CHILDREN
Every loss is unique, thus every child’s experience is unique.
If you are reading this, there is a likelihood that a child in your life has been impacted by one or more loss experiences. It is our goal to assist you and your child in understanding, processing, and healing from the painful, distressing, or traumatic event(s) that they experienced.
Please note, due to the legal requirements of our child intake process, all new child or teen (18 and under) bookings must be booked directly with our administrative team by phone, email, or through the contact page on our website.
A change in behaviour is a common reaction to loss.
Your child may be experiencing the following symptoms of grief and trauma:
Afraid to try new things
Alcohol or drug misuse, abuse, or dependence
Aggressive behaviours including hitting, kicking, or biting
Difficulty adjusting to social situations or new situations
Difficulty following direction or expectations
Disclosure of suicidal thoughts
Engaging in self harm practices like cutting or burning
Extreme weight loss or gain
Frequent or constant worry or anxiety
Less interested in activities they once enjoyed
Noticeable or sudden loss of appetite
Physical complaints, despite being checked by a physician
Recurring nightmares, night terrors, or difficulty sleeping
Refuse to attend school
Struggling to focus and complete tasks in school
Stomachaches
Socially withdrawn
We have the tools to help your child heal and move beyond the pain.
To watch a child grieve or struggle with a distressing experience and not know what to do can be feel profoundly overwhelming and difficult, regardless of the role that you play in the child’s life.
We are a team of warm and compassionate therapists who specialize in grief counselling. Our healing approach is heart-centred, emotionally-focused, and action-oriented. We utilize highly-structured, evidence-informed methodologies that will equip you and your child with the emotional and intellectual tools to complete the pain caused by grief or trauma and develop a lifelong healthy response to loss.
For information on our child approaches, please click here.