Important update! Due to construction happening at the Portland Center, the 5-Day Play Therapy Summer Institute will now be taking place at the George Fox University main campus in Newberg, Oregon - at the Canyon Commons Building.

Happy Monday! We hope your week is off to a strong start! #nwcpts

Did you know that rural and remote Indigenous communities can request a free Kids Help Phone billboard, road sign, or vinyl wall mural through our New Trails program? Please reach out to us at [email protected] for info 🙌

#TherapistsRecommend "I like the App ‘insighttimer’. It has lots of guided trauma informed yoga and Qi Gong sessions on it." Beacon House Psychotherapist

From labeling a difficult person a "narcissist" to claiming "gaslighting" every time someone disagrees, it's not uncommon to misunderstand these key psychological concepts. Here's what everyone needs to know, writes Dr. Chris Dwyer psychologytoday.com/us/blog/though…

"I hope you never stay where you’re not valued. I hope you never change who you are in an effort to blend in. I hope you never make yourself small for someone else. And if you do sometimes do these things, I hope you find your way back.” ~Catherine Hallissey

#ICYDK: Our Counsellor in The Classroom program is available in rural and remote communities in both English and French. Tap the link to learn more and sign up today: bit.ly/3ZOt5kP

RT if you agree! Play helps children unlock their unique powers and passions! 🚀 Thanks for the great image, YourTherapySource! #Playmatters #PlayTherapy

A few common stressors for young people can include: school, sexuality, family, friends, feeling isolated, work, etc. If you think the young person in your life might be feeling stressed, here are a few helpful tips for how you may support them: bit.ly/3YnX55X

Holding space within the therapy room is important to allow children to feel and experience challenging or difficult emotions. Feeling those feelings is essential for the child to recognise them in themselves, but also so they know they can survive them.

A new image we created. Made it for an organisation I support through trainings, thinking spaces, and consults. And thought it might be useful to others. Please credit and use in the form it is in.

What does it mean when someone identifies as non-binary? Learn more about gender identity at the following link: bit.ly/2wY6SVE

June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, a time to recognize the rich history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis.

For kids who have lost a loved one, the grieving process can be difficult and confusing. New resources from Sesame Street in Communities use psychological science to help caregivers support #children as they navigate this journey. #grief Learn more: at.apa.org/af9c80

#Pride2024 - The well-being of people with diverse gender identities can be greatly affected by the characteristics, norms, practices, and spaces of our institutional environments. Learn more in our magazine, Catalyst: mentalhealthcommission.ca/catalyst/this-…

Last chance to book for tomorrows online training 'When Words Won't Work'. Use code Treat25 for a 25% discount. Book your place here here: beaconhouse.org.uk/training/when-…

Happy Pride Month!

Whenever you need us, we’re here for 2SLGBTQ+ youth 24/7. Call 1-800-668-6868 Text 686868 KidsHelpPhone.ca

Being at peace means that you no longer have the need to prove anything to anyone...