Services
1. Land-Based Psychotherapy
Kelly Lavallee RSW, MSW has been counselling for 15 years. Her approach stems from a traditional way of knowing, doing and being. She aims to support healing journeys by using land based approaches, traditional knowledges/ceremony and western methodologies to deal with unresolved trauma, grief and loss, addictions, mental health, and lifestyle management. She works with people where they are at and creates safe spaces for people to do their heart work.
- Healing Circles / Talking Circles
- Holistic Conflict Resolution Circles
- Restorative Justice - Court Support
- Individual / Family / Couples Counselling
- Natural Detox Management
- Cultural Ceremonies (sweat lodge, fasting, full moon, purifications, releasing)
2. Consultation & Education
- Culturally Safe Workshops and Trainings
- Community Engagement/Public Speaking
- Advocacy, Policy Review, Advisement
- Traditional openings/closings
- Drumming/singing
- Storytelling /Sharing
- Land Based Program Development
3. Research
To obtain my MSW I was required to do a major research paper, I choose to do my research on spirit injury. My design and methodology was grounded in Indigenous worldviews and traditions. I shared a collective story. This work can be found on my Youtube Channel.
- Indigenous Based Research Design & Methodology
- Community Based/Arts Based Research
- Needs Assessments/ Environmental Scans
- Strategic Planning & Capacity Building
- Program Evaluations & Report Writing
- Community Strength Based Assessments
- Data Analysis