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Janet Carmichael
Executive Director
Executive Director of NISHS since 1996, Janet has over 25 years combined experience in education and the non-profit sector. Her educational background includes an Honors Degree in Sociology from the University of Western Ontario and credentials in Gender Studies, Gerontology and Therapeutic Recreation.
Janet loves Campbell River where she works, plays and resides.
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The North Island Survivors' Healing Society Counsellors: |
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The counsellors are very experienced and engage in clinical consultation.
Dr. Sheila Haegart Ph.D. is a registered psychologist who is contracted by the Centre to provide this service. |
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Karen Zemanek M.Ed., C.C.C.
Karen is a Certified Canadian Counsellor through the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA.) She has extensive training and experience counselling individuals affected by trauma and addiction and has worked in Alberta, British Columbia and most recently in Deline, North West Territories. As a counsellor, Karen believes that healing and personal transformation begins with self-care and a smile.
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Celia Laval M.A., R.C.C.
Celia is a Registered Clinical Counsellor who has provided group and individual counselling for adults who have experienced trauma. She has worked in Vancouver, and is happy to now be living and working on the island. Celia has also worked in the field of education with people from a variety of cultures. She delights in helping people reach their goals by working with resources from their body, mind, spirit and the larger community.
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Comments from former clients:
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Thank you for:
“being a catalyst for change for me”
“helping me become clear on what I really want and need to do”
"realizing my true potential and helping me to turn my life around”
“helping me to be the person I always knew I was inside”
“helping me see that part of myself that is the best part of me”
“I now know that I have the power to look inside of myself to live each day with strength, courage, and the ability to love and respect myself"
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The North Island Survivors' Healing Society Board of Directors: |
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Marg Heald
Chairperson
Born in Australia, Marg graduated from the University of Melbourne before immigrating to Canada in the '70's.
She has worked in legal services and the credit union system and with her fabulous partner Don, has raised two children (now adults).
Marg loves the beauty and tranquility
of her island home and especially enjoys hiking the many forest trails. |
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Sterling Campbell
Treasurer
Sterling was born in Toronto, and attended university in California and Michigan.
He is a consultant in Education
and Health Care and is active in Municipal and Provincial politics. Sterling retired in 2002
and moved to Campbell River from Northern Ontario.
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| Marg has performed various roles with the society over the 9 years of her involvement and is committed to ensuring the availability and accessibility of counselling for survivors. |
Sterling believes that it is an honour to serve and that professional counselling for adults affected by abuse is a mandatory service for healthy communities. |
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Margot Wood
Secretary
Teaching is one of Margot’s passions. She has taught in other countries and for over 25 years she was Head of Special Education Department at a high school in Ontario. Margot’s other deep passion is nature, she loves hiking, kayaking, gardening & camping. She feels our single purpose in life is to magnify that Light we share between us. |
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Niels Christensen
Director
Niels is a Registered Acupuncture Therapist who has held a private practice in Campbell River for over 15 years.
Niels has encountered many survivors of abuse through his work and as a result, feels strongly about the importance of accessible professional counselling.
Niels enjoys time with his family and friends, hiking, camping, cycling and weird movies. |
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Tracey Devito
Director
Tracey has worked with individuals and groups in a variety of contexts and capacities. This includes working with individual survivors and those affected by abuse. She believes NISHS plays a vital role in restoring the "whole person" to believe in the value of him/herself and others in order to "break the cycle" of abuse. Tracey's educational background includes a degree in Education and well as a degree in Sociology, both obtained from the University of Ottawa. Tracey enjoys living in Campbell River, family time, music, art and nice hot sunny summer days. |
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Maureen Dunne
Director
Maureen is a new member of NISHS and is looking forward to contributing to her community. Maureen and her husband moved from the lower mainland to Quadra Island in 2007. She has been a Visual Presentation Specialist over the past 30 years in the Lower Mainland. She enjoys hiking, camping, and kayaking. Other interests include community theatre work. |
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The NISHS Board of Directors welcomes new Board members.
There are monthly meetings, a fundraising commitment of 20 hours per year,
and committee involvement expected from each Board member.
If you are interested in contributing to our dedicated team, please contact the Centre.
Phone: 250-287-3325
Fax: 250-287-3397
Email: contact@nishs.ca
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