Jenny Anderson
Peer Supporter Biography
Jenny Anderson
317 Seymour Street
Kamloops, British Columbia
jenny.anderson@servicecanada.gc.ca
250-371-8002
- Group and Level:
- PM-03
- Branch:
- Benefits Delivery Services Branch (BDSB)
- Work Environment:
- Providing Services to Clients within Department
- Language:
- English
- Preferred method of Communication:
- Lync, Email
Peer Supporter Identifies As:
- Woman
- Indigenous
Areas of Life Experience In Dealing With:
- Conflicts at home or with other employees
- Depression / Mental health difficulties
- Family issues
- Racial issues
- Stress / burnout
- Substance abuse
- Other: Parent living with you
Brief Description of Life Experience related to Mental Health:
I am a single mother of two amazing teen boys. My lived experience begins with childhood traumas which started me on a journey of self-discovery and healing in my early 40’s. After my marriage broke up I struggled, but was determined, to make a better life for my children and I. When I deployed to Kamloops, BC in 2010 I met an amazing support network of various healers such as Peruvian Shamanism, meditation, yoga and natural medicine. I learned that the journey to wellness begins with me and I approach it in a holistic fashion. Recently, a close relative lost her husband of 30 years and fell into a deep depression and she doesn’t drive so she relocated provinces to live with me so that I could support her. I am blessed with the wisdom of Shamanic training and Traditional principles as an Indigenous woman and I want to share them with you; to give you hope and inspire you on your own healing journey. I am here to listen and offer any support I can.