First and foremost, I’m someone who found a soulmate in an animal. I believe deeply in the human-animal connection and have been privileged to experience that rare, unconditional bond myself. I also know the heartbreak that follows when that bond is broken. I’ve lived through the pain of pet loss, and it’s what inspired me to help others through theirs.

Professionally, I am a master’s-level registered social worker (MSW) with more than 20 years of counselling experience, a certified Pet-Loss Grief Support Specialist, and a certified Grief Educator. My work combines both professional training and personal understanding to provide compassionate, specialized support for those grieving the loss, or anticipated loss, of an animal companion.

*Most health benefit plans offer coverage for registered social work sessions.

Credentials:

• RSW, Registered Social Worker, Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW)

• MSW, Master of Social Work, Clinical Practice Specialization (University of Calgary)

• BSW, Bachelor of Social Work (McMaster University)

• BA, Bachelor of Arts in Gerontology (McMaster University)

• Certified Pet-Loss Grief Support Specialist (The American Academy of Grief Counseling)

• Certified Grief Educator (trained by world-renowned grief expert, David Kessler)

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