Emotional Support / Grief Recovery
Emotional Support
The Bowen Threshold Singers are women who offer singing to bring ease and comfort to anyone in need of it, especially at the bedside of those who are seriously ill or dying. In groups of two to four we sing gentle songs from a variety of traditions. We sing when invited and come as often as requested, in private homes, hospices, care facilities and hospitals. We freely give our gift of singing, however donations are graciously accepted to support our work. Contact Shasta Martinuk for more information and to request a visit.
The Crossing Over Singers are a group of Bowen men offering the same service. Their contact is Brian Hoover.
Bowen Threshold Singers and Crossing Over Singers are affiliated with the International Threshold Choir movement.
Light of Compassion – Spiritual Counselling
The distinction with spiritual counselling is that it doesn’t ask that you disclose details of your process. The strength of this work is in the personal relationship that you develop with your spiritual authority. This means that you maintain your right to privacy and know that you govern your spiritual path. Sessions are 1 hour long. For details contact Denise Richard at 604-947-2540.
Website: www.firesofcompassion.com Email: Denise Richard at [email protected]
Registered Psychologists
Dr. Carolyn Nesbitt, Ph.D., R.Psych. #1484 – 604-376-9801 – Therapy on Bowen and in Horseshoe Bay http://www.carolynnesbitt.com
Dr. Graeme Saruk – Registered Psychologist – Bowen Island Integrated Health – 604-947-2270 – [email protected]
Book here: https://bowenislandhealth.janeapp.com/#/counselling-psychology-mental-health
Dr. Karla Saruk – Registered Psychologist – Bowen Island Integrated Health – 604-947-2270 – [email protected]
Book here: https://bowenislandhealth.janeapp.com/#/counselling-psychology-mental-health
Registered Clinical Counsellors
Wayne P. De Connick M.A., R.C.C. (#12494) Registered Clinical Counsellor, Psychotherapist – Pacific Health Counselling & Consulting (778) 988-9327, fax (604) 947-0399 – E-mail: [email protected]
Georgina Farah MACP, RCC, Clinical Counsellor – 604-347-9519 – [email protected]
Diane Greig PhD, RCC, CSCH – 604-727-7794 – [email protected]
Shahar Rabi, PhD, RCC – www.shaharrabi.com
Rethink Counselling Doug Elliott, MA, RCC 604-803-2600 – www.rethink-counselling.com
Lisa Shatzky, BA, MA, BSW, MSW, RCC Psychotherapist / Registered Clinical Counselor – 778-837-7040 [email protected] Specialities include: trauma, addictions, loss, grief, life transitions, crises of meaning. In home sessions and support available.
Ruta Yawney MA, RCC, FAMI – 604-947-0883 – [email protected] – www.rutayawney.com
Registered Social Workers
Mary Coleman MSW, RSW – Compassion Minded Counselling – Private therapist with specialty in grief, anxiety, and relationship stress. Individual and couples counseling to grow resilience and connection living with serious illness, life transitions, and bereavement. 778 233-4425 email: [email protected]
Brooke Evans MSW, RSW – 604-781-3987 – [email protected]
Other Mental Health Support Professionals
Julie Hughes – B.S.Sc., RPC – 778-858-2699 www.shift-counselling.com – [email protected]
Katrina Rose – B.A., RPC (Registered Professional Counsellor) 604-961-0653 – [email protected]
http://www.talkshopcounselling.com/
Kevin Rose – B.A., RPC (Registered Professional Counsellor) 604-961-0653 – [email protected]; http://www.talkshopcounselling.com/
Art Therapy
Jane Kane, RCAT,BCATR, Registered Art Psychotherapist – 778-835-9090 [email protected]
Grief and Bereavement Support
Camp Kerry offers bereavement support on the North Shore to children (ages 3-15) and their families. 604 553-4663 http://www.campkerry.org
North Shore Grief Recovery Bereavement programs/support groups offering education and discussion. 604-696-1060 – www.imgr.ca
Lion’s Gate Hospital Palliative Care Program Grief Support for Children.Call social worker at 604-988-3131. Local 4701
Mary Ellen deGrace Social worker with experience in bereavement support. Available for group or individual work in grief and loss. 604-947-2413 – [email protected]