ABOUT
I have a warm and down-to-earth presence. I approach my life with a spirit of authenticity and joy, and with the values of loving, learning, sharing, growing, transforming, and remembering to embrace all of the beauty in the present moment. I am also committed to decolonizing my ways of knowing, being, and acting, as I am guided by the action-oriented principles of Etuaptmumk (a Mi’kmaw phrase for Two-Eyed Seeing) and Piluwitahasuwawsuwakon (a Wolastoqey phrase that advocates for actions toward Truth and Reconciliation) as I engage with Indigenous knowledges, languages, ceremonies, and education as guided by Indigenous Peoples.
Meet Dr. Jen
Education
Academically, I have obtained the following university degrees. I also identify as an individual who did not graduate from high school due to various life experiences, and returned to the western-based/mainstream learning environment as a mature student with a plethora of lived experiences that enhanced my academic learning:
· Doctor of Philosophy in Education
· Master of Education in Counselling
· Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
I am in good standing with the following associations, certifying, and licensing bodies:
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Canadian Certified Counsellor – Supervisor (CCC-S #0064); Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
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Licensed Counselling Therapist (LCT #17- 040); College of Counselling Therapists of New Brunswick
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Canadian Professional Association for Transgender Health
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International Association for Counselling
Significant and meaningful parts of my learning and professional training that have spanned many years include, but are not limited to the following:
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Working alongside Indigenous Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and Community members
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Somatic Attachment Psychotherapy training
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Certified Clinical Counselling Hypnotherapist
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Certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher
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Certified Reiki Master Teacher
I have served in the following professional capacities:
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Past-President: Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) 2021-2023)
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President: CCPA (2019-2021)
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President-Elect: CCPA (2017-2019)
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New Brunswick Provincial Director: CCPA (2015-2017)
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Member, Federation Working Group, College of Counselling Therapists of New Brunswick (during formation of CCTNB)
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Board Member, New Brunswick Association of Counselling Therapists (2015-2017)