What is Sundancer?
The title name Sundancer has its roots in several sources, each with a spiritual and transformative understanding.
The ability to creatively find meaning in life events and transform life circumstances provides the basis for resilient counseling; the therapy, supervision and training provided through Sundancer Psychological Services.
To Joanne, the personal meaning of Sundancer is the creative healing energy required for change that provides the fuel in her therapeutic work.
Sundancer is the source of creative healing. Sundancer is the energy required for resilient changes. Sundancer is found in all of us.
Creative Trauma-Focused Therapy by Joanne Ginter:
Registered Psychologist, brings 40 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through trauma and life transitions. Her approach is grounded in compassion, dignity, and respect. She integrates creative methods—art and expressive work, play, nature-based practices, and hypnosis—to help clients find paths that feel authentic and paced to their needs.
Support for Professionals Joanne provides supervision and Consultation for Provisional Psychologists, Canadian Certified Counsellors, and other registered professionals. Her mentorship is collaborative and trauma informed, with attention to each practitioner’s growth and context.
Joanne is the author of “The Fifth Position,” a manual for therapists highlighting the need to include culture, religion and spirituality in therapy. Visit the Book page to learn more or find out how to purchase a copy.
Joanne has served Calgary and nearby communities for over 40 years through traditional therapy enriched with creative, expressive approaches. Over the years, Joanne has travelled widely to learn from diverse cultures, honouring their unique and meaningful ways of life. (The images are from important places along her own journey).
About Sundancer
About Joanne
About Joanne Ginter
Meet M.A Registered Psychologist Joanne Ginter, a registered psychologist has provided therapy and mentorship to communities, groups and individuals for 40 years through traditional therapy enriched with creative, expressive approaches.
Across the years, Joanne has travelled widely to learn from diverse cultures, honouring their unique and meaningful ways of life. This has grown into a strong passion for honoring cultural diversity and humility.
Her book “The Fifth Position” reflects her commitment to promoting a diversified dialogue in therapy to foster resiliency and healing.
She is devoted to her clients and to strengthening mental health and overall wellness across the Calgary community.