Henk Ensing works in behavioral health, educating in process addiction and compulsive behaviour through the lens of neuro psycho-social science. Educating on how to rewire the brain helps individuals overcome compulsions, strengthen executive functioning, and achieve lasting recovery. Henk facilitates recovery groups for unwanted compulsive behaviour.
Narrative-Informed Relational Interviewing (NIRI) with Conflicted Couple Relationships (2023). CECs recognized by Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), Vancouver School of Narrative Therapy (VSNT).
(In Training) Currently undertaking professional studies through AllCEUs in the Sex and Pornography Addiction Studies (SPARC) program, leading toward advanced certification in addictions counseling (2025–2026). Training Provider: AllCEUs.
Instructor: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes, PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC | Training Provider: AllCEUs, (2 Contact Hours). Explored principles of CCBT, the role of context in addiction and mental health, and the application of acceptance, awareness, mindfulness, and psychological flexibility across diagnoses.
Instructor: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes, PhD, LPC-MHSP | Training Provider: AllCEUs, (8 Contact Hours). Introduction to ACT principles and practice, including mindfulness, experiential avoidance, six core ACT principles, therapeutic interventions, client agenda management, and healthy vs. destructive behavior patterns.
Instructor: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes, PhD, LPC-MHSP | Training Provider: AllCEUs, (10 Contact Hours). Based on Treating Pornography Addiction by Dr. Kevin Skinner, this training examines the development and assessment of pornography addiction, strategies for activating and deactivating addictive behaviors, methods to help clients rewrite belief systems that sustain addiction, and identification of relapse-risk characteristics.
Instructor: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes, PhD, LPC-MHSP | Training Provider: AllCEUs, (4 Contact Hours). Explored nature and treatment of sex and pornography addiction, including early recovery strategies, therapeutic tools, and involving significant others in the recovery process.
NZAC Webinar by sex therapist Jo Robertson on online pornography effects on youth and practical ways to build resilience.
Presented by psychologist Dr. Janice Caudill, introducing intimacy anorexia and effective therapeutic approaches for individuals and couples.
CEU Certificate – Postliminary Intensive through Narrative Therapy Initiative (NTI, Medford, MA, USA), focusing on stories of resistance and hope beyond risk assessment.
Association of Partners of Sex Addicts Trauma Specialists (APSATS)
A non-profit organization providing professional training and compassionate support to partners affected by problematic sexual behavior and betrayal trauma.
Conflict Resolution: Restorative Approaches (2019) – University of Waikato, NZ, one semester postgraduate level. This course developed skills in facilitating conflict resolution through mediation and narrative techniques. Emphasizing restorative practices, it focuses on addressing harm, amplifying victims’ voices, and requiring offenders to take responsibility for reparations, distinct from rehabilitation or excusing offending behavior.
Complies with the Code of Ethics of the International Association of Marriage and Family Counsellors (IAMFC).
Compliant with The Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 (HPCA Act).
