CaraLynne McLean Counselling

CaraLynne McLean Counselling Thus, when you enter my office you will be free from judgment. For my younger clients, children between the ages of 2-13, I offer play therapy.

CaraLynne McLean Counselling offers individuals, couples, families and children, counselling services that aim to improve mental health and enhance relationships. I believe, as Carl Rogers first affirmed, that if individuals are provided a safe, empathic and non-judgmental environment, the potential of self-actualization through self-realization ensues. You will find an empathic place were you may address the issues in your life, or find helpful ways through cognitive behavioural techniques, to deal with chronic illness, pain, negative thoughts and emotional distress. Whether you are struggling with an eating disorder, depression, grief or loss or anxiety, I am here to help you navigate your way towards recovery and symptom relief. In my play therapy room a child is invited to express what is going on in his or her world, through play. It is easiest for a child to express their thoughts, feelings, emotions and behaviours through the language of play. Play is truly a child’s first language. Children are able to process the world around them and begin to make sense of relationships through active play. My play therapy room utilizes sand trays and figurines, a dollhouse and dolls, art mediums such as clay, paint, beeswax crayons, pastels and puppetry.

08/28/2022
So cute to see these little 7-8 year olds win!!
08/05/2022

So cute to see these little 7-8 year olds win!!

07/05/2018

Some strategies to consider with kids and mealtime:
1. Be clear with your child about your behavior expectations ahead of time. For example: that you expect your child to sit when eating and not to leave the table until done. Eating the food options you’ve offered is totally their choice. They are welcome to have just a bite or two or nothing at all, as she wishes.
2. Sit with your child and give undivided attention. Make your child’s mealtimes a time of connection and intimacy
3. Remind your child that if he/she gets up from the table or plays with food, it will demonstrate to you that he/she is finished eating and you will put the food away. And follow through.
4. Be calm, matter-of-fact and totally non-judgmental while consistently following through with establishing these behavior boundaries. Our clarity and honesty are gifts to our children.
5. Acknowledge her feelings and desires. “You want to come back to the table and eat more after you showed me you were done. I see how that upsets you! It will be time to eat again later.”
6. Trust your child to do the rest. He/she is capable of focusing on his/her meal and autonomously eating all he/she needs. Believe in your child.
Some great advice from Ellyn Satter

06/13/2018

The Children who need the most love and understanding often ask for it in the most challenging ways...

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