1. Keep the Focus on the ChildAlways ask yourself: “Is this choice in the best interest of my child?” Try to set aside your feelings toward the other parent when making decisions about your child’s care. 2. Create ConsistencyChildren feel safer when they know what to expect. Try to keep routines such as mealtimes, homework,…
In the midst of busy schedules, extracurriculars, and screen time, family mealtimes offer a powerful opportunity to slow down and reconnect. More than just a chance to refuel our bodies, shared meals are moments to nurture emotional bonds, build communication skills, and create lasting memories. But seriously, getting kids to engage at the dinner table…
Occupational therapy (OT) is often associated with rehabilitation. People usually think it is simply helping people recover after injury or regain physical function. From a mental health perspective, OT is so much more than that. It is a powerful, client-centered approach that focuses on meaningful engagement in daily life as a path to wellness. At…
In our fast-paced, goal-driven world, play is often dismissed as frivolous or optional. But for children, play is not just fun, it’s essential. It’s how they communicate, process experiences, and develop emotionally. In the therapy room, play becomes even more powerful. As seen in the classic story Dibs in Search of Self by Virginia Axline,…
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About Me
Hi, I’m Kathleen. I am the owner and clinician at Courageous Connections. I am a mother, daughter, sister, and friend. Like many of you , I live life in many different roles and through this blog I will share information about living life in all these roles. I look forward to sharing my knowledge and the knowledge of so many others about connection, relationship and healing!
We would like to acknowledge Courageous Connections Counseling & Consulting is located on Treaty 1 land, the traditional lands of the Anishinabe (Ojibway), Ininew (Cree), Oji-Cree, Dene, and Dakota , and is the Birthplace of the Métis Nation and the Heart of the Métis Nation Homeland.
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