About
I am passionate about working with somatic ways of healing trauma and have experienced personal healing of early developmental trauma, which has allowed me to be more present for others, to feel more embodied and feel a greater sense of ease in life. I truly find joy in supporting you to develop deeper embodiment and greater self compassion in the face of problems you are up against.
I work from an anti-racist, Anti-Oppressive Practice orientation to my profession, aiming to work as an Ally alongside people I sit with. I am a member of the LGBTQ2S+ community and enjoy supporting people in their self identity unfoldments including those who are navigating their sexual and gender identities.
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I bring warmth, genuineness and a sense of humour and joy to therapy. I don't try to fix you - rather - I support the innate capacity for healing that lies within your own physiology! The therapeutic relationship offers a necessary container for re-negotiation of traumatic or overwhelming experiences, thus, a sense of trust and enough safety is integral to this work.
Andie Ashworth MSW RCSW RCST
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP)
Training and Certifications
Somatic Experiencing Certificate (2008-2011); Somatic Experiencing International. www.traumahealing.org
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Touch Training for Trauma Therapists Certificate (2016) with Kathy Kain, MA SEP.
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Diploma in Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST) www.bodyintelligence.com
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RCST with BCTNA (Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy Association of North America).
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Somatic Regulation and Resilience Certificate (2021) with Kathy Kain MA SEP and Stephen Terrell PsyD. SEP.
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Diploma in Pre and Peri-Natal Somatic Psychology (Myrna Martin, MN, RCC, 2013- 2015)
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Mindful Self Compassion Trained Teacher (Center for Mindful Self Compassion)
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Assistantships
Somatic Experiencing Professional Trainings; Canadian Trainings: 2015- present
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Credit provider for Somatic Experiencing students (Personal sessions to Advanced level and Case Consultant for Beginning level) students.
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