In a racist society being non-racist just isn't enough! We have to take action to be anti-racist and this begins with what we actively teach and role model for our children. We can all take inspiration from Fred Rogers who took a stand against racial inequality back in 1969, sharing the messages of love, kindness & acceptance with his young viewers: Click here Teaching Children Anti-Racism:- click here Books for...

Raise Awareness – Reduce StigmaADHD Awareness MonthOctober 2013Watch the hashtag #ADHDawareness on Twitter throughout the month of October for information about ADHD from CHADD, National Resource Center on ADHD, ADDitude Magazine, ADHD Coaches Organization (ACO), & Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA). Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD), is a national non-profit, tax-exempt (Section 501(c)(3)) organization providing education, advocacy and support for individuals with ADHD. In addition to our informative...

We are excited to announce that Access Psychology will be offering group sessions this coming year for Children and Adolescents in Port Perry and the surrounding Durham/York Regions. Group Therapy helps children/adolescents gain a feeling of acceptance from their peers that they may not commonly receive and helps with self esteem. Some of these groups and workshops include: “Kids Kinect” Social Skills Group“Stress Less” Stress Reduction Group for Teens“Addiction Awareness”...

Tis the Season to be Stressed…For Kids Adjusting to Back to School New schedules and activities, new teachers and perhaps a new school can all bring about stress for students and their families. Parents should watch for the following warning signs: – Physical symptoms such as headaches, tummy aches, fatigue & general complaints of feeling unwell– Irritability or if a child is unusually touchy, angry, grumpy or cranky– Meltdowns or...

We are excited to announce that Brenda McGuckin SLP (C) is now providing speech-language therapy at ACCESS PSYCHOLOGY. She is a wonderful asset to our growing multi-disciplinary team of professionals, dedicated to providing a variety of services to children, youth and their families in Port Perry and surrounding Durham and York Regions. For more information on her services or to book a consultation, please contact us at 905.982.0606

Here at Access Psychology, we understand the concerns that follow a tragic event such as the shooting in Ottawa recently. Children and teens may worry that something bad will now happen to them, their family, friends or within their community. Acknowledge their feelings and then provide them with reassurance that you will keep them safe. Explain that there are also adults who work hard at their jobs of protecting all...