PETER MARROCCO
Cell: (289) 829-0829
997 Tillison Avenue, Cobourg, ON
petermarrocco@bell.net
K9A 5N3
EDUCATION
McMaster University, Hamilton, ON
Addiction Careworker Diploma
University of Calgary, Calgary, AB
Master of Counselling Psychology
4.0 GPA
In Progress
2011
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK
Certificate in Adult Education
2002
Grant MacEwan University, Edmonton, AB
Music Diploma
1999
University of St. Michael’s College, Toronto, ON
Master of Divinity
1994
Queen’s University, Kingston, ON
Bachelor of Physical and Health Education
Bachelor of Arts (Mathematics)
1988
COUNSELLING INTERNSHIPS
Trent University, Peterborough, ON
Counselling Centre, and Disability Services Office (DSO)
Counselling 1-1 within a strengths-based,
developmental model. Broad spectrum of issues.
Academic Coaching 1-1 at DSO
Community Counselling and Resource Centre, Peterborough, ON
Counselling Program
Counselling 1-1 for range of issues.
Co-facilitation of caregiver support group, Men’s Change group
2011
2009
THEOLOGICAL FIELD EDUCATION
Redemptorist SERVE program, Toronto, ON
Co-leader of live-in program for young adults.
Participant selection. Workshops. Counselling.
Community agency liaison. Follow-up seminar.
1993
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Community Counselling and Resource Centre, Peterborough, ON
Clinical Counsellor
2012 –
Homewood Human Solutions, Vancouver, BC
EAP Service Provider
MacCoubrey Funeral Home, Cobourg, ON
Bereavement Group Co-facilitation and Counselling
Hospice Northumberland Lakeshore, Cobourg, ON
Program Coordinator
Case management. Volunteer training & coordination
Inter-agency liaison. Hiring. Database Management.
2012
2006 –
2005-2009
St. Paul Catholic Secondary School, Trenton, ON
Chaplaincy Team Leader
Counselling. Group Facilitation. Liturgy Coordination.
Parish liaison. Retreats. Coaching.
2000
Caregiver support for individual with Autism, Brighton, ON
RC Diocese of Prince Albert, Prince Albert, SK
Pastoral Centre/Adult Education Coordinator
Workshops. Public Speaking. Program development.
Resource centre management. Development of newspaper.
Hiring and supervising staff.
1999
1994-1997
Other work experience includes: library circulation clerk, truck unloader,
postal clerk, tutor, landscaper, waiter, substitute teacher, office assistant,
security guard, janitor, Junior Ranger, marina attendant, gas station
attendant. I can connect with many people’s experiences.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association (Certified, 2011)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Canadian Centre for Abuse Awareness
Understanding and Responding to Male Sexual Victimization (1 day)
2012
York University Psychology Clinic, Toronto, ON
Emotion-Focused Therapy for Trauma (2 days)
2012
Crisis Prevention Institute, London, ON
Non-violent crisis intervention training (2 days)
2011
Dr. Janina Fisher, Boston, MA
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Trauma (10 month webinar)
2011
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York University Psychology Clinic, Toronto, ON
Emotion-Focused Therapy Institute, Level 1.
Dr. Les Greenberg (4 days)
2011
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities.
Customer service (online training)
2011
Dr. Alberta Pos and Dr. Serene Warwar, Oshawa, ON
Emotion Focused Therapy as a Treatment Approach (1 day)
2010
Dr. Janina Fisher, Toronto, ON
Neural Plasticity & Mindfulness in the Treatment of Trauma. (2 days) 2010
Dr. Sue Johnson, Toronto, ON
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. (2 days)
2009
Alzheimer’s Society, Cobourg, ON
Overview of Alzheimer’s disease and Dementias. (1 day)
2009
Gestalt Therapy Institute, Toronto, ON
Gestalt Therapy Training Program (1st Year)
2008-2009
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Cobourg, ON
Introduction to Diversity (1 day)
2007
Hospice Northumberland Lakeshore, Cobourg, ON
Bereavement Volunteer training. (24 hours)
2006
Genesis Bereavement Resources, Warkworth, ON
Group Facilitator Education with John Saynor. (3 days)
2006
Northumberland Hills Hospital, Cobourg, ON
Pain Management videoconference series. (3 sessions)
2006
Athabasca University, Athabasca, AB
Undergraduate Counselling Coursework
(Intro to Counselling, Creating a Working Alliance)
2003, 2005
Carleton University, Ottawa, ON
Undergraduate Psychology Coursework
(Developmental, Personality, Cognitive, Abnormal)
2002-2004
Hospice Northumberland Lakeshore, Cobourg, ON
Hospice volunteer training. (30 hours)
2003
Dr. George Freemesser (psychiatrist), Toronto, ON
Supervision, mentoring, co-counselling
2000-2003
Association for the Study of Dreams, Toronto, ON
Dreams and the Body (3 days)
2001
University of St. Michael’s College, Continuing Ed., Toronto, ON
Coursework with Viktor Frankl’s Logotherapy.
2001-2002
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Rainbows Grief Support Program, Napanee, ON
Facilitator Certification (1 day)
2000
Psychometrics Canada, Calgary, AB
Myers-Briggs Personality Inventory (MBTI) certification. (4 days)
1995
Toronto Distress Centre, Toronto, ON
Phone distress line volunteer training (30 hour)
1993
PROJECTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Bereavement Retreat Facilitation, St. Mary of Egypt Refuge
2011
“Hope in Hospice” Workshop for Hospice volunteers
incorporating research in hope and palliative care.
2010, 2011
Hospice Palliative Volunteer Visiting 30 hour training
Screening, support, planning, facilitation, train the trainer
2005-2010
Caregiver Education and Agency Fair
Planning, recruitment, coordination, emcee
2009
“Denial” Workshop for Hospice volunteers
incorporating research and practice implications
2008
Introduction to Grief support in-service for Long Term Care staff
2007
Since 1995, I have conducted MBTI workshops for parish leadership,
school staff, high school graduating classes, step two bereavement
groups, Hospice volunteers, and individuals
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
St. Mary of Egypt Refuge, Madoc, ON
Board member, on-site project assistance
2002 -
Hospice Northumberland Lakeshore, Cobourg, ON
Visiting volunteer
2003-2011
Grafton Public School, Grafton, ON
Remedial reading help, Grade 4
2001-2002
Big Brothers, Prince Albert, SK
Big brother
1995-1997
“Person to Person” prison visitation, Prince Albert, SK
1994-1997
Toronto Distress Centre, Toronto, ON
Telephone distress line crisis support
1993-1994
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Toronto, ON
RCIA group co-facilitation
1992-1993
St. Jerome RC Parish, Brampton, ON
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Youth ministry
1992-1993
Our Place, Toronto, ON
Listening support for out-patient mental health individuals
1992-1993
OTHER SKILLS & INTERESTS
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CPR Level A, 2011
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Extensive reading of Carl Jung, Rollo May, Viktor Frankl, Hope-based
research, folklore, history, and much more. I am a lifelong learner, and I
see humanity as grounded in story.
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Wide variety of sports and fitness activities. I am a strong advocate of
wellness and integration of mind, body, and spirit.
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Landscaping and Gardening
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Music singing and playing
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