How to Keep Your Children From Getting Bored or Anxious in Summer
What does your child usually say when the school year ends for them? Do you hear them say, “Yay, school’s out for summer!”? Or do you see them reacting with awkward silence, fidgeting, panic, slight sadness, or a little anger? This may be the response from children who have anxiety, knowing summertime is more challenging. […]
How to Help Your Child Nurture Their Friendships
For children, no matter what age they’re at currently, having friendships is an essential part of growing up. Strong relationships teach children about empathy, kindness, sharing, and so much more. Having friends extends beyond these foundational skills as well—children with good friends enjoy higher self-esteem, deal with loneliness far less often, and generally see the […]
What is Nature Therapy? Plus, How to Get the Most Out of Its Benefits
Have you ever been having a bad day that seemed to have cleared up on its own after spending some time outside? If so, you’ve already experienced the foundation of a mental healthcare modality known as nature therapy. What is nature therapy? Sometimes called ecotherapy, Green Care, Horticultural Therapy. Nature therapy is a type of […]
Mental Self-Care and Mindfulness Tips That You Can Use Year-Round
Have you always put everyone else ahead of yourself? Do you find that self-care stays on the bottom of your to-do list? Or do you feel like self-care is only a treat, an indulgence, because it’s the spa day you’ve been waiting for? We are here to tell you: self-care needs to be a priority, […]
Tips on How to Best Support Your Child with ADHD Right Away
“Look, a squirrel!” “Timmy, sit still!” Do these sound familiar to you? One of these quotes is an inner thought, which may be outwardly expressed; depending on the age, the speaker may even chase after said squirrel. The second is the parent or authoritative figure with the demand to the child that they sit still. […]
How to Support LGBTQIA+ Family and Friends Who are Struggling
Though the world has made great strides over the years in its treatment and respect for LGBTQIA+ people, for many the world is still a difficult place to be in. LGBTQIA+ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual, with the plus sign representing the many other communities of people who identify with […]
How to Get Therapy When You’re on a Tight Budget
At Hopewoods, we understand not everyone can afford private practice mental healthcare. We believe that everyone deserves access to mental health services, especially when they really need it, no matter their financial situation, race, gender, or background. Even if you’re on a budget, or you’re seeking affordable counselling options for mental health assistance, you are […]
When to Get Therapy: 5 Signs You Should Seek Help
Have you been struggling with your mental health? Has an issue been affecting you for a long time, and it’s becoming hard to manage? Or perhaps a recent life change has been affecting your well-being more recently? Whatever the case, life is full of its highs and lows. When things become more difficult, having someone […]
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