Emotional Regulation Support
Moving from dysregulation to calm connection and self-awareness.
Riding the Emotional Waves
Using evidence-based behaviour intervention strategies, we teach children how to identify their feelings on a spectrum, understand what triggers their "volcano," and practice self-soothing and sensory strategies.
Equally important, we provide parent coaching to teach caregivers how to co-regulate with their child during moments of intense distress, utilizing trauma-informed de-escalation techniques.
For teens working on emotional regulation alongside anxiety or school stress, youth and teen counselling in Port Coquitlam offers a calm, affirming space to build self-awareness and steady coping skills.
Professional Collaboration
A child's growth is supported best when their whole village works together. Sheila actively collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure consistent, wrap-around support across all environments. We partner closely with:
Bridging the Gap: To ensure that therapeutic strategies translate into real-world success, Sheila is available to attend school meetings (including IEPs), conduct school and daycare observations, and help develop cohesive, evidence-based behaviour and emotional regulation plans that work seamlessly between home, school, and clinic.
Not Sure How to Tell Your Child About Counselling?
The way counselling is introduced can shape how safe and open it feels. Our gentle parent guide includes age-appropriate language, simple scripts, what to avoid, and what the first sessions may look like.
Read the Parent GuideReady to Find a Sunny Spot for your Family?
Reach out today to schedule a free 15-minute consultation or book an initial intake session to get started!