Our Children’s Mental Health Resources page offers trusted information and support for families seeking guidance on emotional wellness, child development, and parenting strategies.
Here you’ll find links to local and national organizations, crisis supports, and educational materials designed to help parents understand and respond to their child’s mental health needs.
These resources complement therapy by empowering families with knowledge, tools, and community connections that promote long-term emotional well-being.
The Play Therapy Parenting Podcast, hosted by Dr. Brenna Hicks (The Kid Counselor®), is a practical audio series designed to support parents in applying the principles of child-centered play therapy at home.
Each episode explores topics like big emotions, power struggles, setting limits, and boosting self-regulation by using play-based and developmentally sensitive strategies. The goal is to help parents feel more calm, confident, and in-control—equipped to foster secure relationships and emotional growth in their children through play and connection:
Roots in Wellness Therapy Clinic in Ancaster (Hamilton, ON) offers in-person and virtual counselling for adults seeking support with anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, identity, and life transitions. Their diverse team of therapists provides inclusive, culturally sensitive care using approaches such as CBT, ACT, mindfulness, EMDR, and somatic therapies. The clinic emphasizes accessibility with flexible scheduling, sliding-scale and affordable therapy options, and a supportive process for finding the right therapist.
Anchor Child Therapy works exclusively with children and families, offering child-centered play therapy and works out of the Roots in Wellness Therapy (RIW) Clinic. The shared space gives accessibility to all age groups as RIW provides counselling and mental health support for adults. Together, these two practices create a collaborative environment where both children and adults can access specialized care suited to their unique needs. Learn more at rootsinwellness.ca.