Bodhi Thompson Gardner (they,them)
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Counsellor/Writer/Advocate/
Bodhi is a professional Mental Health and Addictions Counsellor with 30 yrs. of experience in this field of study. They educate, advocate, facilitate, encourage and act as an ally for and with children, youth and families. Bodhi’s compassion and understanding for marginalized populations goes beyond pen and paper. Their lived experience has given them a valuable perspective from the inside out. Specifically working within marginalized populations and playing a vital role in suicide prevention. Bodhi has sat & spoke with compassion and determination on floors in: jail cells, secure mental health facilities, school hallways, chairs in: hospitals, court rooms, family homes and communities, at tables in: government agencies, boardrooms, non-profit organizations and health care ministries. Bodhi has educated and spoken to: students and teachers in schools (K-12), social work students at universities, professionals in health care systems, parent groups, youth at conferences and at public forums. Bodhi is a leading voice in creating an inclusive culture for us all and invites all intelligent hearts to see, hear and make space for all humans.
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Bodhi is an advocate for marginalized populations as a professional Mental Health and Addictions Counsellor with 30 years of experience in this field of study. Educating, advocating, facilitating, encouraging and being an ally for and with families, children and youth while playing a vital role in suicide prevention. Bodhi’s courage, tenacity and strength show up as a commitment to social justice and creating an inclusive culture for us all!
Counsellor/Writer/Advocate/
Bodhi is a professional Mental Health and Addictions Counsellor with 30 yrs. of experience in this field of study. They educate, advocate, facilitate, encourage and act as an ally for and with children, youth and families. Bodhi’s compassion and understanding for marginalized populations goes beyond pen and paper. Their lived experience has given them a valuable perspective from the inside out. Specifically working within marginalized populations and playing a vital role in suicide prevention. Bodhi has sat & spoke with compassion and determination on floors in: jail cells, secure mental health facilities, school hallways, chairs in: hospitals, court rooms, family homes and communities, at tables in: government agencies, boardrooms, non-profit organizations and health care ministries. Bodhi has educated and spoken to: students and teachers in schools (K-12), social work students at universities, professionals in health care systems, parent groups, youth at conferences and at public forums. Bodhi is a leading voice in creating an inclusive culture for us all and invites all intelligent hearts to see, hear and make space for all humans.
SHORT BIO
Bodhi is an advocate for marginalized populations as a professional Mental Health and Addictions Counsellor with 30 years of experience in this field of study. Educating, advocating, facilitating, encouraging and being an ally for and with families, children and youth while playing a vital role in suicide prevention. Bodhi’s courage, tenacity and strength show up as a commitment to social justice and creating an inclusive culture for us all!
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"Bodhi's humility and dignity inspires trust and confidence: people of all ages want to be with them, to talk and explore or laugh with them: their welcoming non-judgemental nature has helped many to reclaim their own sense of worth.”
A.Vida, Counsellor, Gulf Island Secondary School |
"We constantly witnessed the high level of respect, regard and care that was mutually expressed between Bodhi and the men that they worked with as well as their families, extended families & larger community.”
D.Abood, Social Services Program Mgr., Victoria Native Friendship Centre |
“Bodhi helped show me that no matter how much someone may be struggling you cannot give up on them.”
K. Yeo, Bylaw Enforcement Officer, Songhees First Nations |
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“Bodhi has an openess that allows people to be who they are and a sense of humour that can easily fill a room with laughter.”
D. Carson, Youth Services Coordinator, Youth Connections |
“Bodhi was a critical support to a number of our students and families in crisis and an important liaison between classroom and the home.”
R. Schmaltz, Principal, Allan Composite School |
“Bodhi is a true leader in every way. They engage both clients and colleagues in a way that always leaves one feeling empowered.”
R. Strom, Community Youth Addictions Coordinator, Saskatchewan Health Region |
“They stressed the importance of building relationships, empowering others and redefining success."
D. Heppner, Sessional Lecturer, University of Saskatchewan |
Please contact us at 250-857-2035 or [email protected] for further information and service fees.
Bodhi is married to writer, Carol Thompson Gardner, the author of LILLY LOVES BEARDS, a children’s picture book supporting gender-creative and trans children. Together they advocate for diversity and inclusion by valuing differences as colourful threads in the tapestry of human family.
