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Wendy Elliott,
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Wendy Elliott is an Accredited Dance-Movement Therapist, NH Licensed Counselor, and Registered Expressive Arts therapist who integrates the creative process, the body, and mindfulness in her work as a counselor. Wendy works with children, adolescents, and adults from a holistic perspective and understands that healing happens in the context of connection. Wendy builds strong relationships with her clients so that they may begin to access their deep inner wisdom and find guidance towards their healing process. Wendy has post masters experience in the mental health field since 1982. In addition, Wendy is also a trained Sand Tray clinician with experience in Jungian approaches to therapy and holds a Masters degree in Organizational Development and Leadership. Her work has included being a Dean at a small college, a nonprofit consultant, facilitator, and a coach since 2000. In addition to her work at MAPS, Wendy is an adjunct faculty at Antioch University New England and Keene State College. Wendy also leads workshops both locally and internationally that speak to the work of the soul through artistic mediums, ritual, the body, and spiritual practice. Wendy's experience includes working in wellness programs, rehabilitation medicine, stress reduction, psychiatric hospitals, and outpatient practice settings. Her work is informed by over 25 years as a mindfulness practitioner as well as her extensive study and practice in the fields of authentic movement, positive psychology, appreciative inquiry, indigenous healing practices, cognitive-behavioral and narrative therapy. Wendy's specialty is working with people who suffer from soul loss or what we may call depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and loss. She has a particular interest in adult identity issues including life transitions that manifest in shifting relationships, career, and family. Currently Wendy is training in Somatic Experiencing, a body based approach that is specifically designed to work with trauma survivors through integrating sensori-motor, emotional, and cognitive processing. Wendy is known for her
expertise in guiding her clients to listen, embody, and act from their
authentic selves. Her enthusiasm for approaching difficult issues as
opportunities for growth comes from her deep belief in our ability to
draw on the human resources of courage, compassion, and wisdom. She is a
mother of two young adults. For more information about Wendy, you may
also visit her website at
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