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Reignite your compassion

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Redefine self-care

Reconnect with your authentic self

Are you in the business of helping others?

Do you provide care for a loved one?

If so, you might have realized that sometimes it feels like there just isn't enough time, energy or drive to practice "self-care" after caring for others all day.

But you also know that you can’t pour from an empty cup...

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This is the place where we can explore  sustainable solutions  so that you can
strive to be the awesome, compassionate helper that you are meant to be, and
still maintain your own wellness in the process. 

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(and I'm talking about way more than just having a hot bubble bath once in awhile!) 

My Philosophy

Self-care is the deliberate practice of knowing your needs and desires, taking responsibility for them, and then living your life in a way that honours them.

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I teach techniques to increase self-awareness, cultivate self-compassion, and integrate self-care into our helping roles and busy lives. It's way more complex than just having a hot bubble bath or taking a vacation once in awhile. Self-care is about intentionally creating and maintaining practices that help you sustain your energy, spirit, health and relationships.  

Attending to our needs with appropriate practices, interventions and support can significantly improve our well-being and, in turn, alter the systems in which we operate in. 

Credentials

Registered Social Worker
Ontario College of Social Workers and

Social Service Workers
Bachelor's & Master's Degree in Social Work
(Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario) 

Certified Compassion Fatigue Therapist
Traumatology Institute & TEND Academy

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Traumatic Incident Reduction Practitioner

Traumatic Incident Reduction Association

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Critical Incident Group Debriefing Facilitator
Crisis and Trauma Resource Institute

Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist

National Acupuncture Detoxification Association

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GAIN-Q3 MI ON Certified
Global Appraisal of Individual Needs
Addiction Assessment

You are not alone.

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I have heard hundreds of stories very similar to mine and perhaps your own. I believe that through sharing our stories we can cultivate more awareness, compassion and community. 

This is  my story.

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The         
Self-Care 

Advocate