This small group course will guide children with strategies to explore their thoughts and behaviours related to stressful experiences. These sessions will also guide the children towards emotional intelligence and provide skills to improve resilience and coping with life's challenges. A combination of Art Therapy, CBT, DBT, EMDR, and mindfulness strategies will be used to guide your child to a feeling of control and comfort. Included in the fees is one, 25 minute Meet and Greet (new members only), one, 25 minute parent session where I will guide you with your struggles at home so you can learn the strategies to help your child to be more comfortable with challenge, discomfort and uncertainty. Also included is  one discounted family session ($30 off), a pack of handouts/supplies, and regular updates by email. You will also have access to Shayna Das Counselling's booking schedule after the group has finished as a returning client for regular individual and/or family sessions. This group is run by Shayna Das who is a Registered Counsellor, certified in EMDR and trauma-informed therapy, and has worked with children, teens and adults in mental health and education settings for over 20 years. 

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Sample of activities planned for Spring 2023 Group:

Mosaic wall/window art

Flower planting - to illustrate watering/growing strengths

Kintsugi - https://www.wellbeing.com.au/mind-spirit/mind/kintsugi-the-art-of-being-broken.html

https://www.thekintsugikid.com/

Journalling (journal provided)

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What is EMDR - For Kids?

Session location will be at City Centre Family Physicians.