Hannah Sparkes MSW, RSW

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

03/31/2026

Let’s bust some myths!

03/25/2026

Your battery matters 🔋 🫶

In a society that values hustle culture, rest and rejuvenation are resistance.

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✨Happy International Women’s Day ✨Something I often reflect on is how incredibly grateful I am for the women before me w...
03/08/2026

✨Happy International Women’s Day ✨

Something I often reflect on is how incredibly grateful I am for the women before me who fought so I can live the life I have today.

We have a long way to go for gender equality, especially as it relates to intersectionality. So don’t give up, support your fellow women and never forget who the f*ck you are. We are strong, we are capable and we are worth it.

03/05/2026

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 !

I learned about DBR through my good buddy and trusted colleague, . For episode 4, Heidi explains Deep Rain Reorienting, a process based therapy that works to process shock stored in the brain.

If you are a client interested in seeing if DBR is for you feel free to reach out to one of us or check out Psychology Today and filter DBR Therapy in your area !

(FYI: if you book with you can choose to have her sweet doggo join your appointment🥲🐶)

If you are a therapist looking to add DBR to your toolbox check out:

https://deepbrainreorienting.com

02/20/2026

IT DOESNT WORK LIKE THAT 😤

The phrase “Nervous system reset” alone tells me we’re misunderstanding how the nervous system actually works.

If you have anxiety, shutdown, or find yourself being very reactive etc. it means that your system learned somewhere along the way that you needed that to protect you.

You don’t erase that with a supplement, a breathwork challenge, or a 4-week coaching program and we don’t want it to. We want the body to remember what it went through to keep us safe in the future but we also want the brain to be able to assess that as accurately and quickly as possible so that we are not in survivial mode when we don’t actually need to be.

Teaching the body that we are safe now is layered. It’s relational. It’s experiential. It’s nuanced. It’s often boring and unsexy.

And anyone promising a full “reset” is selling simplicity and trying to capitalize on your vulnerability.

02/18/2026

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 3, we explore Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). This therapy isn’t a part of my practice but given how relevant it is to the world of trauma I couldn’t have this series without it ! My colleague who has been practising EMDR for the past 4 year has graciously agreed to help me bring this valuable insight to you !

If you are a client interested in seeing if EMDR is for you, feel free to reach out to Jessica through or check out Psychology Today and filter EMDR Therapy in your area !

If you are a therapist looking to add EMDR to your toolbox check out:

emdrcanada.ca
emdria.org

02/08/2026

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 2 I’m exploring Brainspotting (BSP). I’ve done several Brainspotting trainings, the first of which I completed in 2022 with . This was the first non talk-based therapy I started working with and I can’t stress this enough, it forever changed my practise. I seen it make changes and help resolve trauma symptoms in folks I had been working with for years.

If you are a client interested in seeing if BSP 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 BSP therapists!

If you are a therapist looking to add BSP to your toolbox check out www.brainspottingcanada.com

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

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 !

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