What is the 3 Stage Model of Trauma Processing?

A traumatic experience is defined as an experience that leaves us with feelings of “horror, helplessness or hopelessness” (Herman, 1992). It’s an experience during which our system is overwhelmed. It’s generally an abnormal situation and results in us creating defenses or ways of being that get us through such an experience. Thank goodness for those … Read more

For Counsellors: The Differences Between Clinical Supervision and Consultation

In my practice I see individuals and couples and I also provide consultation and clinical supervision to other counsellors. This blog post is for counsellors.

If you are a counsellor or student counsellor in British Columbia you are likely aware that BC Government has recently announced its intent to regulate psychotherapy under the Health Professions Act beginning November 2027.