Parents involved in Child Counselling
The Importance of Parents in Child Counselling When a child begins counselling, parents and caregivers often wonder what their role should be. You may ask yourself, Shouldn’t this just be between my child and the counsellor? Or What if I’m doing something wrong? These questions are not only common — they’re completely understandable. In child-centred […]
Nature-based Counselling for Neurodivergent Children
How Play-Based and Outdoor Counselling Supports Neurodivergent Children Parents of neurodivergent children often notice that traditional talk-based approaches don’t always meet their child’s needs. Sitting still, answering direct questions, or explaining complex emotions with words can feel overwhelming or inaccessible—especially for children who process the world through movement, sensory experiences, or play. These challenges can […]
So What is EMDR Anyways?
EMDR Therapy: Understanding Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing What Is EMDR? EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. EMDR is a structured psychotherapy approach that is most commonly used to treat trauma and trauma-related conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Over time, EMDR has also been shown to be effective for anxiety, depression, […]
Play Therapy: A Great Way to Work with Child Clients
Understand How Play Therapy Can Help Your Child Maybe you’ve started to feel worried about how your child is responding to everyday situations. Transitions feel especially hard, your child avoids trying new activities, or tantrums and meltdowns seem to happen more often than with other children you know. Perhaps your child’s teacher, doctor, or another […]
Sand Tray: How Playing in the Sand Can Change Your Brain
Neuroscience and Satir in the Sand Tray: A Gentle, Powerful Approach to Healing When children, teens, or even adults struggle with big emotions, trauma, anxiety, or shame, finding the right words can feel impossible. Parents often notice that their child knows something is wrong but simply can’t explain it. This is where Neuroscience and Satir in the Sand […]