Moire Stevenson The Outdoorsy Psychologist

04/07/2026

Our Climbing Therapy Program with Molly starts next Wednesday, April. 15th!
Interested? Message me here or text CLIMBING to 514-619-4542 and we will send you more info.
moire@mindfulnessoutdoors.org
https://mindfulnessoutdoors.org/climbing-therapy/

03/18/2026

03/11/2026

Climbing Therapy - Overcome Challenges, One Climb at a Time

What if therapy didn't happen sitting down, but through movement, challenge, and discovering new strengths along the way?

Our Climbing Therapy program uses indoor rock climbing as a therapeutic medium to explore anxiety, fear, intrusive thoughts, and mindful awareness. In a supportive small group (max. 10 participants), you'll work through challenges on the wall and in everyday life with guidance from adventure-based therapist Molly Mosenthal.

The focus isn't on athletic performance - it's on the sensory and reflective experience of climbing, where each route becomes a metaphor for resilience, problem-solving, and self-trust.
- All levels welcome (beginners encouraged)
- Small, supportive group
- Experiential approach to therapy

📅 Wednesdays in April | 6–8 PM (5 sessions)
📍 Accès Escalade — Montréal
⚠️ Limited space — this is a small-group program that only runs once a year

Interested? Send a message or email contact@mindfulnessoutdoors.org to learn more!

Climbing therapy for individuals who struggle with fear, confidence, focus, and self-trust.

03/10/2026

Climb to new heights of self-awareness and confidence! https://mindfulnessoutdoors.org/climbing-therapy/

01/27/2026

30 Days of Outdoor Activity: Day 25
Yesterday it was ver, very cold but o told myself I could at least walk for 15 minutes. So I set a timer for 15 minutes and this is what I discovered.

01/25/2026

I am happy to say we have openings for psychological assessments for children and adults starting in mid-February/March!

We assess for:
Learning disabilities (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia)
ADHD
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Anxiety
Depression
Amongst others.

To learn more or book an appointment, go to www.moirestevenson.com/services or you can email us at info@moirestevenson.com

01/21/2026

Proud to share our latest publication.

Our article, “Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorders in Children with Visual Impairment and Blindness,” has just been published in the Journal of Rehabilitation Therapy.

This paper addresses a critical and often overlooked challenge in pediatric neurodevelopment: how Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is assessed in children with visual impairment and blindness (VIB).

Many widely used ASD assessment tools rely heavily on visual behaviours such as eye contact, gaze following, and joint attention. In children with VIB, these behaviours are shaped by sensory access rather than social development, raising significant concerns about diagnostic validity.

Key points from the article:

– Children with visual impairment are consistently reported to show higher rates of ASD or ASD-like features, yet the nature of this relationship remains unclear
– Most standard ASD assessment tools were developed for sighted populations and may not translate appropriately to children with VIB
– There is an urgent need for assessment approaches that account for non-visual developmental pathways
– The field would benefit from adapted tools, clearer clinical guidelines, and longitudinal research specific to this population

This work contributes to a growing call for more inclusive, developmentally sensitive, and accurate diagnostic practices that better reflect the lived experiences of children with sensory differences.

Read the full article here:

Children with visual impairment and blindness (VIB) are consistently reported to show higher rates of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or ASD-like features than sighted peers, yet the nature of this association remains unclear. A major source of ambiguity lies in the use of assessment tools developed....