Child Voice & Safety Report (Non‑Diagnostic)
Culturally‑Anchored Child Voice Support for Families in Edmonton & Across Alberta
A safe, neutral, culturally informed way to understand your child’s experience during separation, conflict, or major family change.
A Child Voice Report That Truly Hears Your Child - Without Forcing Them to Choose Sides
Non‑diagnostic. Trauma‑informed. Culturally grounded. Justice‑aware.
Serving: Edmonton • Calgary • Red Deer • Fort McMurray • Lethbridge • Rural Alberta (virtual available)
What Is a Child Voice Report?
A Child Voice Report is a non‑diagnostic, culturally informed summary of your child’s emotional experience during:
Separation or divorce
High‑conflict co‑parenting
Parenting schedule changes
Court involvement
Family transitions
Cultural or community pressure
Immigration or relocation
It is not a psychological assessment, custody evaluation, or diagnostic report. It is a neutral, child‑centered reflection of what your child is experiencing - written in a way that protects them from being misinterpreted or weaponized.
Our Approach: Non‑Diagnostic, Trauma‑Informed, Culturally Grounded
Families choose PranaCare because we offer something different:
1. Non‑diagnostic support
We focus on patterns, safety, and emotional meaning — not labels or pathology.
2. Culturally anchored care
We understand how culture, migration, honour, shame, and community expectations shape a child’s voice and behaviour.
3. Trauma‑informed and emotionally safe
Children are never pushed, pressured, or asked to “choose sides.”
4. Justice‑aware
We understand how family conflict, separation, and court processes impact children — and how to support them without weaponizing their words.
5. Lived experience + professional expertise
Led by Nimir Raval, a queer, ethnocultural social worker and leadership coach with deep experience supporting multicultural families in Alberta.
Family Services We Offer
Child Voice & Emotional Support Sessions
A safe, neutral space for your child to express what they’re feeling — through conversation, drawing, metaphor, or play‑based tools.
Helps with:
Separation and divorce
High‑conflict co‑parenting
Loyalty conflicts
Anxiety, withdrawal, or behavioural changes
Cultural identity and belonging
Feeling “caught in the middle”
What Happens During a Child Voice Process?
1. Parent Intake (60 minutes)
We meet with parents to understand:
family history
cultural context
current stressors
your child’s behaviour and emotional changes
what you hope to understand
2. Child Sessions (1–3 sessions depending on age & need)
Your child meets with us in a gentle, developmentally appropriate way using:
conversation
drawing
metaphor
story‑based tools
emotional mapping
safety circles
We never ask children to choose sides or make decisions about parenting time.
3. Cultural & Safety Interpretation
We interpret your child’s words through a non‑diagnostic, culturally anchored lens, considering:
loyalty conflicts
shame and honour
migration stress
extended family influence
safety patterns
emotional meaning
4. Parent Feedback Session
You receive a clear, compassionate explanation of:
what your child is experiencing
what they need
how to reduce stress and conflict
how to support them emotionally
5. Child Voice Report (Optional)
A written, non‑diagnostic summary that:
reflects your child’s voice accurately
includes cultural context
outlines safety patterns
avoids pathologizing
avoids blaming either parent
is written in neutral, court‑safe language
What the Child Voice Report Includes
Your report may include:
Your child’s words (verbatim quotes)
Emotional themes
Cultural and family context
Safety patterns (non‑diagnostic)
Protective factors
Stressors and loyalty conflicts
What helps your child feel safe
Recommendations for parents
Neutral, justice‑aware language
It does not include:
diagnoses
labels
judgments
parenting recommendations
custody opinions
legal conclusions
This ensures your child’s voice is respected - not weaponized.
Who This Service Is For
Families navigating separation or divorce
Parents experiencing high‑conflict co‑parenting
Children who have gone quiet, withdrawn, or overwhelmed
Families from South Asian, African, Eastern European, and multicultural backgrounds
Parents who want to understand their child without involving diagnosis
Families involved in mediation, parenting coordination, or court
Parents who want a neutral, child‑centered perspective
Why Alberta Families Trust PranaCare
Based in Edmonton, serving all of Alberta
Deep expertise with multicultural families
Non‑diagnostic, trauma‑informed approach
Lived experience as a queer, ethnocultural practitioner
Neutral, ethical, justice‑aware documentation
Clear communication with both parents
A safe, gentle approach that protects children emotionally
About Your Practitioner
Nimir Raval, MSW, RSW
Founder of Prana Integrative Wellness Collective Based in Edmonton, Alberta
Nimir specializes in:
Child voice and safety
High‑conflict separation
Culturally grounded family support
Men’s emotional wellbeing
LGBTQ2S+ affirming practice
Trauma‑informed, non‑diagnostic care
He brings lived experience as a queer, ethnocultural man and professional expertise supporting families across Alberta and internationally.
Book a Child Voice Consultation
Your child deserves to be heard — safely, gently, and without pressure.
In‑person in Edmonton • Virtual across Alberta