Thrive Teen & Family Counselling
2016 Sherwood Drive Suite #34 T8A 3X3 Sherwood Park, AB, Canada

Many of our teens, young adults and children are struggling more than ever, due to COVID. Feel free to reach out for supports. We offer individual and group counselling...or can direct you to other community supports. We are here for you. ... Thriveteens.ca 587-480-7359 [email protected]

We are helping kids in group today learn about the fight, flight or freeze response in our brains and learning to build their brave. Our weekly Worry Warriors program is open to children ages 9-12 in Alberta who are struggling with anxiety, worries or friendships.

Exploring healthy boundaries, self expression and communication skills in relationships this week in teen groups. What does a healthy friendship or relationship look like? Our Teen Talk groups run weekly and are open to teens in Alberta ages 14 to 17.

A gentle reminder, our choice of words as parents can have a big impact.

Created by a local teen....some thoughts on mental and emotional wellness. You ARE enough

Family Conflict Is Normal; It’s the Repair That Matters Here's how to navigate the inevitable tension and disconnection in family relationships. #parenting #parentsupport

We support ALL our amazing health care workers and educators working hard to care for, help and support Albertans ever single day, in increasingly difficult conditions in Alberta.

"More than 200 days in, we’re emotionally exhausted, according to Morneau Shepell’s latest report from its mental health index, based on an online survey of 3,000 people in late August, before the second surge. We’re less motivated at work. We’re struggling to concentrate. Worries over job security and dwindling emergency savings, and juggling multiple mental and situational distractions, on top of the work, is draining, Morneau Shepell’s Paula Allen, senior vice president of research, analytics and innovation, said in a release..."

"Unlike us, our kids are growing up with a screen in their hands which experts agree is taking its toll on their social skills. Texting rather than in-person interaction and having the ability to connect and chat via social media platforms like Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok are making it far too easy for our kids to forego face-to-face interaction altogether..."

For older teens and young adults, what are your thoughts? How do we manage COVID and socializing with our teens? https://www.cbc.ca//young-people-spread-alternatives-1.576

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A short story about emotions and to help understand how to work with our sometimes overwhelming emotions. We work and function better when we learn to listen to and deal with our real emotions.