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Youth Counselling and Psychology
Our therapists are experienced in a variety of evidence-based approaches, including cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), exposure therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness-based therapies.
serviceS we offer
Divorce Adjustment Counselling:
- Focus on helping children understand and process the changes in their family structure.
- Provide tools to cope with emotions like sadness, anger, and confusion.
- Offer guidance on navigating loyalty conflicts between parents and managing the transition between two homes.
Family Dynamics Counselling:
- Sessions with the child and both parents to promote healthy communication and co-parenting strategies.
- Teach parents how to best support their child during and after the divorce.
- Create a safe space for children to express their feelings to both parents in a controlled environment.
Resilience Building Workshops:
- Group sessions that empower children to build resilience and self-esteem during difficult times.
- Activities designed to help children recognize their strengths and develop problem-solving skills.
- Encourage peer support by connecting children with others experiencing similar situations.
Grief and Loss Counselling:
- Address the sense of loss that can accompany divorce, including the loss of family unity, routines, and even relationships with extended family.
- Help children process their grief and develop a new sense of normalcy.
- Incorporate creative therapies like art or play therapy to allow younger children to express their feelings non-verbally.
Transition Counselling for Blended Families:
- Support children adjusting to life in a blended family, including navigating relationships with new stepparents and stepsiblings.
- Offer strategies to manage feelings of jealousy, resentment, or insecurity that may arise in a new family dynamic.
- Provide counseling for the entire blended family to promote harmony and mutual respect.
Sibling Support Counselling:
- Focus on maintaining strong sibling relationships.
- Address any changes in sibling dynamics due to living arrangements or family restructuring.
- Facilitate joint sessions to strengthen bonds and promote understanding between siblings.
Parent-Child Communication Sessions:
- Offer counseling that strengthens the communication between the child and each parent.
- Teach parents how to listen and respond to their child's concerns about the divorce without projecting their own emotions.
- Equip children with the skills to articulate their needs and feelings to their parents.
Mindfulness and Stress Management:
- Teach children mindfulness techniques to manage stress and anxiety related to divorce.
- Introduce practices like deep breathing, meditation, and yoga to help children stay grounded during turbulent times.
- Create a "calm space" where children can retreat to practice these techniques when feeling overwhelmed.
Therapeutic Storytelling:
- Use storytelling as a way for children to process and make sense of their experiences.
- Allow children to create their own stories, giving them a sense of control over their narrative.
- Utilize stories to illustrate coping strategies and emotional resilience.
Counselling for Rebuilding Trust:
- Focus on rebuilding trust in relationships, particularly if the divorce involved betrayal or conflict.
- Help children understand that the divorce is not their fault and that they can still trust and rely on their parents.
- Provide support for children who may struggle with trust issues in future relationships due to their parents' divorce.