Hannah Sparkes MSW, RSW

Hannah Sparkes MSW, RSW Hi, I'm Hannah and I provide individual, trauma-informed Mental health & Brainspotting therapy !

01/27/2026

You don’t need to share your story to heal from it.

Most people I share this with are shocked because they have been led to believe that in order to heal trauma they must be able to white knuckle their way through sharing all the gruelling details of the painful things they’ve been through and have stuck with them.

The good news is there are far more effective and less abrasive methods to healing. This led me to create this series, to show folks their options, from both the side of the client, and the therapist, so everyone can be safe !

For episode 1 I’m exploring Accelerated Resolution Therapy (A.R.T). I trained in A.R.T with .nl back in the fall of 2025 and it has been a game changer to my practise already !

If you are a client interested in seeing if A.R.T would be suitable for you feel free to reach out to be added to my waitlist or I can point you in the direction of other A.R.T therapists!

If you are a therapist looking to add A.R.T to your toolbox email: art-nl-training@hotmail.com to learn about upcoming offerings !

Did someone say 2016 ?? 2016 is the year I finished my first social work degree & started my career as a Mental Health &...
01/15/2026

Did someone say 2016 ??

2016 is the year I finished my first social work degree & started my career as a Mental Health & Addiction Counsellor.

She would be in awe (& probably a bit intimidated 😅) if she knew everything the next decade would bring. She’d also be disappointed to know that Instagram filters, winged eyeliner and boho everything are no longer in style 🤷🏻‍♀️

#2016

01/01/2026

An important reminder:

This can be a hard time for people. Everyone has to make their own decisions so I invite you to consider making yours mindfully and based on your personal values. Every single year I hear people share regrets about spending money and energy on things that didn’t actually end up contributing to their wellbeing.

Please be gentle with yourself if you’re feeling the pressure 🫶

youmatter

12/30/2025

Why wait ?

You don’t wait to brush your teeth until there’s a buildup of plaque, you do it every day anyways and then maybe an extra brush as needed. The nervous system has to do with absolutely every part of our life so why not take the same progressive approach to caring for it ? We don’t need to just wait until an uncomfortable feeling comes up to use a skill that helps us regulate, our nervous system deserves so much more than that !

Don’t know how to care for your nervous system ? Here are some options to practise intentionally:

- doing something simply because you enjoy it.
- reflecting on what you’re gratitude for
- singing (you don’t have to be good !!)
- breath work
- doing an activity with others who like the same thing (ie. run club !)
- spending time outside
- a mutual hug from someone safe
- somatic exercises
- snuggle your dog or cat

AND SO MUCH MORE



What do you do to show your nervous system care ?

Tell me what you’re proud of this year !!  #2025
12/26/2025

Tell me what you’re proud of this year !!
#2025

12/19/2025

Be gentle with yourselves, folks 🫶

12/10/2025

It’s not always sunshine around here and it’s not supposed to be but these are some of the wins I’ve heard this week (and it’s only Wednesday 🥳)

& office slippers are a must ✔️

11/21/2025

Healing doesn’t mean you never experience a trigger again, it’s about recovering from triggers faster ❤️‍🩹

Your vagus nerve is like your body’s Wi-Fi. When the signal’s strong, you connect with calm. When it’s weak, everything ...
11/03/2025

Your vagus nerve is like your body’s Wi-Fi. When the signal’s strong, you connect with calm. When it’s weak, everything buffers 🌀

Disclaimer: this post includes generalized information and is not a replacement for therapy. Everyone is different so what might work well for one person, may not for another !

10/16/2025

You don’t have to have it all figured out, just take the first step.

🎥:

I said what I said 😤
07/23/2025

I said what I said 😤

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Mount Pearl, NL
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Monday 5pm - 7pm
Thursday 5pm - 7pm
Friday 1pm - 3pm

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