North Shore Psychological Services Inc

09/30/2025

09/29/2025

🧡 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 🧡

Today is a time to honour the children who never came home, the survivors of residential schools, and the families and communities who carry this legacy of grief and resilience.

Truth comes first: we must learn, listen, and acknowledge the painful history of residential schools in Canada. Reconciliation is the ongoing work of turning that truth into action—by educating ourselves, amplifying Indigenous voices, and fostering respect in our communities.

This day is not just about remembrance, but about responsibility. Each of us has a role in building a future rooted in truth, justice, and healing.

🧡 Every Child Matters. Always!🧡

09/25/2025

Please avoid taking medical advice from individuals who regularly promote harm, lack medical training, and consistently dismiss evidence-based best practices. Only take advice from reputable physicans like Dr. Robin MacQuarrie!

Dr. Robyn MacQuarrie, an obstetrician and gynecologist in Bridgewater, chats with CTV Atlantic about recent claims made south of the border linking Tylenol use in pregnancy to autism.

“There is nothing in the scientific world that has triggered this,” said Dr. MacQuarrie. “Typically, when you see something that is so pivotal in changing the routine healthcare of pregnant people, you’d expect to see research around it, and it’s literally not based on research.”

Find the link to the interview on our news coverage page: https://doctorsns.com/news-events/health-care-news/coverage

09/12/2025

New Intervention Services Available.

Lisa Hayden is now a certified provider for STRW.

Surviving and Thriving in the Real World (STRW) is an intervention that was developed for autistic teens that targets the development of age appropriate daily living skills including hygiene and self-care, cleaning, laundry, cooking, grocery shopping, and money management. STRW consists of 15 weekly sessions that are held via telehealth (e.g., Zoom). Each week, caregivers attend a group session and both the teen and their caregiver attend a dyad session so that new daily living skills can be practiced in the home.

07/07/2025

Join Us for a Free Autism Education Community Session: Understanding Behaviour

Learn practical tips on why behaviours happen and how to support your child.

New dates added in: Cape Breton, Truro, Pictou, Amherst, Wolfville, Windsor, and the Halifax Regional Municipality.

This free session is open to all families and caregivers of preschool-aged children with autism. It’s hosted by the Provincial Preschool Autism Service - a partnership between IWK Health, Nova Scotia Health, Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia, and Autism Nova Scotia.

Scan the QR code to register or visit https://iwkhealth.ca/provincial-preschool-autism-service/autism-education-series

We hope to see you there!

06/28/2025

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Please note there is a nefarious job posting for a receptionist for our clinic. This is not us!

06/11/2025

We had the pleasure of participating in the Pictou Landing First Nations Health Fair today! Our Worry Monster joined us—good and hungry—ready to gobble up some worries!

06/05/2025

🌈 We stand with the LGBTQ+ community — today and every day.

As allies, we believe in equality, inclusion, and the right for everyone to live authentically and with pride. Sharing this article as part of our ongoing commitment to learning, supporting, and speaking up. 💬✨



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When an LGBTQ+ child comes out to their parents, how can parents best support their child’s mental health and well-being? What do they need to hear?

06/04/2025

Great suggestions to help engage kids in summer reading!

Tips for avoiding the summer slide, by having kids keep practicing skills they have developed in school.

03/29/2025

We’re excited to share Advancing Literacy, a new video series created to support young readers! 📢 Parents & caregivers, check out Dr. Sonia Cabell in Part 1 to gain valuable insight on how to boost your child’s reading skills at home—then check back each week for the latest release! 🎥👇

🔗 https://bit.ly/3FM8k3Z