High Conflict Files; The “All Families Are Equal Act”

Valerie Morinville is a registered social worker. She has a Bachelor of Arts (psychology) and a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Manitoba and a Masters of Social Work from Carleton University. Valerie has been in private practice since 2006. She is trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy for Couples. She previously worked as a psychotherapist at the University of Ottawa in the Faculty of Medicine, Youville Centre (a Section 23 school for adolescent mothers), and for the Department of National Defence with military members and their families. Previous work also includes adult and children’s hospitals in Manitoba and Ontario, and the Children’s Aid Society. Since 2009, Valerie has been teaching mental health education to military members across Canada and has worked in Cyprus with troops returning from Afghanistan. Valerie has worked with the military and their families in a variety of roles for over 20 years and has extensive knowledge of the military family experience. Currently, Valerie’s work focuses on assisting families through the separation process. This work includes consultation for couples who are considering separation or who have separated but find themselves in conflict, as well as the completion of parenting plan assessments. She is a founding member of Family Consultants Ottawa. Valerie is an active member of Collaborative Family Law Ottawa as a relationship specialist. Valerie prides herself on being thorough and always keeping children’s interests in the forefront. Valerie is fluent and provides services in both English and French.