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About Me
Brenda Gear RSW MSW
My Story
We all have a story. I am no different. Childhood trauma, loss and grief, abuse and domestic violence set me on a long and winding road, until I found my own path to healing.
Going through that healing process was difficult, but it was also enlightening. I learned so much about myself, and about how trauma affects how you live, and the choices you make.
How I got here
Professional Achievements
I understood that the path is different for everyone, and that we all need support sometimes.
I also came away with a deep empathy and understanding for those who have experienced trauma, and a determination to help others find their way to the life they really want to live.
This is what led me to my Masters Degree in social work with a sp
I understood that the path is different for everyone, and that we all need support sometimes.
I also came away with a deep empathy and understanding for those who have experienced trauma, and a determination to help others find their way to the life they really want to live.
This is what led me to my Masters Degree in social work with a speciality in mental health and to eventually becoming a private mental health practitioner in 2021.
Professional Achievements
Professional Achievements
- Active member -Nova Scotia College of Social Workers
- Active member - Newfoundland and Labrador College of Social Workers
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- University of British Columbia - Masters of Social Work
- Dalhousie School of Social Work -Bachelor of Social Work