Stephanie John MT, OCT, BA
Rooted in Attachment and Developmental Psychology, Stephanie’s all-encompassing approach draws on the principles of Dialectical Behaviour Threapy (DBT), Traumatic Incident Reduction, Life Stress Reduction, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), sensory integration, nutritional health, mindfulness, visualization, and yoga.
Professional Development
2026 Compassion Key Certification, Edward Mannix, 3 months
2026 The Flash Technique Advanced, Dr. Philip Manfield, 1 day
2026 The Flash Technique Basic, Dr. Philip Manfield, 1 day
2025 EMDR, The Institute for Creative Mindfulness, 8 days
2024 The Vagal System in Trauma, Dr. Stephen Porges, ½ day
2024 Mental Health, Toxicity, and Infections, Sinclair Kennally, 6 weeks
2023 Applied Suicide Prevention Skills, Canadian Mental Health Association, 2 days
2023 The Exploration Project (Advanced Somatics, Harmony, Connection, Ability Enhancement)
Joe McClory, PHD (C) 10 days
2022 The Exploration Project (Attention, Intention, Authentic Self) Joe McClory, PHD (C) 9 days
2022 Crisis Schema, Sean McCallum, 1 day
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 (IFS), 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
2020 Online Clinical Practice , Lawrence Murphy .5 day
2019 Clinical Applications of Neuroplasticity , Dr. Norman Doidge, 2 days
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 (DBT) 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
Degrees, Certifications, and Memberships
2026-present Certified Facilitator, Compassion Key
2018-present Certified Trainer, Traumatic Incident Reduction
2017-present Facilitator, Life Stress Reduction
2016-present Member in Good Standing, Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals (OAMHP)
2015 Certified Yoga Teacher (200 hrs), Blossoming Lotus Yoga
2012-present Member in Good Standing, Ontario College of Teachers (OCT)
2012 President, The Council for Exceptional Children, University of Toronto Chapter
2012 Master of Teaching, OISE, University of Toronto
2008 Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (with Distinction), University of Victoria