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Monday 8am - 7pm Tuesday 8am - 7pm Wednesday 8am - 8pm Thursday 8am - 8pm Friday 8am - 5pm Saturday 8am - 5pm

Canoe Therapy, 3455 Fairview Street Unit 8, Burlington, ON (2026)

02/27/2026

At Canoe Therapy, we help kids steady their nervous system and face what feels overwhelming. Not by eliminating fear. By building the skills to move through it.

Call us today
Oakville 905 257 5555
Burlington 905 633 9222

Or visit
canoetherapy.ca/get-in-touch

02/24/2026

When a child is struggling, what we see on the outside is often just the tip of the iceberg.
Big emotions. Shutdowns. Avoidance. Tears. Anger. Worry.

Underneath, there is usually something much more tender. A nervous system that feels overwhelmed. A child who wants to do well but does not yet have the tools. A family trying their best to navigate something that feels confusing or exhausting.

At Canoe Therapy, we look beneath the behaviour. We help children understand their feelings, build regulation skills, strengthen communication, and grow confidence in who they are. And we support parents every step of the way.

Whether your child needs support with anxiety, social challenges, emotional regulation, learning differences, or behaviour, our team is here to help.

Call us today:
Oakville: 905-257-5555
Burlington: 905-633-9222

OR
Fill out a form and tell us what you're looking for. A family coordinator will get back to you quickly:
https://canoetherapy.ca/get-in-touch/

02/22/2026

Support is not about fixing a child. It's about understanding how they learn, think, and process the world.

At Canoe Therapy, we work with children who may be struggling with:
• Anxiety
• Emotional regulation
• Social skills
• School challenges
• Behaviour that feels confusing or intense

Through ABA therapy, counselling, parent coaching, and other therapeutic services, we help children build confidence, communication skills, and independence step by step.

Progress does not happen overnight. But with the right support, children grow in ways that often surprise their families.

If you are wondering whether your child might benefit from support, you do not have to figure that out alone.

Call us today:
Oakville: 905-257-5555
Burlington: 905-633-9222

OR

Fill out a form and tell us what you're looking for. A family coordinator will get back to you quickly:
https://canoetherapy.ca/get-in-touch/

02/21/2026

Coping skills do not have to feel like a lecture. They can look like markers, scissors, paper, and a little imagination. In this activity, we create a “My Support Pack” out of paper.

Kids design it, colour it, and then fill it with the tools they want to carry when feelings get big.

Inside the backpack might be:
• Deep breathing
• Counting to ten
• Hug my dog
• Taking a break
• Listening to music
• Going outside
• Positive self talk
• A reminder of someone who makes them feel safe

When children physically build their coping tools, the strategies become theirs. Not something adults are telling them to do, but something they have chosen and created.

And when it is colourful and fun, the learning sticks. At Canoe Therapy, we teach coping skills in ways that are engaging, age appropriate, and empowering. Whether through counselling, ABA therapy, or parent coaching, we help children build real life emotional toolkits.

If your child struggles with big feelings, anxiety, or frustration, we can help them pack their own coping backpack.

Call us today:
Oakville: 905-257-5555
Burlington: 905-633-9222

OR

Fill out a form and tell us what you're looking for. A family coordinator will get back to you quickly:
https://canoetherapy.ca/get-in-touch/

02/20/2026

Sometimes what looks like defiance is actually overwhelm. When a child slams a door, yells, or bursts into tears, it can feel dramatic. But underneath the behaviour is often a nervous system that feels unsafe.

Instead of asking:
Why are you acting like this?

Try:
What is my child’s nervous system trying to tell me?

A regulated adult helps regulate a child. Lower your voice. Slow your movements. Get physically closer. Offer simple language:

“I can see this feels really big right now.”

“I’m here.”

“Let’s breathe together.”

Connection first. Teaching second.

If your home feels stuck in a cycle of escalation, we can help. Our therapists support families in building emotional regulation skills that actually work in real life.

Call us today:
Oakville: 905-257-5555
Burlington: 905-633-9222

OR

Fill out a form and tell us what you're looking for. A family coordinator will get back to you quickly:
https://canoetherapy.ca/get-in-touch/

02/18/2026

This is the Worry Washer!

Sometimes worries feel sticky. They cling to kids’ brains and won’t let go. So instead of telling a child to “just stop worrying,” we give them something to do with the worry.

In this activity, kids write or draw what’s bothering them — a test, a sleepover, a mistake at school, a scary thought — and then “wash” it away. Not because the worry disappears forever. But because their nervous system learns something powerful:

I can face this.
I can name it.
I can move it through my body.

When kids turn worry into action, it becomes manageable instead of overwhelming.
At Canoe Therapy, we use playful, hands on strategies to help children build real emotional regulation skills — not just coping in the moment, but understanding what is happening in their brain and body.

If your child is struggling with anxiety, school stress, or big emotions, we’re here to help.

Call us today:
Oakville: 905-257-5555
Burlington: 905-633-9222
OR
Fill out a form and tell us what you're looking for. A family coordinator will get back to you quickly:
https://canoetherapy.ca/get-in-touch/

02/17/2026

Anxiety can feel overwhelming for children and teens. The pounding heart. The sick stomach. The dry mouth. The light headedness.
But underneath those physical sensations is a simple equation:

Trigger Thought + Alarm Activated = Body Reaction

It starts with a thought.
“What if I fail?”
“What if something is wrong?”
“What if they don’t like me?”

The survival brain scans for danger and flips the alarm switch. The nervous system prepares the body to protect itself. And the body follows. The important thing for kids to understand is this: The body is not broken. The alarm system is doing its job. Sometimes it is just overprotective.

When we help children slow down the trigger thought and calm the alarm system, the body can settle. When they understand what is happening inside them, anxiety becomes less mysterious and less scary.

If you would like support in helping your child understand anxiety and learn practical strategies to regulate their nervous system, our team at Canoe Therapy is here to help.

Call us today:
Oakville: 905-257-5555
Burlington: 905-633-9222

OR

Fill out a form and tell us what you're looking for. A family coordinator will get back to you quickly:
https://canoetherapy.ca/get-in-touch/

02/16/2026

Family Day!

It’s not about expensive outings, packed schedules, or picture-perfect moments.
It’s about quality time.

And quality time is rarely flashy.

It looks like sitting at the kitchen table a little longer.
A walk around the block.
A board game no one fully finishes.
Making pancakes in pyjamas.
Talking in the car without rushing to the next thing.

For children and teens, what matters most isn’t excitement.
It’s presence.

Feeling seen.
Feeling safe.
Feeling like they belong exactly where they are.

Especially for kids who struggle with anxiety, big emotions, ADHD, or social challenges, connection supports regulation. It tells the nervous system: you’re not alone.

Today is a reminder that the smallest moments often carry the most weight.

Slow down.
Stay close.
Let it be simple.

Call us today:
Oakville: 905-257-5555
Burlington: 905-633-9222

OR
Fill out a form and tell us what you're looking for. A family coordinator will get back to you quickly:
https://canoetherapy.ca/get-in-touch/

02/08/2026

Helping kids thrive with ABA therapy!

Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) therapy is a structured, evidence based approach that helps children build meaningful skills for everyday life.

At its core, ABA focuses on understanding behaviour and teaching new skills in a way that feels supportive, achievable, and strengths based. It can help children with:

• Emotional regulation
• Communication and social skills
• Daily living skills
• Attention and learning readiness
• Reducing behaviours that interfere with learning or connection

ABA is not about forcing compliance or changing who a child is. When done well, it meets children where they are and helps them grow at their own pace.

At Canoe Therapy, our ABA services are individualized and family centred. We work closely with parents and caregivers to understand each child’s needs, goals, and environment. Support may include one on one therapy, parent coaching, and collaboration with schools and other professionals.

Our goal is simple: to help kids feel more confident, capable, and supported as they navigate the world.

Call us today:
Oakville: 905-257-5555
Burlington: 905-633-9222

OR

Fill out a form and tell us what you're looking for. A family coordinator will get back to you quickly:
https://canoetherapy.ca/get-in-touch/

02/07/2026

What to say when your child says “I don’t want to feel like this anymore”

Instead of trying to make the anxiety stop, try saying:
“I know. It’s really uncomfortable.”
“You’re not doing anything wrong.”
“We can handle this together.”

Then invite the body to settle:
Slow breathing
Feet on the floor
Something cold or grounding in their hands

Kids don’t need anxiety explained away. They need help learning that anxiety can rise, peak, and pass. That’s a skill. And it can be taught.

Call us today:
Oakville: 905-257-5555
Burlington: 905-633-9222

OR

Fill out a form and tell us what you're looking for. A family coordinator will get back to you quickly:
https://canoetherapy.ca/get-in-touch/

02/05/2026

Anxiety is a body response, not a failure. Anxiety isn’t a character flaw. It’s a nervous system doing its job a little too loudly.

For kids and teens, anxiety often shows up in the body first
tight chests, racing hearts, stomach aches, restlessness, tears that feel like they come out of nowhere.

One simple place to start is slow, intentional breathing. Not to “make anxiety go away,” but to signal safety to the body.

Try this with your child:

Inhale through the nose for 4
Hold for 2
Exhale slowly through the mouth for 6
Longer exhales help the nervous system shift out of fight or flight.

If anxiety is getting in the way of daily life, you don’t have to navigate it alone.

Support helps kids feel understood, not broken.

Call us today:
Oakville: 905-257-5555
Burlington: 905-633-9222

OR

Fill out a form and tell us what you're looking for. A family coordinator will get back to you quickly:
https://canoetherapy.ca/get-in-touch/

01/29/2026

Big emotions in kids don’t always come from big events. For children and teens with ADHD, everyday moments can hit with surprising intensity—and it can leave families feeling confused or worried.

Many children and teens with ADHD experience Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD). RSD involves intense emotional pain triggered by perceived criticism, rejection, or disappointment. A small correction at school, a coach’s feedback, not being chosen by peers, or a misunderstood tone at home can lead to tears, anger, withdrawal, or people-pleasing. These reactions may seem sudden or outsized, but for kids with ADHD, the feelings are very real and deeply felt.

When RSD isn’t recognized, children are often mislabeled as overreacting or defiant. With the right support, kids and teens can learn emotional regulation, build resilience, and better understand their reactions. Therapy also supports parents by offering guidance, tools, and reassurance that they are not navigating this alone.

Get in touch today with a family coordinator who can help guide you to the right therapist

Call or submit a form.

Oakville: 905-257-5555
Burlington: 905-633-9222

Get in touch today at:
canoetherapy.ca/get-in-touch/

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