A Bit About Me
Hi, I am Roseanne Cooper.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (#18015) as well as a Registered Art Therapist (43376488). I hold a Masters Degree in Counselling with a Specialization in Art Therapy.
I care deeply about mental health. It is at the heart of living well. I believe that the more we understand ourselves and have the freedom to express our authentic selves, the stronger our relationships and communities. Through the course of our lives, we face many difficulties. When we are faced with challenges beyond our capacity it is important to reach out. It is my intention to offer a safe, confidential space for you to open, learn, grow, and create hope and freedom.
I enjoy working with youth, adult, and seniors. Many of whom have experienced depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, relationship issues, life transitions, domestic violence, trauma, and/or chronic pain. Together we find creative ways to rebuild safety, health boundaries, resilience, and self-worth.
I place great value on cultural diversity and the influence that history has on our daily lives. In particular, I am acutely aware of the varied challenges faced by aboriginal people which invites my deepest compassion and attention.
We are in this together.
Publications
Self-Efficacy in Expatriate Adjustment: An Allegorical Perspective, April 2021, Canadian Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy
Supervision/Mentorship
Supervisor: Peggy Clarkson MA, ATR, RCC
Mentor: Jan Jelinek MA, RPsych
Professional Memberships
Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
- British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors
Canadian Art Therapy Association (CATA)
- Professional Member
Education
Master of Counselling (MC:AT) - Athabasca University
Advanced Diploma in Art Therapy ~ Vancouver Art Therapy Institute
Bachelor of Arts: Major Psychology, Minor Business - University of Calgary
Professional Development
Prolonged Grief Disorder Therapy, 2022
Attachment Sensorimotor Therapy - Bringing the Body into Practice, 2022
Advanced Master Program on the Treatment of Trauma, 2021
Anti-Racist Anti-Oppressive Webinar, 2021
Suicide Interventions Summit, 2021
Male Sexuality, 2021
Beyond the Five Stages: Understanding and Applying Modern Grief Theory, July 2021
Continuing Bonds and Attachment in Grief, May 2021
Grief Support for Addiction and Overdose Losses, April 2021
The Science of Female Sexuality, July 2021
Sensorimotor Therapy for Trauma, 2021
San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training, 2021
Aboriginal Worldview and Education, University of Toronto, 2021
Indigenous History, University of Alberta, 2021
Canadian Art Therapy Conference, 2020
Pain Conference BC, 2020
Art Therapy Workshop, working with Depression, 2020
Pain Foundations, Chronic Pain Management and Support, 2020
Suicide Interventions Conference, 2020
Grief and Loss Through an Art Therapy Perspective, 2017
Solution Focussed Therapy seminar, 2019