Counselling Credentials
Canadian Certified Counselor
Registered Counselling Therapist
Formal Education
M. Ed. Counselling: Acadia University, Wolfville, NS
M.A. In Theology and Religious Studies, summa cum laude
Saint Mary’s University/Atlantic School of Theology, Halifax, NS
Research: Mindfulness and community models for spiritual diversity
CPE 1 Spiritual Care Intern at Capital District Health Authority, Halifax, NS
Bachelor of Arts In Art Education: Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University,
Certificate In Social Services, Ryerson University, Toronto
Relevant Additional Training
2017 Certified Facilitator of Mindfulness Based Chronic Pain Management, University of Toronto, NeuroNova Centre
2016 PTSD and Complex PTSD: Ways to Bolster Resilience, PESI Health Care
2016 Critical Incident Group Debriefing: CTRI, Marion Brown, MSW
2016 Brief Focused Counselling Skills: CTRI, Elizabeth Shein, MSW
2015 Working with addicted survivors of trauma: substance abuse, eating disorders, sexual addiction, and compulsive self-harm – Janina Fisher PhD
2015 Mental Health First Aid – Mental Health Commission Canada
2015 Conscious Nonviolent Communication – Gene Cenciose
2015 What Would a Restorative Legal System Look Like (for Women)?
2015 Into the Heart of Gender – Second Story Women’s Centre
2015 Violence, Victimization and Trauma – Dr. Lori Haskell
2014 Mindfulness in Education, South Shore Regional School Board
2014 Standard First Aid and CPR Level A
2013 Trauma Informed Response: NS Community Services – Dr. Lori Haskell
2013 Mindfulness Based Art Therapy, Kutenal Art Therapy Institute
2012 Human Rights Training: ‘Creating Cultural and Organizational Change’
1995 – 2010 Additional courses with a variety of International teachers exploring contemplative practices through a holistic model for health and well-being.
