About Lyla

‘Uy’ skweyul si’em ‘nu siiye’yu.
Peye’tunaat thunu hwulmuhw sne’.

Good day friends and relatives. My traditional Cowichan Quw’utsun name is Peye’tunaat.  My parents are Brock Brown and Karen Larsen.  My late grandmother is Madeline Canute Gonzales.  I live and work within the Cowichan Valley my ancestral home.  Being a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, second generation of Indian Residential School, witness of domestic violence and seeing addictions devastate my family I developed many coping mechanisms and pain patterns.My life journey catapulted me into the health field.  I was able to see my wounds as my gift with soul searching, making mistakes, and remembering to be gentle to myself!

It’s no wonder that I:

  • created a program for women survivors of childhood sexual abuse;
  • facilitate healing workshops for survivors of Indian Residential School;
  • support women stopping the cycle of violence and;
  • complete referrals to treatment

My healing path included 1-1 counselling, group therapy and sharing my learning.

THESE are my passions!

In 2018 I opened my private practice – a sacred space for healing based on trust, professionalism, and collaboration with my clients. My own healing journey was inspired by the work of Virginia Satir, who says that long-lasting change comes from being able to connect – to our goals, feelings, beliefs, strengths and yearnings.

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‍Why I love what I do…

I get inspired when I can support Indigenous people connect to their inner wisdom and be their authentic self.    I completed my Masters in Social Work at UBC and I’m a registered social worker (RSW #11070).  My husband and I love hunting, fishing, crabbing and being in nature.  I am blessed to have a 23-year-old son and 15-year-old daughter.  They are my greatest teachers!  I love spending time with Elders, singing, learning my traditional language – Hul’q’umi’num’ and being with family.If my story resonates with you lets connect…

Inquire About Upcoming Retreat Availability

122 Station St. Duncan, BC   |   Phone: (250) 748-1592   |    Fax: (250) 746-4065   |    Email: lyla.harman@cedarwellness.ca