There’s power in collective healing.

Joddie Walker, MSC, RP

Joddie has over 30 years of experience working with people who have been impacted by trauma. She currently runs her own private practice, where she supports people of all ages through grief, loss, stress, and anxiety. She is particularly passionate about working with first responders and their families who are experiencing PTSD or secondary traumatic stress. Joddie believes that curiosity and the desire for change can result in creative solutions for her clients.

Joddie is also our Clinical Director. In this role, she oversees the development of our trainings and provides clinical guidance to ensure the materials embody trauma-informed principles.

As a facilitator, she draws on the strength and resilience she has seen throughout her career to bring the content to life.

Melanie Bazin, MSW, RSW

Melanie is our Director of Indigenous Services and works alongside the CTRI leadership team to envision the future of our organization and provide direction for our training services. She has a passion for decolonizing social systems and draws from her Métis heritage to incorporate Indigenous ways of being, learning, and helping into our training and resources.

In addition to her work with CTRI, Melanie provides land-based therapy with Lil’ Steps Wellness Farm. She holds a Master of Social Work degree, with a focus on Indigenous knowledge, is bilingual, and has over 18 years of experience as a social worker in the fields of child protection, addictions, and education.

As a trainer, Melanie creates a collaborative atmosphere of safety and respect for everyone involved.

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