Guest post for BC Children's Hospital, Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre The Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre helps families...

Given the emotional and financial investment in counselling, you will want to see some results for your child. Of course, every child...

In a recent counselling session I was explaining a calming technique to a parent to use with their child. The mom looked at me and was silent. I asked if her if she had any questions and she said, “You must think I’m a bad parent, because I don’t do any of that. I had no idea.” Inspired by a recent article that talked about what a therapist is thinking, I thought I too might share with you what I’m really thinking during our therapy sessions with your child. I am a parent too

One of the most common questions I get asked as a child therapist is, “How can I help my kid get the most out of their therapy sessions?” Once your child is well into their therapy routine at Bright Star Counselling, there is generally only about at 10 minute meeting at the beginning of each session in which we can share updates. Here’s a few other appropriate times and ways you can engage your child throughout their therapy duration to help them process the feelings and emot