• How to use the Zones of Regulation at Home

    How to use the Zones of Regulation at Home

    How to use the Zones of Regulation at Home The Zones of Regulation provides an easy way to think and talk about how we feel on the inside and sorts emotions into four coloured Zones, all of which are expected in life. The Zones of Regulation can be effectively used…

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  • Supporting Autism with Compassion and Understanding

    Supporting Autism with Compassion and Understanding

    Supporting Autism with Compassion and Understanding Navigating autism as a family member, caregiver, or educator can be both meaningful and challenging. Here are some thoughtful, practical ways to support autistic children — and yourselves — with kindness, flexibility, and empathy.   💛 For Families: Everyday Considerations When Supporting an Autistic…

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  • The Cost of Fitting In: Understanding Neurodivergent Masking in Women

    The Cost of Fitting In: Understanding Neurodivergent Masking in Women

    The Cost of Fitting In: Understanding Neurodivergent Masking in Women Many women spend years of their lives feeling misunderstood or just plain exhausted by the effort of keeping up with what everyone else seems to do so easily. These women often come into therapy feeling anxious, depressed, or simply “too…

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  • What to Expect in Your 1st Session with a Psychologist… by Tom Grainger

    What to Expect in Your 1st Session with a Psychologist… by Tom Grainger

    What to Expect in Your 1st Session with a Psychologist By Tom Grainger Given the prevalence of mental health issues in the current climate, more people than ever are accessing support from mental health professionals…and it is fantastic to see that people are taking the initiative to access this kind…

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  • What to Expect During Your WISC-V or WAIS-IV Assessment

    What to Expect During Your WISC-V or WAIS-IV Assessment

    What to Expect During Your WISC-V or WAIS-IV Assessment If you or your child are scheduled for a WISC-V (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fifth Edition) or WAIS-IV (Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Fourth Edition) assessment, you might be wondering what to expect. These assessments are commonly used by psychologists to…

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  • Exploring Mental Wellness with Sam Osmond

    Exploring Mental Wellness with Sam Osmond

    Exploring Mental Wellness with Sam Osmond: A Counsellor’s Approach Meet Your New Counsellor: My Approach to Mental Wellness I’m Sam Osmond, a Clinical Counsellor and Psychotherapist here at CQ Psych Services. My approach to counselling is centred on an empowering idea: shifting our perspective from seeking help only when we’re…

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