Michelle Pyne, MSW, RSW
(She/Her/Hers)
Preferred Name: Michelle
About Me
“Be brave. Dare greatly. Rise strong”. ― Brené Brown. My name is Michelle Pyne (she/her/hers). I am proud to reside on Treaty Four Territory (Southern Saskatchewan), the ancestral homelands of the Cree (Nêhiyawak), Saulteaux (Nahkawé), Nakota, Dakota, Lakota, and the Métis Nation of Canada.
Education & Experience
I have 31 years of experience providing services to adults, adolescents, and children. I have worked extensively with public safety personnel and occupational groups who have exposure to potentially psychologically traumatic events, including but not limited to critical incident stress, vicarious trauma, operational stress, and post-traumatic stress injuries. My experience with this cohort informs my intention and passion to continue to develop this specialty area of practice. As a therapist, I practice EMDR as a complete psychotherapeutic modality. I integrate elements of Guided Imagery, Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Attachment-based, Somatic, & Ego State Therapies into the first two phases. I have experience working with public safety personnel and first responders who have been diagnosed with PTSD, or who are experiencing PTSIs or OSIs. I have provided support to partners, and family members. Using a trauma-focused, person-centred, anti-oppressive approach, my passion is to support you “where you are at”. My aim is to increase recovery, promote resilience, and create space for transformative healing. Ages: individual services to adults. Education: Master of Social Work, Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Arts (Sociology/Human Justice)
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
SASW Registration #0636
Specialty Area
- Addictions
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Depression
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Somatic Issues
- Stress Management
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
- First Responders
- Veterans/Military
Language
- English