Tips and Resources for Managing Mental Health During the Holidays
The holidays are usually a time to celebrate, relax, and embrace joy. However, it can also be a time for many where, instead of happiness and joy, there is more stress and difficulty in being happy. This can be especially true for those who feel there’s unrealistic expectations to attain perfection during the holidays and […]
How to Navigate Family Conflicts During the Holiday Season
Is this the time of year you dread seeing other members of your family? Do holiday family gatherings cause you extra stress and anxiety? You’re not alone. What happens when suddenly families are gathered together with so much free time? For many, conflict ensues. Gentle teasing gets taken too far. Issues that were never dealt […]
Children Can Be Depressed Too: Signs to Seek Professional Help for Your Child
It’s a normal and healthy part of a child’s development to feel down, to have cranky days, or to experience gloomy thoughts. At this part of their lives, all children are learning how to manage their emotions, and every child is different in how they approach emotional regulation. However, maybe you’ve been seeing certain behaviours […]
多动症 101:征兆、挑战和治疗方法的帮助
We have some questions for you: do you or your child have trouble concentrating on a single task? Does it take you a few hours to do something that should only take a few minutes? Have you noticed your child is having trouble sitting still? Are you constantly fidgeting with your hoodie strings or find […]
心理治疗对学生的益处
Are you attending school currently, or are you raising a student? In today’s world, we are undergoing a shift in the way we approach mental health concerns, which are not only more prominent in today’s schools, but also these concerns can create a variety of problems for those schools. Students that struggle within themselves may […]
什么是学习差异?征兆以及如何获得帮助
Learning—particularly in school—is an essential part of growing up. School offers kids the chance to pick up foundational skills, develop those abilities, discover their passions, and ultimately unlock the things they’re good at and passionate about. In recent decades, though, we’ve begun to learn more about the different ways that children learn, and have started […]
如何帮助孩子克服返校焦虑症
As we approach the end of summer vacation, we suggest you take a closer look at your child or teen and their reaction as they get ready to go back to school. Do they seem uneasy when the conversation turns towards getting ready for back-to-school? Have school supply shopping trips become chaotic? Is tension seeming […]
您的孩子患有 ASD 吗?了解各种迹象以及如何寻求指导
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 […]
父母参与儿童和青少年治疗的注意事项
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: […]
家庭咨询的益处和运作方式
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 […]