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Ian Robertson, MSW

Ian Robertson, MSW, RSW, is a Registered Social Worker with over 30 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through life’s most difficult moments. His work has always centered around helping people heal from trauma, addiction, grief, and emotional pain whether in private practice or in his role as Regional Clinical Supervisor for Addictions and Mental Health at Niagara Health. Over the years, he’s also had the privilege of mentoring other therapists, offering clinical supervision and teaching in hospital and community settings across Ontario. He wrote this article because he’s seen firsthand how many people think they’re doing healing “wrong” when, in fact, they’re doing the hard work exactly as it’s meant to unfold; imperfectly, non-linearly, and with incredible courage. If you’ve ever felt like you’re stuck or going backward, Robertson wants you to know you’re not alone. This is what healing really looks like. Let’s talk about it. Interested clinicians looking to explore these principles in practice, can visit his training opportunities.