plans utilizing a mixture of psychotherapy modalities with a strong focus on Behavioural Activation and Polyvagal Theory, inclusive of collaborative goal-setting;
✨ Implementation of individualized treatment plans agreed upon by the client and therapist (this may include other support individuals, if the client wishes); and,
✨ Evaluation of individual progress during the treatment process, including identifying modifications or adaptations that may need to occur to ensure client success in reaching established goals, as well as overall services and programs offered.
With A Side of Fun also advocates and educates on the effects of play, recreation and leisure, and the creative arts on an individual’s health and well-being.
Introducing Our Team
Adreena Benner
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Recreation Therapist and WASOF Owner
Hi!
I’m Adreena. I would describe myself as a Dramatic Arts nerd, bookworm, and a scholar who loves the field of Behaviour Sciences and Recreation and Leisure Studies.
I started With A Side of Fun in my last year of my Recreation Therapy program in 2020, after becoming a new mom and struggling to find my identity outside my family. With A Side of Fun is my dream coming to flourish for communities to recognize the health benefits of recreation and the creative arts while advocating for the need for inclusivity and accessibility for all, regardless of geographic location, financial ability, physical ability, age, gender, or other individual factors. Thanks for being here!
Recruitment
We are always looking for volunteers and community partners to help us support our clients better.
Have an idea for a collaboration or suggestion on how to improve our programs and services?
We look forward to hearing from you!
At this time we have do not have any job opportunities. Please check back again later.