Meet Stephanie - Aligned and Well

Stephanie John MT, OCT, BA

Rooted in Attachment and Developmental Psychology, Stephanie’s all-encompassing approach draws on the principles of Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR), Life Stress Reduction (LSR), Dialectical Behaviour Threapy (DBT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), Positive Behaviour Supports (PBS), suicide prevention, sensory integration, nutritional health, meditation, mindfulness, visualization, and yoga.

Degrees, Certifications, and Memberships

2018-present   Certified Trainer, Traumatic Incident Reduction
2017-present   Facilitator, Life Stress Reduction
2016-present   Member in Good Standing with the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals (OAMHP)
2012-present   Member in Good Standing with the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT)
2012 Master of Teaching, OISE, University of Toronto
2008 Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (with Distinction), University of Victoria

Continuing Education (a sample)

2026 IFS and Spirituality, Dr. Richard Schwartz, 1 day
2025 EMDR, The Institute for Creative Mindfulness, 8 days
2024 The Vagal System in Trauma, Dr. Stephen Porges, NICABM, .5 day
2024 Rapid Gut Reset (toxicity, infections, & mental health), Sinclair Kennally 6 weeks
2023 Applied Suicide Prevention Skills, CMHA, 2 days
2023 Ability Enhancement Level 1, Ragnhild Malnati MSW, 2 days
2022 Critical Incident and Crisis Schema, Joe McClory PhD(C), 2 days
2022 The Exploration Project (Attention, Advanced Somatics, Intention, Harmony, Connection, Authentic Self) Joe McClory PhD(C), 14 days
2021 IFS and Trauma, Dr. Richard Schwartz, 2 days
2021 Personality Disorders: The Hidden Agenda, Dr. Jeff Riggenbach, 1 day
2021 Healing the Wounds of Trauma, Dr. Frank Anderson, 1 day
2020 Internal Family Systems, Dr. Richard Schwartz et al. 6 months
2020 Advanced Master Program on the Treatment of Trauma, NICABM, 1.5 days
2020 Transcendence in Psychotherapy, Dr. Mark Weisberg, et al. 3 days
2019 Clinical Applications of Neuroplasticity, Dr. Norman Doidge, 2 days
2019 The Ethics of Helping- Boundaries and Relationships, CTRI, 1 day
2019 Couples Therapy: A Comprehensive Approach, Dr. Morrie Klienplatz, 2 days
2018 Trauma in the Mind’s Eye, Natalie Zlodre MSW, RSW, 1 day
2017 Making Sense of Anxiety and Emotions, Dr. Gordon Neufeld, 3 days
2017 Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Skills Training, Dr. John Wagner, 3 days
2017 Self-Compassion and Emotional Resilience, Dr. Kristin Neff, 1 day
2017 Life Stress Reduction, Margaret Nelson RP, 4 days
2016 Traumatic Incident Reduction, Margaret Nelson RP, 4 days
2012 Research and Development Graduate Assistantship, University of Toronto