My Story
I am a person who never felt like I belonged in society. Being by nature sensitive and introverted, life in a society that is loud, chaotic, rushed and aggressive was extremely challenging. I spent decades trying to find ways to fit in, largely through self-denial. Over time I became increasingly anxious, depressed, pessimistic and eventually chronically ill. I tried all the usual 'quick fixes' promoted by our culture only to find myself sinking down ever deeper.​ I ended up completely burned out - emotionally, spiritually and physically. I had no choice but to learn how to live differently.
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That was the beginning of an amazing transformation of becoming a healthier, happier and more authentic version of myself. I began to discover and embrace my true self in all of its different aspects and to understand what was driving some of my self-defeating behaviours. Most importantly, I decided to be the real me regardless of what society had to say about it.
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"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." -Anais Nin​
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I am now passionate about helping others achieve similar results through becoming aware of how they are stuck in negative patterns and helping them move forward in a new way. If you're ready to stop pretending and to end the internal war with yourself, let's talk.
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Skills & Education
BA in English/Psychology from the University of British Columbia
- understanding of psychological theory and practice, counseling skills, archetypes & analysis.
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​TESL Certificate from the University of the Fraser Valley.
- teaching, presentation & course-building skills.
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​Life Coach Certification from the Centre for Applied Neuroscience
- counseling skills, active listening, basic neuroscience, mindbody practices and mindfulness practices.
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Sacred Contracts Professional Certification Course from CMED.
- understanding of archetypes, how to identify archetypes, light and shadow attributes and how to work with them.
Other Training and Courses
Finding Purpose & Meaning in Life: Living for What Matters Most
University of Michigan
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The Science of Well-Being
Yale University
