A team of professionals, passionate about caring for people who have experienced religious and spiritual trauma.
Meet our Team
Karen Bartlett
Char Loeppky
Anita Thiessen
As a trauma-informed spiritual director, Karen is passionate about emotional and spiritual healing. This led to obtaining the following degrees: LMSW, M.Ed. in Neuroscience and Trauma, a Master's Certificate in Theology, a certificate in Spiritual Direction and a certificate in Internal Family Systems. She is the author of two books and is an internationally recognized speaker on trauma, attachment and neuroscience. Karen’s life purpose is to create space for people to encounter healing moments through connecting with God, to tap into their inner wisdom and to come home to who they were uniquely created to be. Since trauma and wounding stays trapped in the body, Karen uses somatic work to become aware of how the body needs release from emotional damage and to restore health to the mind, body, and spirit. You can also find Karen at karenbartlett.net.
As a multidisciplinary artist, Char has worked and taught in the field of expressive arts for over 35 years as a musician, actor, director, composer and teacher. She is a Certified Master Practitioner of Therapeutic Arts (CiiAT) and has a diploma in Child and Youth Counselling (OCC). With a background in church ministry, Char is familiar with many stories of systemic religious trauma. Her passion is to connect with people to improve mental health through creative processes. Char loves gardening, photography, hiking, paddling and enjoying the great outdoors.
As a Certified Spiritual Director, trained Counselor and Trauma Specialist, Anita has dedicated over 30 years walking alongside those experiencing crisis, addictions, poverty, grief and trauma. Aside from her work with Spiritual Trauma Care, she is a Certified Trauma-Informed Spiritual Director. She has a certificate in Religious Trauma Studies and significant training in Somatic therapy, Grief counseling and Internal Family Systems. Anita's own personal story with spiritual and systemic trauma has enriched her empathy and understanding, enabling her to connect with others deeply and aid in their healing journeys. She is an avid enthusiast of travel, camping, storm watching, board games, reading, learning and anything artsy. You can also find Anita at anitathiessen.ca.
