The Grief & Trauma Healing Centre
#1, 9363 - 50 street T6B 2L5 Edmonton, AB, Canada

Did you know that loss comes in many forms? Many people automatically associate loss with the death of a loved one but loss can present itself in so many aspects of our lives including: Divorce or Break-ups... Financial Loss or Change Getting Married Graduation Pregnancy or Having a Baby Infertility or pregnancy loss Job Loss, Change, or Retirement Loss of Trust, Safety, or Control Loss of Faith, Meaning or Purpose Loss of Health, Illness, Injury, or Paralysis Regardless of the loss you are grieving, your feelings are completely normal, natural, and valid. We at the Grief and Trauma Healing Centre have the tools to help you move beyond the pain and move forward in your life. Contact us at 780-288-8011 or visit our website for more information on our services: www.healmyheart.ca #loss #lossofalovedone #death #edmontoncounselling #edmontoncounsellor #griefandlosscounselling #emotionalhealth #emotionaltrauma #emotionalhealing #emotions

We are so excited to announce that we are now offering Online Booking with select therapists for Adult Individual Therapy Sessions! You can now book an appointment easily and conveniently from your computer or phone by clicking here: https://griefandtraumahealingcentre.janeapp.com You will also find links to book on our website www.healmyheart.ca. A list of which therapists are available for online booking is listed through this link but if you have any questions please feel free to send us a DM. #therapist #psychologist #griefandtrauma #specialist #counsellor #counselling #yegworkplace #yegprofessionals #yegbiz #womenempowerment #womeninbusiness #psychology #psychologyfacts

Gina's Grief Relief

NEW BLOG POST: This month, Kim shares a blog all about the basics of journaling! "Journaling can seem to be a daunting or intimidating task. Clients often say that they don’t know how to journal or they don’t do it right. But journaling is meant to be something personal or a reflection of you, therefore there is no wrong way to do it. Writing down your thoughts or emotions can have many benefits, some of which are an increased awareness of self, stronger ability to express y...ourself, and a safe and controlled outlet for the many emotions you may feel." Read the rest of this inspiring post here: https://www.healmyheart.ca/blog/the-basics-of-journaling #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #griefquotes #griefjourney #griefandloss #yeggrief #yeggriefsupport #yegtherapist #yegpsychologist #yegtherapy #edmontonalberta #yeginspired #journal #journaling #journalingbasics #journalprompt

Introducing our latest initiative: Gina's Grief Relief! Every Sunday at 10am MST, our Master of Counselling Clinical Intern, Gina Baretta will be going Live on Facebook/Instagram for a short talk on all things grief. The goal is to cultivate a universal language of loss that identifies losses we don't typically associate with grief. Gina will address various losses each week and would love engagement from YOU to share what you want to learn or hear more about. So bring your ...coffee, curl up in your jammies, and hop on to the Live starting this Sunday, February 7th! We encourage you to engage in the conversation and we hope to see you there. If you are unable to make it, we will be saving all Grief Relief talks as IGTV videos so you can catch up on what you missed. #ginasgriefrelief #griefrelief #grieftalk #facebooklive #instagramlive #grief #griefandloss #griefandtrauma #yeggrief #griefcounselling #counselling #yegcounselling #yegcounsellor #counsellor #griefsucks #griefrecovery #griefawareness

Talking about grief and suicide is not off-limits here. This is a safe space to share stories, express emotions, and tell the truth about how our losses have changed our lives, without fear of judgment or criticism. This is a space that inspires hope and reminds us that we are not alone on our journey. Let’s flood this post with names, photos, memories, and acknowledgements about the incredible humans that touched our lives but sadly lost their lives to suicide.... #loss #lossofalovedone #death #edmontoncounselling #edmontoncounsellor #griefandlosscounselling #emotionalhealth #emotionaltrauma #emotionalhealing #emotions #suicide #suicideawareness #suicideprevention

Are you a heart-centred therapist who is passionate about supporting children through grief and trauma? If you are trained and equipped with the tools to support young children (ages 3-10) and their caregivers through various life experiences that have resulted in a grief and/or trauma experience, we would love to hear from you! It is an asset if you have a minimum of 3 years post-graduate clinical experience, relevant experience working with children, and have training in E...MDR, Theraplay, Play Therapy, or Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. We are seeking availability for 5-10 hours per week with flexibility on evenings and/or weekends. Click the link below for more information on how to apply: https://www.healmyheart.ca/job-opportunities We look forward to hearing from you! Sincerely, Ashley Mielke and The Grief and Trauma Healing Team

Meet Kim, one of our Registered Provisional Psychologists who specializes in grief and trauma therapy. She is passionate about working with clients who are grieving various losses, have had traumatic experiences, or are looking to understand how present choices have been influenced by their childhood experiences. She works with individuals, couples, and groups. She is trained in The Grief Recovery Method, Clinical Traumatology, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She has... also begun EMDR and Somatic Experience Therapy training this month! Kim appreciates that loss comes in many forms. She feels drawn to provide compassion, empathy, and understanding to others from all backgrounds and experiences. Click here https://www.healmyheart.ca/kimberly-hamilton to learn more about Kim and how she can support you! #therapist #psychologist #griefandtrauma #specialist #counsellor #counselling #yegworkplace #yegprofessionals #yegbiz #womenempowerment #womeninbusiness #psychology #psychologyfacts

This month we are raising donations and awareness for the Canadian Mental Health Association Edmonton. The CMHA is a non-profit organization that provides direct service to more than 100,000 Canadians through the combined efforts of more than 10,000 volunteers and staff across Canada in over 120 communities. CMHA promotes the mental health of all and supports the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness and their families through advocacy, education, rese...arch, services and supports. Our efforts this month are specifically geared towards their suicide support services, which include critical incident group debriefing services, suicide bereavement support, suicide caregiver support, child suicide prevention, and so much more. Click here: https://edmonton.cmha.ca/events/hope-campaign/ to directly donate to this amazing organization and support all that they do for our community. #yeg #yegcommunity #yegbiz #yeglocal #supportlocal #supportlocalyeg #yegentrepreneur #yeggers #yeglife #yegevents #yegevent #edmontonevent #edmontonevents #yegmade #edmontonliving #edmontonmade

Thank you to our friends and partners Gary and Colette Benoit from Benoit Wellness Consulting for inviting our Founder, Ashley Mielke, to share her story of hope and healing at their monthly Conscious Connections event on November 22, 2020. Join Ashley virtually from the comfort of your home next Sunday evening to hear her story. Curl up in your favourite blanket and a hot cup of tea and connect with a beautiful community of first responders and their loved ones. All proceed...s of ticket sales will go to the Canadian Mental Health Association Edmonton in honour of the Hope Campaign. Click here to get your ticket today: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/conscious-connections-for-the-f We hope to see you there!

In the new year we are opening up 2 new sessions of our 8-week Living Your Gifts of Imperfection Group! Join us in person or virtually once a week for 8 weeks to explore all the guideposts and dig deep into what’s holding you back from healing, and living your most joyful life. If you have ever experienced the following: -Felt like others won’t like you if you show them you true self... -Bought all the latest merchandise to gain the approval of others -Workaholism -Restricted or limited your friendships so you don’t get hurt this group may be right for you! Register now here: https://www.healmyheart.ca/events and recieve early bird pricing before January 1st. #yeg #yegcommunity #yegbiz #yeglocal #supportlocal #supportlocalyeg #yegentrepreneur #yeggers #yeglife #yegevents #yegevent #edmontonevent #edmontonevents #yegmade #edmontonliving #edmontonmade

To honour the 10-year anniversary of her father's death, Ashley Mielke, Founder of The Grief and Trauma Healing Centre, will be hosting a one-hour virtual talk on November 26th at 1pm where she will share her journey of hope and healing after his suicide. It would be her honour and privilege to have you join to hear the story and to support suicide awareness and prevention in our community. All proceeds of ticket sales for this virtual event will be donated to CMHA for the Ho...pe Campaign. Click here to register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/hope-and-healing-after-suicide- We hope to see you there! #yeg #yegcommunity #yegbiz #yeglocal #supportlocal #supportlocalyeg #yegentrepreneur #yeggers #yeglife #yegevents #yegevent #edmontonevent #edmontonevents #yegmade #edmontonliving #edmontonmade

NEW VIRTUAL WORKSHOP Anxiety is something experienced by many people. We may feel anxious before going on a first date or before giving a presentation at work. However, more and more, our youth are experiencing higher levels of anxiousness. There are many causes for this, and the many challenges arising as a result of COVID-19 have added to this. In our "Anxiety: How to Support Our Children and Youth" online workshop, you will learn about what anxiety is, the many causes of a...nxiety, including those related to COVID-19, how anxiousness presents in children and adolescents, and how you can best support the children in your life using easy-to-use tools. Join Mental Health Therapist, Kimberly Hamilton on October 31st from 10-11:30 am. Register now: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/anxiety-how-to-support-our-chil #trauma #traumarecovery #traumahealing #traumainformed #traumasurvivor #traumatherapy #traumacounselling #traumapsychology #edmontontherapist #edmontontherapy #yeg #yegtherapist #youthanxiety #childanxiety #covidanxiety

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month is coming to a close but that doesn't mean the work is done. If you are currently contemplating suicide and require immediate support, you can call the Distress Line at 780-482-HELP or Crisis Services Canada at 1-888-456-4566. If you are seeking grief support, our healing team at The Grief and Trauma Healing Centre is available to support you. Please send us a DM or call us at 780-288-8011. ... #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #griefquotes #griefjourney #griefandloss #yeggrief #yeggriefsupport #yegtherapist #yegpsychologist #yegtherapy #edmontonalberta #yeginspired

It's that time of year again! As we launch our clinical internship program for the year, we are giving back to our community! We will be sponsoring 5 people to complete the Individual 7-Session Grief Recovery Method Program at no cost with our Master of Counselling Clinical Interns and Certified Grief Recovery Specialists, Gina Baretta and Jody Summerfield. If you or someone you know has gone through a painful loss either recently or long ago and would benefit from complet...ing this program we will be accepting applications until October 12th. Please email us at [email protected] for your application and any questions you may have about this sponsorship. Only those applicants who are selected will be contacted. If you aren't familiar with The Grief Recovery Method Program and would like to learn more, click here: https://bit.ly/35VBucQ We look forward to serving you. The Grief and Trauma Healing Team #yeg #yegcommunity #yegbiz #yeglocal #supportlocal #supportlocalyeg #yegentrepreneur #yeggers #yeglife #yegevents #yegevent #edmontonevent #edmontonevents #yegmade #edmontonliving #edmontonmade

We are proud to acknowledge the following members of our team for their recent professional training in our signature methods, The Grief Recovery Method and EMDR Therapy. Congratulations Heather Andrew, Erin Newman, and Jody Summerfield for your certification training in The Grief Recovery Method! Congratulations Pinar Bereketoglu, Justine Elliot, Sarah Hopkins, and Ashley Mielke for completing part one of your EMDR Therapy training!... Did you know we have 12 Certified Grief Recovery Specialists and 10 EMDR Clinicians on our team? We are equipped to support you in processing and healing from any loss or trauma that has impacted your life, whether recent or long ago. For more information about our unique approach and how we can support you using The Grief Recovery Method and EMDR Therapy, click here: https://www.healmyheart.ca/our-approach Photo by Dallas Reedy on Unsplash #therapist #psychologist #griefandtrauma #specialist #counsellor #counselling #yegworkplace #yegprofessionals #yegbiz #womenempowerment #womeninbusiness #psychology #psychologyfacts

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and because of this, The Grief and Trauma Healing Centre's Founder, Ashley Mielke, was called to write this month's blog post about deepening awareness and understanding of the myths, facts, and warning signs associated to suicide. We encourage you to give it a read if you feel comfortable or sit with a friend or family member and have a discussion about it. It is so important to shed light on the realities of suicide in our co...untry. Click here to read: https://www.healmyheart.ca//the-truth-about-suicide-the-my #yeg #yegcommunity #yegbiz #yeglocal #supportlocal #supportlocalyeg #yegentrepreneur #yeggers #yeglife #yegevents #yegevent #edmontonevent #edmontonevents #yegmade #edmontonliving #edmontonmade #suicideprevention #suicideawareness

Our next upcoming workshop a 4-week "Helping Children Deal with Loss Program" and is taking place virtually once a week from October 3-24th. Facilitated by one of our Registered Provisional Psychologists and Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, Justine Elliot, this workshop will provide you with the tools that will allow you to explore new ways of recognizing grief within your child and help them to heal their heart after loss. Register before September 25th to receive our ...early bird price discount. Click here to learn more: https://www.healmyheart.ca//4-week-helping-children-deal-w Photo by Juan Pablo Serrano Arenas from Pexels #grief #griefandloss #griefandtrauma #yeggrief #griefcounselling #counselling #yegcounselling #yegcounsellor #counsellor #griefsucks #griefrecovery #griefawareness

We invite you to take an hour to watch this powerful documentary on grief: https://speakinggrief.org/documentary It sheds light on the reality and humanity of grief in adults and children and how grief impacts us in such unique ways. There is no "right way" to grieve. Every loss is unique. Every grieving person is unique. Every one of you deserves to feel honoured and validated in your grief regardless of the loss and how you are processing the experience.... If you are struggling in your grief and you are seeking support from a compassionate and gentle grief therapist to guide your healing journey, we would feel honoured to provide a space that is safe for you to talk openly and honestly about your experience without any fear of judgment. In Love and Service, The Grief and Trauma Healing Team www.healmyheart.ca #grief #griefandloss #griefandtrauma #yeggrief #griefcounselling #counselling #yegcounselling #yegcounsellor #counsellor #griefsucks #griefrecovery #griefawareness

It is so important to remember to embrace all of our emotions, positive or negative. They are a part of us and a part of our healing journey. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #griefquotes #griefjourney #griefandloss #yeggrief #yeggriefsupport #yegtherapist #yegpsychologist #yegtherapy #edmontonalberta #yeginspired

We are so thrilled to introduce you to our second Master of Counselling Clinical Intern, Jody Summerfield! We knew Jody was a fit for our healing team the moment we met her. She has a warm and inviting presence and a natural ability to make you feel safe and comfortable. Not only that, but she is also real and authentic. She is honest about who she is, what she has been through, and how hard she has worked to get where she is going. Jody is completing her Master of Counselli...ng through City University of Seattle. She is a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist and has worked in various capacities with children, adolescents, and adults for many years. Both her personal and professional experiences have provided her with a strong ability to intuitively connect with and support others through the most difficult seasons of their lives. We are so excited that Jody will be journeying with our clients over the next 7 months as a Clinical Intern under the supervision of Ashley Mielke. She is one step closer to fulfilling her dream of becoming a Registered Psychologist. Jody's availability is Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11am to 7pm and her rate for services is $65/hour. If you'd like to book in with Jody, please contact us at [email protected] or 780-288-8011. https://www.healmyheart.ca/jody-summerfield #therapist #psychologist #griefandtrauma #specialist #counsellor #counselling #yegworkplace #yegprofessionals #yegbiz #womenempowerment #womeninbusiness #psychology #psychologyfacts

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and today is World Suicide Prevention Day. Very sadly, suicide is one of the leading causes of death in our country, with approximately 11 people dying and 210 people making a suicide attempt every single day. By bringing awareness to this critical public health issue, we may prevent a death by suicide and bring hope to those who are grieving as a result of suicide in their life.... If you are currently struggling with suicidal thoughts or are grieving due to suicide, please know you are not alone. We encourage you to communicate openly with your loved ones about your thoughts and feelings. If that doesn't feel safe or comfortable, there are helping professionals in our community that are available to support you in moving forward in a healthy, hopeful, and meaningful way. If you are currently contemplating suicide and require immediate support, you can call the Distress Line at 780-482-HELP or Crisis Services Canada at 1-888-456-4566. If you are seeking grief support, our healing team at The Grief and Trauma Healing Centre is available to support you. We offer sliding scale services to meet your financial needs. Visit us at www.healmyheart.ca for more information. Alternatively, you can email us at [email protected] or call 780-288-8011. Additionally, The Canadian Mental Health Association offers suicide grief support services including bereavement groups and workshops. For more information visit edmonton.cmha.ca. Please share this post as you never know who may be struggling in silence and would benefit from these resources. In Love and Service, The Grief and Trauma Healing Team #loss #lossofalovedone #death #edmontoncounselling #edmontoncounsellor #griefandlosscounselling #emotionalhealth #emotionaltrauma #emotionalhealing #emotions #suicideawarenessmonth #suicideawareness

Gina Baretta has been a member of The Grief and Trauma Healing Centre family since 2015! She first started as our social media intern then transitioned to a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist and now she will begin her clinical internship as a Master of Counselling Clinical Intern under Ashley Mielke's supervision. Since day one, Gina has held a dream in her heart of serving grieving people; people whose lives have been significantly changed and altered by loss. Gina knows ...the pain of grief as she tragically lost her father when she was just 18 years old. Ever since she completed the actions of The Grief Recovery Method, she knew she was called to serve others who experienced loss of any kind. Gina is a warm, compassionate, gentle, and kind human being with a big heart. She is currently completing her Master of Counselling through City University of Seattle. She is a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist and has her Level One Certification in The Gottman Method Couples Therapy. Additionally, she recently completed Indigenous Canada; a 12-lesson course focused on Indigenous history and contemporary issues in Canada. We are so proud of you Gina and look forward to witnessing the beautiful and transformational impact you have on the human beings you will serve throughout your counselling internship. Gina is available Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11am to 7pm and her rate for services is $65/hour. If you'd like to book in with Gina, please contact us at [email protected] or 780-288-8011. https://www.healmyheart.ca/gina-baretta #therapist #psychologist #griefandtrauma #specialist #counsellor #counselling #yegworkplace #yegprofessionals #yegbiz #womenempowerment #womeninbusiness #psychology #psychologyfacts

We wanted to share this Free 2-day Grief Sensitivity Training sponsored by the Mental Health Transfer Technology Network! This amazing course is taking place on September 10/11 and November 12/13. Register for the September 10/11 course before the 8th at 5pm! Click here for registration and speaker details: https://mhttcnetwork.org//grief-sensitivity-virtual-learni... #yeg #yegcommunity #yegbiz #yeglocal #supportlocal #supportlocalyeg #yegentrepreneur #yeggers #yeglife #yegevents #yegevent #edmontonevent #edmontonevents #yegmade #edmontonliving #edmontonmade

YOU are good enough. If you are someone who struggles with perfectionism, not wanting to show vulnerability or not living authentically, we have a workshop for you. Our 8-Week Living Your Gifts of Imperfection Group workshop is an online weekly session to help you seek and receive connection, acceptance, and understanding. We will explore all the guideposts and dig deep into what’s holding you back from healing, and living your most joyful life using the book The Gifts of I...mperfection by Brené Brown. Register now for the online group starting NEXT WEEK: https://www.healmyheart.ca//8-week-living-your-gifts-of-im Photo by Ksenia Makagonova on Unsplash #therapist #psychologist #griefandtrauma #specialist #counsellor #counselling #yegworkplace #yegprofessionals #yegbiz #womenempowerment #womeninbusiness #psychology #psychologyfacts

Healing is definitely a journey, and not a linear one at that. There will be ups and downs, twists, and turns along the way, and it is our goal to help you learn the tools you need to navigate through it. Contact us at [email protected] to begin your healing journey with us. #loss #lossofalovedone #death #edmontoncounselling #edmontoncounsellor #griefandlosscounselling #emotionalhealth #emotionaltrauma #emotionalhealing #emotions

With school starting back up this week we wanted to send some love and appreciation to all of our educators out there who are entering this unknown territory and trying their best to make our children feel safe and comfortable in our "new normal". We are offering an online workshop on Saturday September 12th for any educators out there who are looking to expand their understanding of grief and want to learn how to better help their students through it. The goal is to help yo...u feel empowered and help your students through their recovery and healing. Visit https://www.healmyheart.ca//covid-grief-and-the-classroom- to register now! Photo by Adam Winger on Unsplash #yeg #yegcommunity #yegbiz #yeglocal #supportlocal #supportlocalyeg #yegentrepreneur #yeggers #yeglife #yegevents #yegevent #edmontonevent #edmontonevents #yegmade #edmontonliving #edmontonmade

Meet our team member Sarah Hopkins! Sarah is a Registered Provisional Psychologist and a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist who is truly passionate about connecting with people while they experience tough times. Throughout her career, she has worked with various populations including those with developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, post-secondary students, and seniors with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Sarah has obtained training and certifications in advanc...ed play therapy, Theraplay, Hakomi, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and Solution Focused Therapy and is working towards completing her EMDR certification by the end of the year! She is currently accepting new clients so email [email protected] or call 780-288-8011 for details on booking in with her. #therapist #psychologist #griefandtrauma #specialist #counsellor #counselling #yegworkplace #yegprofessionals #yegbiz #womenempowerment #womeninbusiness #psychology #psychologyfacts

Last chance to grab a spot for our online Grief Recovery Workshop for Women this weekend! Join us for a 2-day workshop and learn actionable tools that can help you to move beyond the pain and heal your heart after loss. Our transformational workshop is a safe and supportive space for you to examine what you’ve been taught about loss, to explore your beliefs about grief, and to complete a set of actions that will enable you to move forward in your life with hope. Click here f...or more information and purchase your ticket through our website: https://www.healmyheart.ca//2-day-grief-recovery-workshop- Photo by Christina @ wocintechchat.com on Unsplash #grief #griefandloss #griefandtrauma #yeggrief #griefcounselling #counselling #yegcounselling #yegcounsellor #counsellor #griefsucks #griefrecovery #griefawareness

Happy Monday! Here is a reminder that we have a FREE E-book available over on our website with tools and resources to aid you in your healing journey. Visit www.healmyheart.ca and scroll down on the homepage to download for yourself or send a link to a loved one you think can benefit from it. Photo by Maarten van den Heuvel on Unsplash #yeg #yegcommunity #yegbiz #yeglocal #supportlocal #supportlocalyeg #yegentrepreneur #yeggers #yeglife #yegevents #yegevent #edmontonevent #edmontonevents #yegmade #edmontonliving #edmontonmade

NEW BLOG POST If you have not yet read our latest blog post, we highly encourage you to take a read, whether you yourself are an educator going back to work this fall or a parent of a child in the school system. This blog post may enlighten you on the challenges educators will be going through this coming year and how you as an educator yourself can get through it. ... Click here to read the full article: https://www.healmyheart.ca//going-back-to-school-during-co #yeg #yegcommunity #yegbiz #yeglocal #supportlocal #supportlocalyeg #yegentrepreneur #yeggers #yeglife #yegevents #yegevent #edmontonevent #edmontonevents #yegmade #edmontonliving #edmontonmade

In order to feel the grief you are feeling, you had to have felt love first. It can be a hard perspective to wrap your head around when it feels impossible to be positive/grateful but just remember that not everyone has people in their lives that they truly love and that loved them back. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #griefquotes #griefjourney #griefandloss #yeggrief #yeggriefsupport #yegtherapist #yegpsychologist #yegtherapy #edmontonalberta #yeginspired