I have worked in the Mental Health Field since 2009. I have an innate passion for supporting people who are adversely affected by addiction and mental health concerns. My experience has provided her the opportunity to work with people of all ages, cultures, ethnicities, and sexual orientations.
I provide a dynamic, individualistic strength-based and solution focused approach to counselling. I am trauma informed and strive to provide a safe supportive environment to engage clients in identifying their strengths through adversity. I work together with clients to set attainable goals to gain control in their life and ultimately feel/live healthier.
I have further training in the following:
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ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) Master Trainer
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SafeTALK (Suicide Alertness for Everyone) Facilitator
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Mental Health First Aid (Youth & First Nations)
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Concurrent Disorders Training
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Critical Incident Debriefing Stress Management
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AIMS-SK- Substance Use Disorder Training (Opiate, Alcohol, Drugs)
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Trauma Informed counselling
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Adverse Childhood Experiences
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CBT- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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Motivational Interviewing
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Solution Focused Therapy
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Harm Reduction Training
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Cultural Responsiveness training
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Trauma Informed Practice
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Problem Gambling Training
When the workday is done you can find me at home with my family, cooking/ baking, gardening, farming, canning, and attending to the activities of her children. When there is a spare moment to get away, I love to head to the lake, go camping and explore new places.
