Noriko Couple & Family Therapy / Art Therapy
4631 Sherbrooke West H3Z 1G2 Westmount, QC, Canada

Can’t emphasize/ encourage enough to foster creativity in all developmental stages!

These 5 animals origami are insanely easy to fold. Try now! Have fun! And share your creations with us! #TheDadLab #origami #crafts

CSPS text is available 4PM-12AM ET. Trouble getting through? Call us on 1-833-456-4566, or click here https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca//looking-for-local-re/ for other services available in Canada.

In order to heal from childhood trauma, it is important to acknowledge the pain that you felt as a child. When you engage a loving attitude toward this young pa...rt of you, you are evoking the same positive emotions that get generated in loving relationships between caring adults and young children. Even if you didn’t have a loving parent or caregiver, you can now create a reparative experience which can help you to find a sense of resolution within yourself. See more

Register today for our upcoming #free #webinar on Wednesday, November 25th from 12:30-1:30pm, where we discuss #challenges that can come with raising a child with #ADHD in the midst of the #COVID-19 pandemic, and concrete tips for parents and caregivers https://buff.ly/32KhveV

Good for adults too...

Upcoming Lindsay Lecture in 2 days! Have you registered yet? "Helping Children Understand Dementia" with Karen Derouaux Do you wonder what to say to children a...bout your loved-one's dementia diagnosis? This lecture will give you guidelines to have age-appropriate conversation about memory loss. When: Thursday, November 19 12:00 to 1:00 P.M. Register Today! #dementiaandkids #alzheimers #caregivertips

We can work through these challenges in couple and family therapy

These are the six skills Dr. John Gottman says can help couples learn how to manage conflict and live in harmony.

*Repost: Importance of noticing child development through various types of play

Bravo #sesamestreet pour continuer à soutenir les enfants autistes de manière positive. Bravo #sesamestreet for continuing to support children with autism in a positive manner. #ASD #TSA #autism #autisme

We experience the world through our senses, but your child's sensory experience is different from yours. Sensory validation is a vital part of child development and learning.

Not only for teens, but also for adults

Chronic, invisible (to people who don't take time to learn about mental illness or get to know a person with mental health challenges) and life-threatening ment...al health challenges are disabilities which are protected by Canadian human rights and disability legislation. Unfortunately you have to fight for these rights to be recognized if you don't have privilege. Mental health disabilities must be accommodated in all societal systems and people must be provided with equitable access. #ymhc See more

It can be hard not to take things personally, especially within a conflict discussion. The risk of feeling personally wounded may cause some couples to become c...onflict-avoidant. In an interview, Ellyn Bader, Ph.D. explains that conflict avoidance is a function of fusionwhen one partner attempts to merge with the other. The opposite of fusion is differentiation first acknowledging that you and your partner are two, separate individuals with different identities, and then developing a secure way to relate to each other. Differentiation requires the risk of being open to growth and being honest not only with your partner, but also with yourself. Listen to the full interview: https://bit.ly/2ZNzRu6

DO YOU KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TANTRUMS AND MELTDOWNS Are you able to tell the difference with your child and know how to help calm them when they are overwhelmed? https://lemonlimeadventures.com/the-real-difference-betwee/

This article provides advice for parents who are stressed and too busy. You know what? They are excellent tips for family caregivers, too. http://bit.ly/SelfCareTips20

Devote six hours per week to your relationship and notice an improvement in your communication, fondness and admiration, and attunement. How you chose to split... up your six hours a week is up to you, but we've provided a guide to help illustrate one way to integrate these six hours into your schedule. Learn more on the blog: https://bit.ly/3k7mdcX

Mindfulness practice does not just enhance your sense of inner awareness. It also helps to increase your awareness of the beauty and blessings in your life. Ex...ploring mindful gratitude practices can help train your mind to see whats right over whats wrong to see opportunity or challenge instead of signs of defeat. Sincere efforts to explore the present moment go a long way in bringing you and your partner closer. Discover the impacts of mindfulness on overall relationship wellbeing: https://bit.ly/341D8Jk

"When we take good care of ourselves, we fill ourselves up, which in turn energizes us so that we can give to others." - Dr. Julie Gottman During these difficul...t times, we find ourselves at a loss: too busy or overwhelmed with stress to see the natural give and take of friendship as anything but obligation. When we notice these signs, Its time to recognize our boundaries and give ourselves a break. In other words, its time for some self-care. Make self-care a priority and practice healthy communication skills, both internally and externally. When you're recharged and ready to reconnect, consider this list of ways to turn towards your loved ones: https://bit.ly/2RghuJo

As we head back to school, some kids need a little help holding onto home. Here are 20 ways to help with saying goodbye and reducing the distance between you when it is hard. You can download the infographic at http://macnamara.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/2.pdf

Some ways to reach out to people. Asking "how are you?" is an okay question but some people might answer with "fine" when they aren't. #suicideprevention #suicideawarness #mentalhealth #ymhc

*How our brain works during these uncertain times & some helpful strategies Thanks for sharing this interesting article, Synergetic Play Therapy Institute!

*Dental treatment for children and teens: 7-16 years old by MCGILL FACULTY OF DENTISTRY The McGill University Faculty of Dentistry is offering dental treatment for children and teens aged 7-16. Treatment is provided by senior dental students under the supervision of Pediatric Dental Specialists and General Practice Dentists. Patients can have their teeth checked and cleaned and have dental work such as fillings and extractions.... Dental examinations, cleanings and work will be free of charge for children under 10, those on social assistance and children with immigrant and refugee status. For all other children, treatment will be provided at reduced costs. Clinics will be held on Wednesday mornings starting October 2020 at: 2001 McGill College, suite 100 Montreal, Quebec H3A 1G1 For more information or to book an appointment for your child, please contact Jasman at 514-398-4400 extension 09007. The health and safety of your children and yourselves is our top priority. Be assured that in the present Covid-19 pandemic, we are taking extra precautions before and while treating your children.

We keeping hearing about kids and stress, especially with the return to the classroom. Here are a few tips to help your child cope with stress.

Thanks, Cathy, for sharing this. *Checking in with loved ones/ friends as well as with ourselves creates connections.

NEUROPLASTICITY AND THE CRITICAL PRACTICE OF SPEAKING MORE KINDLY TO YOURSELF. Perhaps instead of growing up in homes where we were spoken to kindly and comp...assionately, where our feelings were valued and our experienced honored, we may have grown up in homes where we were subtly or strongly devalued, criticised, derided, or neglected. We may have grown up in homes where we learned to introject (e.g.: internalize) negative, critical voices and along the way, this is how we began to speak to ourselves as adults. Can you relate? If so, at some point in your own individual healing or personal growth journey one task you may likely face is learning how to more effectively reparent yourself which includes both acting and speaking to yourself in kind, supportive, loving ways. Ive written about the act of reparenting yourself before and in todays post I want to share more about why its so critical we actually speak kindly to ourselves (aloud and in our heads) and offer up some concrete, tangible action steps you can take to treat yourself lovingly, in the very way a good-enough parent might do. https://anniewrightpsychotherapy.com/neuroplasticity/

In a healthy relationship, every conflict offers an opportunity for a deeper understanding of each other. Regrettable incidents, when processed, can be used to... build a stronger and more meaningful relationship. Read more about how to use the Aftermath of a Fight exercise to repair your relationship and the questions to ask yourself before getting started: https://bit.ly/2zXneCS See more

Good ideas here. Les bonnes idées

If you need suicide prevention support, you can call CSPS any time at 1-833-456-4566. Text support is also available at 45645 from 4PM to 12AM, Eastern Time. Yo...ur concerns, thoughts, dilemmas and feelings will be listened to by highly trained, compassionate responders. Our focus will be on empowering you to feel equipped to deal with the complex struggles you are facing. See more

When we think about addiction, we often think about drug and alcohol use. However, research is clear that individuals can get a similar high from using the internet, including social media.

Having visual images helps not only for students/ children, but also for all of us, including adults & the elderly.

Perspectives & degrees of our actions/ emotional responses

An oldie, but goodie. I thought it was time to post this again since we will all likely have lots of opportunities to practice this essential skill in the comi...ng weeks. One of the top "missteps" that I encounter with parents and professionals is that they want to jump directly into "name it to tame it." Don't get me wrong, labeling feelings is a helpful and important part is the process. It's just not the first step! Before we start identifying emotions or coaching through coping skills (even ones where there is demonstrated mastery), r need to ensure that the child's nervous system (as well as our own) is regulated enough to think clearly and hear you! Without adequate access to executive functioning, the child will surely resist all your efforts to talk about feelings and tools. They don't want to talk about it. And they **can't** talk about it. Not yet, at least. First, they need your help to reset. That's the only way they are receptive to making choices, problem-solving, reparations, or cooperation. Emotional co-regulation is a great tool (though not the only option) to help them reconnect and reboot. Officially, it's the process of sharing your regulated state with someone in distress, activating their mirror neurons to engage their internal reserves for regulation. Your goal is to use the opportunity to *really* listen to feelings, offering compassionate curiosity and unconditional acceptance. No judging. No fixing. No rushing. No changing. No convincing. Simply witnessing emotional work and sitting with your child in order to provide companionship while they carry and work through the heavy load. And, amazingly, you also become more regulated by the experience as well! It's certainly not easy. And it takes a lot of hard work. Use these step-by-step instructions to practice with the people you love. And be sure to reach out if you need support building this skill.

Approach the how was your day? conversation from a new perspective by following these eight steps.

Family caregivers can experience burnout, and this can be amplified during the pandemic. Here's how to support carers who just may need your help. http://bit.ly/CarerBurnoutPandemic

Structure /Routine/ Sense of control

Importance of listening and connecting.

Check in with the people in your life #mentalhealth #suicideprevention #ymhc

The concept of active listening can be challenging to apply, especially in conflict or a tense conversation. Instead, practice engaged listening, and remember... that its a skill built over time. Start improving how you interact and care for the ones you love most. The Marriage Minute provides bite-sized tips directly to your inbox every Tuesday and Thursday to help you do just that. Sign up today: http://bit.ly/2qB8FAc

Wonderful to see this siblings / family creative event & have this great organization in our community!