Level Up Wellness Group

02/28/2026

We have some exciting news to share 🎉

Jenny Taylor of Level Up Wellness Group has been selected to present at the 2026 Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) Conference alongside family lawyer Rebecca Blain.

AFCC is one of the leading international organizations in the family justice field, and being invited to present is a tremendous professional accomplishment.

Jenny’s session will focus on something we care deeply about:
Domestic violence screening as the first and most vital step in creating safer outcomes for children and families.

This work matters. Structured, trauma-informed screening can change the trajectory of a case and ensure that safety is prioritized from the very beginning, even when there are no obvious red flags.

We are incredibly proud to see Jenny contributing her expertise on this stage and representing the important work being done at Level Up Wellness Group.

Please join us in congratulating her 👏

02/28/2026

We have a team that supports diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of pandas-pans!

02/28/2026

We have an occupational therapist who is highly trained in sensory assessments. Stay tuned for more information.

Many autistic people experience distinct sensory processing challenges. This new paper explores how ongoing dysregulation of stress and shutdown systems relates to these sensory differences, with particular attention to interoception. After outlining this context, the authors introduce five key areas of clinical practice and conclude by encouraging practitioners to stay flexible and responsive to each child’s individual sensory and communication needs.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rin.2026.100015

Follow us to keep up to date on the latest research in Sensory Integration and Neurodiversity.

To learn more about supporting individuals with sensory differences across the lifespan see the link below:
https://www.sensoryintegrationeducation.com/bundles/Sensory-Inclusion-Facilitator-Certificate-B

02/27/2026

Don’t judge what you don’t understand. 🤫

We live in a world that rewards ‘snap judgments’ but ignores the human cost. When you see someone with a different way of moving, speaking, or processing the world, whether it’s Tourette’s, Autism, OCD, or ADHD. Your instinct might be to label it as ‘weird,’ ‘difficult,’ or ‘wrong.’

Here is the uncomfortable truth: Your judgment is usually just a cover for your own lack of knowledge.

Neurodivergent brains aren’t ‘broken’ versions of yours; they are simply wired differently. When you judge a behavior you don’t understand, you are dismissing a battle you aren’t brave enough to fight.
Stop assuming. Start asking.

Instead of ‘Why are they doing that?’ ask ‘How can I support you?

Instead of ‘That’s annoying,’ seek to understand the neurological ‘why.’

Instead of ‘Just act normal,’ realize that ‘normal’ is a cage that kills authenticity.

If you haven’t walked a mile in a neurodivergent brain, your opinion on their survival is unearned. Silence your judgment and open your mind. 🤐

02/27/2026

Has Your Child Changed Overnight?
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Level Up Wellness Group provides expert, evidence-based assessment and treatment for children and youth experiencing symptoms of Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) and Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal infections (PANDAS).
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Learn more about our PANS/PANDAS Syndrome support services here:
https://luwg.ca/pans-pandas-syndrome/

02/26/2026

What is PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome)?
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PANS is a clinical diagnosis for children who experience a sudden, “lightning-like” onset of neuropsychiatric symptoms. Unlike typical psychiatric disorders that may develop gradually, PANS symptoms can appear “out of the blue,” with parents often able to name the exact day their child changed.
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Learn more about PANS Syndrome here:
https://luwg.ca/pans-pandas-syndrome/

02/25/2026

Did you know?
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60% of men and 67% of women reported exposure to a potentially traumatic event at some point in their lives, according to Statistics Canada:
https://vist.ly/4sryk
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Courtney Culham is a Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years of diverse healthcare experience, including supporting clients heal from trauma and PTSD. After a foundational career as a Registered Nurse, she earned her Master's Degree and Post-Master's NP Diploma from the University of Calgary.
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Uniquely, Courtney also holds a designation as a Registered Counselling Therapist. At Level Up, she applies this therapeutic background to her medical practice, ensuring that every diagnosis and prescription is handled with profound empathy and psychological insight.
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Learn how Courtney can support your health here:
https://vist.ly/4srym

02/24/2026

What the Research Says About Co-Parenting

If you’re trying to co-parent well, here’s why your effort truly matters.

Research over several decades shows:

• Children exposed to ongoing, high interparental conflict are about 2x more likely to experience anxiety, depression, and behavioral challenges compared to children in low-conflict homes.

• It’s not divorce itself that predicts poorer outcomes-it’s chronic, unresolved conflict between parents.

• Studies of cooperative co-parenting show children demonstrate:
– Better emotional regulation
– Fewer externalizing behaviors
– Stronger academic adjustment
– Healthier peer relationships

• When children feel caught in the middle of parental conflict (loyalty binds), they show significantly higher levels of stress and internalizing symptoms.

• Consistent parenting across households: similar expectations, routines, and discipline is associated with better long-term adjustment and fewer behavioral problems.

The encouraging part?

Research also shows that when parents reduce conflict and improve communication, children’s stress levels and behavioral symptoms often improve as well. Co-parenting quality is something that can change and when it does, children benefit.

Co-parenting doesn’t require friendship.
It requires structure, boundaries, and a shared focus on your child’s well-being.

If you’re working toward that, you’re doing something deeply protective for your child’s mental health.

Book your free 20 min virtual meet and greet! Do it for your kids.

02/21/2026

Coercive control is one of the most misunderstood forms of abuse because it often leaves no visible bruises.

It is a pattern of behaviors designed to create imbalance, dependence, and control over time.

Many people describe feeling confused, anxious, and unsure of their own perceptions before they ever identify the pattern.

If you’ve been questioning your reality or feeling like you are shrinking to keep the peace, you are not alone.

Jenny Taylor specializes in working with individuals navigating coercive control and relational trauma. Therapy can provide clarity, validation, and support as you rebuild your sense of self.

If you’d like to learn more, book through our website.

www.luwg.ca

02/20/2026

Level Up Wellness Group is growing.

We are expanding our space and broadening the services we offer as we enter an exciting new phase of growth. As part of this expansion, we are in the early stages of welcoming additional providers and introducing new services to better support our community.

If you believe in our vision, mission, and values and are interested in being part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary, client-centered team, we would love to hear from you.

02/20/2026

Comprehensive, Interdisciplinary ADHD Assessments for Children, Adults, & Midlife Transitions
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We provide comprehensive, interdisciplinary ADHD assessments across the lifespan. Our approach is intentionally designed to catch what others miss. We combine psychological testing with medical and hormonal insights to ensure your diagnosis is accurate and your treatment plan is actually doable.
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Learn more about our comprehensive ADHD Assessments here:
https://vist.ly/4s8ik

02/19/2026

Our nurse practitioner team focuses on multiple areas because real patients have real complexity. 🧚💐