Generate and Grow Connection

Staff Bios

Clinical Team

Deborah Marshall, MA RCC

Registered Clinical Counsellor
Eponaquest Advanced Facilitator
Pro-EFW  Certified Trainer, Mentor and Practitioner
Certified in EquiLateral – The Equine Assisted EMDR

Not currently accepting new clients.

Change and growth do not have to be painful. I always look to how a person can reconnect with things that are positive and healing, and to the possibilities of developing new resources.

In private practice since 1988, I have both a clinical based practice at Marshall and Associates as well as a farm-based practice at Generation Farms. This combination allows for many possibilities in treatment.

 

I am interested in approaches that create change beyond talk therapy. Specialties include:

  • EMDR (Certified by EMDRIA)
  • Certified in EquiLateral: Equine Assisted EMDR
  • Somatic Therapy
  • Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy (Pro-EFW  Certified Practitioner, Mentor, Trainer)
  • Resolving trauma
  • Group work with addictions
  • Group therapy

Adding horses to my practice in 2000 allowed the horses to work their own simple magic to help people recover themselves. My work is innovative and flexible as I combine the effectiveness of EMDR, Somatic Psychology, mindfulness, and other methods with the power of horses.

After initial training with EAGALA, I explored the combination of psychotherapy and horses. Study with Linda Kohanov at the Epona Center in Arizona opened many new doors and continues to inform my work. I became an Eponaquest Advanced Instructor in 2006.

Along with my team we have offered training in Equine Facilitated Wellness for many Equine, Learning and Mental Health Professionals. I am a tri-certified Professional and Trainer with the Professional Association for Equine Facilitated Wellness and sit on the Pro-EFW board as the trainer representative.

Treating the effects of trauma became a specialty. People with depression, anxiety, loss, burnout, adjustment to disability and brain injury are all in my area of expertise. Years of Employee Assistance Programs and workplace interventions have given me experience in the workplace and corporate world. A major focus is now mentoring staff and students in the work of EFW. In 2000 during the pandemic, we closed our group counselling practice and now work entirely from Generation Farms.

Deborah is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (#636)

Emily McClure BA CYC; MA Counselling

EC Level One Coach
MA in Counselling Psychology with a specialization in Equine Assisted Mental Health

Emily McClure (formerly Pelletier) has been working in the field of Equine Facilitated Wellness (EFW) since 2000. She has a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology with a specialization in Equine Assisted Mental Health from Prescott College in Arizona (2009). As co-founder of the Generation Farms programs, Emily has helped create EFW programs including the HorseEmPower youth program, personal development workshops, group addictions treatment, and professional trainings

Emily brings a thorough understanding of the nervous system and trauma theory to her work and engages the help of the horses to encourage clients to learn body awareness, present moment focus and emotional congruence. She appreciates that a natural setting involving animals makes somatic work accessible to all of her clients. Something that inspires her is the way in which clients become their best selves when in relationship with horses, nature and themselves. Emily has a highly-developed sense of the interrelationship between humans and horses and she is passionate about the healing possibilities and learning opportunities this contains.

A life-long horse person, Emily is a certified Equine Canada riding instructor and has been teaching riding and horsemanship for over 15 years. She has been working with children and youth in EFW programs since 2003.

Emily has enjoyed mentoring practicum students through VIU’s Child and Youth Care program, of which she is a graduate.

   Sarah Rowse BA CYC; MA RCC Counselling

 

Sarah has an MA in Counselling and is a Registered Clinical Counsellor. Sarah brings her extensive experience with children and horses as a Child and Youth Professional to Generation Farms. Sarah works with all age groups and is enjoying a diverse case load.

She is fully certified as a Human Services Professional with the Professional Association for Equine Facilitated Wellness. This is an extensive training that results in well qualified EFW professionals.

She has a lifelong passion for animals and believes creating connections to the land, the animals, and each other is essential for a stronger future both personally and for the global community. Sarah utilizes mindfulness, strength-based and person-centered frameworks, and playfulness in her work.

 

 

 Dr Kimberly Lane; Registered Psychologist (Child, Youth and Family)

Kim is a horse and nature lover who is passionate about supporting young people as they reconnect to themselves and their world, and move gently through the healing process.

Kim is a registered psychologist with the College of Psychologists of BC. She has worked in a variety of settings over the years, including community mental health, hospital-based settings, and private practice.

Kim has training in several therapy modalities, including cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), synergetic play therapy (SPT), emotion focused family therapy (EFFT) and equine facilitated wellness (EFW), as well as infant/early childhood mental health, complex trauma, and attachment-based intervention. Kim enjoys integrating these approaches to provide holistic and compassionate support. 

She is available online for parent consultations as well as onsite at Generation Farms.

Kim has a deep appreciation for the support that nature offers and brings a calm and gentle presence to her collaborative approach. She believes strongly in the power of the parent-child relationship and enjoys supporting parents and caregivers as well. 

 

Jen Doran; TR Instructor; BA CYC

 

Jen has a long history as a Therapeutic Riding Instructor working collaboratively with adults and children to gain skills and confidence. 

Working at Generation Farms as a Child and Youth Worker, she see clients with a variety of needs. As an accomplished horsewoman she is able to combine her skills to this outdoor with animals setting. 

 

 

 Patricia Gibson MSW RCC 

Pat was a long time member of our group office practice. For those who want to see a trusted and experienced counsellor Pat works from her home office in Central Nanaimo while maintaining her connection with our practice. 

“It is my role to create a safe container for you to explore whatever is on your heart and mind? Are you burdened with left over trauma from childhood? Are you grieving loss? Are you in transition with an unknown future? Are you in a difficult relationship? Are you curious about what fuels your passion for life and the barriers that stand in the way of your aliveness? Together we will open the wisdom part of you that knows the way forward while holding the fearful, uncertain part with compassion and understanding.

I am a registered clinical counselor. I worked for many years in the mental health field. A primary treatment group I facilitated was mindfulness-based cognitive therapy.  It is basically a training of the mind to become conscious of negative, self-deprecating thoughts by continuously letting them go, to become free. This healing practice helped clients alleviate depression and anxiety, while contributing to self-worth and self-confidence.

I completed a two- year program to become a spiritual director. I believe we are all spiritual beings and express this part of ourselves in diverse, unique ways. Discovering and developing a spiritual practice in whatever form is another avenue of stability, nourishment and support as we encounter the difficulties and the suffering that arise in every human life.

 It would be my honor to work with you.” Patricia Gibson

 

Patty Kirk MEd; Learning and Behaviour Specialist

We wish Patty all good things as she looks to retirement! Her contribution to the children and families she has worked with has been extraordinary. 

Patty continues to be a valuable mentor for our Pro-EFW students working towards certification. 

 

Kate Burns MSW Registered Social Worker

Pro-EFW Certified Mental Health Practitioner and Mentor
Certified Hakomi Practitioner

Kate is retiring and not accepting new clients. She will continue her connection with Generation Farms.

Kate continues to be a valuable mentor for our Pro-EFW students working towards certification. 

Kelsey Campbell BA CYC 

Kelsey is currently on leave and will be back to work in our CLBC and Orca Lelum programs!

 

 

 

Horse Care Team

Caitlin Petrini

Caitlin believes that all horses deserve to be treated with kindness and respect, and she brings this mindset into her work. Relying mainly on intuition and observation, she cares for our horses and maintains their general health and well-being. She is the lead in managing their well-being.

She is eager to expand her knowledge in the equine field and is currently participating in the Pro-EFW training program offered at Generation Farms. Caitlin brings in the concepts she is learning on a day to day practical basis. 

With the goal of riding and training more horses in the future, she aims to use many of the EFW concepts as the foundation of her future program.

 

 

 

Becca Oliver

Becca joined the team in 2021, but has been part of the Generation Farms community since starting riding and horsemanship lessons in 2016. She is passionate about the equine field, and loves growing her knowledge.

She has an interest in pursuing a career in animal health and care, and she treasures her time spent with horses, prioritizing their well-being and providing a safe and well kept environment. 

 

 

 

CLBC Community Inclusion Team

Since 2015 this group of skilled professionals have provided specialized 1 – 1 and group programs for young adults through Community Living BC. We are very happy to be offering this special service. We keep our program small to keep the quality of services high.

 

Kara Brunt BEd – Community Support Worker

Kara brings her knowledge as a Special Education teacher and her life experience as an involved community member and parent to her role as Community Support Worker. She takes the lead in our Community Inclusion Program that offers services to young adults with diverse abilities.

Kara is especially skilled in moving at the pace of the person she is with. And in developing deeply respectful relationships.