Revive counseling with Shirley

11/22/2025

‼️Play therapists ARE evidence-based practitioners. Our recent Working Paper ‘Building the Bridge’ (Renshaw & Scira, 2025) clarifies what this means - integrating four critical pillars in every therapeutic decision:

• Best available research evidence
• Clinical expertise
• Client values and context
• Practice setting information

‼️This comprehensive approach to EBP ensures children receive therapy that’s both scientifically grounded AND individually responsive



Natalie Rae Playroom Therapy

11/20/2025

Support emotional regulation by tuning into your body. Take back your power.

11/14/2025

Trauma informed treatment EMDR.

10/29/2025

Individuals do not have to journey these things in your own. Reach out and request support today because you deserve it.

10/27/2025

Not knowing activates our curiosity and allows us to truly understand.

"Sometimes surrender means giving up trying to understand and becoming comfortable with not knowing." - Eckhart Tolle

10/25/2025

Knowing your worth requires actions that support that belief.

10/24/2025

Effective Psychotherapies for young children should:
• Strengthen Safe, Stable, Nurturing Relationships (SSNRs)
• Coach co-regulation → self-regulation
• Enhance parent reflective capacity
• Provide predictability and repair after misattunement
According to Dr. Joy Abramson MD FRCPC at Paedatric Conference October 2025 Stratford ON

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10/19/2025

Our brains are wired to move towards pleasure and away from pain. Starting a new healthy habit has to come from within. Someone else’s wish for you or belief in you does not have the power to push you through the pain before pleasure will be experienced.

10/13/2025

I’m thankful to each and everyone of you who have invited me to be part of your psychotherapy journey. Inspiring me and reminding me why I am passionate about mental health. Thank you for allowing me to walk with you in the ups and downs of life. Fall allows us to reflect and I am grateful for being your therapist.
Sincerely
Shirley

10/11/2025

Prioritize your mental health.

10/10/2025

Dr Bruce Perry is back! Every time I chat with him, I end up walking away with my head spinning (in the best possible way). This time we’re unpacking why everyone feels so bloody fried right now... and well, how doom scrolling, violent content on our feeds, and the pressure to be 'resilient' 24/7 ...