What is EEG Neurofeedback? Neurofeedback is an advanced form of biofeedback allowing a client to see and train his/her/their brainwaves in order to cultivate healthy, effective, and efficient [...]
Why Play Therapy May Be a Better Fit for Your Child Top-down and bottom-up refers to the parts of the brain that are being used in therapy to process information. Top-down processing uses the [...]
As we continue to ride the waves of the global pandemic, the mental health of our children and teens is of concern. CBC recently published an article stating that Alberta Children’s [...]
As more people around the world contract and recover from COVID-19, we are starting to learn more about the possible long-term effects the virus may have. These individuals, often referred to as [...]
There are so many different reasons that a caregiver might take their child to see a therapist. Perhaps it’s to help them process a recent parental separation. Maybe they have experienced a [...]
Joanna Piekarski , Registered Provisional Psychologist, discusses the newest brain science research and how this knowledge can impact parenting. Workshop learning goals: Review the newest brain [...]
ADHD is a brain-based disorder that is one of the most widespread mental health disorders affecting children and adolescents in Canada (Center for ADHD Awareness, Canada [CADDAC], [...]
Current research shows that over sixty percent of adults maintain some of their core Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) symptoms beyond adolescence ([CADDAC], 2017). Some adults [...]
Does your child ever feel a flutter in his stomach or have sweaty palms before a test? Does she feel this before meeting someone new for the first time? If so, then your child is experiencing a [...]