Traumatic Incident Reduction Association

TIR Practitioners in Canada

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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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AB
Cochrane

Jane Corkish

Jane Corkish
BA, B.Ed. TIRF
Phone: 403-615-8085phone icon
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.
BC
Penticton

Mindy Kollman

Mindy Kollman
M.Ed, RCC, AEF, Certified TIR & LSR Senior Trainer
Phone: 604-613-1444phone icon
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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.
ON
Belle River

Gina Michaud

Gina Michaud
B. Ed, OCT, CTIRF, LSRF TIRF, OCT, retired Director of Curriculum
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URL: ginamichaudTIR.com
Gina is a certified TIR facilitator and a LSR facilitator. She offers sessions both in French and English. She brings over 30 years of education and leadership experience to her caring practice. She has served as a teacher, vice-principal, director of educational services and student success leader for an Ontario school board
Brockville

Brandy Morton

BA, BSW, MSW, RSW, TIRF
Phone: 613-345-5649 ext 1473
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Courtney McCarney

BAH, BSW, MSW, RSW, TIRF
Phone: 613-3453881 ext. 1474
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Jim Page

M.S. RSW, TIRF
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Geraldton

Kathryn Gayowski

Kathryn Gayowski
RSW, BA, TIRF, LSRF, Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist
Phone: 1-807-854-1110
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Kathryn is a RSW Psychotherapist certified in Traumatic Incident and Life Stress Reduction. She has a diverse background with over 30 years of experience. Kathryn uses a client centered approach aimed at empowering individuals and currently provides counselling for a variety of life challenges with a focus on trauma.
Horseshoe Valley, Near Barrie

Suzanne Carlaw

Suzanne Carlaw
CTIRF, LSRF
Phone: 705-627-2295phone icon
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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."

Margaret U. Nelson

Margaret U. Nelson
MEd, RP, Registered Psychotherapist, Certified TIR and LSR Senior Trainer
Phone: 705-835-0752phone icon
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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.
Kingsville

Stephanie John

Stephanie John
MT, OCT, B.Psych, CTIRF, CTIRT, LSRF
Practice Group: Aligned and Well
Phone: 519-567-9593
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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

Amie Dekold Elias
TIRF, LSRF
Practice Group: Doors to Healing
Phone: 519-324-6783phone icon
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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

Adela Gorodzinsky
M.Ed., CBT, CCC, CTP, TIRF
Phone: 519-642-1966
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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
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Niagara Falls

Cynthia Poole

Cynthia Poole
TIR & LSR Facilitator,TIR & LSR Trainer
Practice Group: Center for Emotional Resolution and Change
Phone: 647-218-2676phone icon
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URL: http://www.emotionalresolution.ca/
Certified TIR & LSR Facilitator and Trainer, AE Facilitator Cynthia’s 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.
Ottawa

Suzanne Duc

Suzanne Duc
RP, MACP, TIRT, LSRT.
Phone: 613-698-9707phone icon
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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

Daniel Ferguson

M. Div., B. Ed., B.A., CTIR F, CLSRF, Senior TIR Trainer, LSR Trainer
Practice Group: Daniel Ferguson
Phone: 416-209-1264
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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.

Sylvia Korimsek

Sylvia Korimsek
M.Ed., CTIRF, CLSRF
Phone: 416-500-7186phone icon
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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.

Arnoldene Grace-Sandy

Arnoldene Grace-Sandy
M.Div, M.C.C., CTIRF, LSRF
Phone: 416-459-1462phone icon
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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. She’s passionate helping clients resolve issues using a client-centered approach. Arnie sees clients remotely and in her private practice in Toronto.

Michel Rommel

Michel Rommel
CTIRF, LSRF
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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.

Anita Duic

Anita Duic
M. Ed., Certified TIR Facilitator, LSR Facilitator
Phone: 416-656-8582
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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.

Ghislain Caron

Ghislain Caron
BBA, CTIRF, LSRF
Phone: 416-999-2177
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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.
Windsor

Sandra Cooze

Sandra Cooze
TIRF
Phone: (1) 226-246-1133phone icon
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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   
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Edmonton
Rachel Dart    TIRF, LSRF   
  
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Olds
Emilie Webb    TIRF   
Phone: 403-805-7097   
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Sundre
Ken Sandor      
Phone: 1-403-638-9499   
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Patty LaPointe    TIRF   
Phone: 403 638 1595   
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BC
Cranbrook
Kevin Ward    RCC - www.stonecrossretreat.com TIRF   
Phone: 250-919-1417   
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Kelowna
Cailynn Laprise    BA, MA, TIRF   
Phone: (519) 365-1735   
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Mission
Jim Smith    MA, RCC, RSW, TIRF   
Phone: 778-552-3050   
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Vernon
Kristy Higgins    RPC, MPCP, TIRF   
Phone: 250-309-9721   
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ON
Atikokan
Barb Kwasnicia    MSW, RSW, TIRF, LSRF   
  
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Aylmer
Sondra Budd    TIRF, LSRF   
Phone: 519-631-3290   
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Bewdley
Rob Vandenberg    TIRF, LSRF   
Phone: 905-377-3123   
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Bradford
Cynthia Breadner    M.Div, BA Hons Gerontology, CBT, TIRF   
Phone: 647-234-9351   
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Cobourg
Maureen Pollard    MSW, RSW, TIRF   
Phone: 905-375-5909   
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Comber
Monique LeCunff    RECE   
Phone: 226-346-6126   
Elliot Lake
Melanie Dell    SSW, TIRF, LSRF   
Phone: 905-520-8890   
Guelph
Holly Hinton    MACP, CCC, RP, TIRF   
  
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Kingsville
Jen Redmile    B.A, B. Ed, OCT, TIRF, Reiki Master   
Phone: 519-792-9333   
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Sylvia Koczerzuk    TIRF   
  
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Lasalle
Michelle Nesbitt    TIR Facilitator Level II Reiki Practioner   
  
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Leamington
Phyllis Balkwill    Tir Facilitator, LSR facilitator   
Phone: 519-551-5571   
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Mindemoya
Bridget Douglas    M.S.W., R.S.W., TIRF, LSRF   
  
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Karissa Douglas    TIRF, Neuro-Feedback Practitioner   
Phone: 705-282-7198   
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Mississauga
Julia Zheretiy    RP(Q), TIRF, LSRF   
  
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Tracey Wade    BA, BSW, MSW, RSW, Registered Social Worker & Psychotherapist, TIRF, LSRF   
Phone: 416-592-0922   
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Newmarket
Karen T Kemp    M. Psych.,c. Psychological Associate, TIRF   
Phone: 416-414-1988   
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Niagara Falls
Brian Poole    HBA, TIRF, LSRF   
Phone: 647-510-2676   
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Parry Sound
Amanda Pyykko    TIRF   
Phone: 705-746-4264   
Brett Barager    MSW, RSW, TIRF   
Phone: 647-994-0785   
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Katrina Aguiar    TIRF   
  
Port Severn
Connie Foster    NP-PHC, MSc, TIRF   
  
Renfrew County
Lisa Bowman    MSW, RSW, RRP, TITC-CT, TIRF   
Phone: 613-631-1097   
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St. Thomas
Barbara J. Saunders    BA, RSSW, Thanatologist - Grief Counsellor, TIRF, LSRF   
Phone: 519-637-8458   
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Toronto
Jayshree Khemchandani    TIRF   
Phone: 416-837-1420   
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Wendy Squirrell    MA, TIRF   
Phone: 416-209-9716   
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Mary Allarde    TIRF, Adult Learning, Prosci, BA Honours   
Phone: +1 416 710 1454   
Uxbridge
Scott Brown    TIRF, LSRF   
Phone: 416-659-1775   
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Windsor
Adriana Marazita    CVW, RSW, TIRF   
  
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