LP ALC Testimonials

Reviews from Graduates of the

Ambiguous Losses Associated with Missing and Murdered Women and Girls Certification Training

Doreen Waskewitch-Rosa

I am more confident as I approach my work with Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). Ambiguous Loss is the core emotion in which people that have lost a loved one are immersed in. I was fearful in addressing this huge emotion.

I like how Jane ensures the group succeeds in passing for certification. She ensures we understand the lessons completely even though she assigns an open book exam. I also really enjoy the soul retrieval exercises.

Winnifred Bull

Very informative. Can certainly start using this on some of my clients. Love learning new techniques to assist my clients. Loved the guided visualization techniques and the art therapy and receiving the book and 2 CD’s to help my myself and my clients heal.

Rachel Hoof

This is what I needed to provide me with more confidence. I liked that we had the opportunity to do the experiential learning so that we gain a greater understanding ad processes of the therapy.

Mabel Giroux, October 2018

Giving me the opportunity to practice your teachings as a counselor really helped me. I certainly advanced.

Barbara Cooper, May 2018

I loved these activities and was blown away with the diversity & significance of each project. I really understand their value in healing emotion and soul & the connecting of the right and left hemispheres.I like the integration of the art, the journaling, the safety, the soul work, the groups support as led by and modeled by you Jane.

Heather Kristenson, May 2018

I learned so much about every aspect of grief. I feel much more confidence now in working with and recognizing symptoms of grief and loss. I feel lighter and freer than I did and have a clearer idea of where I can now go after healing some of my own past grief.

Shamim Amiri, May 2018

I have learned so much and can’t wait to share the knowledge with my fellow volunteer and start healing process.

Pamela Smid, May 2016

The experiential activities were not only therapeutic in my own healing journey, they provided effective tools to help others through the use of right hemisphere engagement.

It was such a poignant, therapeutic process this week…it has taken me further down my own healing journey…I know i can only help to the extent I have healed myself.

Although I have much to learn about counseling and trauma, this course has enabled me to establish a strong foundation from which I can continue building skills.

The knowledge and breadth of experience of the instructor is truly remarkable. Her insight and teachings provide a thorough exploration into supporting people as they journey through their grief process

Marije van Engelen, May 2016

It was surprising how, when thinking of the grief, the creativity came naturally. It was eye opening to experience how cathartic it was to use the creative activities. I so appreciate the diversity of activities.

I enjoyed to diversity of the activities and how effective they were on my own healing. It was wonderful to be the receiver of the counseling so that I have experienced that side of the couselling relationship. And I am so thankful for reconnecting with my spirituality.

Marje van Engeler May 13, 2016

Rocky Ward, March 2015

The model of teaching- part presentation, role plays, video, music, the art, interactive discussions. Having someone knowledgeable in Aboriginal and other cultures was very helpful. Jane used layman terms rather that the $1,000.00 words. She is easy to follow and understand.

Lisa Currie, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Too often our society and organizations (professionals/helpers) forget about the spiritual impacts of grief. I am more confident now to integrate this new knowledge and skill into practice. I understand more now the deep inner growth and transformational power of art and ritual to alleviate effects of grief. I feel more at peace with a once scary and confusing subject and the more I heal the more I can help others on their journey to healing. I am so grateful that I can now feel skilled in this area, for my loved ones and others who need assistance.

Harmony Dumas Winnipeg, Manitoba

The process is touching on every level of the human being. The teachings are so holistic and carefully planned to guide one through in a safe manner. Jane you are amazing. God bless you! Thank you for giving me this information and healing. Everything was as it should be. Thank you to Jane and the work you do. The gift of healing at another level was my goal when I came and I have achieved this! The “Life Review” teaching and “The Hand to Heart” information was my favorite. Your teachings are so beautiful.

Gloria Lavallee, Winnipeg, Manitoba

I advanced my abilities to counsel another during times of grief by digging deeper and to allow the client to go through the emotional stages of grief.

Caroline Ouskum, Winnipeg, Manitoba

I thought I had all I needed to help in the grief process. Little did I know it is more powerful as I learned this past week. I have learned SO MUCH!

Heather Scott, Sherwood Park, Alberta

Jane’s wealth of knowledge and experience in the field, coupled with her passion for her work, and her capabilities as a teacher and facilitator make for an enriching experience. I feel blessed to have witnessed her in action.

Marlene Ermineskin, Maskwacis, Alberta

As Jane explained about the different functions, it gave me a better understanding about what grief can do to our systems. The creative activities helped me understand better and I can’t wait to use the tools in my workshops.

Dave Belleau, St. Albert, Alberta

I was fascinated by the overall course. I would recommend this course to anyone about grief work. It was very well balanced to experiential and context. I gained a wealth in tools to apply as support during helping people in grief.

Mona Goodman, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

I love the mixture of information, experiential,therapy practice sessions, journaling, sharing. The four-part model is amazing.

Sr. Bernadine Fetter, Ursuline Community, Humboldt, Saskatchewan

Having the information in a binder is a wonderful idea as we can refer to it and keep on learning. I liked the variety of activities, the change from talking, to activity, to journalling, to sharing (4 part model) is excellent. The teaching and personal examples are very good. I likes the ceremonies using the four elements and I like learning i a group.

Donald LeGoffe, Lloydminster, Alberta

There is a comfort level that wasn’t there before. I believe that I can deal with others grief far better, in the hope that their healing can start sooner. I now better understand what I have myself experienced. This knowledge will make me effective in future experiences. The sharing and openness of the participants, the safety I felt when sharing, no judgement, the camaraderie of the experience.

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