No parent wants to see that their child is suffering, and it is hard to figure out how to get the help your child needs.
We have excellent psychologists who specialize in children’s therapy, and we are committed to ensuring that they have a variety of approaches to work with children.
Our psychologists are skilled at coming alongside of parents and children.
Attention deficit disorder (ADD) is a disorder that appears in early childhood, and we now know it can continue on into adulthood.
The three primary characteristics of ADD:
There are different types of ADD, and not all types look the same. Whether or not your child’s symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity are due to ADD, they can cause many problems if left untreated:
One of our psychologists can help you and your child make sense of their ADD and help to find positive coping strategies.
Many parents are concerned that their child might be a victim of bullying. Some of the signs that a child is being bullied include:
Signs that your child is a bully:
Bullies need to learn why they behave the way they do.
Our Psychologists are here to provide a safe and supportive environment where you child can share their story and receive help.
It is common for children to express fear to their caregivers. When fears persist this can be uncomfortable for the child and the caregivers. If your child is gripped by persistent fears or you are concerned your child may suffer from a phobia, it is important to get support.
Common childhood fears:
Some friendship themes your child may face:
One of our psychologists can help you and your child make sense of their friendship successes and difficulties, and help to find positive coping strategies.
There are many factors that can be at the root of struggles with self esteem:
It is common for our therapists to have conversations with teens about who they are and how they can be the best version of themselves. Individuals want to understand themselves, and once they do they want help developing strategies to perform their best and to have acceptance for their struggles.
Our psychologists enjoy supporting teens during these times.
Some kids seem to learn social skills very easily, but others can benefit from some extra coaching. Social skills help children to enjoy the benefits of friendship and social settings.
Social Skills include:
Children who struggle with social skills do for a variety of reasons. Call for more information or to book an appointment with one of our cchildrens’ psychologists.
Anger is a normal reaction to frustration, stress or disappointment. And it is experienced at all ages:
When children lack skills for managing anger it can lead to aggressive behaviour. Usually, it is the aggressive action that cause the most concerns caregivers.
Supporting children to manage anger involves:
One of our childrens’ psychologists can help you and your child make sense of their anger and help to find positive coping strategies.
Anxiety can make a child feel scared, panicky, embarrassed or ashamed.
Some of the signs to look out for in your child are:
If you are concerned about your child’s anxiety one of our childrens’ psychologists can support you both.
Boundaries are hard to maintain at any age, however boundaries also can feel good for children and provide a sense of safety and predictability.
Boundaries provide:
Boundaries are a form of social skills and the goal of good boundaries is for children to grow up into responsible, socially and emotionally intelligent adults.
Call for more information or to set up an appointment with one of our childrens’ psychologists. 780-449-1196
Sometimes a school or a doctor suggests to a parent that psychological counselling could benefit their child.
We have excellent childrens’ psychologists with a great deal of training and experience. Our psychologists will help your child to gain understanding and coping tools, as well, the psychologists will help the parent(s) to develop strategies to come along side of their child.
Some concerns that children may face:
One of our child psychologists can help you and your child make sense of their mental health concerns and help to find positive coping strategies. Call today to book an appointment: 780-449-1196
A child that knows how to build and maintain friendships will experience more happiness and self-esteem.
We see a variety of different children for a variety of communication needs. Our specialized psychologists are well aware of the skills that can help children to meet their social goals.
Some communication themes your child may face:
Call for more information or to set up an appointment with one of our childrens’ psychologists.
Signs of depression to watch out for in your children:
Any of these signs can occur in children who are not depressed, but when seeing these symptoms together they are red flags for depression. Our psychologists are here to help.
Families face a variety of transitions, challenges, and dynamics. Sometimes these can have a great impact on a child. Psychological counselling can help a child to understand the changes that are happening and to process their thoughts and feelings.
Our psychologists address many family related concerns and are skilled to support children to address these:
Call today to evaluate if psychological counselling for your child..
At times a parent may notice that their child is struggling with emotions.
Psychologists will help evaluate the child’s experience and also will offer tools and resources for Emotion management.
Sometimes parents may question if their child really needs therapy for emotion regulation, stress and emotional concerns. Your child may not fit the criteria for a mental health issue. We see many children who come in for an emotion check-up.
Emotional concerns your child may face:
One of our childrens’ psychologists can help you and your child make sense of their emotions and help to find positive methods for emotion management.
Unfortunately at times children go through very difficult times. The experience of loss is difficult to navigate with children. Our psychologists are all equipped to provide trauma and grief therapy.
Difficulties children may face:
Helping your child understand and manage their feelings is difficult under normal circumstances. During times of grief children can benefit from the support of one of our Psychologists.
Children respond to the school environment according to their own unique self. If you notice a marked change in your child’s behaviour from home to school, or vice versa, it is important to pay attention. When a caregiver receives notice from the school that their child is misbehaving it is important to remember that children use their behaviour to signal to us what is going on in their world.
Our specialized psychologists can provide a safe place for your child to better understand and communicate their thoughts and feelings about school, stress, and pressure they are facing.
Symptoms of Self-Esteem Struggles:
It is common for our psychologists to have conversations with children about who they are and how they can be the best version of themselves. Kids want to understand themselves, and to feel good about who they are as people.. Call for more information or to book an appointment.
Unfortunately at times children go through very difficult times. The experience of loss is difficult to navigate with children. Our psychologists are all equipped to provide trauma and grief therapy.
Difficulties children may face:
When your child has faced trauma it is important to consider how to ask for support and what support will best benefit you and your child. One of our psychologists can help you and your child through this process.
