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 | Feb 26, 2018 | Emotions, Resources, Trauma
Trauma. What comes to mind when you hear this word? Usually it is a thought related to a catastrophic loss or tragic circumstance. Usually. But what if today you worked with a definition of trauma that was different; that had you understanding trauma in a different...
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...