My Practice

It's been a few months now since I finished the Befriending Your Parts ... and I didn't know how much better it would get.
Sometimes we finish courses, you feel good for a bit and then you forget about the information but I have found that I am integrating more and more from the course as I navigate difficult situations that would have normally caused me major self-esteem crashes. I find that I am stronger and stronger as I continually integrate the information from the course. So if you're wondering if this course is worth it in the long run, I'm an example that it is. Thank you to Chantal for the amazing support.
I feel like I'm a newer, stronger person (and I'm saying this as I'm navigating through a trigger to my self-esteem!! Goes to show the power of having this knowledge, understanding, and support!)
When the darkness settles in, because life is not perfect, I know I have the tools to help me, and I am forever grateful to Chantal for helping me get to this point.
I had done therapy for a few years before meeting Chantal, and I have gotten to this point in only a few months since starting the course and having her support. So so grateful!!!"

Before finding BYPF, I was somewhat lost in, and overwhelmed by my protector parts. I had attended regular therapy sessions, which played their part, but normally left me back at square one after a time. Chantel's BYPF program has not only allowed me to identify what I didn't know, but also given me the tools and environment ( group sessions )that feels to be changing my mind's misdirection , and positively influencing my life.
BYPF has helped me identify a number of negative internal loops & influences that I was not previously conscious of. Understanding these influences, in conjunction with learning to regulate my nervous system, I would say have been the most beneficial.
Course content is easy to follow and allows space to digest the topics, at your own pace. Having been in BYPF since June, sharing a number of conversations and group sessions, I can attest Chantel's professional , passionate, and sincere delivery of the content is a massive plus. I love the reflection exercises and guided practices, personally I resonate with this type of regulative, reflective learning.
To be honest at first I really didn't know what to expect. But accepting, non-judgmental, educational experiences are three things that come to mind in describing the group sessions. Listening & learning from others' experiences and perspective , under your guidance, adds another dimension to the course.

To someone who I don’t know, and is willing to join BYPF, I would say: if you are having a hard time, we’re here for you; if you need a safe space just to be heard, we’re here for you; if you are in need of some help, in any way, we’re here; if you’re suffering from any trauma, low self esteem, dysregulated nervous system, guess what?… we’re here!!! There is nothing but love, support, trust, compassion, empathy in this community! 💓. Not only will new members be accepted with the most amount of love, they will be helping themselves and us, and this is an incredible thing to do.

I have been working with Chantal for over 3 years, and she has had a lasting and profound impact on my life. Her compassionate, non-judgemental, empathetic and highly perceptive approach has helped me develop a deeper understanding of myself and move through life's challenges. In particular, Chantal's expertise in self-esteem, nervous system regulation and internal family systems work has equipped me with the strategies and tools to reach my full potential. Chantal has an exceptional combination of knowledge, psychotherapy experience and heartfelt commitment to helping humans heal. I would recommend anyone to work with Chantal. I am so grateful for the work we have done together, and the breakthroughs I've reached over the years.

I have been going to therapy for about 4 years on and off. BFYP actually the first time I am working on my nervous system. I like that I am actually doing the work and the results. And the fact that we have Thursdays meetings, the practice sessions. I think, it is very beneficial to regulate nervous system. Thank you Chantal!

I'm crying! Thank you so much for everything! I feel so empowered and couldn't imagine l'd be here! You've done so much for me, I don't have words to tell you my gratitude!!

For years I just couldn't talk about stuff. It's not about being believed its trying to handle others emotional reactions while your trying to work throw your own emotions. But the befriending your parts group is like sort of a safe space where it's not so dangerous to open up a little.

Chantal is the first therapist after many therapists over 30 years to help me understand and value myself. She reminded me the other week that I told her I hated myself in one of our first sessions. Chantal always talks about my relationship with myself. I used to say Blah-Blah-Blah. That sounded so out there to me when I started therapy. Now, I cherish my relationship with myself and I am my own friend. Chantal, you are the best,

When I started The Befriending Your Parts Framework six months ago, I thought self-compassion sounded like a 'nice to have' but I couldn't imagine it for myself. I had really harsh inner critics with unkind voices bullying me, and I felt nothing but shame, anxiety and despair. Working through the framework, along with Chantal's guidance and caring support, allowed me to identify my true self, and take the parts working way too hard out of their extreme roles so that I could see they were not truly 'me'. The program gave me many tools that help manage triggers, emotions and situations with much more resilience, and now my inner voice is often kind and encouraging, and I can give myself that self-compassion I didn't think was possible.

Learning to regulate my nervous system and to self-soothe has been so helpful in helping me deal with my chronic anxiety and low self esteem. I have been living in my head for over 35 years and the course is helping me reconnect to my body's sensations and emotions. I especially like the Thursday calls where we practice nervous system regulation tools.
Chantal is an incredibly compassionate guide on this journey.
She will listen to you, support you, and give you the tools you need to learn to understand, trust, accept, and ultimately love yourself. This course will help you repair the most important relationship you will ever have: the one with yourself.

I started therapy with Chantal in January 2024 and was really stuck. Chantal introduced me to The Befriending Your Parts Framework to help me which took me a little more than 3 months to complete. I am thrilled to say I am not stuck anymore.

I have gained self-respect, healthy boundaries with my loved ones, a sense of purpose in my life that was lacking, a connection to who I really am, a connection to all “parts” of me, self-compassion, tools to soothe myself when I get stressed out and tools to keep my nervous system calm. Chantal has a way of making you feel like she is inside your experience. If I could rate it, I would give it 5 shining stars!

This course is sooooooooooooo good. The best purchase I've made in a long time.