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How to effectively parent youth with mental health diagnoses.

A blog dedicated to supporting parenting youth with mental health difficulties.  In my clinical practice, my role involves talking to parents and caregivers. When a youth is diagnosed with a mental health disorder, parents usually find themselves walking on eggshells. They may become nervous and unsure about their parenting strategies. Maintaining boundaries and structure may […]

Bullying.

In Canada, 30 % of adolescents have experienced bullying. 50% of parents report that their child has experience bullying. What is bullying? A repetitive pattern of the use of force, coercion, hurtful teasing, intimidation etc. with hostile intent. It happens when someone is hurt or scared on purpose by another person. The bully usually appears […]