From The Ashes Mental
Health Services

Taegan Penner
Registered Nurse

I graduated from University of British Columbia in 2018 with a Bachelors Degree in Science in Nursing. I began my journey as a Registered Nurse working  on an inpatient mental health unit, and progressed to work in psychiatric intensive care, case management, emergency mental health services and crisis response Responding to those in crisis in their  homes, rather than a clinical setting, has allowed me to understand how important environment is in recovery. One of my goals as a clinician is to help individuals build skills that they can bring home and practice effectively. Recovery is a lifestyle, and it needs to be practiced daily. This is why in my practice I have decided to break free of providing only in office sessions. I would like to help my clients find healthy hobbies and recreation they can fit into their everyday lives, as well as conducting community meetings can help build a strong rapport in the client-professional relationship.  I am trained in and value using a trauma informed approach with my clients. My education has allowed me to look at situations through a physical, mental, psychosocial and spiritual lens in order to provide the best ethical care in my capacity. I also have my own personal experiences, achieving mental wellness in spite of mental health challenges, allowing me to put theory into personal practice. I have lived a very full life and have found a way to succeed in my goals, help others, and find genuine stability despite my own personal illness. I am excited to be starting my own practice with 'From The Ashes'. Outside of the field you can find me hanging out with my pug, horseback riding or up at the ski hill. A fun fact about me? I play a mean jazz trombone

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