At Co & Associates, we sit with people at some of the most vulnerable points in their lives. While every story is unique, many clients have been naming similar struggles lately — often quietly, often with a sense of shame they don’t deserve. These themes aren’t a sign that something is “wrong” with them or you. They are understandable responses to the world we’re currently living in...where so many people seem to be barely functioning and slipping back into survival mode. Her

The beginning of a new year often brings reflection. We pause, look back at what we’ve carried, and quietly wonder: Can things feel different this year? For many people, January sparks thoughts of change — new habits, healthier boundaries, emotional healing, or finally prioritizing mental health. But here’s something we want you to know: You don’t need a new year to begin again. Any day is a good day to start therapy. At Co & Associates , we believe growth doesn’t depend on a

Supporting neurodiversity during the holidays isn’t about lowering expectations or walking on eggshells. It’s about expanding our understanding of what care, connection, and inclusion can look like when we honour different nervous systems, communication styles, and needs.

Written by Garion Sparks-Austin, BSW, RSW Founder & Director of Co & Associates Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist We’re so happy to share some exciting news with our community—please join us in welcoming our newest team member, Minerva Acevedo, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)  to Co & Associates.  Minerva’s work is focused primarily on supporting couples , and she also works with individuals  who are looking for a calm, grounded space to better understand what

Even when life is “good,” December can feel like a crowded room: expectations, obligations, grief, joy, nostalgia, loneliness, hope, family dynamics, financial pressure, and the persistent sense that we should be doing more—celebrating more, giving more, connecting more, resting more, feeling more grateful.

Human beings aren’t fixed. We are meant to move, to heal, to adapt, to meander through life at different paces. Our thoughts change. Our moods shift. Our mindsets evolve. So much so that by the time we reach the end of life—if we’re lucky enough to grow old—we may only faintly resemble who we were at the beginning.