the CO.conut Blog

CO-op at the CO.
My name is Markus, I’m a grade 12 student doing my co-op placement at the CO. and I honestly cannot recommend it enough. Everyone here is very kind, the work is manageable and engaging, and I can feel myself becoming more confident in the adult world with each week that passes. Here’s a bit of insight into how co-op works here!

A Creative Arts Therapy Experience
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind closed doors in therapy? Creative arts therapy is an evidence-based approach that combines artistic expression with psychological support. In our sessions, I

Lunch with my Auntie, my Grandparents, and… Marky Mark?
31. That is how many elephants I have in my Chatham office. (I will count Sarnia’s another time.) Other than being a super fun guessing game for kids –

“What made you want to become a Therapist and what does therapy mean to you?”
Maybe it’s in my blood. I come from a strong line of helpers – my grandparents were missionaries. I loved them so much and I would’ve followed them anywhere. I

Embracing the Elephant in the Room
31. That is how many elephants I have in my Chatham office. (I will count Sarnia’s another time.) Other than being a super fun guessing game for kids –

Locks of Love: A Global Tradition, A CO.mmunity Celebration
I don’t know about you, but the version of Romeo and Juliet with Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes captured my teenage heart. Still to this day, the hope and exclamation