
Lista Qanaatia Spensley-Tagornak, RCC
Art Therapist, Counsellor, Consultant, and Workshop Facilitator
Registrations and Certifications:
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Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
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BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (Since 2023)
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Education:
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Masters of Counselling Psychology: Art Therapy
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Adler University Vancouver (2021)
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Bachelor of Arts and Sciences
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Quest University Canada (2019)
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A Bit About Me:
My first name means "ready" in Spanish, and Qanaatia implies "support" or more literally "tent-pole", in Inuktitut, also the name of my highly respected maternal grandfather.
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True to my name, I am passionate about ensuring everyone has the support and skills needed to express themselves, feel safe and consciously evolve to be their best selves, regardless of their circumstances. I am ready to support your needs in the best ways I can!
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Some of my core values include relationship, compassion, creativity, authenticity, integrity, and humour. With a passion for social justice, I focus on cultivating welcoming and safe communities by using an inter-sectional and collaborative approach.
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Fun Facts:
I am also an artist, nature lover, and puppy mother (to "Kunik", a 4-year-old golden-doodle, therapy dog in training pictured on the right). Kunik's name means "kiss" in Inuktitut.
I enjoy playing volleyball, soccer, kayaking, paddle boarding, and board games too!
