From Summer Freedom to School Routines: A 2-Week Nervous System Reset for Families
Struggling with the back-to-school transition? Discover a gentle, 2-week somatic guide to help your child or teen navigate school anxiety, morning routines, and nervous system regulation in Port Coquitlam.
The "Mistake Meltdown": Helping Kids Who Freeze Up When Things Don’t Go Perfectly
When a child explodes or freezes over a small mistake, it isn't just drama—their nervous system is perceiving a threat. As a teacher and clinical counsellor, here is how to help your child move past perfectionism and build true resilience.
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.
The Language of Play: Why Child-Centered Play Therapy is Vital for Kids in Port Coquitlam
Registered Clinical Counsellor explains the benefits of child-centered play therapy and expressive arts therapy for children facing anxiety or family changes in Port Coquitlam and the Tri-Cities.
The Thoughts We Don’t Talk About: Normalizing Postpartum Intrusive Thoughts
When I was a new mom, I experienced terrifying, intrusive flashes that I was too ashamed to talk about. Over 90% of new parents experience them—so why are we still suffering in silence? Here is what is actually happening when a tired brain's safety alarm gets stuck.