Masters Social Work
Eastern Washington University
Ginna’s Philosophy:
“How did the rose ever open its heart and give to this world all of its beauty? It felt the encouragement of light against its being, otherwise we all remain too frightened”. Hafiz
- I have a profound trust in the healing potential of human beings. I believe we are always striving towards wholeness. In a counseling relationship first of all I bring myself; a loving, compassionate person who welcomes dealing with the truth of people’s lives. The foundation of my counseling work is mindfulness. This is paying attention nonjudgmentally to our thoughts, feelings and bodily sensations as they arise discovering our truth and developing strategies that enable us to thrive in any environment.
- Ginna founded Temanos Counseling Center in Sandpoint, Idaho in 2001 after establishing herself as a competent counselor and social worker in the community. Her business has been built upon the foundation of her beliefs, ethics, and experiences as a therapist and advocate of healthy minds and spirits. She has spent the last several years with a team of like minded counseling professionals to share and achieve their vision of providing therapy to individuals and families in a wholesome, caring, and safe environment.
- Ginna is available for speaking engagements and workshops on the topics of; end-of-life issues, stress reduction, and mindfully using our relationship to food, weight, & body image as the doorway to transformation.
Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Community Health Education, Eastern Washington University, 1994
- Masters Social Work, Eastern Washington University 1999
Continuing Education:
- Metta Institute Graduate – End-of-Life Practitioner Program
- 25 years of training & experience with death, dying and grief issues
- Mindful Awareness
- EMDR, Level 1 & 11
- Extensive training in child and adult trauma
- Numerous seminars in Play Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
License: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, State of Idaho
Affiliations: Idaho Mental Health Counseling Association