Open Space Therapy

03/05/2026

Grateful to reflect on this workshop with Métis families through MNBC’s Ministry of Education.
These gatherings remind me how powerful it is when families come together to learn, share stories, and reconnect with values that strengthen our relationships and communities. Together we explored mindful parenting, neurodivergent considerations, cultural teachings, and intergenerational strengths while including activities like beading, dot-art with Kelly Poitras, and medicine bag making.
Thank you to the MNBC team, the Family Connection Navigators, and the families who showed up with such openness. Deep appreciation as well to Elder Maria Reed, Sheena James, and Ashley Baresinkoff for your ongoing support. It’s an honour to do this work together.

01/18/2026

I feel deeply honoured to be invited by Ministry of Education – Family Connection Programs to host this 8-week workshop for Métis families across BC. Walking alongside such strong Indigenous women, and holding space for Métis families to gather, learn, create, and connect in good ways, is powerful medicine.

09/11/2025

Hello! It’s been a while, but I’m back and excited to announce that I’m currently enrolled in a Metis Creative Arts course training. This training will allow me to integrate expressive arts into my counselling practice, which has always been a source of grounding for me. I’m thrilled to bring more creative healing tools to our sessions! You can also check out my new art page , where I draw inspiration from the Metis “spirit bead” and its symbolism of embracing imperfection.

06/21/2025

🧡 National Indigenous Peoples Day 🧡Today let’s honour the strength, culture, and stories of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Turtle Island.

I am a proud Indigenous woman and I celebrate this day as a reminder of Indigenous pride, while also holding space for truth, resilience, and continued action.

Our culture is our medicine. Our healing is our power. I remind my Metis ancestors that we are in a time of reclamation, reconciliation and healing and it is safe(r) to be proud of our indigenous bloodlines. We will no longer hide who we are.

04/29/2025

Over the weekend, the tragedy at the Lapu-Lapu celebration deeply affected many of us. If you’re looking for support or ways to cope, check out my latest blog post: https://www.openspacetherapy.ca/blog

04/28/2025

Like many of you, my heart is heavy following the tragic events at the Lapu-Lapu Day celebrations. As a Filipino myself, I am deeply sorry for the pain and loss our community is experiencing. In this time of collective grief and healing, I want to offer a supportive and accessible space for reflection, connection, and care.

I’m opening three no-cost one-on-one counselling for adults who have been impacted by this tragedy. Subsequent session fees will be reduced or pay what you can. These sessions are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Additionally, I’ll be facilitating an online support group on Tuesday evenings at a reduced fee.

For more information, please visit www.openspacetherapy.ca or email me at [email protected]

As a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor at Open Space Therapy, I provide in-person, virtual, and walk and talk counselling sessions in Langley B.C.

12/24/2024

To My Dear Clients,

As this season unfolds, I want to take a moment to express my deep gratitude for each of you. It is a privilege to witness your courage, vulnerability, and resilience as you navigate your journeys.

This work, our work together, fills me with purpose and hope. I am honoured to walk alongside you and deeply committed to helping you rediscover the light and strength that are already within you.

This time of year can bring a range of emotions: joy and connection for some, and loneliness or loss for others. If you’re feeling the warmth of togetherness, I celebrate with you. If you’re carrying heaviness in your heart, know that you are not alone.

Let us all strive to offer kindness and compassion, for we often don’t know the battles others are quietly facing. A small act of understanding can ripple into profound healing.

With heartfelt gratitude and the warmest wishes,
Michelle