About Resolvology
Hi, I'm Jeannine Crofton.
Registered Psychologist · Certified Family Mediator · Educator at Mount Royal University · 25+ years working with couples
Registered in Alberta, British Columbia & Ontario
I've spent nearly three decades helping couples understand each other, work through the hard seasons, and build relationships that feel worth staying in. Here's a little about how I work, and who you'd be working with.
A free, private, no-pressure first step.
Registered Psychologist · College of Alberta Psychologists · Psychologists' Association of Alberta · Canadian Psychological Association · Mount Royal University
How I got here
Nearly three decades alongside couples.
I began working with couples in 1997 with a simple goal: to bring more harmony to their relationships. Since then I've come to understand the real complexities, how couples come together, what helps them stay great together, and how to create meaning and collaboration even when a relationship is transitioning through separation or divorce. Alongside my private practice, I teach at Mount Royal University in the Psychology and General Education departments.
How I work
An approach that goes beyond talk therapy
Working with me is different from working with many marital therapists. I go beyond reflecting back and communication tips. I look at how you and your partner interact through a "power frame" — how power moves between you, and where that creates friction — and I tailor strategies to your specific relationship, so we build a new way of relating that meets both partners' needs. We build on each success, step by step, until your relationship reflects the goals you set.
What to expect
My process, step by step
Here's how the work usually unfolds, though I always tailor it to you.
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Session one: Getting oriented
Informed consent, your history, and setting the goals that will guide everything we do.
02
Session two: Understanding each of you
Time with each partner individually, to hear each perspective clearly and screen for anything important. Meanwhile, the other completes questionnaires and standardized measures that help identify your relationship's strengths and each person's motivation to change.
03
Session three: Seeing the patterns
Understanding conflict styles and identifying yours, and looking at how power operates between you and the communication difficulties that result.
04
Session four: Going deeper
Honest conversation that uncovers the deeper issues driving the friction — always working toward the goals we set in session one.
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Session five and beyond
Building understanding and practical strategies aimed squarely at meeting your goals.
A little about me
When I'm not in the office
On a personal note, I married my childhood sweetheart, and together we've raised three children who are now adults. We're past the busiest years, when so many pressures seemed to land all at once, and these days I have a little more time for friends and family. My kids have even pulled me into fantasy football. When I'm not checking my lineup, you'll usually find me running, cooking, or paddleboarding with friends.
Here to help
A friendly first point of contact
Brooke Harvey looks after scheduling and day-to-day questions with a warm, client-focused approach. Whether you're booking, rescheduling, or just need a hand with something, she's happy to help
Let's talk
Ready to see if we're a good fit?
Start with a free 20-minute call, no pressure, just a conversation.