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Their struggles may show up in their behaviour, relationships, schoolwork, play or changes in mood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c796c8e0256316ee6c0081/e717ce62-9bab-4e6b-9b9b-92e053a9cd12/unsplash-image-g7dUm6lRvtQ.jpg Child & Youth Counselling - Therapy at Different Ages Early Childhood Therapy may focus on play, attachment, co-regulation, emotional development and caregiver involvement. Parents and caregivers are often an important part of the therapeutic process. School Age Sessions may combine play, expressive activities and conversation to support emotional awareness, coping skills, behaviour and relationships. Teens Teen counselling may combine conversation, expressive activities and practical strategies to address anxiety, ADHD, emotional regulation, relationships, school stress and other challenges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c796c8e0256316ee6c0081/dbdfdd3d-b37e-4c1d-907a-3a6d4eccef7f/unsplash-image-httxBNGKapo.jpg Child & Youth Counselling - Parents Are Part of the Process Depending on your child's needs, parent support may include: Caregiver intake and check-in sessions Parent coaching and education Understanding developmental needs and behaviour Co-regulation strategies Communication tools Practical strategies for home Support with routines, boundaries and emotional regulation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c796c8e0256316ee6c0081/b9052649-c1bc-49f6-b428-4fd8f1176748/unsplash-image-JfolIjRnveY.jpg Child & Youth Counselling - Coming Soon: Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) Specialized parent coaching for children ages 2–7 Sarah MacDonell is completing specialized training and certification in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), an evidence-based approach for young children experiencing behavioural challenges. 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Family therapy can help family members understand these responses and find more supportive ways to interact and is adapted to their developmental stage and ability to participate. 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Stress, anger, irritability, withdrawal, relationship difficulties, work pressure or feeling constantly “on” may be easier to recognize than anxiety, depression or emotional overwhelm. Areas of support may include: Emotional awareness & reactivity Stress, pressure and burnout Relationships and communication Self-esteem and identity Anxiety and depression Trauma and difficult experiences Developing healthier ways of coping https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c796c8e0256316ee6c0081/8aa57430-5bf9-4e94-807f-a9324bbbecb6/unsplash-image-tbNgtxU5uSM.jpg Adult, Men's & Women's Mental Health Counselling - Women’s Mental Health We support women navigating infertility, pregnancy-related concerns, pregnancy loss, grief and other life transitions. Counselling provides space to process difficult experiences and explore what support may help. Bright Minds Counselling offers specialized support for: Pregnancy loss and grief Infertility and fertility-related stress Reproductive trauma Significant life transitions Anxiety, depression and emotional overwhelm Relationship and family concerns Self-esteem and identity Trauma and difficult experiences https://www.brightmindscounselling.com/parent-support-coaching daily 0.75 2026-10-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c796c8e0256316ee6c0081/758684c8-df9b-48d7-9bb3-98e48e47e09b/image-asset.jpg Parent Support & Coaching Parent Support & Coaching in Coquitlam, BC & Online Parent coaching in Coquitlam helps caregivers navigate challenging behaviours, emotional regulation difficulties, ADHD-related concerns, power struggles, sibling conflict, and parenting challenges. Sessions provide practical strategies tailored to your child, your family and your parenting goals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c796c8e0256316ee6c0081/1793072442203-CGTKSI499KB9WOQ9ZMHS/unsplash-image-FIdkkBWmF7Y.jpg Parent Support & Coaching - What Does a Parent Session Look Like? Sessions are collaborative, conversational and practical. You can bring a specific situation that's been difficult, or explore broader patterns that are creating stress at home. Together, we'll look at what's happening, consider your child's needs and identify realistic strategies to try. Future sessions can review what worked and adjust the approach as needed. You Don't Have to Bring Your Child You can access parent support without your child attending counselling. Whether you're struggling with a particular behaviour, want to better understand your child's needs or need guidance before deciding on counselling for your child, sessions can focus on your concerns. Parent support can also complement your child's counselling when caregiver guidance would be helpful. https://www.brightmindscounselling.com/co-parenting-counselling daily 0.75 2026-10-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c796c8e0256316ee6c0081/1793072879972-GQ3ARHLEBZ3RT75IQBQR/unsplash-image-DfLtSZdWmDU.jpg Co-Parenting Counselling - Co-Parenting Counselling in Coquitlam, BC & Online Helping parents build a workable path forward for their children. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c796c8e0256316ee6c0081/1793073369351-N956GHFV8FPOJ0KHTGHJ/unsplash-image-VWPp3abbQ3I.jpg Co-Parenting Counselling - Keeping Children Out of Adult Conflict Children can feel caught in the middle when they're exposed to adult disagreements, asked to carry messages or made to feel responsible for a parent's feelings about the other parent. Co-parenting counselling can help parents develop practical ways to: Communicate directly about parenting matters Keep children out of adult disagreements Avoid using children as messengers Support children's relationships with both parents Talk with children about family changes in age-appropriate ways Establish predictable routines and expectations where possible The goal isn't to make both households identical. Children can adapt to different routines and parenting styles. What matters is having clear expectations and being able to experience their relationships without feeling caught between their parents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c796c8e0256316ee6c0081/1792979596427-8INXKVEELLJ61TPW4F74/unsplash-image-qnt9iigV444.jpg Co-Parenting Counselling - What Does a Co-Parenting Session Look Like? Sessions focus on the issues currently creating difficulty. Depending on your circumstances, you may work on communication patterns, a specific parenting disagreement, boundaries, routines, transitions or ways to reduce conflict. The aim is to identify practical changes that can improve the co-parenting relationship and support the children, rather than revisiting every aspect of the relationship that ended. https://www.brightmindscounselling.com/pcit daily 0.75 2026-10-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c796c8e0256316ee6c0081/6d421806-5559-4b1b-b0a7-44f2e07dd171/unsplash-image-X_-ectzZbd0.jpg Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) - Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) Interactive sessions where you are coached by your therapist in real time to learn techniques and skills clinically proven to reduce aggression and tantrums, and to increase attention, focus and self-esteem. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c796c8e0256316ee6c0081/73417c17-070e-4b4c-8f07-530c35f08625/unsplash-image-5SbwcZ0ZaSE.jpg Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) - What Makes PCIT Different? PCIT is a highly structured, skills-based approach. Rather than simply talking with parents about what they could try at home, the therapist coaches parents while they are interacting with their child. This allows parents to practice new skills in real time, receive immediate feedback and build confidence using those skills with their own child. PCIT is delivered through two core phases: Child-Directed Interaction (CDI) Parents learn skills that strengthen the relationship through child-led play. The focus is on increasing positive attention, warmth and cooperation while reducing patterns that can contribute to conflict. Parent-Directed Interaction (PDI) Parents learn how to give clear, effective instructions, set appropriate limits and respond consistently when their child has difficulty following directions. Together, these phases address both the parent-child relationship and challenging behaviour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c796c8e0256316ee6c0081/57969ac2-c846-47a7-b853-e2349bdada75/unsplash-image-RoGw9buwZBg.jpg Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) - Parents Are the Key Part of the Treatment PCIT does not place the responsibility for change entirely on the child. Parents are actively involved throughout treatment and learn skills they can use during everyday interactions at home. This can help parents feel more confident about: Getting their child's attention Increasing positive behaviour Giving clear directions Responding consistently Managing challenging behaviour Staying connected during difficult moments Building more positive interactions with their child The skills are intended to become part of everyday parenting rather than something that only happens inside the therapy room. https://www.brightmindscounselling.com/contact-2 daily 0.75 2026-10-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c796c8e0256316ee6c0081/ada90cc7-f90d-4b01-a935-eaaa8c3e65b1/pexels-mikhail-nilov-6707628.jpg PCIT Waitlist Contact - Make it stand out Check out our FAQ page for answers to common questions about counselling. 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Teen counselling can provide support with a range of emotional, social and behavioural challenges, including: Anxiety, worry and stress ADHD-related challenges, including organization, impulsivity and emotional regulation Managing big emotions, frustration and overwhelm Self-esteem, confidence and identity Friendships, peer pressure & relationship difficulties Family conflict, separation, divorce and other life changes School-related stress and transitions Coping with difficult experiences and changes in mood Teens don't need to be in crisis to benefit from counselling. Sometimes, having a supportive space to work through concerns and better understand themselves can make a meaningful difference.