Gillian Motyer
Q&A - Please describe your training and years of experience as a counsellor/therapist.
Primarily as Certified Yoga Teacher, Yoga Therapist and Mentor for 20 years. Private sessions. Hospice Volunteer Companionship Training. Group sessions supporting those in Hospice and cancer recovery offering Embodied mindfulness techniques.
Privately, and in conjunct with psychologist practice offering yoga therapy, breathwork and meditation to assist managing stress and anxiety.
Mental Health First Aid certification 2021.
Seniors Peer Counselling program training SSI 2024
See more below.
Q&A - Please describe your training and years of experience as a counsellor/therapist.
Primarily as Certified Yoga Teacher, Yoga Therapist and Mentor for 20 years. Private sessions. Hospice Volunteer Companionship Training. Group sessions supporting those in Hospice and cancer recovery offering Embodied mindfulness techniques.
Privately, and in conjunct with psychologist practice offering yoga therapy, breathwork and meditation to assist managing stress and anxiety.
Mental Health First Aid certification 2021.
Seniors Peer Counselling program training SSI 2024
See more below.
Q&A - Please describe your training and years of experience as a counsellor/therapist.
Primarily as Certified Yoga Teacher, Yoga Therapist and Mentor for 20 years. Private sessions. Hospice Volunteer Companionship Training. Group sessions supporting those in Hospice and cancer recovery offering Embodied mindfulness techniques.
Privately, and in conjunct with psychologist practice offering yoga therapy, breathwork and meditation to assist managing stress and anxiety.
Mental Health First Aid certification 2021.
Seniors Peer Counselling program training SSI 2024
See more below.
Please reach out below to enquire about availability.
Question & Answer:
Q: Describe briefly your training and experience around trauma-focused care specifically.
Mental Health First Aid
Q: Please describe "cultural safety" training that you have.
None
Q: Please describe any anti-violence or anti-oppression education or training you have.
None
Q: Do you have experience with clients impacted by climate grief or state-related violence? If so, please elaborate.
No
Q: Do you have any other specific training that might be relevant to clients we are seeking to help with this community mental health program?
None
Q: Please describe your style, focus, and what you offer clients.
Yoga Therapy private sessions. Private yoga classes. Restorative Yoga group classes.
Therapeutic Embodied Mindfulness practices for anxiety and depression, cancer recovery and for those living with cancer.
Somatic practices that explore the relationship between the body, the mind and one’s life experience.
When we search for answers within ourselves in this way, the potential for greater self-awareness, healing, and agency can be uncovered and developed.
Q: What identities are you (or have you been) a part of?
Other or none of the above
Q: Other (please elaborate): SSICS Seniors Peer Counseling
Q: Which groups have you worked with?
Other or none of the above
Q: Other (please elaborate): PALS Cancer care support Hospice
Q: What is your business name?
Gillian Motyer
Q: If you have a website please provide the link here: www.gillianmotyer.com
Q: Please indicate the forms of service you provide:
In-person, via Zoom (or other online method)
Q: If you offer in-person services, please indicate where you are located on the island:
Ganges area
Q: Please describe how a person can book with you or reach you to ask for more info:
www.gillianmotyer.com or gmotyer@gmail.com