Eden Dales

Eden is one of the most dedicated healthcare providers I have ever met. The area where I’ve worked with her directly is on her teachings for healthcare providers and lawyers on trauma informed care/practices. This is an area that so many people need further education on and Eden is leading the field, taking the initiative to create her own comprehensive, engaging and educational trainings. It’s so important for healthcare providers and lawyers working with those with brain injuries to come at their services from a trauma informed lens, and Eden is singlehandedly spreading that knowledge, which has a broad impact in this space. She is very deserving of this recognition.

Eden is a brilliant social worker and manager. She transformed her service from a solo practice into a comprehensive, trauma-focused team. She leads and supervises the team with sensitivity, professionalism, and creativity. Culturally sensitive, she makes space in her heart for each client and team member. She cares genuinely! Eden passionately teaches her team, drawing on her extensive experience and knowledge. She customizes goals and treatment plans for each client. Overall, she is an ideal candidate for the healthcare provider of the year award.

Eden’s profound dedication to her clients and community is unmistakable. From her fundraising efforts to her tireless advocacy for trauma-informed care, Eden consistently goes beyond her practice to create meaningful change. What strikes me most is her commitment to nurturing the next generation of healthcare workers. She’s not just providing excellent care today, but actively building a stronger, more compassionate healthcare system for tomorrow. Eden truly embodies what it means to be an integral part of our community, and her impact reaches far beyond any single interaction or case. She absolutely deserves this recognition.

If you have worked with Ms. Eden Dales, you already know how well-deserved this is. Her dedication, compassion, and the way she supports her clients and the EDSW Team is truly inspiring. She has worked incredibly hard to get where she is, and it’s so great to see her being recognized not just by us, but by the entire community.

She has built a strong reputation in this field — not just as a skilled therapist, but as someone who truly cares and makes a difference in people’s lives. I am fortunate to work with and for her.

Eden is so deserving of this nomination and recognition. A consummate professional who apart from running a successful social work practice – helping and supporting clients and families; she gives back so much to the community (her bio says it all) and the people she serves. Eden is extremely empathetic, a visionary in her work, collaborative, inspires her clients and colleagues, approachable, extremely passionate about what she does, mentoring / supporting others and client / family centred. Congratulation Eden and always a pleasure to work with!

Congratulations Eden on this wonderful deserving nomination!!!
There’s an old saying that goes “When LIFE gives you LEMONS make LEMONADE”. That’s easier said than done because real LEMONS are truly bitter. LIFE did give me lemons, it also gave me the whole entire lemon tree, actually 8 lemons trees! So how do I make lemonade out of hundreds of lemons “grief” Life did give me lemons and life also gave me EDEN. I had the lemons and Eden had the tools “recipe.” She used all her tools and I gave her all my lemons “grief”. And together we added (water “tears”), (sugar “love”), and (ice “fear”) and we reframed those sour lemons into a sweet and refreshing summer beverage LEMONADE!!! Eden with your guidance, I was able to find sweetness on the other side of Grief. Eden you showed me how to make lemonade by reflecting on my loss and understanding the emotions that come with it. Eden you helped me reframe the grief of losing my husband into a journey of growth, joy and purpose. Eden I am eternally grateful for all your guidance, your words of wisdom will forever and always be a blessing!
“We Rise By Lifting Others”
Eden you are forever and always the “E” on my lemon

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Congratulations Eden! This is a well deserved nomination. It’s a privilege working with you. You make such an amazing impact for the client’s. You are the perfect example of “Health Care provider of the year”.

Congratulations Eden for this most deserving nomination!

Eden’s passion and advocacy in healing from trauma is inspiring. I appreciate Eden’s support of clients, staff, and the community team through her extensive knowledge and holistic therapeutic approach. I feel this makes Eden a leader in the field of Social Work and the rehab community.

Eden’s values of empathy and professionalism are carried throughout her organization by her staff at Eden Dales Social Work. Eden and her staff are resourceful and dedicated to meeting client’s needs. As case manager, when reaching out to Eden Dales Social Work, I am always met with Olga’s efficiency and patience in collaborating with Eden and her therapist’s to ensure perfect match of professional expertise to the client’s needs.

Congratulations for the recognition of such caring expertise!

It is an honor to write this testimonial in support of Eden Dales for Healthcare Provider of the Year.

Anyone who has met Eden knows immediately how passionate she is about her work, especially when presenting and sharing her expertise on trauma-informed care. Beyond her professional role and leadership of a dedicated team of social workers, Eden continues to give back by volunteering her time on various committees. I had the privilege of working with her on the ABI Network sponsorship committee and saw firsthand the generosity, thoughtfulness, and remarkable energy she contributes to every group she’s involved in.

Eden, this is your year! You are so deserving of the Healthcare Provider of the Year award, and I cannot imagine a more worthy recipient.

Well done, Eden, you have definitely deserved it. Your contributions to our community are significant, and we are fortunate to benefit from your expertise and experience.

Eden Dales is an exceptional social worker whose professionalism, responsiveness, and compassion consistently stand out. She demonstrates genuine care and sensitivity in her interactions, ensuring that clients feel heard, supported, and respected. Eden is highly skilled in navigating complex situations, offering both practical solutions and emotional support with equal dedication. Thank you Eden for your hard work!

Eden dedication to her profession and clients is limitless. She approaches every challenging situation with compassion, care and logic. There is no one like her!

Congratulations on your well deserved nomination Eden! You are always such a pleasure to work with and you dedication to crating a safe and welcoming space for client’s to heal is simply amazing. You go above and beyond in so many ways!

congrats i love you mommy!!!!!

I’ve watched Eden continue to develop her skills and deepen her professional relationships over the past 2 decades. Eden is committed to continuous learning, professional development, and team building, all in service of improving the quality of care she can offer to her clients.

Eden is truly deserving of this award.

Eden is the most amazing person in this world! She deserves this award more than anyone. I love you!!!

Eden is the best, so hardworking and so deserving of this award!

Eden has been an excellent person to be close to talk, to listening, I’m grateful to have met her.

When I think of Eden, I think of passion and dedication to the brain injury community. As co-chair of the Toronto ABI Network sponsorship subcommittee and a member of our conference planning committee, she brings enthusiasm, energy and new ideas to the table, always seeking ways for how we can improve! Congratulations on this nomination Eden!

Eden has always been passionate about helping others! She started at 17 as a palliative care support worker. She then devoted her time to “ Make a Wish” !
Eden was destined to become a Social Worker and was propelled to support survivors during the trauma of 911 immediately after graduating. She then worked in the NICU with families of ill babies.
Eden is a life long learner and has completed numerous courses on different counselling therapies. Once she accumulated clinical knowledge and experience she opened EDSW to focus on supporting mental health and relationship issues and victims of trauma and brain injuries. She is the Clinical Director, Supervisor, Clinician and Educator all rolled into one while raising two daughter with her husband.Her work in Trauma informed Care is a game changer helping others work effectively in caring roles!
Eden is the best candidate for this award! I am very proud of all she has accomplished! Her mom, Heather Rosen M.Ed.

Eden Dales is an exceptional health care provider!!!

She is a standout leader in the brain injury community whose impact is felt not only through her exceptional clinical work, but also through her unwavering commitment to advocacy, education, volunteer work, and mentorship.

Beyond her practice, Eden has been nominated for this award three times which is a testament to the excellence and the respect she commands across the sector. Her volunteer contributions are extensive and meaningful, spanning leadership roles, education, fundraising, and advocacy.

Eden is not only deserving of this recognition, she truly embodies it. Her work uplifts individuals, families, and the broader health care system. It is an honor to nominate her for this award!

I have had the pleasure of working with Eden for a number of years now. She is the consummate professional. Her work with trauma patients and their families is truly inspirational.

I am proud to be voting for Eden Dales because I have seen firsthand the dedication and expertise she brings to every role. I worked alongside her on the BIST Birdies for Brain Injuries Committee, where she went above and beyond to ensure the event’s success. Her leadership and commitment extend far beyond that, whether serving as an Executive Board Member and Sponsorship Co-Chair with the Medico-Legal Society of Toronto, presenting at leading conferences, or raising over $20,000 for BIST, she has consistently demonstrated her ability to lead, inspire, and make a meaningful impact. Congratulations on your nomination, Eden! Good Luck!

Eden is such an extraordinary social worker and leader. What stands out to me is the way she cares so deeply for both her clients and her team—always with sensitivity, professionalism, and genuine compassion. She has such a gift for creating space where people feel seen, heard, and supported.

I’m constantly inspired by her knowledge, her creativity, and the way she shares her experience with others in a way that uplifts and empowers them. She is truly one of the most dedicated and heart-centered practitioners I know, and I can’t think of anyone more deserving of Healthcare Practitioner of the Year.

Eden is an exceptional candidate for this award. She has grown a thriving business that has evolved from her personal excellence in providing care. She thinks first and foremost about her clients and engages with each individual creatively and tirelessly to provide them with the best care and guidance. Eden is a warm and loving person and those characteristics carry through in her work each day. Her clinical skills are second to none and her expertise in trauma related care is world class. Eden is an inspiring speaker and leader and generously shares her expertise through teaching and mentoring. I strongly support Eden Dales for this award.

Congratulations to Eden on this well deserved nomination! Eden has contributed to my practice though her training on trauma-informed lawyering. Eden’s training is insightful, practical, and deeply respectful of the complexities involved in working with individuals who have experienced trauma. Eden’s ability to connect legal principles with compassionate practice made the material both accessible and impactful.

Eden Dales is an exceptional health care provider and very deserving candidate for this award. I was lucky enough to take Eden’s trauma informed care program for health and legal professionals. Eden is a great teacher and was very effective at communicating about complex ideas and sensitive topics, providing a wealth of examples and resources to help translate from the theoretical to the practical. Eden’s work in trauma-informed care is providing valuable education and tools to health professionals and others providing services to survivors of trauma. I’ve also known Eden for many years through the Medico-Legal Society, where her passion for client care and natural leadership skills are evident in all of the work that she does for the Society.

Congratulations on this nomination Eden,
You have never shied away from some of the most challenging cases and files helping to bring stability to a person’s life after tragic change sin their life. This is well deserved.