Hanna is a registered Social Worker whose areas of specialization include clinical counselling with individuals, families, and groups. She obtained her Master’s degree in social work from the University of Calgary and has worked in an addiction treatment facility and immigrant serving agency providing psychotherapy services. Hanna's experiences include working with people who struggle with anxiety, depression and other psychochological forms of trauma. She has a particular interest in mindfulness wellness strategies as well as the process of recovery from chemical and behavioural addictions. Hanna primarily uses CBT in her treatment for patients all while incorporating aspects of other evidence-based therapies like Emotionally Focused Therapy and Dialectial Behavior Therapy when appropriate. She believes in taking a compassionate and non-judgemental approach in guiding her patients out of their traumas. 

In this episode we talk about: 

◾️ The war in Ukraine and its impacton mental health ◾️ Guilt, responsibility, and e ncouraging self-compassion ◾️ Having happiness and joy and owning it

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@zach_westerbeck

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