WLFN PostSecondary Student Highlight: Rhandi Prystae Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University Weytk-p! My name is Rhandi
past. I am studying at Yorkville
sister. It is common for people to
Tsuilimenik
(nee
University which offers online
experience grief, loss, anxiety, and
Alphonse), I was raised by my
study. This has allowed me to
trauma more than once in their
great grandparents in Lillooet
continue working part-time while
lifetime. If we do not find ways to
(Kurt
Mumm
I complete a master’s degree in
heal those experiences they can
(nee Wing); Secwepemc), and
counselling psychology. I have
accumulate, and life can become
I spent some of my formative
had to let my horses go while I
more difficult than is necessary.
years with my parents (Tom
study but I still find time to hike,
I chose the master’s degree in
Alphonse;
Rhonda
mountain bike, cross country ski,
counselling psychology through
Bowe; Secwepemc, T’exelcemc,
snowshoe, paddle board and
Yorkville University specifically as
Esketemc) in T’exelc or what was
practice yoga with the seasons.
it is recognized by the Canadian
then called Sugar Cane. During
I currently reside in Tk’emlups
Counselling
my childhood both in Lillooet and
with my husband Travis. We are
Association,
in T’exelc, I spent every minute
looking forward to trying out the
practice anywhere in Canada as
I could on horseback. A passion
new trails at T’exelc!
a Psychotherapist. Ultimately, I
that has continued through my
I chose psychology and more
hope in the future to share my
life and has grown in disciplines
specifically counselling psychology
knowledge and help people on
and in horse breed variation.
as a program for a few reasons.
their own healing journey. Thank
I am currently fortunate and
The field of counselling psychology
you for taking the time to hear
tremendously grateful for the
has been instrumental in assisting
about a piece of my journey,
opportunity that the Williams Lake
me through many challenging
and a big thank you again to the
Band has permitted; allowing me
times in my life. I truly can say I’m
Williams Lake Band and Education
to be a full-time student now
not sure where I would have been
Department for their support.
and in the completion of my
without skilled counselling after
undergraduate degree in the
the loss of my grandparents, and
Prystae
Mumm;
Lillian
T’exelcemc;
Psychotherapy allowing
me
to
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