Shauna Ringquist - Counsellor

$0.00

Q&A - Please describe your training and years of experience as a counsellor/therapist.

I am new. Been in practice for about a year and while I am new I am very skilled in following the client and allowing them to feel what is comfortable for them.

See more below.

Q&A - Please describe your training and years of experience as a counsellor/therapist.

I am new. Been in practice for about a year and while I am new I am very skilled in following the client and allowing them to feel what is comfortable for them.

See more below.

Please reach out below to enquire about availability.

Email Me

Question & Answer:

Q: Describe briefly your training and experience around trauma-focused care specifically.

  • I have done a four month training in IFS.

Q: Please describe "cultural safety" training that you have.

  • Many of my trainings have had a culture component

Q: Please describe any anti-violence or anti-oppression education or training you have.

  • Non violent communication, understanding systems

Q: Do you have experience with clients impacted by climate grief or state-related violence? If so, please elaborate.

  • Yes, many if them are impacted by the violence they see in Gaza or the states and while they are in Canada the systems of oppression that have led to these places are real and they make an impact no matter where you are.

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?

  • I have lots of trauma training. I have worked with medical PTSD. PTSD in general and I work with a lot of women on their sexual abuse or other abuse histories.

Q: Please describe your style, focus, and what you offer clients.

  • I focus on trauma. On the body. How the client's body is responding to triggers. Lots of body work. I also will help the client process trauma with IFS or just some CBT work if that's what they want. Trauma is messy and it's grief work too so just exploring what's coming up for the client. I am client focused so I make sure that the client is rooted in safety and is stabilized before I do any trauma work.

Q: What identities are you (or have you been) a part of?

  • Substance use/addiction, Other or none of the above

Q: Other (please elaborate): I have been in property and I was receiving help from my mom to pay my rent.

Q: Which groups have you worked with?

  • Substance use/addiction, Other or none of the above

Q: Other (please elaborate): Women who have experienced trauma in early life

Q: What is your business name?

  • Somatic Quest Counselling

Q: If you have a website please provide the link here: somaticquestcounselling.com

Q: Please indicate the forms of service you provide:

  • Via Zoom (or other online method)

Q: If you offer in-person services, please indicate where you are located on the island:

  • Sometimes I can do eco therapy I have the clients fill out a separate form mostly it's on zoom

Q: Please describe how a person can book with you or reach you to ask for more info:

  • I prefer if they email me or text me and I book them in.