Connections Clinic

08/22/2025

Does anyone else feel like August just flew by?! All of a sudden, fall seems to be in the air 🍂😯

The weather isn't the only thing changing around this time - many parents start to notice a sudden shift in their child as worries about school begin to pop up or intensify. Below are some tips for helping your child and family navigate the back to school transition! ✏️📓

📅 Get back into a routine - creating structure by putting a plan in place and making expectations clear can help to minimize anxiety.

😖 Check in with stress levels - this means not only checking in on your child's stress, but also your own!

👂 Listen and validate your child - this lets your child know that you are *really* listening and acknowledging how they feel, even if you don't fully agree with their emotions or understand their cause.

🕹 Focus on things within your control - preparing ahead of time and focusing on the things you *can* do can be helpful as you focus less on the unknown and uncontrollable, which is a big part of worry thoughts.

📝 Create a "cope ahead plan" - this involves discussing, and maybe even writing down, what to do in various stressful situations that are likely to arise for your child.

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In need of more support? Feel free to connect with us:

☎️ 709-763-8556
📧 info@connectionsclinic.com
💻 www.connectionsclinic.com

08/15/2025

Thank you to the psychologists at The Beacon Centre for this great resource about how to talk to children about wildfires.

06/12/2025

Our monthly Baby Bundles Information Session will be taking place on Monday June 16th from 1pm-2:30pm at Parsons Rotary Clubhouse (1706 Conception Bay Highway, Seal Cove)

This month we are welcoming Dr. Micah Tilley who is a Child Psychologist. She will be discussing the importance of the parent-child attachment, and how parents and caregivers can support their child's feelings.

This program is intended for those who are pregnant, and parents and caregivers of babies 0-12 months.

If you have a baby between the ages of 0-12 months, bring them along for some play time!

Registration link is in comments

*Registration is encouraged but drop ins are welcome*

05/29/2025

We are all ready to start our 5-week anxiety skills group - “Calm, Cool, & Connected” - this Saturday! This will be a small group setting where we learn all about anxiety and how to better manage our worries.

We have space remaining for two more children. If you are interested in learning more or would like to register your child, please email info@connectionsclinic.com

05/14/2025

We still have some spots remaining for our anxiety skills group starting on May 31st! Email info@connectionsclinic.com for more information or to register your child. Registration closes on May 23rd.

About the group ➡️ Calm, Cool, & Connected is an anxiety skills group for children in grades 1 - 4. Using evidence-based techniques based on cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), your child will learn various relaxation and cognitive (i.e., thinking) strategies to help them better manage anxiety. We will also help your child face their fears using gradual exposure techniques in a small, safe, and supportive group environment. This group will consist of 8 children. Parents will also be provided with resources to support their child as they learn to overcome their fears and worries. Parents will also attend 15 minutes of each session to review what we have learned.

05/05/2025

In addition to grade 1, 2, and 3 students, we are now welcoming grade 4 students to join our Calm, Cool, & Connected group! Email info@connectionsclinic.com for more information or to register.

04/30/2025

Introducing Calm, Cool, & Connected! 💭🧠😊

Calm, Cool, & Connected is an anxiety skills group for children in grades 1 - 4. Using evidence-based techniques based on cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), your child will learn various relaxation and cognitive (i.e., thinking) strategies to help them better manage anxiety. We will also help your child face their fears using gradual exposure techniques in a small, safe, and supportive group environment. This group will consist of 8 children.

Parents will also be provided with resources to support their child as they learn to overcome their fears and worries. Parents will also attend 15 minutes of each session to review what we have learned.

If you would like to learn more or to register your child, please email info@connectionsclinic.com

03/14/2025

The smallest shift in our language can have the biggest impact on a child’s behaviour. Your words really do matter! 💬

02/04/2025

Come join Dr. Tilley as she talks about promoting a secure attachment with your baby and supporting their early emotional development 🧠

This is a free event for those who are pregnant, expecting a child, or the caregiver of a child under the age of 1. You can even bring your baby to join in on the fun! 👶🏼

Drop ins are welcome, but registration is encouraged. Register here ⤵️

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNJN8NDkPcrlADI-S0HzeE23St8XAHJ6_RXhKXD3Jnqg_NxA/viewform

Our monthly Baby Bundles Information Session will be taking place on Monday February 10th from 1pm-2:30pm at Parsons Rotary Clubhouse (1706 Conception Bay Highway, Seal Cove)

This month we are welcoming Dr. Micah Tilley who is a Child Psychologist. She will be discussing the importance of the parent-child attachment, and how parents and caregivers can support their child's feelings.

This program is intended for those who are pregnant, and parents and caregivers of babies 0-12 months.

If you have a baby between the ages of 0-12 months, bring them along for some play time!

Registration link is in comments

*Registration is encouraged but drop ins are welcome*

09/03/2024

It's that time of year again! 🍎 ✏️ 🏫 The transition back to school can be tough for many children and teens (and their parents, too!). Here are some tips to support the student in your life as they ease their way back into a fresh school year.

It is important to know that some kids require additional support as they navigate back to school. In these cases, connect with your child's school administration and/or guidance counselor to develop a plan. If your child/teen still shows distress after a month or so, a consultation for psychological services could be a helpful next step.

☎️ 709-763-8556
📧 info@connectionsclinic.com
💻 www.connectionsclinic.com

08/05/2024

Reading is a wonderful way to connect with your child. ❤️ It is also a great way to teach your child emotional literacy skills, such as emotion understanding, expression and regulation.

Info gathered from https://www.housmaninstitute.com/

Are you looking for ways to better support your child or teen’s social, emotional, or behavioural development? Could your child or teen benefit from direct skill building in the above mentioned areas? Connect with us to see if our psychologist, Dr. Micah Tilley, is a good fit for your child/family.

Now accepting new clients for September.

☎️ 709-763-8556
📧 info@connectionsclinic.com
💻 www.connectionsclinic.com

07/25/2024

We are pleased to now offer online booking! 👏
https://connectionsclinic.janeapp.com/

You can still connect with us via telephone or email if you are looking for more information or would like to chat before scheduling an appointment.

☎️ 709-763-8556
📧 info@connectionsclinic.com
💻 www.connectionsclinic.com

Connections Clinic - Psychological Assessment & Intervention