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Newsletter – Issue 2
Newsletter
Dr. Sala & Associates
Highlights
- Now booking therapy for kids, teens, and adults
- Summer psychological assessments available
- Parenting workshop July 28th
- 8 Week Kids DBT Group; Fall
- Registration Now Open
Issue 2
July 11, 2025
Hello,
With school out and routines on pause, summer often brings a welcome breath of fresh air. Many kids feel more relaxed without the daily stress of academics, peer pressure, or tightly packed schedules. For some families, this season is a chance to slow down, reconnect, and enjoy a bit more ease.
Others may struggle with the lack of structure, leading to boredom, irritability, or emotional outbursts. Summer can be a mixed bag of joy and overwhelm, but either way, it’s a meaningful time to support emotional growth.
Therapy can help children:
- Build confidence and social-emotional skills
- Understand and manage big feelings
- Cope with anxiety or life changes
Consistent therapy sessions offer calm and connection during the ups and downs of summer.
Support for Parents & Adults
More time together doesn’t always bring more ease. Even with the best intentions, summer can stretch us thin. Power struggles with kids, disrupted routines, and emotional fatigue can quickly pile up. Add in the usual demands of relationships, work, or personal stress, and it’s no wonder so many parents and adults feel overwhelmed this time of year.
Therapy offers a space to step back, regroup, and feel supported. Whether you’re navigating parenting challenges, relationship dynamics, or just need a place to sort through what’s going on inside, our team is here to help. Sessions focus on building emotional awareness, setting boundaries with care, and helping you reconnect with yourself so you can move through life with more clarity, confidence, and compassion. You don’t have to carry it all on your own.
Did you know?
Kids aren’t just growing taller, they’re still developing the brain skills for managing emotions, self-control, and decision-making well into their twenties. That’s why they need support, practice, and patience as they learn.
Summer can be a great time to nurture these skills gently, one step at a time.
Psychological Assessments: Clarity for Every Age
If you or your child have been struggling at school, at home, or in daily life, and you’re not quite sure why, a psychological or psychoeducational assessment can offer insight and a clear path forward. Summer is an ideal time for assessment. With fewer demands and a more relaxed pace, children, teens, and young adults are often more engaged and regulated, making
the process feel less stressful.Assessments help identify things like attention challenges, learning differences, autism, or emotional and behavioural concerns. For students heading into post-secondary education, they can also support accommodation planning and personalized learning strategies. Our approach is compassionate, clear, and tailored to each individual. If you’re considering an assessment, we’re currently booking into August and would be happy to answer your questions.
Raising Resilience
Boundaries Without Battles
A relaxed, supportive space for parents and caregivers to connect, share real-life experiences, and gain practical tools for navigating the everyday challenges of raising kids.
July 28th, 2025 | 6:00-7:30pm | $35*
*covered by most insurance providersEmotion Commotion
8 Week DBT Group (Ages 8-11)
A playful, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)-informed group where kids explore big emotions and build coping skills through games, art, and movement, perfect for anxious, or often overwhelmed children.
Fall Registration Now Open!
*covered by most insurance providersLet’s Connect This Summer
Whether you’re reaching out for your child, your teen, your family, or for yourself, summer is a wonderful time to slow down, check in, and invest in emotional wellbeing. Reach out anytime. We’d love to connect.
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