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Read more about the article Navigating Grief During the Holidays: Finding Hope and Healing Amidst Loss

Navigating Grief During the Holidays: Finding Hope and Healing Amidst Loss

  • Post author:Anna Raworth
  • Post published:December 11, 2024
  • Post category:Family/Grief

Navigating Grief During the Holidays: Finding Hope and Healing Amidst Loss As a mental health professional, I often hear from clients about the unique challenges the holiday season brings when…

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Read more about the article Is Your Teen Struggling with Social Anxiety?

Is Your Teen Struggling with Social Anxiety?

  • Post author:Anna Raworth
  • Post published:December 6, 2024
  • Post category:Anxiety/Teen

Is Your Teen Struggling with Social Anxiety?  Adolescence is a time of significant change and development, but for many teens, it can also be a time of increased anxiety, especially…

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Read more about the article What is ARFID?

What is ARFID?

  • Post author:Anna Raworth
  • Post published:December 4, 2024
  • Post category:Child/OCD and Phobias

What is ARFID? ARFID stands for “avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder” and is classified as a fairly new eating disorder in the DSM-5. When most of us think of an eating…

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Read more about the article Friendships for Kids with ADHD: A Guide for Parents

Friendships for Kids with ADHD: A Guide for Parents

  • Post author:Anna Raworth
  • Post published:November 18, 2024
  • Post category:Child/Neurodiversity/Parenting

Navigating Friendships for Kids with ADHD: A Guide for Parents Many teens with ADHD experience ups and downs in friendships. While neurodivergent teens often encounter social challenges, they can also…

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Read more about the article OCD in Children, Youth, and Families

OCD in Children, Youth, and Families

  • Post author:Anna Raworth
  • Post published:July 6, 2024
  • Post category:Child/Family/OCD and Phobias/Parenting

OCD in Children, Youth, and Families Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is something that many people struggle with, from children and adolescents to older adults. It is characterized by obsessive thoughts and…

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Read more about the article New! Longboarding Experiential Group

New! Longboarding Experiential Group

  • Post author:Anna Raworth
  • Post published:June 13, 2024
  • Post category:Community/Teen/Therapy Modalities

Longboarding for Mental Health Balance, flow state, the mind-body connection, taking brave action… these are all ideas that our clinicians explore with clients in their sessions frequently. What if we…

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Read more about the article Therapy in Nature

Therapy in Nature

  • Post author:Anna Raworth
  • Post published:April 19, 2024
  • Post category:Therapy Modalities

Walk, Talk & Play Therapy: A Breath of Fresh Air In today's fast-paced world, finding moments of peace and connection can seem like an impossible feat, especially for busy parents…

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Read more about the article Understanding the Magic of Play Therapy for Kids

Understanding the Magic of Play Therapy for Kids

  • Post author:Anna Raworth
  • Post published:April 12, 2024
  • Post category:Child/Therapy Modalities

Unlocking Healing Through Play: Understanding the Magic of Play Therapy for Kids Are you considering therapy or counselling for your child? When they face challenges or struggle with their emotions, it's…

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Read more about the article Empowering Parents: A Guide to SPACE Therapy for Child Anxiety

Empowering Parents: A Guide to SPACE Therapy for Child Anxiety

  • Post author:Anna Raworth
  • Post published:April 5, 2024
  • Post category:Anxiety/Child/Parenting/Therapy Modalities

Empowering Parents: A Guide to Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) Treatment Is your child's anxiety affecting how your family functions? How YOU as the parent operates on a…

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Nurturing Healthy Minds: Understanding Mental Health in Children

  • Post author:Anna Raworth
  • Post published:March 30, 2024
  • Post category:Child

Developing Emotion Regulation: Understanding Mental Health in Children Overall well-being is dependent upon good mental health which starts in the early years. The most formative years of life involve understanding…

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Ready for Back to School: A Parents Guide to a Smoother Start (all ages)​

Ready for Back to School: A Parents Guide to a Smoother Start (all ages)

Please complete this brief form, and we will send you a link to this live virtual workshop for Parents.

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Masking, Meltdowns and Misunderstandings: The Hidden Experience of ADHD in Girls Workshop

Masking, Meltdown, and Misunderstandings: The Hidden Experience of ADHD in Women and Girls - Workshop for Girls

Please complete this brief form, and join us for this in-person group for girls ages 10–18 to explore what ADHD can feel like beneath the surface. Together, we’ll talk about big feelings, hidden struggles, and how to build confidence and connection. Spaces are limited and will be offered on a first come, first served basis.

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New Year, New Goals: Executive Functioning Strategies for Success in High School

New Year, New Goals: Executive Functioning Strategies for Success in High School​

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Masking, Meltdowns & Misunderstandings: The Hidden Experience of ADHD in Women and Girls

Masking, Meltdowns, and Misunderstandings: The Hidden Experience of ADHD in Women and Girls

Please complete this brief form, and we will send you a link to this live virtual workshop for Parents. There will be an in person workshop for youth ages 10-18 later in August.

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Growing Together – Parenting Through the High School Transition

Growing Together - Parenting Through the High School Transition

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Let’s Be Friends – Social Skills Workshop

Lets Be Friends - Social Skills Workshop for Kids ages 5-7 (Aug 14)

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Let’s Be Friends – Social Skills Workshop

Lets Be Friends - Social Skills Workshop for Kids ages 5-7 (Aug 7)

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When Gaming Takes Over

When Gaming Takes Over - Understanding Problem Gaming in Kids and Teens

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OCD 101 – What Parents Need to Know

OCD 101 - What Parents Need to Know

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Cultivating Self-Esteem & Confidence: A Guide for Parents

Cultivating Self-Esteem & Confidence: A Workshop for Parents

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Understanding ADHD: A Guide for Parents Workshop

Understanding ADHD: A Guide for Parents

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SPACE Intro: Helping Parents Support Anxious Kids through Empowerment and Support

SPACE Intro for Parents: Help your child manage anxiety through empowerment and support (Aug 14)

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SPACE Intro: Helping Parents Support Anxious Kids through Empowerment and Support

SPACE Intro for Parents: Help your child manage anxiety through empowerment and support (July 21)

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Making Space for Me for Women with ADHD Workshop.

Making Space for Me for Women with ADHD: Self-Care and Reclaiming Time​

Free Workshop for female-identifying folks with ADHD

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Liability Waiver & Indemnity Agreement

By Registering for this program, FREE Fall Transitions Parent Workshop, you hereby:

1. Acknowledge, understand, and agree that Acorn Counselling cannot ensure complete security and confidentiality throughout this virtual program. You agree to comply with the Group Rules designed to mitigate any breaches of confidentiality, and in the case of such a breach, you agree not to hold Acorn Counselling liable.

2. Acknowledge, agree and represent that, considering this program is being facilitated through online and virtual means, Acorn Counselling and all program facilitators are unable to supervise or be responsible for you by any means.

3. You understand, agree, and represent that safety (including that of any child or teen participating in our programming) is your sole responsibility. 

4. You, the parent and caregiver of the child and teenage participants, and all participants themselves, will hold harmless and indemnify Acorn Counselling against any and all claims and actions arising out of the participation of the participant in the Free Mental Health Workshop program, including, without limitations, expenses, judgements, fines, settlements and other amounts actually and reasonably incurred in connection with any liability, suit, action, loss, or damage arising or resulting from the participants participation in the Free virtual workshop activities.

 

Disclaimer:

This workshop is facilitated by a Infant and Family Mental Health Counsellor and Clinical Intern. This group is not a psychotherapy and these free groups or workshops are not a replacement or substitute for psychotherapy. Should you need additional services, including mental health assessment and treatment, you may access these services in the following places:

• Family Doctor

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through employer, if eligible

• Contact Hamilton

• Free Child & Youth Mental Health Services (Previously Walk-in Services through City of Hamilton)

• Private Therapy (You can either contact us to schedule an appointment, or explore Psychology Today for listings of other therapists in the area). 

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