Teens will learn ways to reduce their anxiety in a supportive environment of other teens. Our psychologists will provide many concrete and practical tools for worrying, social anxiety, and other fears. We will help teens rebuild their confidence, learn to assert themselves and teach some helpful social skills too. Our next group will be run […]
9:30 am to 4:30 pm This all-day silent retreat is a gift of awakening to yourself as you will nourish yourself in the beautiful fall colours. We will guide you through meditations and create a space of silence for you at the beautiful Gairloch Gardens. Participants with all levels of meditation experience are welcome to […]
We are pleased to be introducing mindfulness meditation programs for children and teens in 2017. We will post the dates when they are available. We have had many eager inquiries about these programs and have started to collect the names of interested parents and children. If you are interested in securing a spot for your […]
1:00 to 3:00 pm Learn some reasons children and teens are stressed, anxious and distressed and learn concrete tips to reduce stress and create a happier home. By reducing stress and anxiety, children and teens perform better at school, have a stronger self-confidence and are less frequently lonely, angry and sad.
9:30 to 11:30 am Learn what myths and unhelpful thoughts are keeping you up at night! Find solutions to manage your worries about sleep and learn what to do (and not do) when you can’t sleep at night. By changing the way you think about sleep, you might just feel less anxious about it.
4:00 to 6:00 pm High school can be a challenging and stressful time for teens. Teens will learn ways to cope with their emotions and thoughts, use healthy communication skills, and develop effective study and sleep habits that will ensure they are more resilient and mentally fit!
10:00 to noon In this workshop our psychologists address the challenges of dealing with sadness, loss of pleasure/low motivation, and depression. You will learn strategies for coping with these difficulties, an introduction to evidence-based strategies for reducing symptoms, and tips for helping those around you better understand your challenges.
10 am to noon Learn detailed tips on how to guide your children so they develop responsibility, independence and intrinsic motivation for studying and achievement. Even if your children are doing well in school, it is important to teach them good study habits for future academic success.
10:00 am to noon Learn evidence-based parenting tips, tools and strategies for managing difficult and challenging behaviours in your children aged 2 to 12 years old. Learn ways to collaborate with your child to reduce power struggles, set limits and teach and model self-control and emotion regulation! Also learn to increase positive behaviours you would […]
In this fun and supportive learning environment, children will learn detective thinking to reduce their fears and develop effective ways to relax and face their fears. Parents will learn the same tools in order to coach their children when they are afraid and learn other effective steps they can take to help their children manage […]
This daytime class will help you become less stressed and anxious and improve mood, energy and physical health. You will become less reactive, calmer and more self-accepting. People with chronic pain will also live a better quality of life, function more and not suffer as much with their pain. Participants will learn to live in […]
9:30 am to 4:30 pm With all the flowers in bloom, what better time to spring back into your life? To help you wake up into the present moment, we will guide you through meditations and create a space of silence for you at the beautiful Gairloch Gardens. Participants with all experience levels of meditation […]
10:00 am to 12:00 pm This free on line workshop will teach you effective ways to REALLY change your worrying for a happier life. You will learn hands on, CBT, tools as well as many other very effective and fun techniques.
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm A gentle introduction to mindfulness for accessing the wisdom, well-being, and wholeness that reside within each of us. Learn how to improve your energy, zest and happiness. Benefits of practicing mindfulness range from the physical, such as improved immune functioning, lower blood pressure, reduced symptoms of pain and lessened insomnia, […]