I currently work with children, youth adults, families and couples. For five years I worked in remote northern Indigenous communities, living in community for 5-7 days at a time. During this time I would offer expressive arts services. This life changing opportunity is where I developed the trauma informed lens that I continue to lean on so strongly today.
My core approach stems from the belief that everyone has a unique creative capacity within themselves. In my work with folks, I strive to support them in discovering and developing that ember that is creative capacity. Together we work to build upon practical tools that exist inside the individual. I use a variety of modalities with expressive arts being the main pillar of my practice.
I have experience working with folks experiencing: grief, CPTSD,PTSD, depression, anxiety, major life transitions, pregnancy loss, pregnancy support, abortion support, intergenerational trauma and much more.
Training: EXAT Diploma, The Create Institute 2019 BA ,Guelph University, EXAT
Professional Affiliations:OEATA
Areas of expertise & experience: Complex trauma, intergenerational trauma, CPTSD, PTSD, pregnancy support, abortion support
Languages: English
Arts practice:During one of the many more challenging times in my own life I was wandering through a store and noticed the art supply section. Suddenly I had the urge to paint again- it had been a long while since I painted. I bought some canvas, a few paints, and some brushes. That night I went home, and I didn’t sleep. I painted-all night long. From that point forward, I continued to paint as often as I could. I began noticing how I was slowly becoming more and more engaged in my life and relationships again. The art I was creating, I would show to those close to me, and it could speak to a part of my experience that words simply could not. I also was able to see an expressive arts therapist. At which point my creative capacity really began to flourish. I have continued to paint nearly every day for the last 12 years. Painting is a core part of my identity. I am deeply passionate about helping people to access the beauty of the process of creating.
