It’s been my privilege to work as a clinical social worker for the past 20 years. I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of environments, offering services to children, youth, young adults, and families. For the past ten years I have provided clinical case management to adult learners in a post secondary educational setting. Throughout my career I have specialized in offering safe space and support to those impacted by trauma, individuals who identify as queer and/or trans, young adults seeking help in setting life/education/career goals, and people coming to understand their mental and emotional health.

In February 2024, I graduated with my Diploma in Expressive Art Therapy (WHEAT), and in June 2024, I graduated with my Masters of Social Work (University of Manitoba).

In this new chapter of my professional journey, I am excited to support people through what I have come to term CREATIVE HEALING or CREATIVE WELLNESS. Please know, I did not originate these terms. For me, creative healing or creative wellness, means leaning into our creative natures (as humans we all gifted with this) to find new, kinder ways of being with ourselves, our bodies, our loved ones, our communities, and our environments. In a time of increasing uncertainty and disconnection, it is so very important for us to reconnect to our whole selves and embodied wisdom. I truly believe each of us holds all the knowledge and resources needed within, and if we are provided safe and supportive space we can find these.

For some fun facts:

• I am an artist (textile art, multimedia, painting, art journaling, creative writing),

• I am a fur mama to two Westies named Henry & Toby,

• I love swimming and walking to audiobooks,

• I thrive in nature, especially in/near by forests, mountains, and bodies of water,

• I love road trips, reading young adult fiction/thrillers/fantasy novels, and I have a big sweet tooth.

If you want to learn more about my professional or creative journey you can go to @justbe_jms.

Have a restful and restorative day!