About Carolyn
Carolyn Hapgood has worked in the counselling field since 1992, with adolescents and adults. As her career and education evolved, she realized that the body also has a “story” to tell in relation to stress, tension, emotional management and trauma. Carolyn pursued further education in a number of modalities that involve the body in wellness, healing and recovery. In 2012 she opened a private practice that utilizes numerous approaches to wellness. These approaches involve the mind, body, emotions and energy system.
Highlights:
- National Trainer Trainee with TRE Training in Canada since 2018
- Advanced Training TRE™ (Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercise) Dubrovnik, Croatia 2018
- IAYT Internationally Certified Yoga Therapist 2013
- M.Ed. (Counselling Psychology); B.A. (Hons); Criminology Certificate (MUN) 1993 & 2014
- C.C.C. (Canadian Certified Counsellor – Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Assoc)
- Global Certification TRE™ Provider (Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises) Chicago 2015
- Registered Reiki Master/Teacher (Holy Fire III Karuna Reiki Master) NL 2016 & UK 2017
- Registered Reiki Master/Teacher (Holy Fire III Usui Reiki Master) NL 2015 & UK 2016
- Internationally Certified Neurogenic Yoga™ Teacher Arizona 2014
- Professional Yoga Therapist Training (IYT) Texas, Massachusetts & Arizona 2013
- Licensed Naturotherapist (Academy of Naturopaths & Naturotherapists of Canada) 2015
- Registered Yoga Teacher St. John’s, NL 2012
Carolyn’s education also includes specialized training since 1992 for: trauma, stress management, relaxation techniques, self-care techniques, emotional management, Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder, offenders, addictions, criminal behaviour, violence, Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM), interpersonal conflict resolution, mediation, vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue and much more!
Carolyn began her yoga journey in January 2002. Her background includes 10 years of studying and practicing in the Iyengar tradition, where postures are alignment based. In 2012 she completed the 200 Hr Yoga Teacher Training at Shakti Yoga Studio, St. John’s, NL. In 2013, she completed the 300 Hr Professional Yoga Therapist Certification with Integrative Yoga Therapy which took place in Texas, Massachusetts and Arizona. In 2017, she became an IAYT Certified Yoga Therapist. In 2014, she completed the Neurogenic Yoga™ training in Arizona and became one of two Certified Neurogenic Yoga™ teachers in Canada at that time.
In 2015, Carolyn became Globally Certified as a TRE™ Provider (Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises™), this training was completed in Chicago with Dr. David Berceli. In 2018, Carolyn completed Advanced Training in TRE in Dubrovnik, Croatia with Dr. David Berceli. Since 2018, Carolyn has completed numerous advanced TRE trainings; became a National mentor for those in training; was certified as an Advanced TRE Provider for Canada; and has been working on becoming a National Trainer for TRE (Faculty for TRE Training Canada).
Carolyn completed Usui Reiki Level I, II and Advanced training (2015) in St. John’s, NL with Nora Squires. She completed Holy Fire III Usui Master/Teacher Reiki training in Glastonbury and Stonehenge, UK (2016) with William Lee Rand. She also completed Karuna Reiki Level I, II and Advanced training (2017) in St. John’s, NL with Nora Squires. She completed her Holy Fire III Karuna Master/Teacher Level in Glastonbury and Stonehenge, UK (2017) with William Lee Rand.
Carolyn blends these various modalities when working with individuals. She was certified as a Naturotherapist in 2015.
Designations & Education
Associations
Canadian Certified Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association (since 2014)
Certified Yoga Therapist with the International Association of Yoga Therapists (since 2013)
Licensed Naturotherapist with the Academy of Naturopaths & Naturotherapists of Canada (since 2015)
Registered Holy Fire, Karuna & Usui Reiki Master with the Canadian Reiki Association (since 2015)
Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance (E-RYT 500+, RYT 500+, since 2012)
Counselling Education
Masters of Education Degree (Counselling Psychology Program) at Memorial University, NL (2014)
Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree (Psychology, Sociology & Criminology Cert) at Memorial University, NL (1993)
Correctional Services of Canada: (Memramcook & Moncton, NB; Halifax, NS; St. John’s, NL, 1998 -2012)
Extensive training in Cognitive Behavioural Group Treatment Programs for Federal Offenders using Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT):
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- National Certification in Cognitive Skills Facilitation,
- Anger and Emotions Management Program,
- Moderate & High Intensity Family Violence Prevention Program,
- National Substance Abuse Program (High, Moderate & Low Intensity),
- Motivational Interviewing,
- Integrated Correctional Program Model,
- Community Maintenance Program,
- Alternatives, Associates & Attitudes Program,
- National Certification in Counter Point Facilitation,
- Reasoning & Rehabilitation Program,
- and booster programs for each program listed above.
Certificate in Counseling Adolescents in Crisis, Acadia Divinity College, Wolfville, NS (1994)
Prison Ministry Certificate, Springhill and Atlantic Institutions, NS and NB (Acadia University, 1994)
Numerous Professional Development Workshops & Training attended from 1992 – present including:
Energy Psychology, Somatic Experiencing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Assessing and Treating Complex Trauma, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Relationship Based Strengths Approach, Self-injurious Behaviour in Canadian Corrections, Forensic Assessment, numerous Addictions Workshops, Vicarious Trauma, Victims of Childhood Trauma, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Critical Incident Stress Management: Group Crisis Intervention & Individual Crisis Intervention & Peer Support, Critical Incident Debriefing Level I Certification, Crisis Intervention Training, Mediation Training Level I & II, Interpersonal Conflict Resolution Training, Hope & Healing (grief counselling), Self Harming Behaviours, Suicide Intervention, Manipulation Workshop, Borderline Personality Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Reclaiming Life After Trauma, etc.
TRE™ & Neurogenic Yoga™ Education
TRE™ Certification Trainer Trainee with TRE™ Training Canada (2018 – present)
TRE™, Pregnancy & Interoception Advanced Training with TFA (2023)
TRE™ Online Advanced Training with TFA (2021)
Certified as an Advanced Provider/Mentor/Teaching Assistant with TRE™ Canada (2020)
TRE™ Advanced Training with Dr Berceli (Dubrovnik, Croatia, 2018)
Global TRE™ Provider Certification with Dr Berceli (Chicago, USA, 2015)
Teaching Assistant in Neurogenic Yoga™ Training (Milwaukee, USA, 2018)
Neurogenic Yoga™ Teacher Certification (Arizona, USA, 2014)
Yoga & Yoga Therapy Education
International Certification as a Yoga Therapist with IAYT (2017)
Professional Yoga Therapy Training with Integrative Yoga Therapy (Texas, Massachusetts & Arizona 2013)
Yoga Therapy for Addictions with Sattva Yoga Therapy (2022)
Yoga for Health & Healing (Iyengar Yoga) with Father Joe Pereira (2018, 2019, 2020)
Embodied Philosophy: Healing Trauma, Building Resilience & Weathering the Storm with Dr. Albert Wong (2020)
Meditation, Mindfulness & Neuroscience with Yoga Psychology Training (Toronto, ON, 2018)
Healthy Pelvic Floor with Margot McKinnon (Toronto, ON, 2018)
Breath, Resonance & Vibration with Lesley Kaminoff (Toronto, ON, 2018)
Yoga Training with Rodney Yee (Toronto, ON, 2018)
Yin Yoga Teacher Training with Darlene MacLachlan (St. John’s, NL, 2017)
Trauma Sensitive Yoga Training with David Emerson (Charlottetown, PEI, 2017)
Anusara Yoga Training with Barrie Risman (St. John’s, NL, 2013)
Yoga Teacher Training with Shakti (St. John’s, NL, 2012)
Private Iyengar Yoga Lessons with Eugena Sussex (St. John’s, NL, 2002 – 2012)
Reiki Education
Holy Fire III Upgrade with William Lee Rand (2020)
Holy Fire II Karuna Reiki Training with William Lee Rand (Glastonbury, UK & Stonehenge, 2017)
Master & Teacher Level, Advanced Practitioner, Level II & I
Holy Fire II Usui Reiki Training with William Lee Rand (Glastonbury, UK & Stonehenge, 2016)
Master & Teacher Level, Advanced Practitioner, Level II & I
Karuna Reiki Training with Nora Squires (St. John’s, NL, 2016)
Master Level, Advanced Practitioner, Level II & I
Usui Reiki Training with Nora Squires (St. John’s, NL, 2015)
Master Level, Advanced Practitioner, Level II & I
Other Alternative Health Certificates
Myofascial Release Level I with Darrell Dye (St. John’s, NL, 2017)
Young Living Raindrop Technique with Sharon Walsh (St. John’s, NL, 2017)
Young Living Essential Oil Representative (St. John’s, NL, 2017)
Professional Experience
Present Role
Potentiality. A Wellness Company (St. John’s, NL, since 2012). Holistic Therapist and private practice sole proprietor.
Carolyn’s fulltime private practice blends Counselling, Yoga Therapy, Yoga, TRE™, Neurogenic Yoga™ and Reiki. Offered through individual sessions, classes, retreats, workshops, trainings and presentations. Carolyn is in partnership with many Employee Assistance Programs and her services are covered by health insurance.
Carolyn offers TRE™ Provider Certification Training and Reiki Training! See the “Retreats & Training” tab for details!
She is presently a TRE™ National Trainer Trainee and Mentor; sits on the TRE™ Training in Canada Faculty Committee; is a Director on the Board of Directors for Yoga Kula Coop and offers weekly yoga therapy classes to the Parkinson’s Society NL.
Previous Professional Experience
Carolyn has worked with non-profit, Federal and Provincial Government agencies, and in the private sector. She has had many roles including: Individual therapist, Group therapist, Yoga Therapist, Yoga teacher, Reiki Master, Trainer, Director, Clinical Supervisor, Presenter, Senior Program Facilitator, Program Developer, Mediator, to name a few. Carolyn’s work with Federal offenders specialized in violence, repeat offending, addictions and employment concerns. She then moved into training and supervision of staff, and eventually into management positions. Carolyn has assisted youth, adults, offenders and the general public since 1992.
A brief synopsis of some of her experience includes:
Clinical
Counselling therapist at the NL Youth Center (Youth Correctional Center in Whitbourne, NL)
Senior Program facilitator of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Programs with the John Howard Society
Individual counsellor with the John Howard Society
Clinical supervision and training of staff with the John Howard Society
Group Treatment Program Facilitator, Parole Officer & Counsellor with Correctional Service Canada
Clinical Lead on the startup of Waypoints’ Leadership & Resiliency NL Program
Extensive experience completing assessments, creating treatment plans and report writing
Management
Director of the C-STEP Program, a branch of the John Howard Society (supervising nine clinical staff, program development & sustainability, working collaboratively with other JHS branch managers, liaising with government departments & other community agencies, and managing the daily operations of the branch).
Trainer
Stress Management Instructor at Memorial University (Division of Lifelong Learning)
Conflict Resolution Trainer and Mediator with Community Mediation Services
Program Development
EAP and Respectful Workplace Programs
ACT Program – Adaptive & Creative Thinking Program
Employment Preparation Programs for Offenders
C-STEP Program – Cognitive Skills Training & Employment Preparation
Community Development
Part of a team of founding members of four non-profit organizations in St. John’s, NL:
- Community Mediation Services
- Hope for Youth Foundation
- Metro Community Chaplaincy – now called Turnings
- 1-2-1 Visitation Program at HMP
Government Sector
Worked collaboratively with both federal and provincial government agencies since 1992
Involved in numerous committees and projects
Extensive experience with Federal and Provincial Prison systems
Non-Profit Sector
Numerous non-profit boards and committees since 1992
Creating proposals, fundraising and team development
Organizing, coordinating and leading large events
Numerous grass roots roles with non-profit agencies in the early 1990’s
Yoga & Wellness Sector
Ballroom Yoga for Bridges to Hope with the Comfort Hotel St. John’s
Yoga Therapy Program at Emmanuel House
Yoga Therapy with the Parkinson’s Society
Yoga Teacher at Shakti Yoga Studio
Yoga Teacher at yoga festivals and events
Coordination of yoga & wellness retreats
Personal “Experience”/Lifestyle:
On a personal note, I love being in nature. My lifestyle includes healthy food, priority of good quality sleep, yoga, meditation, and outdoor activities (camping, fly fishing, biking, hiking, kayaking, paddle boarding). I spend a lot of time with my dog and in my 1972 Volkswagen bus. I enjoy travelling, adventures, retreats, training/learning, exploring, and socializing with my husband, family and friends. During the Fall and Winter months however, I can be found curled up reading textbooks. Yes. Textbooks. My reading interests vary and include neuroscience, quantum physics, yogic philosophy, anything regarding energy & energy healing, spirituality, all things medical, all body systems, trauma responses, somatic experiencing, Polyvagal Theory, meditation concepts, the latest on therapy techniques and exploring consciousness. My passion for learning is enormous, and I continue to read and study extensively.
The body’s intelligence and wisdom are fascinating to me. The more I bring science and spirituality together, the more connections I make.
My mission has always been to develop our community to be healthy and safe. My main love and passion is helping others to understand their mind, body and energetic connections. It is definitely my life’s purpose.