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Ember of Hope

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Ember of Hope Counseling and Training Services is a transformative healing organization founded and led by husband-and-wife team Janine (Dakelh/Wet’suwet’en) and Richard Sampson (Gitxsan).

Ember of Hope is based on the unceded traditional territory of the Lheidli T’enneh, in Prince George, British Columbia.

Our Story

Ember of Hope is an owner/operator-led company specializing in gatherings (also called workshops), training, consulting, and counseling services. Participants are empowered and equipped to learn, experience, and integrate new knowledge into their lives.

Our team operates with a person-centred, trauma-informed, culturally safe, and strength-based practice, helping participants stay present and extend grace to one another during times of crisis.

What sets Ember of Hope apart is its creative facilitation approach. Each gathering is tailored to meet participants where they’re at – no prescribed manuals or rehearsed speeches. We pride ourselves in weaving self-expression, acceptance, and love into every aspect of our work.

Gatherings

Building Hope Through Self-Awareness
Lateral Humanity
Moving Through the Seasons: Suicide Prevention and Intervention
Healing Grief
Indigenous Trauma-Informed Practice and Care
Other Services

Throughout the gathering, I witnessed transformation and experienced transformation. Mr. Sampson was able to engage all attendees and offer positive perspectives. Today, I can view errors in my actions as teachings.

Hawa Ayorech

Community Programs Coordinator, Aboriginal Housing Society of Prince George

Letting go of a challenging memory can be as simple as taking a deep breath and blowing it away.

Anonymous

They allow a safe space to share and reflect on past trauma, but most importantly to be present and move forward in a healthier way.

Anonymous

Ember of Hope is about hearing the truth: that there is love, joy, and freedom.

Anonymous

Why

Janine and Richard envision a society where First Nations peoples and communities are thriving.

Their work begins with educating people about how trauma impacts and shows up within our minds and bodies. By helping participants understand these natural processes and behaviours, Ember of Hope addresses the trauma and stress that prevent First Nations from flourishing emotionally, mentally, physically, financially, and spiritually.

Richard and Janine have provided valuable services to organizations such as the First Nations Health Authority and numerous communities, fostering healing and resilience across B.C.

We believe that our people deserve the best services possible, and that’s what we set out to do when we go into communities. We all deserve the best help and support possible.

Janine and Richard Sampson with their arms around one another

About

The name ‘Ember of Hope’ speaks to the idea of an ember—the remains of a roaring fire. To revive the fire, we must blow on the embers. Eventually, the fire comes back to life.

The breath we use to rekindle the fire is the same breath that carries the words needed to reignite the spirit and fire within each of us.

Meet Janine and Richard

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Contact

For more information, including pricing, please contact us.

Phone: +1 (778) 928-4673 | Email: hadih@emberofhope.ca

Ember of Hope can tailor workshops and trainings to meet your organization's needs. However, we do not offer individual counseling services.

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