Collaborative Approach Therapy Services- Cambridge

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Collaborative Approach Therapy Services- Cambridge

CATS has multiple clinic locations. We offer Occupational Therapy to children, adolescents and adult

09/19/2025

This beautifully illustrated book helps children understand and express their emotions. It's a fantastic tool for teaching kids about self-regulation! It explores different emotions through colorful characters and relatable scenarios.

Read it with your child and talk about the ways they can manage feelings like anger, sadness, or excitement.

09/18/2025

Self-regulation isn’t about pushing emotions away; it’s about understanding them, responding mindfully, and finding healthy ways to manage them.

09/16/2025

Self-regulation doesn’t have to happen alone!

Group therapy or camps are great opportunities for children to practice self-regulation in social settings.

In group or camp settings, we incorporate:
✔️ Team-building activities to practice patience and cooperation
✔️ Group games that require taking turns and regulating excitement
✔️ Emotional check-ins to practice mindfulness together
These environments provide a natural setting to build self-regulation skills while having fun!

09/12/2025

🚨 We’re Growing! 🚨
Are you an occupational therapist passionate about working with kids, teens, and families? CATS Clinic is expanding and we are looking to hire new OT team members!
We offer:
✔️ Supportive work culture
✔️ Opportunities for professional growth
✔️ The chance to make a real difference in children’s lives
If you’re looking to join a dedicated team of professionals, reach out to us! Let’s grow together.

09/11/2025

At CATS, we help teens develop healthy coping strategies, including:
✔️ Mindfulness techniques
✔️ Stress management tools
✔️ Building emotional awareness
This allows teens to better manage their reactions and emotions in difficult situations.

09/09/2025

At CATS, we work with children on:
✔️ Identifying sensory triggers
✔️ Using visual supports like social stories
✔️ Creating sensory breaks to regulate energy levels
By offering individualized therapy plans, we help children with autism learn strategies to self-regulate and thrive in various environments.

09/05/2025

At CATS, we use a variety of techniques to support children in building their self-regulation skills. In our clinic, we provide a calm, sensory-friendly environment designed to help children learn how to manage their emotions and behaviors.
We offer:
✔️ Sensory integration therapy to help kids process sensory input
✔️ Calming spaces to practice relaxation techniques
✔️ Play-based activities that teach coping skills and emotional awareness
Our goal? To help each child learn to self-regulate so they can navigate daily challenges with more confidence and control.

09/04/2025

Here’s a tip to practice co-regulation at home:
Stay Calm: Your child mirrors your emotional state, so take a deep breath and model calmness when they’re upset.
Use Gentle Touch: A comforting hand on the back or a hug can help children feel secure and help calm their nervous system.
Validate Their Emotions: Acknowledge how they’re feeling (“I can see you’re really upset right now”) and reassure them that it’s okay to feel those emotions.
By co-regulating, you’re teaching your child how to recognize and manage their feelings, making it easier for them to eventually self-regulate independently!

09/02/2025

🧠 What is Self-Regulation? 🧠

Self-regulation is the ability to manage emotions, behavior, and body movement when faced with challenging situations.

It's a crucial skill for both children and adults! In this post, we’ll explore how self-regulation helps children navigate daily activities, control impulses, and adjust to changes.

Swipe through to learn more about the importance of self-regulation in childhood development!

08/29/2025

If your little one has a hard time waiting their turn, blurts things out, or jumps in just a little too soon — Interrupting Chicken is a fun and relatable read that helps kids recognize impulsive behavior in a lighthearted way.

In OT, we use books like this to support executive functioning skills like impulse control, self-regulation, and active listening — all while sharing a laugh together!

📖 Try it out at home and see if your kiddo can spot when they feel like interrupting!

08/28/2025

Sometimes the hardest step is the first one. Building executive function skills helps kids and teens take that step with confidence.

08/26/2025

Executive function grows in groups! Our camps are designed to strengthen planning, teamwork, and problem-solving through fun, hands-on activities. Let’s build these skills together!

Address

74 Ainslie Street S
Cambridge, ON
N1R3K5

Telephone

+12267483607

Website

http://CATherapyServices.ca/

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Collaborative Approach was founded in 2018 by two Occupational Therapists, Alison Hendricks and Sue Wahl. With experience and passion for OT they set their focus on paediatrics and adult mental health. Their vision is to provide a space for therapists to feel supported which in turn provides better care to clients. Alison is taking the lead on the Guelph treatment space, inside the Childhood Speech and Apraxia Centre while Sue is working in the Brant treatment space, inside Dr. Scott and Associates.