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Community Group Care

Re-imagine Therapeutic TSIL / Community Group Care

 

EL Shama Consulting Inc. proudly presents its Therapeutic Group Care Program, a 20-bed, 24-hour residence located in Edmonton, Alberta, serving youth aged 13 to 18 with 0 to medium behavioral risk. Our home offers a safe, structured, and nurturing environment designed to promote emotional healing, personal development, and long-term success.

 

Grounded in trauma-informed care, our program integrates clinical support, education, life skills development, community engagement, and culturally responsive mentorship. Youth are supported through personalized plans that address their mental, emotional, educational, and social needs empowering them to become resilient, confident individuals prepared for life beyond care. ​

 

A key pillar of our therapeutic model is culturally responsive youth empowerment and mentorship. Upon admission, all youth regardless of ethnicity or background, are introduced to this core programming. We believe in the power of belonging and identity as foundational to healing and growth.

 

Programming includes individual and group mental health coaching, access to educational supports, and life skills training, alongside opportunities for creative expression, sports, wellness activities, and culturally enriching experiences. Our holistic approach is strengthened by incorporating traditional practices, wellness routines, and meaningful engagement with community and culture.

 

At the heart of our work is a deep commitment to walking alongside youth as they discover their strengths, reclaim their identity, and build a brighter future. At EL Shama, every youth is seen, heard, and supported holistically.

Program 3: Wellness, Healing & Recovery

Six-Month Therapeutic Residential Program for Youth (Ages 13–18)

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A transformative, community-based program rooted in healing, structure, and growth.

El Shama Consulting Inc. offers a six-month residential program designed for youth aged 13–18 (flexible by ±1 year) who are facing challenges related to mental health, trauma, behavioral issues, or substance use.

Our mission is to provide a safe, structured, and supportive environment where youth can begin a personalized journey toward healing, stability, and empowerment.

 

Program Highlights

1. Individualized Care
Each youth receives weekly one-on-one sessions with a licensed mental health professional focused on therapeutic goals, emotional well-being, and progress tracking.

2. Daily In-Home Coaching
A dedicated youth mental health coach works with each participant daily, reinforcing therapeutic goals and supporting personal development in real time.

3. Youth-Centered Approach
We focus on intrinsic motivation, encouraging youth to discover their own reasons for growth. Healing is self-directed, with staff offering tools and guidance every step of the way.

4. Non-Religious, Inclusive Framework
While we honor all spiritual backgrounds, this program is not faith-based and promotes universal values like respect, integrity, and personal responsibility.

 

Key Benefits for Youth Participants

  1. Emotional Regulation
    Learn to manage emotions and reduce impulsive behaviors through evidence-based therapy.

  2. Improved Social Skills
    Participate in group activities that build communication, empathy, and connection.

  3. Increased Self-Awareness
    Gain insight into personal behaviors and triggers through reflective coaching and therapy.

  4. Strengthened Coping Mechanisms
    Develop healthy strategies to handle stress, trauma, and daily challenges.

  5. Reintegration Support
    Receive guidance and support for a smooth transition back into family, school, and community life.

  6. Holistic Development
    Address not only emotional challenges but also physical wellness, education, and life skills.

  7. Immediate, One-Stop Support
    Youth begin receiving care on day one, thanks to our integrated, multidisciplinary model—no wait times, no delays.

At El Shama, we don’t just house youth—we help them heal, grow, and reimagine their future.

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Land Acknowledgement & Community Commitment

 

EL Shama Consulting Inc. acknowledges that we live, work, and serve on Treaty 6 territory, the traditional lands of many First Nations, including the Cree, Dene, Blackfoot, Saulteaux, Nakota Sioux, and Inuit, and it is also the Métis homeland.

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We recognize and honor the deep histories, cultures, and contributions of the Indigenous Peoples who have cared for these lands long before colonization. This acknowledgement is more than a formality, it is a living act of respect, learning, and reconciliation.

 

As a Black-led, faith-informed, and community-centered organization, we are committed to building a future where we all live, work, raise families, and worship together in equity and mutual respect. We honor the past not to be held back by it, but to learn from it, grow with it, and move forward with humility and hope.

 

Together, we are part of a beautiful and diverse mosaic, not defined by our differences, but strengthened by them.

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