Valery Binder
Kingsville,Canada
Summary
Driven, emotionally attuned, and committed to supporting others, I bring years of experience working with individuals of all ages through personal development, para-professional counseling, and trauma-informed care. I thrive in collaborative environments, lead with clarity and calm in high-pressure situations, and hold space for both structure and compassion. My approach is client-centered and grounded in emotional intelligence, nervous system awareness, and a strong sense of social responsibility. Whether in leadership, youth outreach, or wellness facilitation, I aim to create safe, empowering spaces that foster resilience, connection, and lasting transformation.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Functional Breathing Instructor
Freelance/Private Practice
01.2025 - Current
- Certified through Oxygen Advantage, offering structured breathing assessments and retraining plans
- Support clients in improving CO₂ tolerance, sleep, sports performance, and mental health
- Provide 1:1 or group coaching with BOLT testing, breathing pattern observation, and individualized home practice
- Educate on nasal breathing, postural support, and managing maladaptive breathing patterns
Breathwork Facilitator
Freelance / Private Practice/The Cocoon Method Bali
01.2022 - Current
- Facilitate trauma-informed conscious connected breathwork sessions in both group and private settings (online and in-person)
- Create and guide clients through emotional release, nervous system regulation, and body awareness techniques
- Tailor breathwork journeys to support anxiety, trauma, stress relief, and personal growth
- Incorporate energy work, bodywork, and mindset tools for holistic healing
- Host workshops, events, and educational circles rooted in functional and emotional breath practices as well as somatic movement
Emergency Care Worker
Canadian Red Cross
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Worked at the Windsor/Detroit border dispensing Covid testing kits
- Guided clients on how to properly use covid test kits
- Collect, store and document test samples
- Basic cleaning and sanitization of workspace
- Proper use of PPE and sanitization
- Conflict resolution
Youth Development Coordinator
The Bridge Youth Centre
08.2019 - 01.2021
- Case management for youth staying in Supportive Housing
- Implement personal development plans geared towards personal growth
- Connect youth to alternate agencies as well as accompany them to appointments
- Maintain a safe and healthy atmosphere
- Teach basic life skills
Youth Program Facilitator/Outreach Worker
The Windsor Youth Centre
06.2013 - 05.2016
- Open and close the centre
- Maintain a safe and healthy atmosphere
- Coordinate volunteers to complete nightly tasks
- Receive donations/inquires
- Deal with any issues or concerns between volunteers or youth
- Advocate for youth needing assistance with housing, applications, jobs or schooling
- Document nightly activities/incident reports
- Outreach within the community geared towards better connecting youth to resources, and effectively assess and advocate for their needs
Outreach/PSECA Worker
The Open Door
09.2009 - 05.2010
- Working with AT RISK youth ages 11-24
- Crisis intervention and de-escalation in elevated situations
- Para professional and Solution focused counseling
- 24 Hour On-Call response worker
- Connecting clients to alternate organizations
- Documentation of all client interaction
- Interagency meetings and public speaking to community Organizations
- Active presence in schools, the community and our youth shelter
FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) Support worker
The Open Door
05.2009 - 11.2009
- Assisted in development of FASD program
- Promotion of the program to the community through newspaper articles, community events, as well as visiting other organizations
- Educating various organizations on FASD through presentations
- Promotion of alcohol and drug free pregnancies
- Connecting clients to alternate organizations
Education
Child and Youth Care Diploma -
Gardner College
Camrose, AB01.2010
One Year Discipleship Program - undefined
Canadian Mennonite University
Winnipeg, MB01.2007
Skills
- Strong ability to motivate, empower, and advocate for clients through a compassionate, client-centered approach
- Trauma-informed facilitation of both group and individual sessions, with a focus on emotional regulation and nervous system support
- Experienced in planning and leading engaging programs, workshops, and community-based activities that foster connection and growth
- Committed to ongoing learning, professional development, and integrating new modalities and practices
- Deeply values and promotes a welcoming, inclusive environment rooted in respect, empathy, and diversity
- Confident in holding space for vulnerability, creating psychologically safe containers for transformation and healing
- Skilled in mediation and de-escalation, especially in high-stress or crisis situations
Certification
- Oxygen Advantage -Functional Breathing Instructor Training (2025-01)
- Anjali Breathwork Teacher Training Course (2023-04)
- Basic Pranic Healing - World Pranic Healing Foundation Inc (2023-08)
- Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner (2022-11)
- NVCI (2018-08)
- Mental Health First Aid (2018-05)
- Safe Talk, suicide prevention (2015-06)
Timeline
Functional Breathing Instructor
Freelance/Private Practice
01.2025 - Current
Breathwork Facilitator
Freelance / Private Practice/The Cocoon Method Bali
01.2022 - Current
Emergency Care Worker
Canadian Red Cross
01.2021 - 09.2021
Youth Development Coordinator
The Bridge Youth Centre
08.2019 - 01.2021
Youth Program Facilitator/Outreach Worker
The Windsor Youth Centre
06.2013 - 05.2016
Outreach/PSECA Worker
The Open Door
09.2009 - 05.2010
FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) Support worker
The Open Door
05.2009 - 11.2009
One Year Discipleship Program - undefined
Canadian Mennonite University
Child and Youth Care Diploma -
Gardner College
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