Children, Teens & Parent Support
The challenges your child is facing, whether in mood swings, behaviours, or a prevailing sense of sadness, can be overwhelming. This journey might have taken a toll on your own well-being, leaving you feeling burnt out and struggling to navigate through these complexities. You're not alone, and seeking professional help can be a crucial step towards understanding and addressing the unique needs of your child and family.
When to Seek Counselling
Big Emotions or Behaviours
Feeling sad without an identifiable reason
School challenges (Academic, Friendship or Bullying)
Fears and Anxieties
Significant changes in the family (Divorce, Loss, Babies, Blending Families)
Trouble Sleeping or Nightmares
Your child will learn tangible strategies to help them thrive.
Learn how to manage worries, fears and big emotions rather than being controlled by them
Gain experience and perspective of themselves as capable, brave and valuable
Connect with peers
Learn to process difficult emotions
Develop the ability to self-soothe and effectively regulate their nervous system
Move through parent’s separation, divorce or re-marriage and blending families with a safe space to process all of the feelings that arise
Trust in their own ability to navigate challenges and to get to the other side of them successfully
Strengthening their sense of self to increase confidence
Heal from bullying, abuse or trauma
We work collaboratively with parents to:
Foster continuity between therapy, home and school to support lasting change
Empower you with the tools to lead, nurture and guide your child through the journey of childhood and adolescence
When to Seek Teen Counselling
Sadness or Irritability
Changes in mood or Behaviour
Social Challenges
Low Self-Esteem and Motivation
Risky Behaviours or Self-Harm
Declining Academic Performance
Withdrawal from Family and Friends
When you try to help as a parent of a teenager you may be feeling powerless. Unsure of how to connect without seeming overbearing or micro-managing them. You might be finding that you are tip-toeing in an effort not to push them away, or are often met with conflict and yelling.
It is painful for you to watch them struggle.
What to Expect
A comfortable, safe and nonjudgmental space
Collaboration to ensure the approach is a good fit and fosters comfort and connection
Feeling hopeful and identifying tangible steps to support feeling better and making progress
Counselling can equip teens with the tools and life skills they need to navigate life's challenges and establish a strong foundation for their future. It can also help them to strengthen their confidence, manage challenges such as anxiety or negative thinking patterns, improve communication skills, build healthy relationships, and develop a greater sense of self-awareness.
Parenting Support
Overcome overwhelm or exhaustion
Feel empowered and find ease
Find connection, strength and capability
Client’s Share Their Experiences:
“Parenting support sessions helped us understand our child better, and we learned practical strategies that transformed our family dynamic. Highly recommend!”
"We were at a loss, but we received invaluable support. Through child therapy, our little one learned to express emotions and cope with challenges. The positive changes at home and school are truly remarkable."
"Navigating the teenage years was challenging for both us and our son. Therapy became a game-changer. Our son developed essential coping skills, and we witnessed a transformation in his self-esteem and communication. Grateful for the professional and caring guidance."
Clinicians who work with Children, Teens and Families
Claire Granson, MC, CCC
Max Wood, Practicum Therapist
Jordan Pisesky, MC, R. Prov. Psychologist
Tasha Chapman, Practicum Therapist
Avery Rozak, MC
ABOUT CORE PSYCHOLOGY
When we connect with the core of who we truly are - our values, beliefs and internal strengths - our ability to heal, grow and move forward with clarity, purpose and intention expands exponentially. Having a strong psychological foundation enables you to navigate relationships, career and your personal journey with resilience, joy and contentment.
The wonderful truth is that we each have the ability to heal, condition and strengthen our psychological core, enabling us to show up and fully engage in this life.
We know that at times this feels out of reach. For that reason, we are here to help.