Mary graduated with a Bachelor of Social Work from Memorial University of Newfoundland, a Masters of Social Work from the University of Toronto where she specialized in Clinical Counselling in Mental Health. In addition she has spent over 25 years working in the community with families and women in different capacities. She developed and facilitated parenting programs and researched best practices in the area of early brain development, trauma and mental health. Mary facilitated workshops and presentations nationally and internationally and has offered counselling sessions for both individuals and groups. She has experience counselling individuals dealing with complex mental health and addiction issues in Child Protection Services, as a private counselor and in my current role as director of the Blue Door program at Thrive. Mary’s work is primarily informed by Emotion-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Practice. She uses these therapies in approaching areas of addictions, depression, anxiety, stress management, family relationships and life transitions. Mary is currently taking new clients and can be reached at maryfearonmsw@gmail.com or 763-4948 for more information check out my website at http://maryfearon.ca/