Hello I’m Jen, I have been a consultant and educator in the field of personal development for over 25 years. I’ve had the honour of working with youth, young adults and parents in both individual and group settings for the majority of my career; supporting them through the challenging effects of low self-esteem and ongoing behavioural problems that have left them and their families feeling otherwise isolated, frustrated, scared and without options.

My life’s work has always been about empowering and building confidence in others, it’s a job I take seriously both as a professional and as a full-time single mom. Many of the parents I work with appreciate my ability to empathize with what we lovingly call “controlled chaos” in our respective family systems. It’s this first-hand experience learned as a mother that allows me to foster the same kind of compassionate, supportive and non-judgemental communication styles in our work together. I can relate with the complexity, the fatigue and the occasional feelings of powerlessness that come with being part of a family navigating challenges together. I’ve walked this journey from ‘episodes, binges and outbursts’ to ‘coping, managing and preventing’–you are not alone here.

As a Family Support Counsellor I “hold space” for others while guiding them towards adopting new ways of managing setbacks, overcoming obstacles and rebuilding their self-worth. I’m fortunate to say that over the course of my career as a consultant, educator and recent member of the Canadian Addictions Counsellor Certification Federation (CACCF) I’ve also had the opportunity to lead teams towards developing new curriculums, support programs and updated strategies designed specifically for parents, young women, at-risk-youth. This multidisciplinary (and expert-backed) approach allows us to work through the tough stuff together –affording you and those you love a new sense of control, healthier options and entirely new trajectories in life.