Peaks and Valleys Therapy

03/20/2026

Peaks and Valleys Child Therapist, Neda Maki, will be heading to Berlin next week to present her clinical work on emotional regulation in children with autism. Neda will be presenting at the Euro-Global Summit on Autism Research and Awareness. We are so happy for you Neda! https://peaksandvalleystherapy.ca/2026/03/17/from-georgetown-to-berlin-art-therapy-autistic-imagination/

03/19/2026

03/18/2026

Our very own Neda Maki, Child and family therapist, certified Art Therapist and Ph.D. Candidate is heading to Berlin next week to present at the Euro-Global Summit on Autism Research and Awareness. Neda will be discussing her clinical work on emotional regulation in children with autism through art therapy. Neda we are so proud of you!!!

03/18/2026

Peaks and Valleys Child Therapist, Neda Maki, is heading to Berlin (!!) to present her clinical work on emotional regulation for children with autism through art therapy. Neda will be presenting at the Euro-Global Summit on Autism Research and Awareness. To learn more, please check out the link in our bio!
https://peaksandvalleystherapy.ca/2026/03/17/from-georgetown-to-berlin-art-therapy-autistic-imagination/

03/13/2026

Children with ADHD often have big energy, big emotions, and busy minds.
Sometimes talking about feelings is hard — but play can make it easier.

Play therapy helps children:
✨ Express emotions
✨ Practice focus and regulation
✨ Build social confidence
✨ Learn coping skills through play

Because for children, play is communication.

03/13/2026

Children with ADHD often have big energy, big emotions, and very busy minds.
Sometimes talking about feelings is hard — but play can make it easier.

Play therapy helps children:
✨ Express emotions
✨ Practice focus and regulation
✨ Build social confidence
✨ Learn coping skills through play
Because for children, play is communication.

03/12/2026

If your child struggles to explain feelings…

They are not being difficult.

They may simply need different ways to communicate.

Play therapy honours how children naturally express themselves.
Curious if Play Therapy could benefit your child? Book a Free 20-minute consultation with our Play Therapist Nicole Bruger!

03/11/2026

Is your child struggling with fear? Are they scared to talk to peers? Do they seem more closed off or introverted? We have a play therapy-informed psychotherapist on staff wokring with children struggling with phobias, social anxiety, selective mutism, non-verbal emotional regualtion, etc. This is a therapy that uses that uses play and creativity to connect to the root of the issue without forcing them to "talk about it." Play therapy can be transformative and works the childs cognitive developmental level to create positive change. Curious? send us a message or text or call us at (343) 882-9350

03/10/2026

Sometimes the most important conversations don’t happen with words. In play therapy, toys become tools for expression, healing, and growth. Did you know? Play therapy helps children process big feelings, build social skills, and strengthen emotional resilience—all through the power of play.

02/22/2026

Many parents have questions about the play therapy process and who it is best suited for. It supports children with anxiety, big emotions, social challenges, life changes, trauma,
and more — including neurodivergent children. And parents are an important part of the process, too!

If you're curious, swipe through commonly asked questions and check out our blog: https://peaksandvalleystherapy.ca/blog/

02/21/2026

Play therapy can have some common misconceptions. It is not about controlling the child’s play but about letting the child lead in a way that matches how they naturally communicate.

If you’re wondering whether play therapy could support your child, we’re here to help. Visit our website or send us any questions you have!

02/18/2026

Play therapy works with a child's cognitive developmental level to process experiences and emotions in a safe, engaging and understandable way.