Supportive Steps Services

Supportive Steps Services Supportive Therapy Services helping people of all ages and abilities reach their goals.

This wordless children’s book follows a dog named Daisy as she plays with her favourite toy, experiences loss, and navig...
03/26/2026

This wordless children’s book follows a dog named Daisy as she plays with her favourite toy, experiences loss, and navigates big feelings through connection and play. Because the story is told through play and illustrations rather than words, it creates opportunities for: Talking about emotions, Building empathy, Understanding non-verbal communication and Exploring feelings through shared play.

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At Supportive Steps, Animal-Assisted Play Therapy® sessions are available on Wednesdays and Sundays with our trained the...
03/24/2026

At Supportive Steps, Animal-Assisted Play Therapy® sessions are available on Wednesdays and Sundays with our trained therapy dog. AAPT supports children in building coping skills, confidence, connection, and emotional regulation through safe, play-based interactions.

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Transforming Trauma: Resilience and Healing Through Our Connections With Animals explores how relationships with animals...
03/21/2026

Transforming Trauma: Resilience and Healing Through Our Connections With Animals explores how relationships with animals can support healing, resilience, and recovery from trauma.

This book offers research and real-world insights into the therapeutic impact of the human–animal bond for those interested in mental health and animal-assisted interventions.

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Animal-Assisted Play Therapy® supports children and youth in navigating emotional and life challenges through developmen...
03/19/2026

Animal-Assisted Play Therapy® supports children and youth in navigating emotional and life challenges through developmentally appropriate, play-based interactions with trained therapy animals. AAPT helps build coping skills, confidence, connection, and emotional well-being in a safe and supportive environment.

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Animal-Assisted Play Therapy® supports emotional regulation, confidence, connection, and resilience through developmenta...
03/17/2026

Animal-Assisted Play Therapy® supports emotional regulation, confidence, connection, and resilience through developmentally appropriate, play-based interactions with trained therapy animals.

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A Day in the Life of a Therapy Dog 🐾📚Follow Oliver as he spreads kindness and joy to kids, patients, and seniors! A hear...
03/15/2026

A Day in the Life of a Therapy Dog 🐾📚

Follow Oliver as he spreads kindness and joy to kids, patients, and seniors! A heartwarming story that teaches empathy, compassion, and the amazing ways therapy dogs help others.

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🐾 Therapy, Service, or Emotional Support?Each dog has a unique role in supporting well-being!                           ...
03/13/2026

🐾 Therapy, Service, or Emotional Support?
Each dog has a unique role in supporting well-being!

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Animal-Assisted Play Therapy® sessions integrate trained therapy animals directly into the play therapy process to suppo...
03/11/2026

Animal-Assisted Play Therapy® sessions integrate trained therapy animals directly into the play therapy process to support emotional regulation, confidence, communication, and self-awareness through developmentally appropriate, goal-oriented play.

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Animal-Assisted Play Therapy® blends the healing power of play with the comfort of animals.By combining play-based activ...
03/09/2026

Animal-Assisted Play Therapy® blends the healing power of play with the comfort of animals.

By combining play-based activities with intentional interactions with trained animals, therapy can feel safer, more engaging, and more supportive!

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📖 Sit, Stay, Heal by Renee AlsarrafDiscover the power of the human–animal bond! Sit, Stay, Heal shares real-life stories...
03/07/2026

📖 Sit, Stay, Heal by Renee Alsarraf
Discover the power of the human–animal bond! Sit, Stay, Heal shares real-life stories and insights that show how animals can support healing, resilience, and emotional well-being for people of all ages.

Perfect for teens and adults interested in therapy, mental health, or the magic of connecting with animals. 🐾

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03/05/2026

Sometimes it’s easier to express our feelings without words. In Animal-Assisted Therapy, trained animals create a safe and calming space that helps people of all ages reduce stress, build confidence, and practice emotional regulation.

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Canelo is a young rescue dog from Chapala, Mexico. While his exact breed is unknown, he may be a Border Collie mix. His ...
03/03/2026

Canelo is a young rescue dog from Chapala, Mexico. While his exact breed is unknown, he may be a Border Collie mix. His name means cinnamon, reflecting his warm colouring and spirited personality.

He loves meeting new people and enjoys attention, especially belly rubs. Playful and affectionate, he brings a joyful presence into the therapy space.

As a young dog, he is still in training. His participation is guided with care and respect for both client and animal well-being.

Address

38 Wellington Street E, Unit 7B
Aurora, ON
L4G1H5

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

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Supporting those of all abilities

Supportive Steps Services is a sister company of Harmonic Expressions. Founded in 2018 by Hailey Reiss MSW, BMT, RSW, MTA after completing her masters of social work. Supportive Steps Services believes in servicing people of all abilities including those with autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, anxiety, anger, learning disabilities and other developmental disabilities to name a few. We work with our clients in a safe, mutual, and respectful environement that fosters trust and growth. We believe in offering a customized therapeutic approach that uses evidence based therapeutic approaches such as attachment theory, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), family systems, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Trauma informed, and Music Therapy.