Ron Foss

Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist:
CACHE Canada Board Certified
Membership #201961

Certified Hypnotherapist:
International Medical Dental Hypnotherapy Association
Member #0519-102649

“Ron Foss has changed my life forever, more than the mental health system ever could. I would highly recommend Ron to anyone struggling with any issue.” ~ Gary Grove

Following graduation with a BSc. majoring in Psychology (University of Alberta, 1972), Ron began his career as a Child and Youth Counsellor at the Youth Development Centre in Edmonton AB. Two years later, he moved to Red Deer AB, where he worked in the Psychology and Social Work departments at Michener Center.

In 1976, he and an associate founded what became Heritage Family Services. The Agency evolved as a leading social service provider, primarily in Red Deer, AB, but throughout Central Alberta. They developed and operated programs that provided a full spectrum of specialized child welfare and family support programs pursuing the highest quality of care. With a staff of over 85 professionals and caregivers, they provided comprehensive client assessments, psychological services, intensive treatment programs, alternate schooling, family support and outreach services.

He maintained an active participation with the Alberta Association of Services for Children and Families, contributing to the development and implementation of standards of practice, and a peer review process leading to accreditation. He received, in recognition of exemplary service, a lifetime membership award in 1990.

Ron maintained an active pursuit of enhancing his personal skills throughout his career, through professional associations, and training workshops. He then retired to Mill Bay in 1996, with his wife and four children. He is “living the dream”.

Recently, he has developed a need to do more, more to give his life meaning. Based on his interests, his skills and experiential background, he decided to advance his training into the field of hypnotherapy. He is delighted with the depth, scope and professionalism of the Horizon School of Hypnotherapy from which he will be graduating. The school’s association and leadership in CACHE Canada attests to its highest regard for professional standards.

“Working with Ron was an amazing experience. Ron was able to help me address issues in my past that I could see real time changes with. I highly recommend his services.” ~ Shawn Macnab

Hypnotherapy methods deal directly with the client’s powerful subconscious mind. It is estimated that the conscious mind accounts for approximately 5% of our cognitive “power” or consciousness. The subconscious mind accounts for approximately 95% of a person’s cognitive power. A hypnotherapist deals directly with the subconscious beliefs a client may have about themselves, or others, which affect their experience in life and their behaviour.

Using a client-centered approach, he limits his scope and efforts to deal directly with agreed upon goals identified by you, the client. It is at a facilitative subconscious level that he directs his efforts to help you, the client, to overcome a problem or achieve insight into an issue.

• Alter behaviors you are displeased with

• Understand and change the imprint of past experiences

• Gain insight into an issue that is affecting how you feel

• Tap into the creative mind and find solutions to problems that were previously elusive

• Understand where emotions stem from and change how you respond to events

• Be receptive to suggestions to enhance your well being and health

Ron looks forward to utilizing these skills to assist you in achieving your full potential.

Testimonial

“I would like to say that Ron Foss has literally been a life saver. My son was at the end of his fight for life when a friend told me about Ron. I was able to talk to my son into at least going to see him for a few visits because Ron is not connected to the healthcare system.

It was about the third appointment when my son came out to the car actually smiling for the first time in a long while. At about 6 weeks, I noticed one day he hadn’t talked in a while about suicide and was thinking about the future. Yes, he still has his “down days” like everyone else, but I do know that if I hadn’t been able to take my son to Ron, he would not be alive today.

Ron is a kind, gentle, softly spoken man. He is not judgmental and actually listens to what his clients are saying. He made my son feel comfortable enough to talk with him and that in itself is a miracle.

Thank you, Ron, for giving me my son and my sanity back.” ~ Jane Grove

“I was referred to Ron Foss by my Chiropractor who, after several visits where I saw great improvement, noticed a sudden change in my demeanor and return to body aches and pains.

She suggested I see Ron to deal with any issues that may be causing my muscle tightness and discomfort. I suffered with overall body, pain, headaches and TMJ issues from clenching my teeth. So I guess the pain was really “in my head” so to speak.

Difficulties with past relationships and traumatic incidents in my life continued to haunt me years later and they seemed to be compounding.

At my initial consultation, Ron was welcoming, reassuring and easy to talk to and I felt immediately at ease with him. He assured me that he would be able to help me, so I committed to the therapy.

My first hypnotherapy session resulted in an improvement in my outlook on life, confidence and the ability to get a good nights rest, without nightmares.

I followed thru with a full course of treatment, about 6 visits and after each one, again more improvement. My sessions with Ron helped me resolve issues so the pains they caused me, one by one, just melted away.

My friends, family and husband comment on how relaxed I seem, as they can see a marked difference in me, and not everyone knew I went for therapy. No more pain! I have seen counsellors in the past and have never had such a quick and positive response. I recommend Ron and hypnotherapy to anyone who carries heavy burdens life may bring. It is definitely a therapeutic mode that had great benefits to me and those I love. I will never hesitate to call on Ron again!

~ Lori D