by Julie Clarke | May 28, 2018 | Parent Consultation, Relationships, Resources, Therapy, Trauma, virtual
Hi everyone, After much thought and consideration I have decided to re-shift my focus and cease writing new blog posts at this time. Truth be told doing a graduate degree has burnt me out from writing! And then I found podcasting! I am happy to continue to share my...
by Julie Clarke | Apr 7, 2018 | Emotions, Parent Consultation, Relationships
I attended a presentation entitled A Journey to the Heart. Not only can the language we use with our children be overlooked, the language can be overheard by our children and consequently misunderstood. We must speak to our children from the heart You may...
by Julie Clarke | Mar 29, 2018 | Parent Consultation, Relationships, Resources, virtual
I am presently accepting new appointments for parent consultations. Note: the term parents also includes other adults in the life of a child or youth i.e. grandparents, foster or kinship careers etc. This service is great to do virtually anywhere and can meet your...
by Julie Clarke | Jan 24, 2018 | Emotions, Parent Consultation, Resources, Therapy
In the world of Psychology, Mindfulness practice has grown into a recognized treatment for a variety of mental health issues and struggles. Dr’s Lynn Monterio and Frank Musten are co-founders of the Ottawa Mindfulness Clinic in Ottawa, Ontario they describe...
by Julie Clarke | Dec 13, 2017 | Emotions, Parent Consultation, Relationships, Resources, Therapy
The teenage years are tumultuous at best; it is an in between period, no longer a child and not yet an adult. I talk a lot about this with the teens and families I work with. It is important I think to introduce this idea for teens and their positive adult support;...
by Julie Clarke | Nov 29, 2017 | Parent Consultation, Resources, Therapy
As a Child and Youth Care Practitioner working with children, youth and families for many years now I appreciate the opportunity to discuss this topic. I believe it is helpful to understand there is a process towards helping support children as they engage in...