“Dating later” isn’t defined by a specific age it’s defined by life experience. Many people find themselves re-entering the dating world after a long-term relationship, divorce, loss, or a significant period of personal growth. That transition can feel unfamiliar, regardless of whether you’re in your 30s, 40s, 50s, or 60s. This space is for anyone who feels like they’ve been “out of the game” for a while and wants to approach dating in a more grounded, intentional, and skill-based way.

Yes, this is intended to be an inclusive and welcoming space. People of all backgrounds, identities, and orientations, including 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, are absolutely welcome. The relational skills we focus on communication, boundaries, emotional awareness, and connection, are applicable across all types of relationships. It’s also important to be transparent about my lens as a facilitator. I am a cisgender, straight woman, and much of my experience and training has been within monogamous relationship frameworks. While I aim to create a respectful and inclusive environment for all, I have more limited training and experience in areas such as polyamory. My intention is to hold a space where people feel safe to learn, reflect, and grow while being honest about the perspective I bring to the work.

Yes, workshops and structured programs are currently in development. Upcoming offerings will focus on topics like: Understanding your dating patterns and “relationship blueprint” Rebuilding after divorce or difficult relationships Developing communication, boundaries, and emotional awareness in dating These will be more in-depth spaces to go beyond insight and begin practicing new relational skills. Join the Reconnection Lab to receive more info here.

No this isn’t a matchmaking service. The focus here isn’t on finding someone for you, but on helping you understand how you show up in relationships so you can create healthier, more aligned connections on your own. You still have to do the dating, but you’ll be doing it from a more grounded, confident, and intentional place.

No, this is not therapy or counselling. While I am a registered social worker (MSW)  and have over 10 years of experience in the mental health field, the work offered through Elevation Academy is focused on relational education and skill development. This means you’ll learn practical tools, insights, and frameworks to better understand how you show up in dating and relationships, but it does not involve individualized therapeutic assessment or intervention. That said, this work can complement and deepen the work you might do in individual therapy, helping you apply insight in a more practical, real-world way.

Not at this time current offerings are held online to make them accessible and flexible. That said, if you’re located in the Langford or Greater Victoria area and have a group interested in meeting in person, I would absolutely be open to exploring this. In-person relational education workshops may be offered in the future based on interest and demand.

Yes, I am available for speaking engagements. I offer talks and workshops focused on relational dynamics, boundary setting, self-trust, and building healthier connections. Each engagement can be tailored to your group or organization’s needs. If you’re interested in working together, please reach out to discuss details and availability. [Here]

Most dating advice focuses on what to say, how to act, or how to “win” someone over. This work is different. It focuses on the skills underneath dating how you communicate, how you set boundaries, how you regulate emotions, and how you recognize patterns. Because when those pieces shift, your entire experience of dating changes.