After many years of doing this work, I still get asked “what is play therapy?” There are many different methods of play therapy but in general play therapy provides a space for children and youth to process the many challenges life throws their way by engaging in various forms of play. Play is a form of communication
The First Time I Became a Dad
I had all this going for me and still, the difficulty of being a new dad, especially in those first ten months, was overwhelming. There were miraculous moments, inexpressible joy and deep meaning throughout—definitely—but I also felt so helpless, inadequate, and disconnected.
Book Review: The Invisible String
“The Invisible String” by Patrice Karst Whether you are a preschool or elementary school teacher, a parent, or a bereavement counsellor “The Invisible String” is a heartwarming book for adults …
Navigating Mental Health Systems:
Understanding the Mental Health Act and healthcare system to support your child with suicidality.
Police, ‘sectioned’, hospital, Mental Health Act, ‘certified’… these terms and systems can seem overwhelming and scary, not to mention difficult to understand in a time of crisis. Unfortunately, it is …
Helping Your Child Cope With Stress
Did you know that researchers have been able to distinguish between two kinds of stress? There’s EUSTRESS and DISTRESS. Let’s explore these, shall we? EUSTRESS is good for us. It …
5 Things Parents can do to
Help Prepare Their Anxious Kids for School
If you are parenting an anxious child, you probably saw the title of this blog post and thought, “Crap, how is it August already”, and “are you really gonna make …
How Your Partner Can Support You in the 4th Trimester
I’ll bet you (and perhaps even your partner) did a stellar job doing all the right things in preparing for your new, precious family member: you read the books, researched …
Voices of Autism Month:
Trusting Intuition, Community Connection, Hope and Resilience.
The voices of a mother and of her son
“Motherhood (parenthood) is about raising and celebrating the child you have, not the child you thought you would have. It’s about understanding that he is exactly the person he is …
Parenting Neurodivergent Kids
If you are parenting a child who has neurodiverse wiring, a diagnosis of Autism, ADHD, OCD, FASD or Trauma, I invite you to sit with me for a few moments …
Birth Trauma
Anyone who has experienced labour and delivery has a story to share! For some, their birth story includes the expected ups and downs resulting in a healthy baby and all …
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