Credit card bills are in, New Year’s resolutions have slipped, the work responsibilities that were nudged into the New Year are awaiting your attention, and it’s another school snow day leaving you to scramble for child care.  It is not uncommon to feel discouraged and in need of creature comforts this time of year.  However, there may be a downside to indulging in typical ‘hibernating’ activities to cope with the […]

After writing her blog entry titled “Helping your child through the Holidays” our own Kara Morris was invited to appear on 1310 Talk Radio, The Carol Anne Meehan Show to discuss the topic. In the interview, Kara discusses the topic of her blog as well as a number of other relevant topics. Have a listen below (starts at 20:00) Interview  

The holidays can bring big feelings to the surface for anyone, but this is especially true for children. Many children rely on a predictable routine to feel confident and safe, but the holidays can significantly disrupt that routine. For this reason, even positive events can cause stress in children. Often, children will need help to learn how to handle stress so that it doesn’t cause misbehaviour problems. Here are five […]

On December 6th, the Director of the Kanata Psychology and Counselling Centre, Dr. Rebecca Moore, was interviewed by www.ottawacommunitynews.com to discuss her latest goal which is to expand the practice to include drop-in services for all ages. Click here to go to the article, or read below: Kanata Kourier-Standard By Jessica Cunha The Kanata Psychology and Counselling Centre celebrated two years of operation on Nov. 26. Dr. Rebecca Moore, a Carp resident, […]

On November 26th, 2016, the Kanata Psychology and Counselling Centre celebrated its 2-year anniversary. To mark the occasion, the centre held a small social event and invited Kanata North Councillor Marianne Wilkinson and Kanata South Councillor Alan Hubley to join us.  Centre Director, Dr. Rebecca Moore, and her colleagues have been pleased with the positive community response we’ve received in our two years of operation, noting that with the increased awareness of mental health, the need for accessible […]

November is Adoption Awareness month and the perfect time for us to look at the unique needs that families may have if adoption or permanency is part of their journey. Adoption is a way for families to form and provide a permanent reality for children whose birth parents were not able to parent them. This experience means that a family is formed from a place of loss and this loss […]

Our own Michael McCleery, who runs the Eldercare Counselling service at the Kanata Psychology and Counselling Centre​ was recently interviewed about this topic for the Kanata Kourier, Stittsville News and West Carleton Review. Click the link, or read below to learn more about some common questions people ask when faced with the challenge of caring for aging relatives. Ottawa Community News Eldercare Counselling Article “Is there support for me as […]

Does your child need a Psychoeducational Assessment? Most kids struggle in school from time to time, whether it’s difficulty mastering fractions or learning to read.  How do you know if your child’s difficulty is just a bump in the road or whether it is a sign of something more serious, like a Learning Disability or ADHD? An assessment may be needed if: Your child is falling significantly behind classmates She […]

The Kanata Psychology and Counselling Centre is pleased to offer reduced-fee services for individuals aged 15 and older. If you are interested in seeking more information about this, please contact our office administrator at office@kanatapsychology.com or call (613) 435-2729. Alternatively, you can click the “Book an Appointment” button above and in the description, mention you are seeking low fee services. All information you send is secure.

Arranging supports for young adults attending college and university in the fall is often far from our minds on a sunny June day!  However, planning now is important for the start to a successful year in September. The laws that regulate post-secondary are quite different than those for high-schools, and each college and university is unique in the documentation requirements for supports. Get in contact early with the Student Support […]