Creative Counselling Thunder Bay

04/14/2026

What is EMDR for Kids? 🌱

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) isn’t just for adults—kids can benefit too! But it doesn’t look like “therapy” the way you might imagine. For children, EMDR is woven into play, creativity, and connection.

🧸 What does it look like?

Using toys, drawing, or storytelling

Gentle back-and-forth movements (like tapping or watching a light)

Following the child’s lead at their pace

💛 What can it help with?

Big feelings (anxiety, anger, sadness)

Trauma or scary experiences

Nightmares or worries

Confidence and self-esteem

🌈 Why it works for kids:Children don’t always have the words to explain what’s going on inside. EMDR helps their brain and body “digest” tough experiences so they don’t feel stuck anymore.

👩‍👧 Parent takeaway:Healing doesn’t have to be heavy. Through play and safety, kids can process hard things in a way that feels natural and empowering.

✨ Curious if EMDR could support your child? Reach out to learn more or book a consultation.

03/11/2026

Such an important partnership!

Find a Trauma Recovery Network (TRN®) Association near you.

03/08/2026

01/26/2026

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01/14/2026

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01/11/2026

Transform the way you see your trauma, do not wait til it feels lighter, EMDR can help now!

Reach out to our amazing clinicians!
www.emdrwellnesscentre.ca

Most do not have waitlists!

09/12/2025

So many of our clients share this truth, not in words, but in their art.
When the brain is overwhelmed, the thinking part of it, the part that forms language and reasoning, shuts down.

That’s why traditional talk therapy isn’t always enough.

Expressive Arts Therapy speaks the language of the body.

Through sound, texture, image, and color, we unlock the stories held deep within.

Whether it’s grief, trauma, anxiety or just feeling lost, this is a way forward.

No art skill required. Just a willingness to explore.

09/08/2025

When your nervous system is stuck in survival mode, the part of your brain that talks, literally goes offline.

That’s why so many people walk away from traditional talk therapy saying, “I don’t think it worked.”

🖌️In Expressive Arts Therapy, we use the body and creative expression to regulate the nervous system first.
🎨Then, we safely explore what’s been stored, without reliving it.
✨Only once safety is restored can we use
words meaningfully.

It’s not just therapy, it’s whole-person healing.

Book a discovery call today.

09/06/2025

Anxiety can feel like a storm raging inside your child’s mind, making everything overwhelming and scary.

But with the right tools, kids can learn to calm the storm and feel safe again.

Expressive Arts Therapy offers children a hands-on way to identify, express, and regulate their emotions without pressure or judgment.

Your child can leave sessions with tangible, emotionally-focused art they created, and you’ll learn how to use these creations as tools to help them feel grounded at home.

If you’re ready to give your child the gift of emotional resilience, DM “ANXIETY” to chat.

09/04/2025

Healing from trauma and emotional pain can feel isolating, like you’re walking a dark path alone.
But the truth is, you’re never alone.

There is a community of support, tools, and therapies ready to walk alongside you, to help you find light, strength, and peace.

Expressive Arts Therapy is one way to connect with your inner self, your emotions, and others in a safe, healing space.

If you’re ready to take a step forward, reach out.

09/02/2025

Healing doesn’t have to be done alone.

Group Expressive Arts Therapy creates a safe and nurturing environment where connection, creativity, and shared experience combine to accelerate healing.

Whether you’re processing grief, trauma, or building confidence, group therapy offers:
✔️The power of belonging
✔️Witnessing and being witnessed
✔️Collective creative expression

It’s a journey best taken together.

Interested? DM us to learn about our next group session.


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