Corinne Eckert Child and Adolescent Psychology
#204, 10115-150 Street T5P 1P2 Edmonton, AB, Canada

Happy Halloween from the team at Corinne Eckert Child and Adolescent Psychology! Stay safe and spooky!

For those of you whose children attend Parkland School Division, join our own Jennifer Harris, R.Psych. and Heidi Watson, RSW, to learn about childhood anxiety and what you can do to help!

In our upcoming Strong Families session on November 24 (presented in partnership with Alberta Parenting for the Future), join Jennifer Harris and Heidi Watson o...f Eckert Psychology to discuss the basics of anxiety: how it works, how it differs from stress, the multiple ways it can manifest, and the mental and physical impact it can have on children and teens. Learn how to recognize signs that your child may be struggling with anxiety, and discover therapist-approved strategies you can use to support them. Visit our website at the link below to learn more and register for this FREE online session. https://www.psd70.ab.ca/view.php

Now that September is upon us, our Training in Core Social Skills Programs will be starting at the end of this month! These are small group weekly sessions, where children and teens are supported to develop greater confidence and competence in social interaction. We begin by helping kids understand others, and themselves and their own behaviours, in relation to others. We help them understand the behaviours that contribute to positive feelings in relationships. And we use gam...es and activities, developed and supervised by our psychologists, to practice the skills the kids learn! 3 Levels cover non-verbal skills, verbal skills and emotional regulation and social problem-solving skills. Please call or email our office for more details and to book an intake interview soon if you'd like your child to participate or visit https://cutt.ly/1fRq2HH for more info! (780) 454-4634 [email protected] See more

Going back to school don't panic! Kids are pretty resilient and often take their cue from us and how we react to events. One thing we learned through running our Summer Interactive Skills programs this summer is that it didn't take long for the kids, parents, and staff to get used to all the health safety procedures and routines. "Routine" is the keyword here. Most of us can adapt pretty well to situations once we learn what is expected, and what is going to happen. Kids a...re the same. What we saw once the routine and guidelines were established (which took about an hour) was a ton of smiles, laughter, connection, and learning. And problem-solving! It was great to help the children and teens think creatively about how to accomplish a task or adapt an activity to follow the safety guidelines! They taught us a lot too! So have faith. In your school staff, in your child's ability to adapt, and in yourself to stay calm, positive, and patient. It's not going to be perfect so don't expect that it will be. But if we are all patient with each other in this unprecedented challenge, we will not only get through it, but we may help our children to become stronger, more creative, and more adaptable going forward. See more