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With Shawna Thibodeau

MEDITATION TEACHER, BREATHWORK FACILITATOR, SPIRITUAL MENTOR & FORMER MENTAL HEALTH NURSE

Author of The Light That Shines Through

Helping you Heal, Align to your Soul’s Truths, and Create a Life of Peace and Empowerment

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International Retreat
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Online Class
Online Breathwork Ceremony
Tuesday July 28, 2026. 7-9:00pm
Online over Zoom
EvenT Summary: An evening of online meditation, breathwork & guided journaling to slow down, reduce stress, cleanse your emotional and energetic body, and reconnect with your inner self and inner wisdom.  Led by Shawna Thibodeau – meditation & breathwork teacher, psychospiritual & IFS coach + Mental Health Nurse (RN). Beginners are fully welcome and encouraged. No experience is needed. When & Where? Upcoming Dates: Tuesday July 28: 7:00-9:00pm   Online over Zoom Sign...
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International Retreat
The Return to Self Oceanfront Retreat
November 11-16th, 2027
Las Galeras, Dominican Republic
When? November 11-16th, 2027 Where? Villa Serena – Las Galeras, Domincan Republic Event Summary: Join Meditation, Breathwork Teacher, Author & Psychospiritual coach, Shawna Thibodeau and Yoga & Meditation Teacher + Doctor of Physical Therapy, Bridget Dix for an oceanfront 5-night healing women’s retreat by the sea in beautiful Dominican Republic.  Through a combination of meditation, breathwork, spiritual teachings, healing workshops, yoga and organized group excursions, the theme...
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Local Event
Breathwork & Meditation Circles
Friday September 25, 2026
Beamsville, Ontario
An evening circle to help you slow down, release stress, cleanse the emotional & energetic body, and reconnect with yourself through guided meditation and breathwork.
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Shawna’s Credentials & Trainings

Academic Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology – McMaster University 
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Trent University

Internal Family Systems (IFS) Courses & Certifications

  • 12-Week Foundations of IFS Practice Course – Wilfred Laurier University 
  • 16-Week Stepping Stones Foundational Internal Family Systems Course – IFS Counselling Association 
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS) Certification – Naturalistico & International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM)
  • Mastering Internal Family Systems (IFS) for Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Addiction & More: An intensive online course with Dr. Richard Schwartz & Dr. Frank Anderson

Professional Certifications

  • Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Certification (2015-2020) – Canadian Nurses Association
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Fundamentals Program – University of Toronto, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
  • Navigating Psychedelics for Clinicians and Therapists Certificate – Psychedelics Today
  • Certificate in Motivational Interviewing – Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)

Mindfulness & Meditation Certifications

  • Certified Meditation Facilitator – Naturality, Hamilton (in association with Yoga Alliance, Canada)
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Basics – The Centre for Mindfulness Studies, Toronto
  • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) – Telka Smith Practice in Psychology, Peterborough
  • Meditation and Psychotherapy, Integrating Mindfulness into Clinical Practice – Dr. Tara Brach, SoundsTrue

Breathwork & Yoga Certifications

  • Certified Breathwork Facilitator (1:1 & Group) – Breathwork by Jon Paul Crimi, California
  • 200hr Yoga Teacher Training – YogaRenew
  • Yoga.Psyche.Soul – 120hr Yoga Speciality Certificate on the Psychology of Yoga – Ashley Turner (MA,LMFT)
  • Breathe to Heal Program – Max Strom

Energy Healing & EFT Certification

  • Level 1 & 2 EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) Certification – AAMET International
  • Level 1 & 2 Reiki + 35 hr Hands of Light Energy Healing Training – Omega Institute, Rhinebeck NY
  • Chakra Activation Training – Anodea Judith, SoundsTrue
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