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Are you a sheepdog?
 

​"If you have the heart of a warrior and the spirit of a guardian, then you are a sheepdog." 

~ Lt. Colonel (ret.) Grossman

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Lt. Colonel (ret.) Grossman coined this metaphor describing first responders as the protectors of society, serving and guarding the sheep (general population) from the wolves (those who prey on others)

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Why Choose Me as Your Psychotherapist?

Culturally-competent care - I was a police officer for 20 years. I understand first responder culture, including the cumulative effect that both operational and bureaucratical stressors have on your mind and body Trauma-informed approaches - I have both first-responder specific mental health training as well as trauma psychology training Trustworthy and confidential services - Reaching out for help is a sign of strength and resilience. Trusting me to share your story is my g

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Are you a serving or retired member of police, fire, CAF, EMS, corrections, parole, probation, CBSA, or other first responder?

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As the protectors of society, serving with integrity, courage, and great responsibility, your minds and bodies are constantly working in overdrive, ever vigilant, looking to identify threats and stand in the way of danger to protect innocent lives.  This has an impact on your views of self, views of others, and views of society as a whole.

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Even sheepdogs need peace. Even sheepdogs need safe spaces to rest. Even sheepdogs need their pack.

 

I get it. I have seen it. I have felt it. I have lived it.

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I served as a police officer with the RCMP for 20 years, with expertise in major crime investigations, child exploitation files, phased interviewing, gender-based violence matters, and trauma-informed practices.  

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Whether it be the bureaucratic stressors, media portrayals, personal lived experiences, or vicarious trauma that is making your load feel too heavy to carry, I am here to listen non-judgmentally, to walk alongside you as you process all you've had to hold, to help you repair relationships with yourself and with others, to build resiliency, and to support you in living a more fulfilling life.

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