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Sand tray is one of the many ways we can help kids explore what they’re feeling and experiencing — without relying on words alone. A few weeks into the school year, most families have started finding some kind of rhythm. But sometimes the rhythm isn’t really coming. Your child is getting to school, but mornings still take everything you’ve got. Your teen makes it through the day and comes home exhausted, irritable or completely done with people. Bedtime is harder. Sunday nig

The calendar still says summer. The evenings are still warm. There are lake days, gardens, holidays, and some time left before September really begins. But somewhere in August, a lot of us start to feel the change coming. Maybe you’re lying awake already running through September’s schedule. Maybe the first school email lands and suddenly your mind is three weeks ahead. Maybe your child is more irritable, having trouble settling at night, or reacting strongly to things that d

I jump up when I hear someone coming into the room while I'm sitting down. Like I've been caught doing something wrong. I'll lie on the couch, watch Netflix, play Wordle — but my mind is running a critical commentary the whole time. You should be doing something. You're wasting time. Look at this place. So I'm not working. But I'm not really resting either. I'm just...stressed, activated, guilty. If that sounds familiar, this one's for you. Rest isn't laziness. But i

Starting therapy is often something we think about for a long time before reaching out. There can be uncertainty about whether therapy is needed, anxiety about taking that first step, or simply the challenge of fitting one more thing into an already busy life. Summer can create a little more space. Sometimes it's the first time all year that we notice how much we've been carrying. While summer isn't stress-free, the slower pace can make it easier to focus on ourselves, our re

You know those "sock moments." Where something small sets off a reaction that feels way bigger than it should. We see this in kids all the time. But the truth is — it shows up in us too. The answer isn't fixing the moment. It's building capacity before it arrives. Regulation doesn't come from doing one big thing. It comes from small moments of awareness, over and over again. And daily practices that make everything else possible.

For many of the women and moms we work with, self-care doesn’t fall apart because they don’t care about themselves. It falls apart because they’re the ones holding everyone and everything else together. They’re tracking appointments. Managing emotions. Anticipating problems before they happen. Keeping the emotional temperature of the household steady. Making sure everyone else is okay. And for some, this didn’t start in adulthood. If you grew up navigating unpredictability, t

As the semester moves into its final stretch, many teens feel a shift. Assignments pile up, exams approach, and the pressure can start to feel relentless — as if there’s no room to slip, pause, or catch your breath. This season often brings an increase in anxiety, not because teens aren’t capable or motivated, but because the pressure ramps up at the same time that expectations feel less flexible. Understanding what’s happening beneath the surface can make a meaningful differ

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As parents and caregivers, we all want to provide our children with every opportunity to express themselves, build confidence, and...

Ever heard of women's circles? They're like sanctuary for your soul, filled with connection, nourishment, and renewal. Here’s the lowdown...

We are almost ready for our third group in the Open Art Therapy Studio series, Finding Your Centre ~ Mandala Art Making. This group for...