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02/02/2026

🌻 Rachel Dean

✨ Registered Provisional Psychologist
Rachel blends formal assessment training with CBT skills to help clients better understand themselves and thrive. Her focus is on strengths and practical interventions that support well‑being in everyday life. She’s all about helping you live your best life 🌟💖

01/26/2026

New blog post! 🌱

Child Anxiety and OCD Therapy in Edmonton, ABIf your child asks the same questions over and over, such as “Did you pack my lunch?” “Are you sure I did my homework?” or “What if something bad happens?” you are not alone. Many parents in Edmonton are raising children with anxiety or OCD an...

01/26/2026

Evgeny Solomatin

✨ MSW, Registered Clinical Social Worker
Eugene brings empathy, creativity, and a relational approach to therapy with kids, teens, and families. Whether through talk, art, or sand tray, he helps people heal, grow, and strengthen relationships. When he’s off‑clock? You’ll find him writing, gaming, or painting miniatures 🎲🖌️

01/20/2026

Exciting things have been happening at Green Door! We’re thrilled to welcome some amazing new team members and to celebrate our incredible staff who continue to support children, adults, and families every day ❤️

First up is Asha Isse

✨ Provisional Registered Psychologist
Asha brings a grounded, strengths‑based, trauma‑informed approach to therapy for kids, teens, and adults. She uses CBT, mindfulness, EMDR, and ERP to help clients grow resilience and confidence. Asha’s warmth and focus on trust make her a cherished guide on your healing journey 🙌💫

12/29/2025

Parenting a child with anxiety can feel like walking in the dark…

You don’t need to remove all fear or have all the answers. What matters is your presence, your support, and helping your child take one step at a time. Growth happens in the journey, not in certainty.

If your child is struggling with anxiety, our team of pediatric psychologists in Edmonton can support your family with practical strategies and compassionate guidance. You don’t have to walk this path alone.

12/24/2025

We’ll be taking a holiday pause from December 24 to January 5 to rest, reset, and be present with our families.

Emails and messages will be responded to after we return on January 6.

Thank you for your patience — and a gentle reminder that rest is part of regulation 🤍

Wishing you and your family a calm and supported holiday season.

12/21/2025

December 21st is the winter solstice — the shortest day and longest night of the year. 🌒

And here’s the wonderful part:
✨ From today, the light slowly returns.
Not all at once. Not dramatically.
Just a little more with each passing day.

This is a day to notice the small, quiet joys:
warm drinks, cozy blankets, twinkling lights, a deep breath.
A day to pause, reflect, and simply be.

The days ahead will grow brighter,
and with them, new moments of wonder, calm, and possibility.

10/16/2025

✨ OCD Awareness Week ✨
It’s OCD Awareness Week — and we want to help more families understand what OCD really feels like.

OCD isn’t about being neat or organized.
It’s about a brain that gets stuck — replaying intrusive “what if” thoughts that feel impossible to ignore.

For kids and teens, it can sound like:
💭 “What if I hurt someone?”
💭 “What if I’m a bad person?”
💭 “What if something bad happens if I don’t do it just right?”

They may check, wash, confess, or repeat things to feel safe — but the relief never lasts. OCD always wants more.

The good news? OCD is highly treatable.
With the right therapy and support, kids can learn to quiet those fears and take back their lives. 💚

At Green Door Clinic, we help children and teens understand their thoughts, face their fears, and fe

10/15/2025

💚 OCD Awareness Week 💚
OCD can make everyday life feel impossible — for kids, teens, and families alike.
Intrusive thoughts, endless “what ifs,” and rituals that feel necessary just to get through the day can take over fast.

But there’s hope — and there’s help that truly works.
With the right therapy and support, kids can learn to face their fears, quiet the noise, and live freely again.

At Green Door Clinic, our team specializes in evidence-based therapy for anxiety and OCD in children and teens.
We walk alongside families every step of the way — helping them find clarity, courage, and relief. 💚

You’re not alone — recovery is real.

10/14/2025

✨ 10 Ways to Support Your Child During the Alberta Teachers Strike ✨

This time can feel uncertain, but small, steady actions make a big difference. Here are 10 ways to help your child feel grounded, connected, and confident while learning from home:

1️⃣ Focus on Emotional Support
Check in with feelings first — acknowledge their worries, excitement, or confusion before focusing on academics.

2️⃣ Rely on Community Networks
Lean on friends, neighbors, and other parents for childcare swaps and emotional support. It truly takes a village. 🤝

3️⃣ Maintain Steady Routines
Keep bedtimes, meals, and daily habits predictable — routines bring comfort during change. 🕒

4️⃣ Learning Beyond Worksheets
Baking, board games, reading, and even creative screen time can all be learning moments. 🍰🎲

5️⃣ Create a No-Pressure Learning Environment
Support growth without turning home into school — focus on curiosity and engagement, not perfection. 🌱

6️⃣ Address Learning Gaps Gently
Use this time to build confidence by revisiting missed skills, not cramming content. ✏️

7️⃣ Set Achievable Goals Together
Small wins build momentum — let your child help choose what to work toward. 🌟

8️⃣ Prioritize Social Interaction
Encourage connection through playdates, group activities, or time with family and friends. 💬

9️⃣ Advocate and Discuss Values
Talk about advocacy and fairness in ways that make sense for your child’s age. 🗣️

🔟 Transition Back With Care
As school returns, ease back into structure — balance screen time, routines, and emotional check-ins. ❤️

Remember: you don’t need to do it all. Focus on what matters most — connection, community, and care.

🎧 Listen to the full conversation on Parenting Like a Mther* — link in bio!

10/13/2025

🎧 “If you’re looking at using this time to build your child’s confidence, great. You can do those things at home by giving them a sense of accomplishment — whatever that may be. Maybe it’s exploring hobbies they’ve never really thought about. Maybe it’s completing something independently.” — Julie Diamond, Diamon Teachers Group 💬

As families navigate the Alberta teachers’ strike, remember: learning doesn’t just happen in the classroom. Confidence grows through curiosity, connection, and those little moments of “I did it myself.” 🌱

10/12/2025

✨ Navigating the Alberta Teachers Strike as a Parent ✨

On today’s episode of Parenting Like a M*ther, host Lindsay Wolf-Owczarek sits down with educator and tutor Julie Diamond to talk about all the ways parents can support their kids during the Alberta teachers strike.

From keeping routines steady 🕒, finding creative learning moments in daily life (hello, baking and Minecraft math! 🍰🧮), to managing big emotions and social connections, we dive deep into what really matters for your family right now.

Key takeaways: 🧡 Validate your child’s feelings and have age-appropriate conversations 📅 Keep routines predictable for a sense of security 🎲 Use everyday activities and games as learning opportunities (not just worksheets!) 🌱 Focus on emotional well-being and confidence-building, not just academics 🤝 Remember: It takes a village! Lean on friends, neighbors, and community

This is a tough time, but as Julie says: support their learning without pressure. You don’t have to do it all—just focus on what you can control and create moments of connection.

Let’s get through this together. Full episode link in bio! 💪