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What is Iridescence?

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Insight

The eyes of the dragonfly are one of the most amazing and awe-inspiring sights. 


Given almost 80% of the insect’s brain power is dedicated to its sight and the fact that it can see in all 360 degrees around it, it symbolizes the uninhibited vision of the mind and the ability to see beyond the limitations of the human self. 

It also symbolizes a man/woman’s rising from materialism to be able to see beyond the mundane into the vastness that is really our Universe, and our own minds. 

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Emotional Maturity

The dragonfly, in almost every part of the world symbolizes change and change in the perspective of self-realization. 

The kind of change that has its source in mental and emotional maturity and the understanding of the deeper meaning of life. 


The traditional association of Dragonflies with water also gives rise to this meaning to this amazing insect. The Dragonfly’s scurrying flight across water represents an act of going beyond what’s on the surface and looking into the deeper implications and aspects of life. 

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To Live in the Moment

The dragonfly normally lives most of its life as a nymph or an immature. It flies only for a fraction of its life and usually not more than a few months.

This adult dragonfly does it all in these few months and leaves nothing to be desired. This style of life symbolizes and exemplifies the virtue of living IN the moment and living life to the fullest. 


By living in the moment, you are aware of who you are, where you are, what you are doing, what you want, what you don’t and make informed choices on a moment-to-moment basis. This ability lets you live your life without regrets like the great dragonfly. 

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Personal Power

The dragonfly’s agile flight and its ability to move in all six directions exude a sense of power and poise - something that comes only with age and maturity. 

The dragonfly can move at an amazing 45 miles an hour, hover like a helicopter fly backwards like a hummingbird, fly straight up, down and on either side. What is mind blowing is the fact that it can do this while flapping its wings a mere 30 times a minute while mosquitoes and houseflies need to flap their wings 600 and 1000 times a minute respectively. 


The awe-inspiring aspect is how the dragonfly accomplishes its objectives with utmost simplicity, effectiveness and well, if you look at proportions, with 20 times as much power in each of its wing strokes when compared to the other insects.

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Self-Discovcery

The dragonfly exhibits iridescence both on its wings, as well as on its body. 


Iridescence is the property of an object to show itself in different colors depending on the angle and polarization of light falling on it. 


This property is seen and believed as the end of one’s self created illusions and a clear vision into the realities of life. 

The magical property of iridescence is also associated with the discovery of one’s own abilities by unmasking the real self and removing the doubts one casts on his/her own sense of identity. This again indirectly means self-discovery and removal of inhibitions.

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Therapy is not to shelter you from the tragedies we all must face, but to help you grow through them to gain valuable  insight, wisdom, and appreciation that life has to offer.

There is beauty in the shifting of perspective and there is power in embracing the currents of life.
 You are a vast and beautiful world ready to be discovered!

Lead a Life of Iridescence

At Iridescence, we believe in the symbol of the dragonfly to guide our practice. 

Through it. we want to guide you to insight, emotional maturity, living in the moment, realizing our personal power and unmasking the real self through self discovery.

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“Nothing ever goes away until it has taught us what we need to know.”


-Chödrön, 1997, p. 81

Our Office

Our safe space office is designed with meticulous care to provide an environment where everyone can feel secure, valued, and at ease. We strive to create an atmosphere imbued with a sense of respect, empathy, compassion, confidentiality, comfort, and calmness. We take pride in our office as more than a workplace; it's a sanctuary of support, fostering creativity and personal well-being.

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Iridescence is honored to be an integral member of Canada's Primary Care Network (PCN), a system that fosters a collaborative approach to healthcare, ensuring that all aspects of a patient's well-being are seamlessly integrated into their care journey.

PCN's commitment to a team-based healthcare model offers patients a comprehensive and holistic approach to address their medical, physical, and emotional needs, thereby enhancing the overall quality of healthcare services available to the community.

Our Specialized Team

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Terri Ward

Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Clinical Counsellor and Registered Social Worker



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A woman with red hair is standing in front of a lake. Danielle Newsome

Danielle Newsome

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Registered Provisional Psychologist


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A woman wearing glasses and a pink jacket is sitting on a bench near a body of water. Hannah Brunsdon

Hannah Brunsdon

Master of Social Work,

Registered Social Worker


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A woman in a gray sweater is smiling in front of a lake. Barbara Davis

Barbara Davis

Master of Social Work,

Registered Social Worker



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A woman wearing glasses is sitting on a couch. Erin Antoniuk

Erin Antoniuk

Practicum Intern Student



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A woman in a black jacket and white shirt is standing in front of a river. Lorrie Churchill

Lorrie Churchill

Client Care Coordinator



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