Somatic Experiencing Practitioner
Certified Wellness Practitioner
Workshop Facilitator
Professional Speaker
Former Television Journalist
After I had left a 26 year career as a television journalist, it was a big shock to realize that during my career I'd had all the signs of Vicarious Trauma. VT is a condition that can develop when we are exposed to other peoples' trauma. Back then, none of us in the newsroom knew that Vicarious Trauma was a potential risk.
Years later, while studying to become a counsellor, I learned how stress can accumulate over time and eventually overwhelm us. I also learned that my condition could have been prevented. All I could think was, "Why are we not taught this before it happens?"
After trying many types of therapy, I found healing in a process called Somatic Experiencing (SE), founded by Dr. Peter A. Levine, Ph.D. I am so grateful for his work, in which I am now trained and passionate about sharing.
Prevention is possible. Healing is possible.
My Services
Somatic Therapy
Workshop Facilitation
Workshop Facilitation
Somatic Experiencing (SE) works with your nervous system to help you gently release stress in your body. SE helps you to understand your fight, flight, freeze stress signals and understand how to calm and stabilize yourself in the moment of a stressful event.
While I do conduct sessions online, I also offer one-on-one extended sessions, akin to individualized workshops.
Please Note: I am only accepting new clients by referral from other therapists
Workshop Facilitation
Workshop Facilitation
Workshop Facilitation
Workshops are customized, and include the latest in scientific research and stories of personal experience. Participants are guided on how to spot stress signals that are universal as well as unique to each individual. Discover how your stress shows up, and how your body can play a critical and guiding role in your own healing and prevention.
Like water in a bucket, stress can build and overflow if we do not know how to monitor and reduce our stress levels.
The Vicarious Trauma workshop is for professionals who deal with other peoples' trauma;
social workers, clergy, media, teachers, medical/emergency professionals.
Public Speaking
Workshop Facilitation
Public Speaking
- Award-winning television 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