Darlene is a registered psychologist and one of the most skilled clinicians I know. She was an educator first – having spent over 20 years in a classroom as a teacher and a basketball coach where she told me, she learned more than she ever taught. She decided to pursue a Master’s degree in Psychology after she became “the one” who many kids and families gravitated to when they were struggling. In an effort to effect more change in education, Darlene left the classroom and joined the senior leadership team as the clinical Director of Wellness in Wild Rose School Division, leading the way for change in how mental health in classrooms were considered. She and I first met when she brought her Family School Wellness team to a Connect training that I facilitated. I was instantly impressed with her knowledge about trauma and relationships. We consulted on some tough cases and we talked about her incredible skill as a clinician. I was honoured to be her supervisor as she registered with our provincial college of psychologists. During this time, she became my greatest teacher, and inspiration, for the development of the Carrington Connections Network. One of her greatest loves is therapy and she is has developed a specific expertise with trauma, with a particular interest in first responders and athletes. She is has specialty training in EMDR and EFT couples work. Darlene and her husband have a grown daughter and live on an acerage with their dogs. She loves the outdoors (salmon fishing is her greatest love), most every sport, and is one of the most compassionate souls you will ever meet.