School-aged Children
Work is completed with the child, parent and/or other family members. There may be individual sessions, as well as some family work (such as joint parent-child sessions).
Problems Addressed
- Mental health concerns, such as anxiety and mood difficulties
- Sleep problems, such as childhood insomnia and parasomnias (night terrors, sleepwalking)
- Life stressors or significant life events, such as family transitions and loss
- Self-image concerns, such as low self esteem
- Social difficulties
- Health concerns, such as chronic health issues and/or chronic pain
Assessment
- Psychoeducational assessment (about age 7 to 8 onwards). This is a comprehensive assessment of various aspects, that may impact a child's learning. Depending on the nature of the referral, it may include: intellectual testing, academic performance, memory, attention, adaptive functioning, social emotional and/or behavioural functioning.
- Psychodiagnostic assessment: to explore possible reasons for a child's struggles including possible mental health diagnoses.
- Functional Behavioural Assessment
Consultation
- Parent consultation including providing information, support and suggestions to help with a child's well-being and development
- Sleep consultation, during which a brief assessment of sleep difficulties are explored and evidence-based suggestions and information is provided to parents and/or child depending on age.
Treatment
- Modified cognitive behavioural therapy strategies, integrating age-oriented strategies (role play, play-based therapy)
- Behavioural strategies
- Parent training and support
- Skills training (emotion regulation, social skills)