Written by Krystal Hilchey Muise & Monica van Schaik We’ve noticed in our practice and social spaces that neurotypical and neurodivergent experiences are increasingly presented as a binary. We hear our clients compare themselves to what they believe “neurotypical people” can manage as if they are getting through day-to-day life with no struggle. These understandings […]
Resist Neuro-Conformity, Embrace Neurodiversity Read More »
Written by Monica van Schaik Idea Generation by Monica van Schaik & Krystal Muise At our weekly Tuesday meetings, Krys and I try to make time for how we are doing emotionally, this is one of the ways we push back on the norm of ignoring how we are doing for the sake of productivity.
Darkness Won’t Stay the Same Forever Read More »
We Stand in Solidarity with Palestinian People Out of the Box Counselling & Collaborations stand in solidarity with Palestinian people and demand an end to the colonization of their land and the ongoing genocide of their people. As a counselling practice that upholds values of disability justice and decolonization, we demand that the Canadian government
Decolonization & Disability Justice for Palestine Read More »
Out of the Box Counselling & Collaborations recognizes Roo’s Island as home to the residents who have lived there in tents due to the inadequate housing and social services in our community. On April 27th, 2023 residents of Kitchener and Waterloo Region gathered in support of residents of Roo’s Island. Upon gathering, people were met
Statement on the Criminalization of Outreach Support for Unhoused Neighbours Read More »
