Cathy Carphin
Professional Certifications and Licenses
B.A. Psychology, University of Manitoba
Certificate in Healing Trauma, led by Dr. Jeffrey Rutstein; with Deb Dana LCSW; certificate sounds true ID: qccgn64fu4
Certified Grief Educator with David Kessler,
Fall 2022/Winder2023 cer-6e5258b4-9318-4af3-894a-e56852dd
Services Offered
I am Cathy Carphin, writer, poet, facilitator, mentor, Grief Educator and Healing Trauma presenter of polyvagal practices. I have experienced the ups and downs of life including the trauma of a cancer diagnosis and treatment, being a home caregiver for my husband who had cognitive impairment due to stroke, his death, the isolation of COVID, my decision to retire and a motor vehicle accident.
My joy has been to receive counseling through my grief, to understand how these experiences impacted my internal wellbeing, to integrate these disruptions in my world, find purpose again and share my learnings with you.
I have been named Elder by my communities – a holder of history and wisdom. It is my privilege to support those who did not ask for nor initiate walking a similar path.
I facilitate…..
Group discussion on grief, trauma, loss : understand the process; support others in grief – in person groups
Managing Our Stress – understanding the Central Nervous System, focusing on polyvagal theory practices; in person and on line groups
And mentor….
Private, individual support in understanding and moving through the grieving process – on line
It is difficult to go through grief on our own; there are many resources on line and hopefully in your community. And it is often easier to know that many others have gone through and are going through the same experiences as you are. Often it helps to talk one on one with someone who understands and can help make sense of the impact on your life.
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