BARB HIGGINS

      A DIFFERENT APPROACH

Somatic Experiencing (SE) works with your nervous system to help you gently release stress that is stored in your body, affecting behaviours and well-being.  SE helps you understand your stress cues and how to calm and stabilize yourself as life happens. 

I am currently conducting sessions online until Covid-19 restrictions allow for more face-to-face interaction. 

Please Note: I am only taking new clients by referral from other therapists

(as of January 2021)

"VICARIOUS TRAUMA"

Stress is like water in a bucket; it can build and overflow if we do not know how to monitor and reduce our water levels. 

This workshop is for professionals who deal with other peoples' trauma;

social workers, clergy, media, teachers, medical/emergency professionals. 

Mixing personal stories with the latest in scientific research, this workshop helps you spot stress clues that are universal to all of us, as well as unique to you.  Discover how your stress really shows up, and how your body can play a critical and guiding role in your healing.

 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: 

• Award-winning TV News Anchor, Writer, Producer, CTV Calgary News at 6 (1989-2010)
• Award-winning documentary Writer, Producer, Host.
• TEDxYYC Speaker 
• Guest Speaker, Emcee and Moderator at corporate, charity and community events. 

AWARDS: 

• Queen's Jubilee Award
• Educator of the Year, UNICEF 
• Peter Legge Philanthropist of the Year, CAPS

"With Barb I always felt comfortable enough to reveal the deepest parts of myself that I was too afraid to show the world.  At a time when I felt like no one could truly understand what was happening in my life, Barb did.  She was able to see and help me through some of life's toughest problems.  I now walk with my head a little higher because I know that anything I encounter in life can be compassionately worked through using the skills that I've gained when working with my own emotion."    B. 

" I consider myself lucky to have had the chance to work with Barbara as my Counsellor. Although I've had training before and did a considerable amount of work to connect with my body, Barb took me to a new level. Her respect to my previous knowledge was great. Barb worked with me in a new format without limiting me into a time frame and instead allowed my body to lead the sessions. Barb supported me during the sessions, and between.  Today, I refer back to many teachings and inspirations I learned about myself through the sessions I had with Barb, the biggest one was learning my body's language. I would confidently recommend Barbara's services and her abilities to support anyone who's looking to connect deeper with their body, soul and mind."         R.

'I have worked with Barb extensively in the past. Barb was insightful, kind, warm and accepting in her guidance and skill as a counsellor.  I was able to unravel my tangled thought patterns that were keeping me trapped in a self imposed prison of perfection. She helped me find my own answers by tapping into my inner wisdom and deep knowing; she created space for me to accept and embrace my imperfections which in turn decreased my overall anxiety and increased my self love.  If you are interested in doing your own 'deep work', I recommend Barb Higgins wholeheartedly!          S.