Resilient Children and Youth
St. Albert Child & Youth Therapy
Psychology services for children and youth involve a collaborative and comprehensive approach to address their emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs. These services are designed to support the well-being and mental health of young individuals, taking into account their unique circumstances and challenges. Through a multidisciplinary team of psychologists, counselors, assessment specialists and behaviour support staff. We strive to create tailored interventions and strategies that yield positive outcomes. Our goal is to promote resilience, healthy development, and improved mental health, ultimately enabling children and youth to thrive in various aspects of their lives.
Find a therapist specializing in counselling for children and teens in St. Albert at our family wellness centre
If your teen is experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, or other emotional issues, counselling and therapy can help them manage these feelings and develop coping strategies.
If your teen is engaging in disruptive or concerning behaviors at home, school, or in the community, counselling and therapy can address the underlying issues and provide guidance on behavior management.
If your teen is struggling academically, falling behind in school, or facing learning challenges, a child psychologist assessment specialist can help identify the issues and provide educational assessments.
If you suspect or have evidence that your teen is using drugs or alcohol, counselling can address substance abuse issues and provide strategies for prevention and recovery for your teen and you.
If your teen is dealing with bullying, peer pressure, social isolation, or difficulties in forming healthy relationships, counselling and therapy can help them develop social skills and resilience.
If your family is experiencing ongoing conflicts or communication breakdowns, family counselling can provide a space for all family members, including your teen, to work on resolving these issues.
If your teen has experienced the loss of a loved one or is dealing with grief, counselling can help them process their emotions and navigate the grieving process.
The Therapist will conduct an initial assessment to understand your teen’s concerns, history, and goals. They may also ask about family dynamics and other relevant information. This will be done through an initial session with the parents and a separate initial session with the teen.
Building a trusting relationship between your teen and the therapist is crucial. Therapists are trained to create a safe and non-judgmental space where your teen can express themselves.
Counselling sessions provide a platform for your teen to explore their thoughts and feelings. They will be encouraged to express themselves openly and honestly.
The Therapist and your teen will work together to establish specific goals. These goals guide the counselling and therapeutic process and measure progress. The Therapist and teen will decide how to update parents with their goals and progress as here at WJW we believe in team and that means you as parents need to know how your teen is doing.
The Therapist will teach your teen coping strategies and skills to manage their emotions and address their specific concerns.
If your teen is facing specific challenges, such as academic or behavioral issues, the Therapist will work with them to develop problem-solving skills.
Your teen will receive support, validation, and empathy from the Therapist, helping them feel heard and understood.
You, as the parent or guardian, may also be involved in the counselling process. The Therapist may provide feedback and guidance on how to support your teen effectively.
Psychologists and Mental Health therapists typically maintain strict confidentiality. However, they will inform your teen about the limits of confidentiality and when they may need to break it for safety or legal reasons.
Therapy progress will be regularly assessed, and adjustments to the treatment plan may be made as needed.
Ultimately, therapy or counselling for your teen aims to provide them with the tools, support, and skills necessary to navigate challenges, improve their emotional well-being, and work toward their goals and parent’s involvement could be crucial towards helping your teen reach improved well-being and functioning. We also believe that counselling is a tool towards becoming a resilient and well-balanced person and it is not intended to last a lifetime. At WJW Counselling we move people towards a better today in the very first session.
Works to repair and strengthen the relationships between the individual family members
Through play and joint activities, improve the social and communication skills in children with autism between the ages of 12-48
Change unhelpful and problematic ways of thinking to change unwanted or unhealthy behaviours
Helps children ages 3-12 process and articulate their emotions and problems through techniques like sandplay, visualization, storytelling, arts and crafts and dance
Coaches parents on how to manage children’s behaviour and strengthen their relationship
Learn to separate yourself from your problem by relying on your own skills to minimize the problems in your life.
Focuses on the family as a unit and how generational, social, community and cultural factors influence the family members
Utilizes techniques like meditation, stretching and breathing to increase awareness of our thoughts, feelings and actions.
