My interest in the impacts of stress, trauma & attachment began while working in outdoor leadership and guiding. I have a BA in Experiential Education from Prescott College and a MA in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University. I have experience in providing counselling services in addictions treatment, community mental health, employee assistance programs, and as a women’s trauma counsellor. I utilize Attachment Focussed EMDR and a strength based somatic – orientated approach to support the connection and integration of the impacts of stress, trauma and adversity. My practice is guided by the principles of providing counselling that honours dignity, security, choice, compassion and empowerment,
Notable Training:
Traumatic Stress Certificate Program: Trauma Research Foundation Dr Bessel Van Der Kolk M.D (In Progress 2023)
Trauma-Informed CBT: Robert Lusk, PhD
Treating Trauma Master Series: Ruth Buczynski, Ph.D
EMDR Refresher: Kelly Smyth-Dent LLC
Emotional Triggers: Ruth Buczynski, Ph.D
Transforming Trauma with EMDR I, II, III: The Parnell Institute, Dr. Laurel Parnell Ph.D
The Body in the Treatment of Trauma & Attachment: Pat Ogden Ph.D
The Body Remembers: Psychophysiology of Trauma and Treatment: Babette Rothschild MSW LCSW
Stopping the Violence Feminist Counselling: BC Association of Specialized Victim Assistance Programs
Somatic Experiencing: Beginning 1
Child Trauma: Ricky Greenwald, Pst D
