About Skillful Start

I am a Child and Youth Counselor with over 13 years experience in acute mental health. From the very beginning of my career I have been captivated by the young people of our community who are struggling profoundly and yet possess a hope that is inspiring. It is not often an absence of desire or drive for something different, but a lack of accessible, effective materials, support or consistency that perpetuate their struggle.                        

I am also a mother of two young children and I have never been more aware of how early many challenges begin in childhood, how many parents struggle to support and understand their children’s behaviour and feelings and how important it is to begin teaching skillful behaviour at a young age. It is my belief that if children are given the tools they need at a young age and support in practicing them as a way of life, that they will be mentally and emotionally stronger, better able to cope and adapt to life’s challenges. Enter Skillful Start.