Child Anxiety – Part 3 – What Doesn’t Work
What doesn’t work? There are a number of things that parents or caregivers try to do to help their anxious child. Some of the things that may not be the…
Child Anxiety – Part 2 – What does Anxiety Do?
Anxiety recruits the whole family through "accommodation" What does Anxiety Do? Anxiety causes all of us to try to keep ourselves safe. There are a number of behaviours that kids…
Child Anxiety – Part 1
More than 1 in 3 children between the ages of 3-17 have anxiety symptoms that could be classified as problematic. Anxiety is one of the most common reasons that people…
The Magic of Play Therapy
When my daughter was a young toddler, we went through a phase where bath-times became a nightmare. Especially hair washing. It was so hard. She would scream, and cry, and…
Tips for Success
Here are some ways to help you prepare your child for therapy and support them throughout the treatment process. 1. Introduce the topic during a calm and connected moment. When…
More than just a bad habit: Skin picking, hair pulling, and other BFRBs, and 5 things that will help you stop
Have you ever pulled out a stray hair, or picked a scab, or popped a pimple? If you are like most humans, then of course you have. But what if…
5 things parents of teens needs to know about marijuana
It’s a big week in Canada. The government is selling recreational cannabis, as well as pipes, bongs, and other paraphernalia. Some folks are celebrating; while others can’t believe what is…
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (C.B.T)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, is an evidence based treatment modality. This means that it has been proven to be effective for many different mental health challenges. CBT is widely…
16 Mental Health Apps Recommended by Counsellors
16 Mobile Apps for Mental Health Mental health apps can be a great tool. As summer comes to a close, the buzz of back to school excitement is in the…
Is my child depressed?
What depression looks like in children and teens, and what parents can do to help. As many as 1 in 5 children and youth in Ontario are affected by mental…
