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More Than Just My Work

As a child, I was an impulsive and challenging young boy for those around me. Luckily, my Grade one teacher recognized musical aptitude and love for music early on. By Grade 5, I was singing in the Edmonton Opera as music saw me through much hardship, providing a place of refuge and safety. In 2003, I moved to Vancouver to study with a teacher many call “the Yoda of saxophone.” From his wisdom, I learned that my self-worth was too heavily tied to my playing, and I needed to explore my identity and find strength in other places. I discovered this metaphorical strength in literal strength training through powerlifting. This, along with a musical pilgrimage to New Orleans, allowed me to reconnect with joy and heal from past wounds in a way I never thought possible. Today, I find my joy in helping others find their inner light through their art.

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Joshua Capri, M.Ed, B.Ed, B.Mus

Master’s of Counselling and Psychotherapy Intern

I’ve been teaching for over 19 years, and with the thousands of people I’ve met, I’ve learned that we are all on our own unique path. I’ve taught students suffering pain along this path and have also seen the incredible power that can be found by simply expressing ourselves uniquely.

By creating the first and only music program in the North Vancouver School District (NVSD) that emphasizes emotional literacy through the artistic process, I’ve helped children bereave the death of family members, work through family trauma, develop a positive self-image, lift their children out of depression, and manage ADHD. Supported by my M.Ed. graduate research, my work has also been recognized by parents for its significant impact on their children’s mental health.

“The secret to change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but building the new.”

Dan Millman: The Way of the Peaceful Warrior
My commitment to you is to be at your side to help you design your own unique healing and your own unique joy so you can claim the safety that we all deserve. With warmth and non-judgement, I pledge to help you find the light that shines within all of us. This unique light can brighten the path ahead while helping us find joy along the way.

Client Focus

Children – All Ages, Adults, Individuals, Parents, Families

Types of Therapy

Person Centric Therapy, CBT, Strength Focused, Expressive Arts, Somatic Therapy, Music Therapy

Issues

Anxiety, ADHD, Existential Issues and Life Transitions, Autism, Grief and Loss, Self-Image, Depression, Anger, Perfectionism, Relationship Issues, Men’s Issues
Boomerang Counselling Centre

Location:

Our address is 252-422 3rd St E, North Vancouver. For directions finding the office, see your booking or reminder email.

  • Moodyville: 252 - 422 E 3rd St, North Vancouver
  • The Quay: 400 - 145 Chadwick Court, North Vancouver

Social Skills Development:

We are excited to offer 1:1 and group children/youth/young adult social skills training in the fall, using UCLAs PEERS programing. Send us a message through our contact form, or give us a call/text if you would like to learn more or to be put on the waitlist.

Telus eClaims:

Telus eClaims has been unavailable for providers for the last three weeks. Directly billing to providers listed with Telus eClaims will be suspended indefinitely. We will keep you posted on any changes.

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Specialties

We specialize in a variety of neurodiversity, behavioural, anxiety, attention, learning, social, and emotional problems. We also provide family support through parent coaching, counselling, and reunification.
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Modalities

Boomerang Family and Relationship Centre is focused on treatment approaches that meet mental health needs for healing and growth.