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It is highly recommended that if possible, you work with a certified practitioner. If you can’t find a Certified Practitioner listed in your area, you can also check the listings for TIR Workshop Graduates (below) for additional contacts. These people will have taken one or more training workshops and are members of the TIR Association, though they are not certified. Listings are alphabetical by location.

What do these abbreviations mean? TIRF, LSRF, AEF

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Certified TIR Facilitators in CANADA

Cochrane

Jane Corkish

BA, B.Ed. TIRF

Phone: 403-615-8085

Jane has extensive experience facilitating TIR and educational support groups. She believes in empowerment through education-so TIR is a perfect fit. Jane has helped countless families with systems navigation and has a special interest in bullying repair and prevention in schools. She serves clients from Cochrane to Sundre AB.

Penticton

Mindy Kollman

M.Ed, RCC, AEF, Certified TIR & LSR Senior Trainer

Phone: 604-613-1444

Email: mindy@understandingu.net

URL: http://www.understandingu.net/

Mindy has a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology and is a Registered Clinical Counsellor. She is certified in TIR and numerous other methods, as well as being a trained play therapist. Mindy specializes working with PTSD with adolescents' issues, mother and daughter challenges, suicidal attempts, anger, depression and attachment disorder.

East St. Paul

Juanita Wilson

CTIRF

Phone: 204-612-6869

Email: juanita@aniibiish.ca

URL: http://www.aniibiish.ca/home.html

Brockville

Jim Page

M.S. RSW (Not currently in private practice) TIRF, LSRF

Email: jim.page@cogeco.ca

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Carleton Place

Beverley Gail Rice

MACP, RP, CTIRF, CLSRF

Phone: 613-253-6544

Email: beverley.handsnsoul@gmail.com

URL: http://www.beverleygailrice.com

Beverley has a Masters in Counselling Psychology and is a Registered Psychotherapist in private practice. She is certified in TIR and Life Stress Reduction. She has training in Sandplay Therapy and other methods. She helps adults, youth and children with issues, including trauma, PTSD, loss, anxiety, work, and personal relationships.

Durham Region

Kimberly Calderwood

PhD, RSW, TIRF, LSRF

Phone: 905-243-9026

Email: kimcalderwood@hotmail.com

Currently not accepting clients but available to deliver training.

Geraldton

Kathryn Gayowski

RSW, BA, TIRF, LSRF, Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist

Practice Group: Greenstone Victim Sevices

Phone: 807-854-4357

Email: kathryngayowski@gmail.com

Kathryn is a Registered Social Worker certified in Traumatic Incident and Life Stress Reduction. She has a diverse background with over 30 years in the helping profession. Kathryn uses a client centered approach aimed at empowering individuals and currently provides counselling to victims of crime and trauma.

Guelph

Catherine Barlow

MSW, RSW, TIRF

Phone: 519-824-4107

Email: Catherine@lsr-solutions.com

URL: http://www.lsr-solutions.com/

Horseshoe Valley, Near Barrie

Margaret U. Nelson

MEd, RP, Registered Psychotherapist, Certified TIR and LSR Senior Trainer

Phone: 705-835-0752

Email: munelson@sympatico.ca

URL: http://www.margaretnelson.ca

Margaret has had an extensive career in education (teacher and management). Margaret is a registered psychotherapist, devoting much of her time to her growing training centre, where she trains caregivers and health professionals in TIR and LSR. She is a Senior TIR & LSR Trainer. She is willing to travel.

Suzanne Carlaw

CTIRF, LSRF

Phone: 705-627-2295

Email: carlawsuz@gmail.com

Suzanne is a Certified TIR Facilitator; also a facilitator in LSR and in Ability Enhancement. Suzanne's past career, and volunteer work with hospice and community services inform her empathic, person-centered approach. "Enabling clients to relieve their stress, mitigate or resolve issues, and improve their quality of life is deeply rewarding."

Kingsville

Stephanie John

MT, OCT, B.Psych, CTIRF, CTIRT, LSRF

Practice Group: Aligned and Well

Phone: 519-567-9593

Email: info@alignednwell.com

URL: http://www.alignednwell.com

Stephanie's theoretical orientation is eclectic drawing on the principles of developmental psychology, attachment theory, meditation and mindfulness, ABA, IBI, NVC, TIR, LSR, DBT, and CBT, providing a well-rounded, intuitive, and evidence-based approach. A Certified TIR Trainer working across southwestern Ontario, Stephanie sees clients in her private practice in Windsor, ON.

Leamington

Amie Dekold Elias

TIRF, LSRF

Practice Group: Doors to Healing

Phone: 519-324-6783

Email: doorstohealing@hotmail.com

URL: https:// www.doorstohealing.com

Amie has always been interested in the betterment of others. Working with children and adults fulfills her heart's passion - to facilitate others along their journey. Amie offers Access Bars® and a variety of workshops and retreats from her office on Lake Erie - where health and wellness meet.

London

Adela Gorodzinsky

M.Ed., CBT, CCC, CTP, TIRF

Phone: 519-642-1966

Email: healinginprocess@gmail.com

Over the last 20 years, I have successfully worked with people who have experienced different kinds of trauma, such as refugees, survivors of abuse, natural disasters and losses such as losses of jobs, loved ones, health. Fluent in Spanish, English and Hebrew. Registered Psychotherapist, Certified TIR facilitator, Certified Canadian Counsellor.

Meaford

Darlene Ormsby

R.P., TIRF

Phone: 519-379-0479

Email: dpormsby@bmts.com

Niagara Falls

Cynthia Poole

TIR & LSR Facilitator,TIR & LSR Trainer

Practice Group: Center for Emotional Resolution and Change

Phone: 647-218-2676

Email: cynthia@emotionalresolution.ca

URL: http://www.emotionalresolution.ca/

Certified TIR & LSR Facilitator and Trainer, AE Facilitator Cynthias background is in Nursing and as a Certified Applied Metapsychology Facilitator and Trainer in TIR, LSR and Life Coaching Schema. Cynthia offers in person or worldwide workshops through her Zoom Portal. Cynthia has a private practice in Niagara Falls, providing assistance to those burdened by grief, addiction and trauma.

Oakville

Cathy Dodge Smith

Ed. D., CTIRF, Davis Dyslexia Program Facilitator

Practice Group: Oakville Success Center

Phone: 905-844-4144

Email: cathydodgesmith@gmail.com

URL: http://www.stressreductionwithcathy.ca

Cathy has been working in a helping capacity for over 45 years. Her doctoral degree is in Applied Psychology. Most of her work is with individuals who have ADD, ADHD, dyslexia, or autism; she does TIR with anyone wanting relief from stress related to PTSD, childhood abuse, depression, and anxiety.

Ottawa

Suzanne Duc

RP, MACP, TIRT, LSRT.

Phone: 613-698-9707

Email: suzanne@suzanneduccounselling.ca

URL: http://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanneduc

Suzanne is a registered psychotherapist with a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology, and a certified TIR and LSR Trainer. Suzanne's clinic is in downtown Ottawa where she has brought together a number of talented and caring mental health practitioners. For more information, call (613) 698-9707, e-mail suzanne@suzanneduccounselling.ca, or visit http://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanneduc.

Toronto

Sylvia Korimsek

M.Ed., CTIRF, CLSRF

Phone: 416-500-7186

Email: sjkorimsek@gmail.com

Sylvia Korimsek is both a certified facilitator in Traumatic Incident Reduction and Life Stress Reduction. For the past 9 years, she has been employed as a Trauma Counsellor with Morneau-Shepell, while also working in private practice in Toronto, Cobourg and Port Hope. Sylvia is a member of OAMHP and OCT. Sylvia is a Certified TIR facilitator and a LSR facilitator, providing a client-centered approach, using a broad array of effective techniques to resolve client issues. Sylvia has been a teacher, counselor and trauma counselor for over 33 years. She sees clients in Toronto, Cobourg and Port Hope areas.

Carole Hood

M.Div., M.Ed., PhD. CTS, TIRF, LSRF

Daniel Ferguson

M. Div., B. Ed., B.A., CTIR F, CLSRF, TIR Trainer, LSR Trainer

Practice Group: Daniel Ferguson

Phone: 416-209-1264

Email: danielfergusontir@gmail.com

Daniel is a member of the OACCPP. He has been providing counselling services to individuals and groups for over 25 years in a variety of contexts. He has a private practice and is an associate counsellor with the Trauma Department of Shepell-Morneau.

Arnoldene Grace-Sandy

M.Div, M.C.C., CTIRF, LSRF

Phone: 416-459-1462

Email: arnie.grace.sandy@gmail.com

Arnie is a Clinical Counsellor (MFT), certified in Traumatic Incident Reduction and is a Life Stress Reduction Facilitator. She is a member of OAMHP and AAMFT. Shes passionate helping clients resolve issues using a client-centered approach. Arnie sees clients remotely and in her private practice in Toronto.

Michel Rommel

CTIRF, LSRF

Email: mr.rommel.michel@gmail.com

I am a Certified TIR Facilitator and LSR Facilitator. Driven by my passion to help people reach their full potential, I also bring along an expertise in creating stronger communities through the power of the arts and volunteering to my practice. I offer sessions in English and French.

Ghislain Caron

BBA, CTIRF, LSRF

Phone: 416-999-2177

Email: ghislaincaron67@gmail.com

Ghislain is a Certified TIR facilitator and a LSR facilitator. He brings along his 30 years of expertise in arts management in his practice as a trauma counselor. He is fully bilingual in French and English and has his practice with his partner Daniel Ferguson in Toronto.

Anita Duic

M. Ed., Certified TIR Facilitator, LSR Facilitator

Phone: 416-656-8582

Email: anitaduic8582@yahoo.ca

Anita is a certified TIR facilitator and a LSR facilitator, helping clients resolve issues using a client centered approach. She brings 35 years of experience in education (teaching and management) to her practice as a trauma and Life Stress Reduction counsellor. Anita sees clients in her private practice in Toronto.

Windsor

Sandra Cooze

TIRF

Phone: (1) 226-246-1133

Email: sandra@riseaboveyourstory.com

URL: www.riseaboveyourstory.com

Sandra is a certified TIR facilitator, certified coach, and author. Fluent in English and German she sees clients remotely and in her Windsor home office. Her client centered approach is focused on empowering women and couples. She uses TIR and Coaching side by side to bring true healing and transformation.

The following practitioners have completed one or more training workshops in TIR and related techniques and are members of the TIR Association, but are not Certified Facilitators. We recommend that whenever possible you work with a Certified Facilitator (listed above). Listings are alphabetical by location.

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TIR Workshop Graduates in CANADA
AB
Calgary
Shannon Loynachan CCC, Registered Psychologist #5215, TIRF Phone: 403-477-5166 Email: shannon.loynachan@yahoo.ca
Edmonton
Rachel Dart TIRF, LSRF Email: brdart1990@gmail.com
Sundre
Ken Sandor Phone: 1-403-638-9499 Email: krsandor6@gmail.com
Patty LaPointe TIRF Phone: 403 638 1595 Email: diffusions2020@gmailcom
BC
Cranbrook
Kevin Ward RCC - www.stonecrossretreat.com TIRF Phone: 1-888-206-5721 Email: healingadventure@gmail.com
Kelowna
Leora A Splett M.Ed., RCC, CAP, CRHSPP, AEF, TIRF Phone: 250-860-6661 Email: lasplett@telus.net
Cailynn Laprise BA, MA, TIRF Phone: (519) 365-1735 Email: cailynndlaprise@gmail.com
Kimberley
Ann Saunders M.Sc. TIRF Email: anns04@gmail.com
Mission
Jim Smith MA, RCC, RSW, TIRF Phone: 778-552-3050 Email: smithjw@shaw.ca
Vernon
Kristy Higgins RPC, MPCP, TIRF Phone: 250-309-9721 Email: kristy.higgins@shaw.ca
NS
Dartmouth
Juanita Peters TIRF Phone: 902-410-3794 Email: wepeople@hotmail.com
Ashley Harrison Correctional Sciences and Policing Diploma, TIRF Email: ashley.harrison@restorativeinquiry.ca
Halifax
Danielle Jackson B.A., TIRF Email: danielle.jackson@restorativeinquiry.ca
Terry Dixon TIRF Email: terry.dixon@restorativeinquiry.ca
Jenee Jarvis Phone: 902-229-6007 Email: jenee.jarvis@restorativeinquiry.ca
Diane Govindsamy B.A. (HCN), B. Ed. Email: diane.govindsamy@restorativeinquiry.ca
Carolann Wright Parks Phone: 902-219-2712
NT
Yellowknife
Emily Smith BA, BSW Email: emilysmith_north@outlook.com
ON

Gina Michaud TIRF, OCT, retired Director of Curriculum Email: Ginamichaud8@gmail.com
Atikokan
Barb Kwasnicia MSW, RSW, TIRF, LSRF Email: barbko@hotmail.com
Aylmer
Sondra Budd TIRF, LSRF Phone: 519-631-3290 Email: sondrabudd@outlook.com
Bewdley
Rob Vandenberg TIRF, LSRF Phone: 905-377-3123 Email: rob.quartus@gmail.com
Bradford
Cynthia Breadner M.Div, BA Hons Gerontology, CBT, TIRF Phone: 647-234-9351 Email: cynthia.breadner@gmail.com
Brockville
Brandy Morton BA, BSW, MSW, RSW, TIRF Phone: 613-345-5649 ext 1473 Email: bmorton@brockvillegeneralhospital.ca
Courtney McCarney BAH, BSW, MSW, RSW, TIRF Phone: 613-3453881 ext. 1474 Email: cmccarney@brockvillegeneralhospital.ca
Cobourg
Maureen Pollard MSW, RSW, TIRF Phone: 905-375-5909 Email: maureenpollardmsw@gmail.com
Collingwood
Tracy Bertrand BSE, RSW, TIRF Phone: 705-443-7690 Email: tracybertrandrws@gmail.com
Etobicoke
Brenda Polzler TIRF Phone: 416-505-7438 Email: bpolzler@yahoo.com
Gravenhurst
Lana Wilson MSW, RSW, TIRF, LSRF Phone: 705-822-0819
Guelph
Holly Hinton MACP, CCC, RP, TIRF Email: hollyhintontherapist@gmail.com
Kitchener
Martina C Steiger ThD, MSC, TIRF Phone: 226-338-6707 Email: martina@martinasteiger.com
Leamington
Phyllis Balkwill Tir Facilitator, LSR facilitator Phone: 519-551-5571 Email: phyllis@bighelp.ca
Manotick
Chiru Counselling & Psychotherapy - Maria Chiru RP, MACP Email: chiru@chirucounselling.ca
Mindemoya
Karissa Douglas TIRF, Neuro-Feedback Practitioner Phone: 705-282-7198 Email: cedarrootstherapy@gmail.com
Bridget Douglas M.S.W., R.S.W., TIRF, LSRF Email: bridgetd77@gmail.com
Mississauga
Tracey Wade BA, BSW, MSW, RSW, Registered Social Worker & Psychotherapist, TIRF, LSRF Phone: 416-592-0922 Email: tracey@healingconversations.ca
Julia Zheretiy RP(Q), TIRF, LSRF Email: juliazheretiy@gmail.com
Newmarket
Karen T Kemp M. Psych.,c. Psychological Associate, TIRF Phone: 416-414-1988 Email: talktokaren@ymail.com
Niagara Falls
Brian Poole HBA, TIRF, LSRF Phone: 647-510-2676 Email: brianpoole2019@gmail.com
North Bay
Leslie Bulmer Hons BA, TIRF Phone: 705-477-1316 Email: lesliepbulmer@gmail.com
Terra Nevrencan MSW, RSW, TIRF Phone: 705-495-2662 Email: terranev@outlook.com
Oshawa
Miranda Murchison Addictions Counsellor, TIRF, LSRF Phone: 289-240-1620 Email: mirandamurchison@gmail.com
Parry Sound
Brett Barager MSW, RSW, TIRF Phone: 647-994-0785 Email: bbarager@wpshc.com
Katrina Aguiar TIRF
Amanda Pyykko TIRF Phone: 705-746-4264
Port Severn
Connie Foster NP-PHC, MSc, TIRF
Renfrew County
Lisa Bowman MSW, RSW, RRP, TITC-CT, TIRF Phone: 613-631-1097 Email: forging.forward.counselling@gmail.com
St. Thomas
Barbara J. Saunders BA, RSSW, Thanatologist - Grief Counsellor, TIRF, LSRF Phone: 519-637-8458 Email: bsaunders@healingaheartsloss.com
Thornhill
Julia Gousseva TIRF Email: julia@idreamacademy.ca
Toronto
Jorhdin Banner Ph.D., R.P., TIRF Phone: 416-895-0664 or 403-609-8188
Jayshree Khemchandani TIRF Phone: 416-837-1420 Email: jayshree_411@yahoo.com
Wendy Squirrell MA, TIRF Phone: 416-209-9716 Email: wendysquirell@icloud.com
Uxbridge
Scott Brown TIRF, LSRF Phone: 416-659-1775 Email: evoqque@evoqque.com
Windsor
Adriana Marazita CVW, RSW, TIRF Email: amarazita@hotmail.com

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