Does Your Child Have ASD? Learn the Signs and How to Seek Guidance

Does Your Child Have ASD? Learn the Signs and How to Seek Guidance | Hopewoods Psychotherapy & Consulting Services

Are you noticing your child isn’t exactly acting like other children? Maybe their form of play is lining up their toys in a specific way, or they have an extremely specific interest in a thing or subject. Is your child not speaking yet? Do they not seem interested in a game of peek-a-boo? Does your […]

Do’s and Don’ts for Parents Involved with Child and Teen Therapy

Do's and Don'ts for Parents Involved with Child and Teen Therapy | Hopewoods Psychotherapy & Consulting Services

For parents of kids and teens going to therapy for the first time, the process can feel unfamiliar, and perhaps a little confusing. You’ve taken the crucial first step in supporting their mental health, so you already know how beneficial therapy can be for your child. However, there’s something you might not be sure about: […]

Benefits of Family Counselling and How It Works

Benefits of Family Counselling and How It Works | Hopewoods Psychotherapy & Consulting Services

Are you and your partner in the process of separation or divorce? Are you in search of LGBTQIA+ support, in preparation of coming out to your family? Are there communication issues within the family? Do you feel you and your family are having a tough time understanding each other? These are examples of situations where […]

New to Therapy Sessions? Questions to Ask Your New Psychotherapist

New to Therapy Sessions? Questions to Ask Your New Psychotherapist | Hopewoods Psychotherapy & Consulting Services

How are you feeling lately? Maybe you’ve gone through a big life change and it’s overwhelming and exhausting. Was therapy or counselling recommended to you recently? By choosing to go to therapy, you’re choosing to invest in yourself and in your mental health. You’re spending not only time and money, but also a lot of […]

Bullying Awareness and How to Help Those Experiencing It

Bullying Awareness and How to Help Those Experiencing It | Hopewoods

Bullying has evolved over the years, with cyberbullying taking precedence due to the rise in use of social media. These days, it seems anyone is a target for bullying, not only in school for children and teens, but also in the workforce for adults.  November is when we talk more often about bullying; as we […]

How to Keep Your Children From Getting Bored or Anxious in Summer

How to Keep Your Children From Getting Bored or Anxious in Summer | Hopewoods

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

How to Help Your Child Nurture Their Friendships | Hopewoods

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 […]

Tips on How to Best Support Your Child with ADHD Right Away

Tips on How to Best Support Your Child With ADHD Right Away | Hopewoods

“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. […]