The summertime presents an ideal opportunity to start child therapy, offering benefits such as proactive learning of coping skills, support for socially anxious children and those with ADHD, and strengthening family relationships. Summer allows for more relaxed and impactful sessions, offering protection for at-risk children and youth and providing cost-effective intensive therapy options.
Category Archives: Therapy
Creative Play Therapy: Unlocking Emotional Expression in Children
Creative play therapy uses play to help children process emotions. It’s beneficial for those reluctant to express themselves verbally, fostering emotional intelligence, problem-solving, and social skills. Professionals provide crucial guidance for effective therapy.
Back To School Anxiety in Teens
Back To School Season. Worries can be heightened at this time. Youth counsellor gives insight into some thoughts kids often have and shares practical mental health tips parents can use to be supportive.
Childhood Grief Recovery
Death is final. Recovery is a complicated process. Supporting young children through their healing journey can be confusing; parents questions, “am I doing enough?” Here are #tips to help.
Family Play Therapy for Sibling Conflict
How do you know your family needs counselling for the conflict between siblings and overview of how family play therapy might help.
Surprising Tools Your Dollar Store Has To Help With Homework
Homework, without the tantrums or tears is possible, if you are prepared. Preparation for this conflict-ridden, unavoidable responsibility, can be easier than you think. The secret weapon is your local dollar store. I tell you what treasures to look for there.
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7 Keys to Disciplining Your Anxious Child
Living with a child with anxiety can put an entire family on edge. It is not uncommon for parents to worry about their own parenting skills as they work on raising their child through emotional turmoil. Self-doubt, self-blame, and confusion can blur our effectiveness as moms and dads. We want to help and not hurt. But, there are keys, uncomplicated strategies, that can transform you into a confident parent.
Understanding Play Therapy- How Play Helps Your Child Heal
Children have stress, and emotional challenges too. They don’t, however, process problems like we adults do. Specialised techniques that are suited to their development are necessary. Learn more about these.