如何防止您的孩子在夏天感到无聊或焦虑

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.  […]

如何帮助您的孩子培养友谊

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 […]

什么是自然疗法?此外,如何充分享受其好处

What is Nature Therapy? Plus, How to Get the Most Out of Its Benefits | Hopewoods

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 […]

全年可用的心理自我关怀和正念技巧

Mental Self-Care and Mindfulness Tips That You Can Use Year-Round | Hopewoods

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, […]

立即提供如何最好支持患有ADHD的孩子的建议

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. […]

如何支持正在困扰的LGBTQIA+家人和朋友

How to Support LGBTQIA+ Family and Friends Who are Struggling | Hopewoods Psychotherapy & Consulting Services. Serving Markham, Toronto, Richmond Hill, York, North York, East York, Unionville, York Region, Etobicoke, Scarborough, and the Greater Toronto Area, ON

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 […]

如何在预算有限时寻求心理治疗

Hopewoods - 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 […]

寻求心理治疗的时机:5个求助信号

Hopewoods - 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 […]