Shirley Porter,
M.Ed, RP
Shirley is accepting clients for waitlist
Therapy Services
• Trauma (i.e., Acute Stress Disorder,
Complex-Trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Grief and Complicated Grief
• Relationship Issues
• Healthy Boundary Setting
• Communication Issues
• Self-Care
• Stress Management
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Populations I Work With
I work with men and women 17 years and older from all cultures, faiths, sexual orientations, and genders.
My Books and Articles
If you would like a greater sense of how I work with people, please go to our Beyond Trauma page.
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Training Workshops for Therapists
Will be updated when our next one is scheduled.
Hello. My name is Shirley, and I'm glad you've found your way to us. Let me take a moment to tell you a little bit about myself to see if I might be a good fit for you.
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Throughout 35 years of practice, I have come to realize that the most powerful way to leverage healing and change is to work not only with the mind - but also with the wisdom of the body and spirit. Sometimes, due to the noise of life, we can no longer connect with that wisdom. My work with you will help you to reconnect with your strongest ally.... i.e., your Wisest Most Compassionate Self, Inner Wisdom, or Spirit. (We will address this part of you in a way that fits with your values and beliefs.) The answers for your growth and healing are within you. I will help you to connect with them through a variety of therapeutic interventions, tailored to meet your unique needs.
I've trained extensively in a variety of treatment modalities that are excellent in helping people heal and grow. These include DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy), TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapy, Parts Work Therapy, CRM (Comprehensive Resource Model) Therapy, as well as the Polyvagal healing principles that allow you to resolve your issues beyond simple management and coping.
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I continue to do this work because it is truly and honour and privilege to witness the power of self-compassion and healing in my clients.
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