"Yes, a [mental illness] label could point to an appropriate treatment but, importantly, it often does not, and even more often tends to obfuscate approaches that, for that individual, may be better." buff.ly/2O2g8ix #psychotherapy #mentalhealth

Who doesn't love lego? Beyond Autism, I love this strategy for teaching social skills in general. buff.ly/2NaT6Zo #childrensmentalhealth #psychotherapy #playtherapy #childcounselling

The start of a new school year can create all kinds of anxiety: new classes, new friends, new teachers. Check out 5 Ways to Help Children with Separation Anxiety buff.ly/2viLffz #childrensmentalhealth #childcounseling #playtherapy #psychotherapy

"It's okay (and even beneficial) for our kids to just have some downtime to just be kids" from Why kids need unstructured time (especially during the school year) buff.ly/2MRIuz7 #psychotherapy #childrensmentalhealth #parenting #childdevelopment

We need to remember that our minds and our bodies are inextricably linked. To have good mental health, we need to take care of our bodies. This article summarizes the impact various nutrients have on #mentalhealth. #selfcare #psychotherapy buff.ly/2MiR590

"Other people don't feel like this." There are so many myths about mental health and therapy. A psychologist addresses some of them in this article. Myths about Mental Health buff.ly/2DcTrar #mentalhealth #psychotherapy #counselling

Big changes can seem impossible, but by taking small steps, we can start a journey toward the change we want in our lives. Get our free exposure worksheets for helping kids face and overcome anxiety. buff.ly/2D8oioi #mentalhealth #psychotherapy #playtherapy

In our desire to build community with other mental health professionals we've started sharing some of our favourite therapy tips, tools, and strategies on YouTube. Stop by our channel and check us out buff.ly/2poMGIv? #psychotherapy #counseling #mentalhealth

Many of us (counsellors) work for non-profits, for school boards, or for ourselves. We’re in a scenario where we are buying and preparing our own supplies. 10 Places to Find Affordable Therapy Toys buff.ly/2OLnebm #childtherapy #playtherapy #childrensmentalhealth

There are so many creative ways to encourage kids to get to know their own emotions. Here's another one: Help Kids Identify and Express Emotions with “Feelings Match-Up” Game buff.ly/2zKsCX0 #psychotherapy #playtherapy #childrensmentalhealth

Helping a child to overcome or cope with their anxiety can be a tough job - for the child and for the helper. Grab some free exposure worksheets to use with children from our blog buff.ly/2D8oioi #psychotherapy #childrensmentalhealth #childtherapy

Happy Thanksgiving to all our Canadian friends and family. Wishing everyone a wonderful day of warmth, love, and reflection. Always remember that Grateful people are happy people. #thanksgiving #perspective #psychotherapy #psychotherapist #mentalhealth

What's your favourite therapeutic story on the subject of anger? I had a lot of fun sharing about some of my favourite storybooks in our most recent blog post. Check it out at buff.ly/2TNfdoD #psychotherapy #childrensmentalhealth #playtherapy

Stories are a great way to help kids become comfortable talking about their emotions.This week we finished off our list of therapeutic stories on anger. Find some new favourites at buff.ly/2CmmqVy #childrensmentalhealth #therapeuticstories #angermanagement

A quick glimpse of what we are working on this week. Check out our therapeutic storybooks series on our channel buff.ly/2poMGIv #psychotherapy #childrensmentalhealth #therapybooks #socialwork #playtherapist #bibliotherapy #depression #griefandloss

Part of our task as parents, teachers, and therapists is to make sure kids have good coping skills for managing the difficulties that life will throw at them. This week, we review 7 children’s books on sadness and grief buff.ly/2CDUjRw #psychotherapy #playtherapy

Sometimes kids struggle because they do not yet have the tools to be able to regulate their emotions. This activity will help a child learn to regulate his own emotions and help himself when he is feeling upset. #psychotherapy #childrensmentalhealth buff.ly/2ScZgLT

Happy Family Day to all my fellow Ontarians enjoying this long weekend. Remember that family is more than biology. Cherish and celebrate the ones you love, the ones you choose to support and those who will support you. #FamilyDay #relationships #psychotherapy #mentalhealth

New blog post on our Favourite Storybooks for Helping Kids Deal with Anxiety. Find out the pros and cons of different books on anxiety, and maybe find some new ideas for books to add to your collection. #psychotherapy #childrensmentalhealth #playtherapy buff.ly/2HfrSgK

Therapeutic stories are a powerful way for kids to learn to recognize, express, & cope with tough emotions & difficult life situations. See Part 2 of Our Favourite Therapeutic Stories to Help Kids with Anxiety buff.ly/2TgxFFh #psychotherapy #childrensmentalhealth