Vivian Timmins is a proud band member of Constance Lake First Nation, with a practice deeply rooted in the ancestral teachings of her Cree heritage. She offers a unique and powerful approach to wellness, thoughtfully weaving together trauma-informed, culturally responsive care with Indigenous practices and Western therapeutic frameworks.
Her work is guided by a profound respect for wholistic healing, integrating:
A Two-Eyed Seeing Approach: Blending the wisdom of Indigenous Knowledge with Western clinical practices.
The Medicine Wheel: Using this wholistic framework to restore balance across all aspects of being.
Trauma-Informed & Strengths-Based Principles: Creating a safe space that honours your resilience and lived experience.
Clinical Frameworks: Incorporating Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), psychotherapy, and client-centred therapy as needed.
Cultural Teachings & Land-Based Wisdom: Drawing on ceremony and connection to the land as vital sources of healing.
With extensive experience supporting individuals through abuse trauma, grief and loss, anger management, domestic violence, depression, anxiety, co-dependency, and intergenerational trauma, Vivian’s practice is a bridge between worlds restoring balance, connection, and wellness.
Vivian’s path to becoming a wholistic wellness practitioner is deeply personal. As an Indigenous woman and social worker, she has witnessed firsthand the profound resilience of her community alongside the challenges posed by intergenerational trauma. Her own lived experience fuels her dedication to providing care that is community-rooted, trauma-informed, and empowering.
Her philosophy is simple: to walk alongside you with humility, respect, and a commitment to honouring your unique path. She believes true wellness encompasses the mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical dimensions—all interconnected and vital to a balanced life.
Vivian’s work is a bridge between worlds, honouring traditional knowledge while embracing clinical best practices. This creates a safe, supportive space where you can restore balance, connection, and wellness in a way that is both culturally grounded and clinically informed.
Vivian Timmins is a registered Social Worker and proud band member of Constance Lake First Nation. Rooted in the ancestral teachings of her Cree heritage, she blends Western counselling, Indigenous wise practices, and community-based wellness to support adult wellbeing.
Her approach is tailored to honour each person’s strengths and lived experiences. As a Mental Health service provider registered through the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program, Vivian is committed to offering care that is accessible, culturally safe, and grounded in relationship and respect.
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Throughout her distinguished career, Vivian has worked extensively with Indigenous communities, organizations, and leaders across Canada. Her professional experience includes:
Indigenous Wholistic Wellness Practitioner
Registered NIHB Mental Health Provider
Indigenous Team Lead
Mental Wellness Support Worker, AFN Vatican Delegation
Family Information Liaison Unit Program Coordinator
Lead Coordinator, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) Program
Resolution Health Support Worker and Cultural Support Worker
Lecturer, First Nations Peoples and Social Work (Bachelor of Social Work Program)
Vivian has provided direct support to hundreds of Indian Residential School Survivors and their families through culturally grounded counselling, crisis intervention, healing circles, and community-based programming. She has coordinated Independent Assessment Process (IAP) healing groups and supported Survivors through hearings, healing journeys, and aftercare services.
Her expertise has been sought at significant national healing and reconciliation initiatives, where she has provided professional mental health, emotional, and cultural support. These include:
AFN Vatican Delegation (2022): Provided mental wellness support to delegates during the historic visit that led to Pope Francis’ apology to Indigenous Peoples.
Tanya Talaga’s The Knowing Impact Community Tour (2025): Offered culturally grounded mental health support to individuals, families, and communities impacted by The Knowing.
The Knowing documentary screenings and TIFF events (2025): Created culturally safe, trauma-informed spaces for participants engaging with powerful stories and histories.
Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) Convention (June 2025): Provided mental health support during discussions focused on Truth and Reconciliation and Indigenous experiences.
These experiences reflect Vivian’s unwavering commitment to supporting healing, education, and reconciliation at both community and national levels.
Vivian’s areas of specialization include:
Indigenous Mental Health and Wellness
Trauma-Informed Care Through an Indigenous Lens
Intergenerational Trauma and Healing
Indian Residential School Survivor and IAP Support
MMIWG2S+ Support and Advocacy
Grief, Loss, and Bereavement (including Grief Edu-Therapy)
Crisis Intervention and Mental Health Support
Cultural Safety, Cultural Sensitivity, and Two-Eyed Seeing
Community Healing, Reconciliation, and Family Wellness
Program Planning, Proposal Writing, and Grant Development
Leadership, Advocacy, and Community Capacity Building
Her work is grounded in Indigenous teachings, community relationships, and a wholistic understanding of wellness that includes family, community, culture, language, spirit, and connection to the land.
Vivian’s work is guided by Indigenous worldviews, ceremony, and land-based wisdom. She honours the medicine wheel and trauma-informed principles in her practice.
“I believe healing happens in relationship with ourselves, with family, with community, with nations, with culture, and with the land. My role is to meet you where you are at, walk alongside you on your wellness journey, and offer support, teachings, and tools that honour who you are and where you come from.”
Vivian is happily married, a mother of three, and a grandmother of five. Her family is the centre of her life and a constant source of inspiration. As an Oji-Cree woman, she carries forward the teachings, values, and resilience of her ancestors, with an understanding of wellness that extends beyond the individual to include family, community, culture, language, spirit, and the land.
Her personal mission is:
“Empowering healing, strengthening resilience, honouring culture, and inspiring others to find their voice.”
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