Danielle Aldcorn, columnist for the Richmond News, is the recipient of the 2013 British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors' Communication Award for her column Family Function.
The BCACC Communication Award recognizes a member or organization from the media field who has provided regular, continuing, or special assistance in promoting counselling and mental health issues in the community.
Before entering private practice as a registered clinical counsellor, Aldcorn worked as a social worker and often provided services for low income families who had limited access to support and resources.
Knowing that the fee for private counselling services can be a barrier for many families, Aldcorn started writing the Family Function column in the Richmond News as a way to continue offering service, resources, and information free to the public.
Family Function is a popular column that has run in the Richmond News for almost 10 years.
The column generally focuses on topics related to relationships, emotions, communication, parenting, and social interest hot topics. It also highlights books, mental health programs, and other community resources that people may find helpful.
"The Richmond News is fortunate to have a contributor of Danielle's calibre. More than once I have taken home some of her sage advice to share with my family," said Richmond News editor, Eve Edmonds.
See page 14 for Aldcorn's column about enjoying the ride - not just the destinations.
