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Blog on the Intersection of Parents/Caregivers, and Therapy


How to Navigate Sibling Rivalry
Learning how to manage conflict, express needs, and advocate for oneself are all essential life skills that kids can develop through bickering and disagreements.
Jun 1, 20255 min read


Anti-Racism and Therapy
My values and the intersection with therapy
Jul 19, 20243 min read


Resources and Links
Writer Name: Shannon Freud, MSW, RSW Check out more about me here https://www.shannonfreudcounselling.com/about The following list are resources that I have used to write the content here, and links to resources that you may find helpful. https://kidshealth.org/ https://kidshelpphone.ca/ https://www.sesamestreet.org/toolkits https://pflagcanada.ca/get-help/ https://www.drdansiegel.com/ https://sparkandstitchinstitute.com/kids-dont-need-perfect-role-models-they-need-you/ For c
Jul 19, 20241 min read


Supporting Your Family When A Child Is Struggling With Their Mental Health or Trauma
Writer Name: Shannon Freud, MSW, RSW How to navigate your family through the mental health struggles of one family member Key Takeaways ...
Jul 19, 20243 min read


Types of Therapy and Counselling
Writer Name: Shannon Freud, MSW, RSW https://www.shannonfreudcounselling.com/about Keyword: therapeutic modalities, counselling practices...
Jul 19, 20243 min read


Power Struggles 101
Writer Name: Shannon Freud, MSW, RSW Keyword: power struggles Related keywords: parenting psychoeducation, resources for parents, stress...
Jul 13, 20244 min read


“Yeah, but...": When All Your Suggestions Fall Flat
Writer Name: Shannon Freud, MSW, RSW How to support your kids (or those for whom you are caring), based on their needs? Key Takeaways ...
Jul 5, 20243 min read


Active Listening is the Gold Standard
Active listening makes it easier to resolve problems when you know, and understand the full picture
Sep 22, 20233 min read


Helping Kids who Struggle with Opening Up
Writer Name: Shannon Freud, MSW, RSW Many factors can get in the way of your kid opening up. Here are some ideas of how to help them. Key...
Sep 21, 20233 min read


My Kid Just Told Me Something Huge
Writer Name: Shannon Freud, MSW, RSW Key Takeaways 1. Remaining calm and present, being witness to your kid's story 2. Addressing any...
Sep 21, 20236 min read
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