Remember: you are already whole
About Me:
Hi, I’m Meigan! Based in Burnaby, BC, on the ancestral, unceded territory of the hən̓̓qəmin̓əm̓ and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh speaking peoples, I am an art therapist, early interventionist, and embodiment facilitator dedicated to helping others uncover their authentic selves through creative, playful, and compassionate practices.
I believe embodying our authentic expression is the most beautiful part of being human. We are all made to express, feel, play, and shine! My work with children and adults uses a curious and compassionate lens, grounded in the belief that with the right support, anything can be explored and transformed.
With over two decades of experience working with children, including more than a decade supporting traumatized children and their families, I’ve developed a holistic, body-based approach informed by attachment theory, nervous system regulation, and interpersonal neurobiology. A certification in Somatic Attachment Therapy through the Embodylab has further enriched my work with both children and adults.
My love of dancing, art, cooking, and nature inspires my practice, reminding me daily of the joy in authentic expression. I believe healing unconscious childhood patterns allows us to rediscover our true selves and radiate our brilliance to the world!
I was born a feeler. The world touches me deeply, in beautiful and sometimes excruciatingly painful ways. There have been times in my life when I wished I could turn off this sensitivity…to numb the sensations and be free from the overwhelm.
Yet, over the years, I have learned how I can USE this sensitivity, THROUGH the body, to expand my capacity to hold, feel, release, and express more fully, essentially living a more full and vibrant life. As Bessel van der Kolk states, “the body keeps the score”, and as long as we are blocking the full spectrum of feeling from move through, we will accidentally foster states of inner dis-ease.
A personal note on body wisdom:
Over the past decade, I have been blessed to receive in-depth, regular training in ways to support sensitive bodies in navigating the world.
Credentials and Continued Education - BA D.Vati
Education and Certificates:
Diploma of Art Therapy - Vancouver Art Therapy Institute 2012
Bachelor of Psychology / Art Minor - Trinity Western University 2010
Somatic Attachment Therapy Certificate - The Embody Lab -2022
Trauma Informed Practices & Expressive Arts therapy Institute:
Body Based Approaches To Expressive Art Therapy - 2023
Expressive Art Therapy Approaches To Self Regulation and Stress Reduction - 2022
Circles of Security Parent & Caregiver Facilitator Training - 2021
Continued Education:
Raising Resilient Children: Recovering and Developing Resilience in Indigenous Communities - Denise Findlay - 2020
Reiki Level 1 - 2019
The Early Years Conference - 2018, 2021, 2022
Neufeld Conference - 2016, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023
Lisa Dion:
Helping Children through Divorce and Separation 2024
Working with Parents in the Playroom 2024
Regulating Through the Coronavirus- Part 2: Working Through Exhaustion, Burnout, and Compassion Fatigue - 2020
Emotional Regulation With Children & Youth: Building Your Toolbox - 2018
Responding to Children’s Sexualized Behaviour - Boundaries Program – Vancouver Coastal Health - 2021
Sexual Abuse Prevention Through Talking About Personal Space (TAPS): BC Play Therapy Association - 2019
Canada’s Shared History Through an Indigenous Lens - Raven Institute -2018
Using Expressive Therapy With Children & Youth: Building Your Toolbox - Cameray Child & Family Services - 2017
Assessment & Family Centered Practices in Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal Early Intervention Programs - UBC - 2016
Balancing Conflicting Interests: Counsellors and Clinical Records - Maureen McEvoy - 2015
Working With Anxious Children and Youth - Cameray Child & Family Services2014
The Miracle of Systems Thinking: Family Therapy In Action - A Living Systems Conference 2013
FASD: Understanding Trauma Conference - 2013
