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Sensory Regulation: A Key to Emotional Balance Life is full of sensory experiences. Some feel great, like the warmth of a cozy blanket. Others can be overwhelming, like the loud…

Emetophobia: When the Fear of Vomiting Takes Over Your Life – How to Help Yourself or Your Child Do you or your child feel anxious about vomiting? If the thought…

Understanding OCD in Children and Teens: How Symptoms Change with Age Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can affect individuals of all ages, but its presentation often shifts as children grow into teenagers.…

ADHD in Women: Impacts on Self-Esteem Women with ADHD often face a unique set of challenges when it comes to self-esteem. The combination of ADHD symptoms such as distractibility, forgetfulness,…

Guest Blog: Uncovering the Root Causes of Mental Health Concerns in Kids At Acorn Counselling, we take a whole-person approach to supporting children, youth, and families. This means looking at…

Safer Internet Day: Protecting Kids from Online Dangers The internet is an amazing tool for learning, socializing, and entertainment. However, it also presents serious risks, especially for children and teens.…

Men’s Mental Health Breaking the Stigma Despite so many strides to eradicate the stigma of mental health struggles, mental health can still elicit feelings of shame and weakness. Men, in…

Setting New Year’s Goals: Honouring Winter and Tuning into Yourself Every January, the world seems to shout, “New Year, New You!” The pressure to reinvent ourselves can feel overwhelming, with…

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…

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…