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Approaches

Embraces trauma-informed practice – we use a strengths-based framework grounded in an understanding of and responsiveness to the impact of trauma. We recognize the impact of trauma and the potential of healing for people who have experienced it.  Our approach is based on safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, and empowerment.

Harm reduction philosophy – we embrace an approach that seeks to reduce the health and social harms associated with addiction and substance use, without necessarily requiring people to abstain. We recognize the inherent worth and dignity of all people, take a non-judgmental stance, respect diverse populations, the right to self-determination, advocate for social justice, and adopt a strengths perspective.

Advocacy – we provide support and advocacy to assist with removing barriers to wellness among marginalized clients and represent their causes.

Personal lived experience – we share personal experience and knowledge about the world gained through direct, first-hand experience and recovery.

Education

• Graduated from Brock University with B.A. Sociology and Psychology
• Graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School with an L.L.B. Law Degree
• Graduated from Canada Coach Academy with a Life and Wellness Coaching Certification
• George Brown College – Addiction and Mental Health Program

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Harm reduction philosophy – we embrace an approach that seeks to reduce the health and social harms associated with addiction and substance use, without necessarily requiring people to abstain. We recognize the inherent worth and dignity of all people, take a non-judgmental stance, respect diverse populations, the right to self-determination, advocate for social justice, and adopt a strengths perspective.[/woodmart_text_block]

Approaches

Embraces trauma-informed practice – we use a strengths-based framework grounded in an understanding of and responsiveness to the impact of trauma. We recognize the impact of trauma and the potential of healing for people who have experienced it.  Our approach is based on safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, and empowerment.

Harm reduction philosophy – we embrace an approach that seeks to reduce the health and social harms associated with addiction and substance use, without necessarily requiring people to abstain. We recognize the inherent worth and dignity of all people, take a non-judgmental stance, respect diverse populations, the right to self-determination, advocate for social justice, and adopt a strengths perspective.

Advocacy – we provide support and advocacy to assist with removing barriers to wellness among marginalized clients and represent their causes.

Personal lived experience – we share personal experience and knowledge about the world gained through direct, first-hand experience and recovery.

Education

• Graduated from Brock University with B.A. Sociology and Psychology.
• Graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School with an L.L.B. Law Degree.
• Graduated from Canada Coach Academy with a Life and Wellness Coaching Certification.
• George Brown College – Addiction and Mental Health Program.
• MEMBER OF THE CANADIAN ADDICTION COUNSELORS CERTIFICATION FEDERATION.
• CANADIAN PEER RECOVERY SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE.

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Peer Support and Mentoring

We provide knowledge, experience, emotional, social, and practical support to assist clients to overcome challenges and manage wellness.

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Addictions and Mental Health Recovery

We provide support to clients struggling or overcoming addiction and mental health by helping them to build and maintain a path to recovery.

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Life Coaching

Canada Coach Academy certified and professionally trained. We guide and support clients to achieve desired goals, and reach their full potential by providing support, encouragement and accountability.

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Life Transitional Support

We provide support, guidance and advocacy to clients who’s lives are in transition, by cultivating new skills such as coping, problem solving and stress management.

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Approaches

Embraces trauma-informed practice – we use a strengths-based framework grounded in an understanding of and responsiveness to the impact of trauma. We recognize the impact of trauma and the potential of healing for people who have experienced it.  Our approach is based on safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, and empowerment.

Harm reduction philosophy – we embrace an approach that seeks to reduce the health and social harms associated with addiction and substance use, without necessarily requiring people to abstain. We recognize the inherent worth and dignity of all people, take a non-judgmental stance, respect diverse populations, the right to self-determination, advocate for social justice, and adopt a strengths perspective.

Advocacy – we provide support and advocacy to assist with removing barriers to wellness among marginalized clients and represent their causes.

Personal lived experience – we share personal experience and knowledge about the world gained through direct, first-hand experience and recovery.

Education

• Graduated from Brock University with B.A. Sociology and Psychology
• Graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School with an L.L.B. Law Degree
• Graduated from Canada Coach Academy with a Life and Wellness Coaching Certification
• George Brown College – Addiction and Mental Health Program

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