When You're Not Just Tired-You're Running on Empty "I slept all weekend. Why am I still exhausted?" "My child wasn't even doing anything unusual today... so why did I snap?" "I love my child, but I don't feel like myself anymore." If you've ever caught yourself asking these questions, you're not alone. Parenting a neurodivergent [...]
When a child or teenager is struggling with anxiety or depression, one of the most important decisions parents can make is choosing a therapy approach that is grounded in research and tailored to their child's individual needs. While there is no single treatment that works for everyone, decades of psychological research have shown that therapies [...]
As the school year comes to an end, many parents look forward to a well-deserved summer break for their children. While summer offers opportunities for rest, family time, camps, and outdoor activities, it also presents unique challenges for children and teenagers living with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Without the daily routines and structure provided by school, [...]
Summer is often viewed as a well-deserved break from school, homework, exams, and busy schedules. While academic growth naturally slows down during the summer months, emotional and personal growth can flourish. In fact, summer is one of the best times of the year to support your child's emotional well-being, self-esteem, confidence, and social development. [...]
Anger is everywhere today—on the road, at work, at home, and even in the way people interact online. Many adults are carrying a lot internally, but don’t always have the tools or space to process it. Over time, that pressure builds and shows up as frustration, withdrawal, or sudden outbursts. It starts to affect relationships, [...]
In 2026, the conversation around “investment” has shifted dramatically. Social media platforms like TikTok are filled with advice about building wealth early, investing in stocks, and getting ahead financially. Young adults in their 20s and 30s already feel behind, and many parents are now opening investment accounts for their toddlers with hopes that they [...]
Many women in their early 40s begin to notice subtle but unsettling changes—difficulty concentrating, increased irritability, anxiety, mood swings, or a sense of emotional overwhelm that feels unfamiliar. These experiences are often confusing because they don’t always fit into a clear explanation. You may feel “off,” but not be able to fully describe why. For [...]
1) Do children develop anger issues? Yes, children can develop anger issues, and this is more common than many parents realize. Anger is a natural emotion, but when children do not have the tools to express it safely, it can turn into frequent outbursts, frustration, or aggression. In many cases, anger is not the [...]
Mental health is deeply connected to culture, language, identity, and lived experience. In a diverse city like Montreal, people come from many cultural backgrounds, speak many languages, and carry unique stories of migration, resilience, trauma, and healing. For mental health services to be truly effective and accessible, therapy must reflect that diversity. At Montreal [...]
Loss is one of the most overwhelming experiences a young person can face. Whether it stems from the death of a loved one, family separation, displacement, illness, or a traumatic event, grief often affects children and teenagers in ways that are difficult to explain with words. At Montreal Art Therapy Centre, we offer [...]
