In July 1993 I was appointed to be a Province of Manitoba Marriage Commissioner. Since that time I have officiated at more than 1,600 weddings. Becoming a marriage commissioner was a perfect fit for me. In January 2014, I became a certified funeral celebrant would be another perfect fit for me.
I retired from my government career with Manitoba Health in January 2015. This has given me more time to focus on my true calling — performing wedding ceremonies and officiating at funerals and celebrations of life.
I am caring, friendly, open and a great listener. My friends and colleagues have praised my warm sense of humour, calm demeanour, thoughtfulness, and patience. And I really love what I do.
I hope to share with you my experience, compassion and professionalism as a Marriage Commissioner or Funeral Celebrant.
We offer supportive psychotherapy to people of all ages and walks of life. Our therapists share the belief that an innate path of healing exists within each person, and we are committed to guiding individuals and families along their unique way to wholeness and authenticity. Thus, our philosophy is based on empowerment and respect for the needs and abilities of every individual.
At Proactive Rehabilitation Manitoba, we take your well-being to heart! Based in Winnipeg, we are proud to offer a full suite of rehabilitation services focused on improving your mental health and quality of living. Using a holistic approach to wellness we also provide marriage and family counselling, exercise/ mobility programs, nutrition counselling, occupational therapy and more.
Linda Churchill B.A., M. Div., and MMFT.The Master of Marriage and Family Therapy degree (MMFT) is one of the most rigorous and respected in the field. In training I was privileged to learn and apply many theoretical frameworks that inform my practice. In order to graduate with our Master's degree, we therapists in the Marriage and Family Therapy Program were expected to earn a minimum 500 hours with real clients during supervised training. I have benefitted and continue to benefit from excellent supervision. This means that the client profits from both my experience and from that of a more seasoned professional. Think of it as two helpers for the price of one. Throughout the entirety of my training and vocational experience, I also had to face my own issues. This is common to all good therapists in order to becoming better equipped to distinguish our own baggage from that of others. Better service to the client is the result.While academic and clinical training involves learning how to assess and address many aspects of the human condition, life has been my best teacher
Sex and sexuality can be difficult to talk about. It can feel uncomfortable, frustrating and embarrassing especially if we don't know how or where to begin. Our daily lives, including our relationships, can put a tremendous strain on our intimate and sexual connections. Many people have shouldered the weight of these concerns and have felt stuck, powerless and hopeless. Others have asked themselves: ''Can it ever get better?'', ''Will I always feel this way?'' or ''Are we like other average couples?''. It's important to know that by paying attention to our sexuality and by being more aware of the issues we can live healthier, happier and more connected to ourselves and in our relationships.