Indigenous Focusing-Oriented Therapy
Indigenous Focusing-Oriented Therapy (IFOT) is a holistic and body-centered therapeutic modality that deeply honors the connection between the body, mind, and spirit. Rooted in a person-centered approach, IFOT integrates Indigenous medicines and traditions, such as grounding in the wisdom of the land, communing with nature, working with herbs, and calling upon the guidance of spirits and ancestors.
Honoring Indigenous Practices
I received my IFOT certification in 2022. I offer IFOT with deep reverence for Indigenous practices. This offering is open to all who approach this work with respect and humility. Shirley Turcotte created these teachings as a way to heal her Indigenous community from the trauma of colonization, residential schools, sexual violence, and ongoing oppression and erasure. She has generously shared this healing modality for the healing of all who have experienced trauma.