Cultivating Resilience
Transforming mental healthcare
The most important aspect of beginning trauma therapy is who you feel the most comfortable with. The therapeutic relationship is the most crucial aspect of ensuring positive outcomes. If you do not feel a connection with your counsellor, give yourself permission to search for a different therapist; don't be afraid to try a few until you find someone who is right for you.
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What We Offer
Attending counselling allows for empowerment and your voice to be heard. With the support of a counsellor, you will be able to share your story in a supported environment. You will be encouraged to go at your own pace in order to develop personal growth and healing.
Addressing your past does not mean you need to relive it. Your counsellor will work with you to develop practical coping skills and grounding techniques that work best for you and by helping you alter your lived experience as an act of healing, acceptance and empowerment.
It takes a great leap of courage to assess past abuse and trauma. At Soul Haven we recognize each person is on their very own, unique journey. Your counsellor will walk beside you as you heal your life, while being kind to your soul.
Meet your counsellors
About Carissa
Carissa Ball has over 15 years of experience working with Children (ages 5+), Adolescents, Adults, Couples and Families. Carissa graduated with her B.S.W in 2008, and completed her Masters of Social work in 2020 at the University of Regina. She is knowledgeable in child development, attachment difficulties, intergenerational trauma, PTSD, and supporting survivors of sexual assault. Carissa understands the impacts grieving has on children and how to help them cope and process their loss; her own journey lead her down the path of being in the helping profession. Her time supporting survivors of sexual assault showed her to trust in the counselling process.
Carissa can help you manage issues surrounding anxiety, depression, anger management, emotional regulation, addictions, grief/loss/ or bereavement, relationships issues, parenting support, crisis, self-esteem issues, and life transitions. She recognizes the ways that trauma impacts mental health, interpersonal interactions, behaviours, coping, and other factors related to wellness. In her work, she will respect the pace at which you want to disclose and will support you in healing through the process.
About
Kim
Kim Semenuik has extensive experience working with individuals experiencing anxiety, struggling to manage stress, new parents during the postpartum period as well as supporting families who have experienced perinatal loss and/or infertility. Kim has both lived and professional experience in the area of ADHD, as well as complex family dynamics.
Kim graduated from the University of Regina with a Bachelor of Social Work in 2008 and received her Master of Social Work in 2022. Kim’s graduate research focused on compassion fatigue, the unique experience of burnout by those in helping professions.
Kim views her role as a counselor as someone to offer guidance; identifying goals that will help you achieve the changes you feel will benefit your life and relationships. If faith is a part of your journey, Christian faith principals can be incorporated.
Kim is non-judgemental and her approaches are down to earth, compassionate, and practical. She can support you with challenges you feel are the most important that will have the most positive impact on your day to day life.
About Jennifer
Jennifer Calkin, R.S.W has over 12 years of experience providing trauma informed care to the clients she has served within the first responder community.
Jennifer completed a Bachelor of Arts through Acadia in 2007 and eventually obtained her B.S.W. in 2009 through Dalhousie University in Halifax. During this experience Jennifer provided support to our most vulnerable populations and families in need. Having become a teenage mother herself at the age of 15, Jennifer was determined to empower and advocate for people who have experienced challenges in their lives.
In 2016, Jennifer completed her M.S.W. degree through the University of Regina and completed her practicum with the RCMP to offer support services to members and their families.
Jennifer's unique experience working with individuals and families of emergency service providers facing extraordinary circumstances is an asset to Soul Haven. She has experience regarding duty related separations, employment difficulties, unique lifestyle, occupational stress injuries, moral injuries and can offer great assistance in building resiliency, and tactical recalibration/ self care tactics. With Jennifer's enthusiasm and passion for empowering people, she can assist clients reach their highest potential.