PO Box 1330 Ucluelet, BC Canada, V0R 3A0
meaning
Tiichmis (Tiičmis) is a Nuu-chah-nulth word which translates to "life".
Tiičmis embraces the concept of living in balance with all that life has to offer, including both positive and negative experiences. The Tiichmis Wellness logo reflects the infinity symbol and highlights the regulation that occurs when we live in balance. It also reflects the regulation that I help clients embrace, reconnect with & achieve. The logo incorporates earth elements: water and cedar, which are medicines used for healing by the Nuu-chah-nulth people.
approach
Best Practices-Bridging Indigenous & Western Approaches
Anita has learned Indigenous healing methods from well respected elders and healers. In 2015, she completed a Masters in Counselling Psychology from the University of Victoria. Anita has been a Somatic Experiencing therapist since 2002 and became a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner in 2018. Anita is trauma-informed and offers best practices from Western and Indigenous methods of healing.
Experienced
University of Toronto Sessional Lecturer
Anita is an experienced & skilled educator. Since 2019 Anita has been a sessional lecturer with the University of Toronto Factor-Inwentash Master of Social Work in Indigenous Trauma & Resiliency program where she teaches Trauma & Addiction.
Internship & Experience
Anita has interned and trained alongside her elder/mentor world renowned presenter Jane Middelton-Moz. Anita now offers various presentations, workshops and community interventions including cultural sensitivity, Intergenerational Family Healing sessions; trauma and resiliency; healing from sexual violence; grief and loss, etc.
Rebuilding the Circle
Anita is a core team member of Rebuilding the Circle and assisted in the development of the Rebuilding the Circle program, which is a community program that provides both western and Nuu-Chah-Nulth practices to address the impacts of sexual abuse and assault. The RTC Program provides treatment for:
- Those Who Have Been Harmed through sexual violence (Men's Healing, Women's Healing)
- Those Who Harm (Restoration Program)
- Family systems impacted by sexual harm
Areas of specialization
Areas of interest and specialization
- Safety & Self-regulation
- Indigenous Values
- Indigenous Culture and Wellness
- Impacts of Colonization & Cultural Oppression
- Healing Intergenerational Trauma
- Grief and Growth
- Trauma, Addiction & Resiliency
- Understanding & Healing from the Impacts of Sexual Abuse
- Parenting from an Indigenous Perspective
- Empowerment & Resiliency
- Creating Self-care & Wellness Plans
- Maintaining Healthy Relationships