Biography

Born and raised in Texas, I’ve lived in Nebraska; Vancouver, B.C.; Kansas; California; northern Alberta and now in Calgary. I am married and have two grown sons. My interior life has been important to me throughout childhood to the present time. I bring to my work deep listening, personal sensitivity and a spirit of acceptance. Attending to the still small voice within and helping others do the same remains my focus, whether I’m counselling, facilitating groups, writing, or simply living. In a lighter vein, I like lumpy cream of wheat, earthy jokes and bright colors. My favorite summertime activity is camping and easy hiking in our beautiful Canadian Rockies; in winter, I'm a bookworm and a fair-weather walker.

Curriculum Vitae

Professional Credentials
Member of the Alberta College of Social Workers since 1993

Member of the Canadian Association of Social Workers since 1993

Registered Social Worker (#1723) since 1993

Member of the Clinical Registry (#00122) since 2000

Published research article titled "Daughters' Perceptions of Being Mothered by an Incest Survivor: A Phenomenological Study" in Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, Haworth Maltreatment & Trauma Press, 1999.

Education

Presently an Advanced Candidate at the C. G. Jung Institute of Toronto

Master of Social Work (Clinical), University of Calgary, 1996

Bachelor of Social Work, University of Calgary, 1992

Experience

Crisis Counsellor, Distress Centre, Calgary, 1993-2000

Counselling experience included virtually every issue with individuals, couples and families. Facilitation of groups on anger awareness, relapse prevention, and recovering from childhood sexual abuse.

Coordinator of the Provincial Problem Gambling Helpline, 1999-2000

Co-founder of Enstasy Counselling Services, 1999-2004

Workshop creator & facilitator, counsellor, newsletter writer

Workshops: Enstasy Spiritual Process
Woman's Journey to Herself
Writing to Re-member Spirit
Mandala-drawing for Personal Growth

Organizer of Women's Writing Weekends with Saga Seminars

Presentations for professionals through ACSW

Warren Shepell EAP Counsellor, 2000-2003

Private Practitioner, 1999-present