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Child & Teen Counselling Services
NewLeaf Counselling Services is committed to the belief that a connected family is a healthy family. Our counsellors assist families in identifying areas for growth and healing, aiming to foster a joyful life for all family members. We employ various therapeutic tools, including Play Therapy, to support children and offer services tailored specifically for teenagers.
Play Therapy is a structured, theory-driven approach that utilizes the innate communicative and learning processes of children to facilitate emotional expression and understanding.
Today's teenagers face significant challenges as they navigate the complexities of family dynamics, friendships, academics, extracurricular activities, and social media. This critical developmental period often introduces a range of issues that can impact their emotional and mental well-being.
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Child & Play Therapy
Unlike adults, who often use words to discuss their challenges during therapy, children express themselves through play. Play therapy can be used to address grief, trauma, family difficulties, behavioural challenges and many other struggles.
Shannon Harris, R. Psych, works with children at both the Westlock and Barrhead offices. Shannon has received specialized training from the Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute and is passionate about her work with children.
Teen Therapy
Adolescence is a period marked by significant growth, self-exploration, and transformation. Teens often find it challenging to manage the many demands of this stage, such as balancing academics, friendships, romantic relationships, family time, self-care, sports, extracurricular activities, work or volunteering, and preparing for future careers or university. On top of that, they face pressures related to body image, reputation, and academic performance, all while being influenced by peers and social media.
At NewLeaf Counselling Services, Shannon Harris and Karen Laden are dedicated to building rapport and trust with adolescents, enabling youth to collaborate on setting achievable goals and realizing meaningful outcomes. Our therapists are skilled in helping teens navigate the internal and external changes they encounter and in managing the various pressures they face.