Sheryl Thompson Registered Clinical Counselling
Suite 511- 119 West Pender Street V5Z Vancouver, BC, Canada

I've posted my first video on YouTube! In it I provide a couple of simple, self-touch somatic exercises to calm the mind, body and soul during this time of uncertainty. I created this for my SE clients who I am unable to see in the office for in-person sessions but I happily share it here with you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17_YLm1xROE&t=46s

Received this invitation this morning to participate in a research survey on adversity and COVID 19. Stephen Porges is the developer of the Polyvagal Theory, which is part of the foundation of Somatic Experiencing (SE). If you've got about 20 minutes to spare, it would help these amazing researchers out. Dear members of the TSRC network, Our research group has launched a study to better understand mental health and coping during the ongoing pandemic. If you would consider sh...aring the brief description and link below with any of your networks, we would appreciate it: Researchers from Indiana University, in collaboration with Dr. Stephen Porges, are interested in your perceptions of and reactions to the COVID-19 virus. Please help us by completing measures about you, how you have dealt with adversity in the past, and how you are coping with the COVID-19 pandemic. Survey link: https://iu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2hNwnzyy21UPh9H

Today, on World Mental Health Day, I celebrate all the astounding clients I have had the privilege of working with and all those I have yet to meet. You constantly amaze me with your courage, your curiosity and your willingness to go in to the dark places to find the light. It is an honour to do this work with you.

Did you know counselling is currently unregulated in British Columbia? There is a BC counselling association for members, but who is protecting the public from insufficiently trained professionals?

In Tucson, AZ for level two of the somatic touch training with Kathy Kain. Excited for more learning!

Excited to announce I've been invited by All Business Media FM to speak on Somatic Experiencing this Thursday, August 16th at 1:00pm PST. To tune in visit http://www.abmfm.com/studio3

Completed the first of three modules in therapeutic touch work today with the legendary Kathy Kain. Very excited to implement my learning with current and future clients. #regulationonboard #healfromtrauma

The following article in the The New York Times highlights the complex nature of grief, and provides insights for how to navigate through grief in ways that don’t prolong or dismiss the pain that is associated with losing a loved one.

It's official! I am now a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) with the Somatic Experiencing(TM) Trauma Institute having completed the two-year professional level training and required personal and case consult hours. I am accepting new clients through my online booking system at www.sherylthompson.com.

I am pleased to announce the launch of my new website for my private clinical counselling practice, www.sherylthompson.com. I take a mind-body approach to healing using Somatic Experiencing (TM) and therapeutic touch. My focus is on the nervous system and the symptoms of trauma and nervous system dysregulation including anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, and grief and loss. I help restore curiousity and confidence, and guide clients to a greater state of regulation. For convenience I have two offices in Vancouver, one in Kitsilano and one in Gastown. I can be reached at 778.288.6748 or via email at [email protected].