MEET OUR TEAM!
Amanda Lofstrom, BA, BSW, RSW
Amanda has been working in the field of social work since 2010. She has experience working with children, youth, and adults, from all walks of life. She has additional training in trauma informed counselling and sexual violence, cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, and is working towards certification for Somatic Experiencing with an expected completion of 2024. Amanda believes that no two people are the same, nor do they experience trauma in the same way. She believes in thinking outside the box when working with survivors and finding what works best to help each person. Amanda covers Prince Albert and surrounding area.
Shellina Nowakowski, BA, BSW, RSW
Shellina has been working in the field of social work since 2012. She has additional training in trauma informed counselling and sexual violence, self-injury behaviors in youth, cognitive behavioral therapy, and is working towards certification for Somatic Experiencing with an expected completion of 2024. Shellina primarily covers La Ronge and area. Shellina works from the philosophy that “healing doesn’t mean the damage never existed. It means the damage no longer controls your life.” – Shah Rukh Khan.
Amy Acorn, BA, BSW, RSW
Amy has been working in the social work field since 2008. Amy has experience in working in crisis throughout her career and has a passion for helping others. Amy utilizes trauma-informed counselling techniques when working with clients. She strives to make meaningful connections and draw meaningful conclusions in order to move forward through the healing journey towards happiness. Amy primarily covers Meadow Lake and area. Amy works from the philosophy of "Healing comes when we choose to walk away from darkness and move towards a brighter light." Dieter F. Uchtdorf