Welcome
Working from a strength based, client centered, trauma informed lens, I believe that a person is the expert of their own life, but sometimes may lose their way.
That's where I can help you muddle through the feeling of being overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, angry, or hopeless, and help you find your balance in life.
Who I Am
I have spent over 30 years working in the field in numerous types of work environments and age groups, including:
- Helping parents bond with their children
- Teaching parenting skills
- Experience with individuals of all ages for anxiety, depression, ptsd and c-ptsd, self-esteem and self-worth
- School-age children dealing with bullying, social skills, and any other difficulty they are experiencing
- All ages who have experienced trauma
I believe in life-long learning and continuing education:
- BA in Psychology
- Bachelor of Social Work, Registered in New Brunswick
- Masters of Education in Counselling
- Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)Basic trained
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Play Therapy training through the Canadian Association of Play Therapy
My Office
A space I have cultivated to make people feel comfortable and relaxed.
On hand are fidget toys and a table top sand tray to help people feel more at ease.
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (a.k.a ART)
Developed by Laney Rosenzweig in 2008
All I can say is WOW! I am very impressed! It is one of my favorite approaches to help people. The phrase used to describe it is 'keep the knowledge, lose the pain'. So you remember what is causing your pain you cannot seem to let go, but all the negative emotions and negative self-talk is gone. I have completed my basic training and will be completing the program in fall 2023
To learn about this treatment approach, visit acceleratedresolutiontherapy.com
Play-Based Therapy
I have a room just for the young and the young at heart.
Filled with puppets, books, games, miniatures for the sand tray, and so much more.
This is a safe place your child can recreate their world to figure life out with guidance.
Sand Table
Hidden beneath the table in the play room is a sand box.
Perfect for children or people who find it hard to express their feelings or find it difficult to make eye contact while talking about their problems, it can reduce the anxiety and fear of coming to the office. It also help children who do may not have the words to verbalize their emotions or situation.
The potential benefits are too numerous to list, but include relaxation, mindfulness, and can help with trauma, aggression, anger, depression, anxiety, abuse, to name a few.
Using figurines, your child can work out their feelings and dilemmas with guidance.
Puppets
What's a playroom without a puppet theatre!
With the help of puppets, a child can express their feelings, reenact stressful events, or address specific issues they are experiencing. The adult can model appropriate emotional and behavioral responses and allow the child to practice the more adaptive behavior.
Why A Picture of A Hummingbird
When people are experiencing turmoil, it is difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel - a way to get back to a place of peace, happiness, and balance.
The hummingbird is a symbol of accomplishing what seems to be impossible.
Why the Butterfly
The symbolism of having my butterfly is two-fold.
It represents change, transformation, comfort, hope, and new beginnings.
It is also my mother's favorite!