Support for children and teens
Helping teenagers and children results in happier adults. Providing our children with the tools they need now is fundamental if they are to create the lives their hearts desire. No work could be more rewarding and in our view, nothing more important.
“For in every adult there dwells the child that was, and in every child there lies the adult that will be.” – John Connolly
We are so passionate about helping today’s youth. There quite simply isn’t enough good support and the consequences can be devastating.
Every child and teenager needs to be heard and understood. They need to be comfortable sharing their thoughts and feelings without the fear of judgment. Unfortunately, as much as we as parents are there and want to be supportive, we are not always the people they want to talk to.
We truly wish that every child had access to adequate Counselling as part of the education system. If Counselling was considered the norm, many young lives would be saved. Though Canadian schools have “School counsellors.” who typically have a masters degree in counselling psychology, red tape restrictions mean that all these school Counsellors can do is refer your child to a therapist.
As parents, we strive to protect our children from our problems and from what can be a cruel world. What we may not realize, is how our children are often trying to protect us from their pain.
This is not their job. Young minds are not yet ready to process life’s challenges by themselves and trying to do so results in anxiety, depression and other manifestations of an over burdened but ill-equipped mind.
As a parent, you know without even asking, if your child is troubled. If you think your child needs to talk, please contact us in complete confidence.
For funding support, please check out Saje. Our therapists are covered by this program.
For information on our rates and answers to common questions, visit FAQ’s.
