My name is Amy - Cancer Care Counsellor at HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre.

I have been a social worker and therapist for the past 20 years and earned my M.S.W from Wilfrid Laurier University.  My passion and much of my clinical work has been in the field of mental health, mindfulness, wellness and trauma.

I love yoga and am a certified advanced yoga and meditation teacher.  I studied and had a life-changing pilgrimage throughout India with my best friend in my early 20s.  I have discovered that…

A Note from Amy, Cancer Care Counsellor

I would like to share a practice with you that I do often and recommend to others. It is called Mindful Walking and is a practice which cultivates present moment awareness. Each day prepare yourself to take a mindful walk. What does this look like you might ask?

I invite you to choose one of your five senses before leaving your home and let that become the entire focus of your walk outside in nature - whether it is for 10 minutes, 20 minutes or perhaps even…

A Note from Amy, Cancer Care Counsellor

 Here are a few things to keep you nourished during this difficult time we are all living through with COVID-19:

1. Find a way each day to move; get outside for a stroll in your backyard, take a walk with your fur baby or simply step outside your front door and do some simple rejuvenating stretches outside.
2. Remember to stay connected with loved ones, although we are practicing physical distancing staying connected is essential for each of us. Call your…