4 Steps for Teaching Children to Manage Conflict

Whether it’s in my private practice, my work at a busy clinic, or as a teacher in a classroom, I encounter conflict. As a therapist,… Read More

6 Ways for Helpers to Practice Self-Care

Taking the time to be intentional about caring for yourself as a caregiver, helper, parent, counsellor, therapist, teacher, etc., is an important way to implement self-care. Read More

How to Help Kids Keep Calm

“Where’s my backpack?” “I lost my permission slip!” “I didn’t finish my project!” “I got suspended for punching Joey.” Sounds chaotic. Sounds frustrating. Sound familiar?… Read More

How to Help Motivate a Child with ADHD

As a psychotherapist and teacher, I’ve worked with numerous students and parents to help alleviate the stress of ADHD and school. Read More

How to Reduce the Impact of Secondhand Emotions

We all experience emotions that dictate how we see and understand others and how they see and understand us. In turn, this plays a part… Read More