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May 2026

Why You Should Invest in Your Child’s Mental Health in 2026 (From the Perspective of a Mental Health Practitioner)

2026-05-09T19:24:47-04:00

  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 [...]

Why You Should Invest in Your Child’s Mental Health in 2026 (From the Perspective of a Mental Health Practitioner)2026-05-09T19:24:47-04:00

Pre-Menopausal Cognitive and Emotional Changes: What Women in Their 40s Need to Know!

2026-05-08T15:41:05-04:00

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 [...]

Pre-Menopausal Cognitive and Emotional Changes: What Women in Their 40s Need to Know!2026-05-08T15:41:05-04:00

Art Therapy for Anger Management in Children in Montreal: Building Emotion Regulation Skills Early

2026-05-05T12:16:12-04:00

  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 [...]

Art Therapy for Anger Management in Children in Montreal: Building Emotion Regulation Skills Early2026-05-05T12:16:12-04:00

May 2025

Why Choosing an Art Therapist to Help Your Adolescent?

2025-05-01T16:55:16-04:00

  Adolescence is a time of rapid emotional, social, and psychological growth — and with it often comes challenges that can feel overwhelming for both teens and their families. When a teenager is struggling with anxiety, sadness, trauma, or self-esteem issues, parents naturally look for therapeutic support. While traditional talk therapy with a psychologist is [...]

Why Choosing an Art Therapist to Help Your Adolescent?2025-05-01T16:55:16-04:00

January 2025

Harnessing Art Therapy to Build Resilience: Exploring Attachment, Therapeutic

2025-01-14T17:45:35-05:00

  How Can Art Therapy and Parenting Improve Attachment and Self-Trust in Children? Attachment styles, as explored in psychological literature, significantly influence how we form and maintain relationships in adulthood. Books like Attached offer accessible insights into three primary attachment styles - secure, anxious, and avoidant - helping readers understand the root causes of these [...]

Harnessing Art Therapy to Build Resilience: Exploring Attachment, Therapeutic2025-01-14T17:45:35-05:00

October 2024

Practicing Mindfulness in a Fast-Paced World: How to Stay Present in a Mindless Society

2024-10-24T09:49:19-04:00

As increasing numbers of people adopt an urban lifestyle, our pace of life appears to quicken, shaped by both our mindset (the pursuit of efficiency) and our surroundings (the development of corporate headquarters). We often multitask, planning our next commitments while running errands. In this blog, we explore mindfulness as both a concept and a [...]

Practicing Mindfulness in a Fast-Paced World: How to Stay Present in a Mindless Society2024-10-24T09:49:19-04:00

How Are PTSD and ADHD Connected in Pediatric Mental Health: Exploring Their Relationship and the Respective Therapeutic Interventions

2024-10-02T21:05:16-04:00

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are two important medical conditions that warrant significant public awareness. With the right treatment and social support, individuals often experience notable improvements in their symptoms and overall quality of life. In this blog, we will concentrate on pediatric mental health and child development. We’ll begin [...]

How Are PTSD and ADHD Connected in Pediatric Mental Health: Exploring Their Relationship and the Respective Therapeutic Interventions2024-10-02T21:05:16-04:00

September 2024

How Parents Can Help Their Children Cope with Childhood Trauma

2024-09-30T17:55:42-04:00

  Childhood trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are more common than many people realize. Research by Delphine Collin-Vézina, a professor at the School of Social Work, and data from Stats Canada reveal that nearly one in three children in Canada has experienced some form of ACE, such as abuse, neglect, or household dysfunction. These [...]

How Parents Can Help Their Children Cope with Childhood Trauma2024-09-30T17:55:42-04:00

What are the Similarities and Differences of Traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Art Therapy in Addressing Acute Stress Disorder?

2024-09-14T06:36:09-04:00

When addressing the complex challenges of trauma, especially conditions like Acute Stress Disorder (ASD), both traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and art therapy have proven to be effective therapeutic methods. Each approach offers unique benefits, from the structured cognitive techniques of CBT to the expressive and creative avenues provided by art therapy. While CBT focuses [...]

What are the Similarities and Differences of Traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Art Therapy in Addressing Acute Stress Disorder?2024-09-14T06:36:09-04:00

August 2020

Art Therapy for People on the Autism Spectrum (ASD)

2020-08-16T13:34:03-04:00

  Art helps people communicate ideas and creating art with people allows a glimpse of their inner world. Art therapy can be very beneficial for people with Autism for creating art helps them relate to objects and practice communicating in a way that challenges them but is not overwhelming. For individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder [...]

Art Therapy for People on the Autism Spectrum (ASD)2020-08-16T13:34:03-04:00
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