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I am a Registered Social Worker with The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. I have received a Bachelor of Social Work from Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia. My background includes 5 years of combined work and volunteer experience in the social services field. This involved working with vulnerable individuals living in the community and program management.
I have 3 years in program development and facilitation with seniors, women and children fleeing domestic violence, and individuals experiencing addictions and homelessness.
In all experiences, I use an anti-oppressive, strengths-based approach in treatment planning and focus on providing optimal psychosocial care using a trauma-informed lens with training in CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and DBT (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy).
I moved around Canada a lot as a child but grew up mostly in St. Thomas Ontario. I spent 6 years in Nova Scotia gaining a love for the East Coast. Eventually I wanted to be closer to family, so I settled in London, Ontario. I enjoy scuba diving, painting, wood burning, and walking my dog. My main interests would be to obtain my certification in EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) and art-based therapies.
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Michael is a Clinical Philosopher, Spiritual Director, and Certified Hypnotherapist. With advanced training in Somatic ExperiencingTM,
Michael is prepared to compassionately welcome you into a safe space for acknowledging your present reality, moving towards healing, and engaging in deep discernment.
Michael primarily works with university/college students/young adults and established professionals facing burnout, anyone rebuilding in the aftermath of spiritual/religious trauma or faith deconstruction, and those wanting to ask “the big life questions” (of meaning and purpose) at an existential level. His approach is client-centred, somatic-informed, research-based, and holistic/integrated across a range of clinical modalities. Michael also leads intensive retreats across Canada – reach out for more information on upcoming retreats and/or to be added to the waiting list.
Prior to joining Audacity Health, Michael was chaplain at Western University and Executive Director of a southwestern Ontario non-profit for 20 years. He is Senior Research Fellow at Cambridge University, UK. He is a member of the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals and Somatic Experiencing International.
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Carac Allison is a coach and mentor who works with artists, from painters to writers. He's a former theater reviewer and author of Dark Digital Sky.
He's spent 25 years balancing a day-job while following his passion for creating stories—the reality for most creative people. Learn how to keep the fire burning in you, get the support you deserve, and finish what you start.
Carac is currently completing his Integral Coaching certification.