The Journey of Adoption

The Journey of Adoption

The journey of adoption is chosen for various reasons. Regardless of the reason, it is an emotional journey for everyone involved, the birthparents, the adoptive parents, and the adoptee.    For the birthparents, making the decision to place their child in the...
October is Dyslexia  Awareness Month

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month

Did you know that Dyslexia is the most common learning disorder that gets misdiagnosed? Dyslexia, also known as Specified Learning Disorder in Reading. It is estimated that approximately 750 000 Canadian students struggle with this learning difference ( Dyslexia...
What DOES child therapy look like?

What DOES child therapy look like?

Therapists that work with children are either trained in a specific type of play therapy or they use therapeutic play techniques. In addition to play based strategies, a therapist may use Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and in cases of trauma...
Childhood Behaviour: Rough and Tumble Play

Childhood Behaviour: Rough and Tumble Play

Believe it or not, rough and tumble play is actually ok!  Research has shown it is necessary for social awareness, compassion, and cooperation. image from pixabay Children are more body-based – this is how they learn about their world Other benefits include:...