Beyond Words: The Grounding Benefits of Pet Therapy for Kids and Teens
Jolene Carlsen Jolene Carlsen

Beyond Words: The Grounding Benefits of Pet Therapy for Kids and Teens

Discover how animal-assisted therapy helps children and youth regulate their nervous systems, lower anxiety, and find comfort without words. Learn about the science-backed benefits of pet therapy and meet Plum, our certified therapy dog providing a soft place to land for families seeking child and teen counselling in Port Coquitlam.

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Beyond the Label: Why Understanding Your Child’s Wiring Changes Everything
Jolene Carlsen Jolene Carlsen

Beyond the Label: Why Understanding Your Child’s Wiring Changes Everything

"When my son was diagnosed as gifted in Grade 4, I shared the same fear many parents do: Would a 'label' box him in? I soon realized that a diagnosis isn't a box—it's a roadmap. Learn why moving from labels to understanding helps children stop asking 'What is wrong with me?' and start asking 'How does my brain work?'"

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