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Garion
Sparks-Austin

BSW, RSW

Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist
Garion Sparks-Austin Social Work Professional Corporation


Director of Co & Associates

Hello! 

 

My name is Garion and I am the Founder of Co & Associates. My journey from birth to where I am today has been filled with joy, challenges and personal growth. I was born somewhere in Seoul, South Korea in the early 80’s and adopted shortly thereafter by my parents. 

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I grew up, followed the path I thought I was supposed to and wound up in a completely different spot than I had ever envisioned. I became a wife, a mother, a divorcee and a survivor.

Most importantly, I have become a Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist. 

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I have worked for over 18 years in the social services sector, assisting clients navigate through a variety of issues: mental/emotional health; separation and divorce; parenting issues; substance use/addictions; trauma; domestic violence; self-efficacy & self-esteem; life transitions and redesigning their lives. 

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Through my personal and professional experiences, I have developed strong clinical skills with a trauma lens, working from an anti-oppressive and anti-racist practice perspective. 

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My work is client led and casual while engaging in a mutual dialogue. Working together means we will have raw, genuine and deliberate engagement. 

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I want to normalize an ongoing dialogue regarding emotional health and to help make emotional health check-ins a regular habit. This reduces the somewhat invisible isolation that presides and creates safety in vulnerability, discovery and self-development. 

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I have always been passionate about helping others, building community and creating a safe space for connection and engagement. 

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I look forward to working with you. 

Credentials

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Bachelor of Social Work, Ryerson University

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Registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

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Member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers and Canadian Association of Social Workers

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Level One: Fundamentals of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - Wilfred Laurier University 

 

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