Mental Health Support

The winter holidays can be joyful and overwhelming at the same time. Changes in routine, sensory overload, and multiple cultural celebrations can make this season challenging for kids and adults alike. This guide shares inclusive, sensory-friendly, and budget-conscious holiday activities that help families slow down, stay connected, and feel supported.

The transition from school to the holidays can be emotionally challenging for many children. Changes in routine, sensory overload, and disrupted schedules often lead to increased dysregulation at home. This guide shares clinician-informed strategies to help parents and caregivers support kids through holiday transitions with more calm and confidence.

Looking for affordable mental health care in Oshawa? Our Low-Fee Clinic offers supervised therapy for children, teens and adults, with reduced rates and shorter wait times. Accessible support when finances or limited local resources make care difficult to reach.

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.