Nicole Yawney

Master of Social Work University of Western

My name is Nicole Yawney. I am a registered social worker RSW 837725 from Fishing Lake First Nation.

Wholistic Framework model, Traditional ways of knowing, Individual Self-determination, Social Justice, Self-care, Heart-centered

Trauma Informed, Strength Based and Family centered, Brief Solution Focused Therapy, Wholistic Healing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Ribbon dress making, beginner beading, reading, research, baking, gardening and contributing to community events.

I have experience working with Indigenous people in the following areas…

Paediatric and Youth Mental Health & Cultural Wellness in a healthcare setting, Mental health care to remote Indigenous communities, working with trauma survivors, living with disabilities, coping with chronic illness, grief, suicidal ideation