E. Anne Macgregor
Founder & Vocational Rehabilitation Practitioner
204-895-8170
I created bravework in late 2017 to service individuals, employers and insurance agencies by offering disability and vocational rehabilitation solutions with a focus on occupational wellness and thriving.
I've been providing Manitobans with vocational rehabilitation services to assist with their return to work after job loss, injury or illness since 2007. My experience has been a combination of public and private practice.
I am skilled in working with clients with functional, psychological, cognitive and emotional and health impairments. We work together to overcome barriers to accessing, maintaining or returning to employment, to a position in the community and/or to the quality of life. I am a Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Professional #1169 (College of Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals), Registered Rehabilitation Professional (Vocational Rehabilitation Association of Canada), hold a Bachelors of Human Ecology with a minor in Commerce, Certifications in Career & Employment Coaching, Rehabilitation Case Management, Motivational Interviewing, ASIST and others. In 2022, I was elected as the President of the Vocational Rehabilitation Association of Manitoba.
The key to my passion for the field has been exploring and discovering new ways of working with clients. In 2018,
I completed a certification in Applied Positive Psychology to access additional tools and interventions for working with clients to break through the obstacles that seem to be holding them back in life. Special PERMA-V (Positivity, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Achievement, Vitality) interests include applications of neuroplasticity, post-traumatic growth, growth mindset and character strengths. I am also certified as a Bounce Back Better (B³)® trainer, offering individualized and group programs for building mental, physical, emotional and social resilience.
The pursuit of vitality has been one of my lifelong passions; I've held certifications in Group Fitness and Resistance Training from the Manitoba Fitness Council since 2002. In addition, I am a committed volunteer in my community. As a cancer survivor, I am honoured to be a Speaker for the Terry Fox Run.
*Signature Strengths are Curiosity, Hope, Fairness, Social Intelligence and Zest.
Karen Sablowsky, Vocational Counsellor
204-895-8174
After several years of working in health care and in graphic arts, Karen was inspired to make a career change and enrolled in university. In 2018 she obtained a Bachelor of Social Work degree from the University of Manitoba. A self-described lifelong learner, she is a Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Professional (CVRP) with the College of Vocational Professionals and has certification as a Resume Strategist from the Career Professionals of Canada. Highly skilled and empathetic, Karen brings six years of counselling and employment support experience and eight years of experience working with people with disabilities.
This, combined with her mission to equip others with resources and motivation, Karen has empowered many clients to manage their mental health and disabilities and thrive in vocational wellness.
*Signature Strengths are Humour, Curiosity, Kindness, Honesty, and Love.
Don Bruin, Vocational Rehabilitation Professional
204-230-8382
Don graduated with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Guelph in 1984. He has worked as a Vocational Evaluator since 2003. He is a member of the Vocational Rehabilitation Association of Canada (Registration # 3492) and holds the Registered Rehabilitation Professional (RRP) designation. He is also a member of the College of Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals (Registration # 347) and has achieved the Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Professional credential.
Don is certified to administer and interpret the General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB). His training and qualifications enable him to assess an individual’s potential for employment and opine on an individual’s employment capabilities and the vocational implications of a medical impairment.
Don administers, scores, and interprets vocational psychometric tests, and systematically assesses an individual’s worker traits, such as vocational aptitudes, interests, functional abilities, academic competencies, and employment and training potential. He has prepared reports for insurance companies, Workers Compensation Boards, Veterans Affairs Canada and legal firms. His primary areas of practice and expertise include Vocational Assessments and Evaluations, Transferable Skills Analysis, Labour Market Surveys, Employment Readiness, Return to Work Plans, Occupational Profile Analysis and Vocational/Rehab Counselling.
* Signature Strengths are Curiosity, Honesty, Love of Learning, Humor and Gratitude.
Jenny Marriott, Solution Focused Office Coordinator
Jenny holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Winnipeg and was a psychology major. With a passion for helping others and an enthusiasm for all things health and wellness, she also obtained her personal training certification in 2015. Jenny has experience coordinating administrative processes at non-profits, small business, and crown corporations.
Skilled in organization, problem solving, detail orientation, Jenny brings strong coordination skills to the Bravework office. She provides assistance with accounts payables, receivables, social media, database management and clerical tasks. She is passionate about connecting with clients and assisting them through each stage of their journey with us and is pursuing Certified Resume Strategist Certification and mental health coursework.
*Signature Strengths: Humility, Perspective, Kindness, Prudence and Honesty