Dylan Howell MSW, RSW (4796)
Registered Social Worker
St. Laurent Métis of Manitoba
Licensing: Manitoba
Languages: English
Education: MSW - Masters of Social Work, University of Manitoba
BSW- Bachelors of Social Work, University of Calgary
Client base: Children, Teenagers, Young Adults, Adults
The principles guiding my practice are centered on shared learning and real-world growth. I come to teach and I come to be taught. True transformation happens in your day-to-day life, which is why we’ll focus on practical action from day one—expect gentle, purposeful home practice to bridge the gap
between our sessions and your goals.
My approach to helping might be described as a bridge between worlds. Ringing true to my Métis heritage, I exist between Western and Indigenous schools of thought. In our work, you can expect classic, evidence-based therapy models seamlessly blended with Indigenous values, holistic wisdom, and grounded practicality.
Some gifts I carry in my holistic healing practices include a passion for whole-person wellness. I believe true well-being means looking at the entire picture of your life. Together, we can explore all corners of your health - from sleep, nutrition, and financial peace, to movement, breathwork, ceremony, and community connection.
I have experience working with Indigenous people in the following areas: For the past fifteen years. I’ve had the privilege of partnering with youth and families on reserves all over Manitoba - including through the child welfare, healthcare, university, and school systems.
Areas of Expertise
Abuse: Emotional,
Abuse: Physical,
Abuse: Sexual,
Addictions,
Anger Management,
Anxiety,
Bipolar Disorder,
Child/Youth,
Childhood Abuse/trauma,
Coping with a Chronic Illness,
Cultural wellness in a healthcare setting,
Depression,
Developing Healthy Emotional Expression for Men,
Identity,
Intergenerational Trauma and Healing,
Lateral Violence,
Loss and Grief,
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Men and Boys (MMIMB),
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG),
Panic Attacks,
Self-Esteem / Confidence,
Self-Harm or Self-Injury,
Stress,
Suicidal Ideation,
Trauma,
Trauma-Informed Care,
Traumatic loss,
Violence,
Witnessing Violence.
Aura Lavallée MSW, BSW, (MB 6461)
Registered Social Worker- RSW
Red River Métis, with ancestral roots traditionally based in southern Manitoba. I have lived in both British Columbia and Manitoba, bringing a diverse and grounded perspective to my work.
Licensing: Manitoba - NIHB Eligible
Languages: English
Education: MSW - Master of Social Work based in Indigenous Knowledges, University of Manitoba
Bachelor of Social Work Indigenous Specialization, University of Victoria
Client base: Adults
The principles that guide me is humility in kinship to others, the land, and our ancestors.
My approach to helping includes my focus on somatic therapy (body awareness) in connection to my cultural practices. Therapeutic approaches: Indigenous ways of knowing amongst my western therapeutic practice is influenced by: Somatic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Narrative Therapy.
The gift I carry is my Métis beading to address aspects of perfectionism, anxiety, and intergenerational knowledge.
My experience working with Indigenous people has been based on my work in the downtown core(s) of Winnipeg and Victoria. Where many are experiencing precarious housing, street entrenchment, long term substance use and complex mental health and trauma. I utilize values of harm reduction and recovery in an ever-flowing understanding of addictions. I also work with individuals who have experienced compounding grief, lateral violence, and a history of incarceration.
Areas of Counselling Support:
Abuse: Emotional,
Abuse: Physical,
Addictions,
Anger Management,
Anxiety,
Childhood Abuse,
Childhood Trauma,
Depression,
Developing Healthy Emotional Expression for Men,
Loss and Grief,
Panic Attacks,
Self-Esteem / Confidence,
Self-Harm or Self-Injury,
Stress,
Trauma-Informed Care,
Traumatic loss,
Two-Spirit, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity,
Violence,
Witnessing Violence.
