Headstart Child & Family Therapy

04/16/2025

Check out this FREE WEBINAR - Parenting: Real Life Edition from Dafna Lender

"It is a challenging time to be a parent. Between the highlight reels we see on social media, and the real-life comparison traps we fall into in real life, it's no wonder that many parents feel they're coming up short.
For decades, I've worked with all sorts of families, and I can say for certain, you are not alone.

To support parents and caregivers like you, I'm hosting a live webinar titled Parenting: Real-Life Edition. This candid and actionable live workshop will provide tools to get off the hamster wheel of conflict with your children, empower you to cope with dysregulation (your child's and yours!), and have the positive parent-child relationship you desire.

April 22nd at 6p CT https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/HCxgbhFJT3qzX23QtOJ_nQ #/registration
You may register by clicking the link above. The session is live-only, there won't be a recording.

If you're one of the many parents and caregivers who wants to improve your relationship with your children (and yourself!) then I encourage you to sign up for the webinar to gain a better understanding of why we" can get stuck in these patterns and obtain the necessary tools to get unstuck."

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Parenting: Real-Life Edition. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

08/23/2024

We are hiring for an office administrator to join the team! This is such a key role, and the search is on for a friendly, professional and organized individual to support our clients and clinicians in their work.

This is a part-time position (28 hours/week) with daytime hours.

Please pass along if you think of anyone who would be an excellent fit!

https://ca.indeed.com/cmp/Headstart-Child-&-Family-Therapy/jobs?clearPrefilter=1

Send a message to learn more

06/04/2024

Parenting is hard on the best of days. When your child struggles with anxiety, parenting is even more challenging. This digital reflective journal was created by one of our therapists to invite parents to slow down and be aware of their own reactions as they support their child or teen.
It's discounted right now as we launch it!

Parenting is hard. It brings up all sorts of confusing emotions and responses that are often outside of our awareness. The same is true for parenting through anxiety. I invite you to slow down and walk through a reflective journey of what it’s like for you, as a unique parent of your unique child,...

05/13/2024

Did you know we operate Haven Community Counselling out of our office? Haven exists to provide free counselling services to adults in Nova Scotia both in person in Truro and online and is funded by the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia!

We have limited availability for new clients, and you can book online at this link: https://havencc.janeapp.com/ /4

05/07/2024

Say hello to Jena!

Jena joined the clinical team this spring and has been working with children and teens from ages 8-18. You can learn more about her approach on our website: https://www.headstarttherapy.ca/jena-ashton

"I enjoy working with young minds as we explore emotions, behaviours, and feelings, understanding them better along the way. Working along youth I have gained passion in helping navigate big transitions such as life events, relationships, or trauma in manageable ways."

04/11/2024

A big official welcome to Tracy!

With 15 years experience supporting children and families as a clinical social worker, we are so pleased to have her expertise on the team. She is trained in play therapy and loves including parents in her approach.

https://www.headstarttherapy.ca/tracy-munden-hancock

02/10/2024

The best part about our team is their ability to think outside the box to meet the needs of the families we serve. Denise is no exception, and we are excited to welcome her to the Headstart team as our first art therapist!

"As an art therapist, I help children regulate their emotions and navigate big feelings through creative expression. By using colours, shapes, and textures, children can externalize their inner experiences in a non-verbal manner, gaining a sense of control over their emotions. Through artwork, children can develop coping strategies and self-awareness, while the art therapist uses the art as a tool for reflection and dialogue, supporting emotional regulation and overall well-being."

https://www.headstarttherapy.ca/denise-benison

12/29/2023

Haven Community Counselling has now been operating out of our office for four months with lots of adults receiving FREE counselling therapy! Capacity is expanding in January with the addition of another intern to the team.

Booking is now open for new clients and can be done via this online link: https://havencc.janeapp.com/

Sessions are available both online and in person.