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I have a variety of both professional and personal experiences to enrich my role of marriage commissioner.
In the 1970s and 80s I studied theatre arts specifically for the purpose of developing my ability to create and officiate at meaningful ceremonies and rituals.
Over the past 25 years I have worked in a variety of not-for-profit settings as an individual, couple & family counsellor and group facilitator. Today, I continue to work with grieving families who are dealing with a significant loss.
I have also facilitated literally hundreds of presentations, workshops and retreats on a variety of topics, and continue to do so.
I have also co-authored and facilitated the same-sex marriage preparation seminar offered through the Calgary Presbytery of the United Church of Canada.
I am presently formally studying Hawaiian Shamanism with Serge Kahili King, Ph.D., through Aloha International, www.huna.org., to become a Hawaiian Shaman, or “Alakai” with Aloha International, and hope to complete these studies in 2009. One of the obligations or tasks of a Hawaiian Shaman is to create rituals appropriate to the time and context of the celebration. And this fits in perfectly with the task of a marriage commissioner.
My hope is to be able to help you plan and celebrate your wedding ceremony in such a way that is meaningful to you, while assisting you in keeping your special day as fun and stress-free as possible !
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