From getting ready in the morning to after-school meltdowns, school can be a big stressor for parents of neurodivergent children. If school feels like a daily battle, here is how therapy can help you and your child.
When your young one begins therapy, it can be a nerve-racking experience. It can be stressful not knowing how they’ll react, what they’ll discuss or what your part may be. To make the process smoother, we’ve compiled a list of tips to read before your child’s first session.
You took the step towards better mental health by attending therapy. You’ve been going for a while now, yet haven’t noticed the effects. Before giving up, consider these factors.
Going to therapy can be a nerve-wracking experience, especially for the first time. Knowing what to expect can ease some of this tension and prepare you for your first session. If you have any questions before, during or after meeting your counsellor, don’t be afraid to ask! They are there to assist you.
Parents are no doubt already feeling the stress of the fast-approaching school year. If you have a child with ADHD, you may face some unique challenges when preparing for the school year. Here are seven things you can do to make the transition a bit smoother:
With temperatures rising, it’s important to remember that individuals with autism may have a lower heat tolerance compared to neurotypicals. This can be attributed to differences in the sensory processing region of their brain but other factors like interoception as well as communication are also important to consider.
Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) face unique challenges and barriers when it comes to mental health diagnoses, treatment, and stigma. July, BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, is used to bring attention to these issues. This post will discuss some of these barriers and other important facts surrounding this topic.
While the end of the school year may seem like a welcome relief for students, the culmination of essays, assignments, and final exams can lead to academic burnout. Often following periods of prolonged stress, this state is characterized by overall fatigue (both mentally and physically), a lack of motivation, and a negative mood.
Navigating the school system can be challenging! Have you noticed your child is experiencing difficulty focusing, having trouble with reading, or struggles with a particular subject? These challenges can affect your child’s self-esteem, social interactions, and overall academic success. If you notice your child is falling behind or feeling overwhelmed, a psychoeducational assessment…
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that can significantly impact a child’s academic, social, and occupational life. Recognizing and understanding the complexities of ADHD is essential for providing effective support and interventions. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the importance of psychological assessments in diagnosing ADHD among school-aged children and explore…
Traditional models of attachment theory demonstrate a study that was done in 1978 by Mary Ainsworth called the “Strange Situation”. In this experiment, a mother and child were put into a room where another person was present, referred to as the “stranger” and the mother was asked to then leave the room and leave their…
Mental paradoxes are a psychological phenomenon that occurs when a child tries to get certain needs to be met on a repetitive basis, however the parent or caregiver is unable to give the consistent response that the child is wanting. This process of “serve and return” exists in all parent child relationships and from…