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 | 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 | Feb 6, 2018 | Relationships, Resources
For me as a helper working with a highly vulnerable population the theme of encouraging healthy habits cannot be closer to my heart. As a child and youth care practitioner/registered psychotherapist it is virtually impossible for me to do my job well if I am not...
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...