July 2020

Who Uses Art Therapy?

2020-07-22T14:05:42-04:00

Art Therapy is a modality, where disciplines of art and psychology are combined to help individuals overcome emotional and psychological challenges to improve their well-being and daily functionality. Art Therapy uses the creative process, pieces of the created art, and exploring deeper thoughts and emotions to develop self-awareness, cope with difficult emotions, and address unresolved [...]

Who Uses Art Therapy?2020-07-22T14:05:42-04:00

September 2017

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for kids

2022-05-24T07:38:04-04:00

  Practice-base studies show that cognitive-behavioral techniques are effective in the treatment of children's mental health problems such as depression, generalized anxiety, school refusal, social phobias, specific phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma and sexual abuse, and eating disorders. Two phases of CBT treatment in children includes: 1) Psycho-education, where children learn to [...]

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for kids2022-05-24T07:38:04-04:00

January 2017

My child has ADHD…what’s the next step?

2022-05-24T07:37:14-04:00

According to Statistics Canada, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects 3-5% of school-aged children. This means one out of 25-30 student meets the criteria for this diagnosis. According to researchers and child mental health professionals, ADHD leads to poor school performance, conduct disorders, and interpersonal difficulties in family and friendships. While researchers continue studying what [...]

My child has ADHD…what’s the next step?2022-05-24T07:37:14-04:00

October 2016

August 2016

My Defiant Child!

2022-06-22T20:51:05-04:00

If you’re the parent of a defiant child, you are probably tired of the daily notes you receive regarding your child’s misbehaviour at daycare, kindergarten, or school! You have probably felt frustrated, angry, fearful, or embarrassed when your kid is out of control and throws a tantrum at the mall, movies, or a family friend’s [...]

My Defiant Child!2022-06-22T20:51:05-04:00

April 2013

TEST ANXIETY: WHAT CAN PARENTS DO?

2022-05-01T12:52:37-04:00

  Tips for parents to reduce test anxiety in their kids: Have realistic yet positive expectations of your kid Help your kid develop realistic, achievable goals Accept mistakes and communicate that perfection is not expected in everything See your kid’ efforts, praise and reinforce them Provide tutoring sessions for your kid to help him/her practice [...]

TEST ANXIETY: WHAT CAN PARENTS DO?2022-05-01T12:52:37-04:00
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