Mary Coleman, MSW, RSW Compassion Minded Counseling Inspire growth and connection in difficult times

In the midst of life challenges, we hold an inner wisdom and strength when we listen deeply to ourselves and each other in the presence of engaged support. This attention lays a foundation for resilience and wellbeing to make choices aligned with our deepest needs and values.

Mary offers a counseling approach which integrates:

• mindfulness-based cognitive, somatic, and self compassion skills allow more possibilities for growth and connection.

• attachment and interpersonal neurobiology theory to strengthen emotional regulation and fulfilling relationships.

• compassionate inquiry to explore thoughts, feelings, sensations, and core beliefs as valuable sources of guidance towards what is most life affirming.

For couples, this process also creates a space to develop a shared understanding of the emotional dance two people create together which causes each other distress and disconnection. This awareness of painful patterns combined with practice of specific skills supports each partner to build more nourishing relationships.

Support for Individuals and couples living with:

Anxiety and depression Relationship and family distress Making meaning and purpose Serious illnesses, loss and grief, caregiver stress Traumatic experiences

Mary has specialized in the field of cancer care, palliative care, grief, and loss for over 15 years in a variety of settings. Each of these of these areas is truly about a holistic approach towards alleviating suffering and cultivating quality of life. In addition to a private practice, Mary also works at Canuck Place Children’s Hospice.

Please contact her at 778-233-4425 or email compassionmindedcounseling@gmail.com to book a session

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Julie is a Registered Professional Counsellor with over 15 years experience working with couples and individuals. As a member in good standing with the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association she also holds a diploma in Transpersonal Psychology from Clearmind International Institute and a bachelor degree in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Ottawa. With many years of professional development Julie has a particular interest in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples and individuals (EFT), AEDP and a special interest in family systems theory, trauma and addiction, attachment theory and a deep interest in current and cross-cultural models of dealing with death and dying.

As an insightful and compassionate therapist, Julie is committed to helping people and couples find more empowerment in their lives by facilitating and creating deeper and more enriching connections to the self and others. She offers a dynamic, safe and innovative approach to her practice which focuses on removing barriers to emotional intimacy and growth.

The general approach she takes can help remove you from a state of powerlessness, to one of empowerment where you become directed from the inside out and learn how to tap into and make use of your own personal resources. Your biggest problems and struggles in life can be transformed into your greatest learning’s and gifts to yourself and your relationships.

She offers her clients the opportunity to recognize old, habituated patterns and dynamics in order to learn new, more productive methods of communicating. She appreciates that each person will approach the therapeutic process at their own pace and she will gently help guide her clients towards realizing a new experience for themselves.

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Kim Juneja is a Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner in good standing with the CTCMA in British Columbia. She is currently finishing the Doctor of TCM program at the Tzu Chi International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Vancouver. She is extremely passionate about Chinese medicine, specifically within mental health and has taken extensive courses in treating insomnia, anxiety, depression, and a wide scope of stress-induced illnesses. Kim is also currently undertaking additional clinical training in psycho-emotional integral medicine with international scholar, Lonny Jarrett.

As a mother of two, Kim also has a special interest in working with teens and youth. Inclusive and supportive, she offers young people an effective way to help manage their many concerns including physical and hormonal changes, and all the health issues that arise from stress. Leading with a heart-centred approach, her practice encompasses all aspects of well-being – physical, mental, and emotional.

Kim has called Bowen Island home for over 15 years and is excited to bring her unique style of practice to our beautiful island.

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Courtney Morris started her journey in holistic health over fifteen years ago. She became a certified Classical Homeopath. Courtney went on to continue her studies and became a certified Yoga Instructor and Doula. Courtney’s interests then led her to the study of Traditional Chinese Medicine to become a Registered Acupuncturist.

Courtney specializes in obstetrics and gynecology and pediatrics. She has spent much time in hospitals using acupuncture and homeopathy to support women in labour. And has been lucky enough to work with midwives to support women’s needs in pregnancy and postpartum. She is very enthusiastic about having acupuncture made available in hospital settings to all patients. Courtney’s varied advanced training allows her to offer patients the best care possible.

She can treat acute and chronic conditions by treating symptoms but also looks at the root of the issue. She is a kind and gentle healer whose empathetic nature is a gift to all of her patients.

Courtney is a Graduate of PCU College of Holistic Medicine and a registrant in good standing with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture of BC (CTCMA of BC). She holds a diploma in Classical Homeopathy from The Vancouver Centre for Homeopathy. Courtney has had the opportunity to travel around the world and study with Dr. Farouk Masters in India, taken the Masters Clinician Course with Louis Klein, Advanced clinical studies in Greece with George Vithoulkas and Volunteer clinical treatments in villages in Kenya. Acupuncture extra studies with Debra Betts, and Yvonne Ferrell and Robin Green.

Courtney lives with her husband and two children on Bowen Island. Please feel free to contact Courtney with any questions.

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