About Me
Hi There! My name is Dawn and
I'm a counsellor and social worker.
I am passionate about supporting individuals in recognizing their strengths, developing skills and growing in self-compassion and confidence.
I believe creative expression is a powerful avenue for self discovery, healing and insight.
You do NOT need to be an artist to participate in expressive art therapy. Expressive art therapy is about taking the time to tell our stories in new ways- through movement, colours, story-telling and other art forms.
It is my goal to create a safe and supportive space for you or your child to grow, heal and express oneself.
Professional Background & Training
Expressive Arts Therapy
Student Member
International Expressive Arts Therapy Association
Introduction to Sandplay
Canadian Association for Sandplay Therapy
Working with Trauma Through Expressive Arts
Wheat Institute
Polyvagal-Focused and Sensorimotor Expressive Arts Therapy: Repairing Traumatic Stress and Restoring the Self
Trauma-Informed Practices and Expressive Arts Therapy Institute
Online Expressive Arts Therapy
Wheat Institute
Trauma-Informed Expressive Arts Therapy
Trauma-Informed Practices and Expressive Arts Therapy Institute
Foundations of Play Therapy
Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute
DIR Floor Time Therapy
ICDL
Social Work
Registered Social Worker
Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers
Bachelor of Social Work
University of Regina
Master of Social Work
currently completing
Additional Training
Safe and Sound Protocol
Unyte Listening
Behaviour Interventionist Training
Autism BC
* My practice is neurodiversity-affirming. No principles of ABA are utilized or supported in my services.
Kids Have Stress Too
Psychology Foundation of Canada
Moving Beyond Inclusion to Anti-Racism in Early Years Environments
Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre
Brain Story
Alberta Family Wellness Initiative
Prenatal & Postpartum Doula
Fertility Awareness Training
Bachelor of Art- Religion & Culture