Anxiety

What actually happens in children’s therapy groups? A clear look at how we build social skills, confidence, and emotional regulation across ages in Durham Region.

Spring is a natural time to reset routines and reflect on mental health. Explore realistic goals for children, teens, and adults, including nature-based and equine therapy options in Durham Region.

Play therapy can look simple from the outside, but it is a structured, evidence-based approach that helps children build emotional regulation, social skills, and confidence through developmentally appropriate activities. This article explains what’s really happening during play-based sessions and why this approach is so effective.

This long-running Oshawa summer therapy camp offers a nature-informed psychotherapy program for children who benefit from structured support in a small group setting. Through guided outdoor activities, group skill-building, and clinician-led care, campers work on emotional regulation, social skills, confidence, and problem-solving in a supportive, engaging environment.

Psychological assessments are not about labels. They are about understanding how someone thinks, learns, feels, and copes. This guide explores when an assessment may be helpful for children, teens, or adults, and what families can realistically expect from the process.

Equine-assisted sessions give kids a more embodied, feedback-rich way to practice regulation and communication. Horses respond to body language and energy in real time, which can increase engagement and confidence. This approach doesn’t replace CBT or other therapies — it provides a motivating setting where those skills can actually be applied and reinforced.

A step-by-step guide to psychological assessments for ADHD, autism, and learning challenges. Learn what to expect — from the intake interview to testing and feedback — with registered psychologists in Oshawa and the Durham Region.