Hi, my name is Lindsay.  I am a settler and a grateful guest on the unceded territory of the K’omox First Nation, living on a rural acreage in Black Creek, with my wife and two dogs. My ancestry is Scottish and British.

I am a social worker by training and education;  I have a BSW from UBC and a MSW from Dalhousie University.  Most of my career has been spent working on the frontlines of health care in a variety of settings: hospital, long term care, community care, and palliative care. My clinical social work practice has focused on supporting individuals/families navigate complex systems of support and care, responding to and investigating adult abuse and neglect, and walking with folks and their families at the end of life.  The values of generosity,  kindness and authenticity inform my way of being in the world; in work, this translates to creating space and opportunity for those on the margins to have a voice, for those who suffer to be seen and for all to experience safe, compassionate care. 

My journey with RTT began as a participant in Cohort 5 and has continued through alumni offerings and co-facilitation opportunities ever.  It has been a journey of unfolding and coming home to myself.  Having the opportunity to continue with RTT as a facilitator feels like a gift – an opportunity to return to the work of my heart, soul and spirit.  I believe deeply that healing and growth happens, not in isolation, but in community.