WELCOME TO TO THE RURAL EXPERIENCE!

Tanya was raised in a small rural community in southern Alberta. When she was young girl, she enjoyed visiting her grandparents farm, camping with her family and spending time in nature. She had many pets while growing up! Throughout her schooling Tanya belonged to the local 4-H club as well as many other community groups. Tanya has always been an active member in her community, playing sports and serving on several committees over the years. After high school, Tanya attended Lethbridge Community College and received a Diploma in Therapeutic Recreation, as well as Unit Clerk Certification.

Throughout her 25+ year career, Tanya has gained  experience working in Mental Health, Mentoring Children, Programming for families in community Recreation Facilities and Engaging with Elderly Patients with Dementia- in Hospitals & Long Term Care settings. Tanya has been raising her son at home for the past 8 years and has a huge passion for animals and the role that they play in our lives.

Tanya has worked with clients with decreased self esteem, behavioral issues, trauma from abuse and has also supported families with their journeys regarding their loved ones goals and challenges.

 Tanya continues to build on her professional development and her skill set, in 2018 she became an Equine Assisted Learning Coach (EALPD), in 2020/21 an instructor with Equi Health and Canine Health Canada, allowing her to teach Basic & Advanced/ Remote Equine Health and First Aide as well as Canine First Aide. Tanya is also a Scouter with Scouts Canada and a member of Guardians of the Children (Strathmore, AB).

Tanya's portfolio is extensive and consists of training in:

• Finally People Are Talking; Communities Against Sexual Abuse
• Behavior Patterns & Modification
• Mood Regulation
• Gratitude 
• Empathy
• Alzheimers Disease
• Family Violence
• Equine Communication Patterns
• Basic Massage
• Reflexology
• Aromatherapy
• American Sign Language
• Non- Violent Crisis Intervention
• Suicide Intervention 
• Accountability 
• Family Dynamics
• Supportive Pathways
• Death & Dying Support
• Empowering Women

• Coaching
• Domestic Violence
• Accountability Training
• Communication
• Working with Challenging Families, "Who's In Control?"
• Coping with Stress
• Understanding Childhood Stress and Anxiety
  
• ADHD & Executive Functioning
• Understanding Children's Behavior
• Learning Disabilities
• Safe & Caring Schools
• Leadership
• Behavior Patterns & Coping Strategies
• Positive Discipline
• Understanding & Responding to Challenging Behavior of Children &      Youth
• Supportive Pathways
• Soap Making
• Homemade Preserves
• Sewing 
• Crafts
• Gardening
• Reiki/ Reiki Drumming

Tanya enjoys gardening both vegetables and flowers, soap making, canning and preserves. In her spare time she is always working on projects and attending activities with her son. Tanya has a passion for gratitude and realizing that there is "Always something to be grateful for!".



Animals can provide a sense of calm, comfort, or safety and divert attention away from a stressful situation and toward one that provides pleasure. Advocates of animal-assisted therapy say that developing a bond with an animal can help people develop a better sense of self-worth and trust, stabilize their emotions, and improve their communication, self-regulation, and socialization skills. -Psychology Today