Writing, Poetry, Expressive Arts

MA in Creative Writing & English Literature, UNB, with a focus on poetry.

MLIS (Master of Library and Information Sciences), Western University.

Expressive Arts with Trauma Course, Wilfred Laurier University, 2024.

Led Sanctuary London Writing Group weekly for 2 years - size varied up to 12 participants (with mental illness, trauma, poverty, street-involvement, addiction and more).

Co-led 8 week online Wholehearted Book Club with Social Worker Sarah Reckman. Titles included: Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle (Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski) and Daring Greatly (Brené Brown) - included offering of Expressive Writing practices.

Facilitated Writing Workshop: “Macro and Micro Moments: Poetry and Writing Workshop.” Panama, December, 2024.

Somatics & Well-being: Coaching and Embodiment Courses

BA Honours in Psychology, Queen’s University

Mind-Body Coaching (Somatic Coaching) Certificate, 120 hours, The Embody Lab, 2024, ongoing

Somatic Stress Relief Certificate, 60 hours, Levels 1, 2,& 3, The Embody Lab, 2024, ongoing

The Power of Polyvagal Theory: Somatics for Healing Trauma (Masters Class). The Embody Lab, 2024

Somatic Shadow Work, Kai Cheng Thom (Masters Class). The Embody Lab, 2024.

Healing Development Trauma, Dr. Poole Heller and Peter A. Levine (Masters Class). The Embody Lab, 2024.

DARE to Lead Certification, Social Work Professional Development, Wilfred Laurier, 2024.

Expressive Arts with Trauma Course, Social Work Professional Development, Wilfred Laurier University, 2024

An Overview of Narrative Therapy Course, Social Work Professional Development, Wilfred Laurier University 2024

What is Narrative Practice? Dulwich Centre: A Gateway to Narrative Therapy and Community Work, 2024

Introduction to Narrative Therapy Certificate, Evanston Family Therapy Centre, 2024