Learn to thrive somewhere new.
You are forging a new path, and looking backward is painful
My doctoral research explored the experiences of survivors of coercive control post-separation. I was interested in what promoted growth and the challenges people faced. People may be struggling with tremendous grief, questioning their views of the world, or feeling full of anxiety and fear about the future.
Managing relationships during and after this time – including post-separation abuse and parenting – can be especially re-triggering, making it feel impossible to build a life with joy and ease. The hope is to become beacons of hope for our loved ones and in our communities.
Expertisethat makes a difference.
Advocacy is an integral part of my role in improving responses for families impacted by domestic abuse. I collaborate with research and advocacy groups that endeavor to build academic research in this area. While my interest in the research base remains alive, the heart of my work lies in clinical practice. I have trained in multiple evidence-based therapies informed by psychological science and integrate the best of these approaches to tailor my approach to each individual and what they are trying to overcome, with a trauma- and intersectional lens.
Finding out what your current difficulties are and signposting you to recommended providers or services.
Conducting a psychological assessment to help guide you to build emotional well-being for yourself and your family
Understanding where your difficulties stem from, and with this awareness, we can discover how to address them.
Learning practical tools and strategies tailored to what you are managing, to integrate them so you feel engaged in life again
Exploring your concerns and hearing what other survivors found helpful in a supportive, validating, and non-judgemental space
Rebuilding your identity and self-esteem so you feel confident again (or maybe for the first time!)
Discovering your boundaries and how to place your needs in relationships so you can trust others and build intimacy
