Join us for the third episode, “Roses among Thorns: Flourishing in the midst of Adversity” in our Health and Total Wellness Series!

In today’s episode, I talk with Marie Vaughan-Cadmus. Marie is a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor Candidate with Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada (ACCT), serves in the Christian Education Department as a Sunday school teacher and Christian Education Director at Bethel United Church in Surrey, BC.

Marie has been involved in the counselling ministry for approximately 31 years. Marie graduated from Stenberg College Counselling Therapist and Community Mental Health and Addictions Worker program. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies and Counselling. Marie believes in a holistic approach to Counselling, promotes spiritual education for all, and is advocate for mental health and wellness.

Marie has lived a life of emotional pain related to traumatic experiences she has had growing up. She possesses wisdom, insight, a sense of humor, compassion and empathizes with those that need a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space to process their emotional pain and live a flourishing life.

Marie is the author of the book, “Roses among Thorns: Flourishing in the Midst of Adversity. In her debut book she writes, “Life comes with challenges of various nature, but as the sun rise after the dark night, so we, too may rise above the complexities of life. Obstacles may be used as stepping stones, and pain for gain.”

In today’s episode, Marie shares her passion for God, her commitment and enthusiasm for teaching others, and her lifelong dedication to helping individuals address the pain and trauma in their lives so they can heal, flourish, and thrive.

We discuss the pain and accompanying trauma of losing a loved one, living with relatives who didn’t handle her as the precious gift she was, and finally, her journey of healing.

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