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04/09/2026

April is also Speech and Hearing Month in Canada! It's time to highlight the importance of communication in our everyday lives. Strong communication skills help children build relationships, succeed in school, and express their needs and ideas with confidence. When challenges arise with speech, language, or social communication, early support can make a meaningful difference.
At Footholds Therapy, our speech therapy services are tailored to each child’s unique needs, using engaging, practical approaches that support growth both in sessions and at home.

Learn more about our speech therapy services at www.footholds.ca.

04/07/2026

April is Stress Awareness Month. We want to recognize the impact stress can have on our mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. Stress can show up in many ways, such as feeling overwhelmed, trouble sleeping, difficulty focusing, or increased anxiety. For children and youth, it can sometimes look like big emotions, withdrawal, or changes in behaviour.

At Footholds Therapy, we support individuals and families in understanding stress and building practical coping strategies. Through counselling, we help clients develop emotional regulation skills, manage anxiety, and feel more in control of their day-to-day lives.

You don’t have to navigate stress alone. Learn more about our services at www.footholds.ca.

04/02/2026

Today, April 2, we celebrate World Autism Awareness day, reminding us of the importance of inclusion, understanding, and support for neurodiverse individuals.

At Footholds Therapy, we provide a safe, supportive environment where children and youth can develop communication, social, and emotional skills at their own pace. Whether through speech therapy or counselling, our goal is to help each individual feel confident expressing themselves and navigating the world around them.

We’re here to support not just individuals, but families too — every step of the way. Learn more at www.footholds.ca.

03/31/2026

🧩 April is Autism Awareness Month. Every person experiences the world differently, and at Footholds Therapy, we believe in meeting each individual where they’re at. Through speech therapy and counselling services, we support children, youth, and families in building communication skills, emotional regulation, and confidence in a way that honours their unique strengths. We work alongside families to create practical strategies that support success at home, school, and in everyday life. Awareness is important, but understanding and support make the difference. Learn more about how we can support your family at www.footholds.ca.

03/26/2026

Today, March 26 is Purple Day, a Canadian movement for epilepsy awareness 💜. Epilepsy and other neurological conditions can impact how individuals communicate, regulate emotions, and navigate daily life (especially for children and youth). At Footholds Therapy, we support clients and families through speech therapy and counselling services that build communication skills, coping strategies, and confidence in a safe, understanding environment. Whether your child is facing communication challenges, emotional regulation difficulties, or navigating a diagnosis, you don’t have to do it alone. Support makes a difference.
Learn more or connect with our team at www.footholds.ca.

03/24/2026

At Footholds Therapy, our speech therapy services are designed to help children and youth build the skills they need to express themselves with confidence. Whether it’s working on speech sounds, language development, or social communication, our therapists create individualized, play-based and practical approaches that meet each child where they’re at.

We also partner closely with families providing strategies and support that can be carried into everyday routines at home and school. Every small step forward builds stronger connection, confidence and independence. Learn more about our speech therapy services or book an appointment at www.footholds.ca.

03/21/2026

Happy World Down Syndrome Day. At Footholds Therapy, we believe every child deserves to feel confident, supported, and empowered to communicate and connect in their own way. Our speech therapy and counselling services help children and families build communication skills, emotional regulation, and confidence both at home and in the community.

We work alongside families to create supportive, individualized approaches that meet each child where they’re at and help them thrive. Inclusion starts with understanding and grows with support. Learn more about how we support children and families at www.footholds.ca.

03/20/2026

This week we are also celebrating Neurodiversity, recognizing that every brain works a little differently. Neurodiversity includes individuals with autism, ADHD, dyslexia and other neurological differences, and the week focuses on building understanding, acceptance, and inclusion. At Footholds Therapy, we work with children, youth, and families to support communication, emotional regulation, and confidence in ways that honour each individual’s unique way of thinking and learning. By creating supportive spaces and practical strategies, we help clients build skills that allow them to thrive at school, at home and in everyday life. Learn more about our services at www.footholds.ca.

03/17/2026

It’s 🧠 Brain Awareness Week (March 16–22) reminding us how closely our brain health, emotional wellbeing, and communication skills are connected. Challenges like anxiety, stress, trauma or difficulty expressing thoughts and emotions can affect how we learn, communicate, and connect with others. At Footholds Therapy, our team supports individuals and families through counselling and speech therapy services that help strengthen emotional regulation, communication skills and confidence.
Small steps toward understanding our brains can make a big difference in daily life. If you or your child could benefit from extra support, learn more about our services at www.footholds.ca.

03/12/2026

Art Therapy is a form of expressive therapy, which uses the creative process of art making for self exploration, healing, insight and growth. Art Therapy provides a safe, non threatening space for individuals to express and process freely through various art materials. Anyone can benefit from individual art therapy and no artistic talent is required, just an openness to try something new. Contact us today https://footholds.ca/contact-us/

03/10/2026

March is Brain Health Awareness Month, a time to recognize how emotional wellbeing, communication and mental health all play an important role in how our brains function and develop. 🧠 At Footholds Therapy, our team works to strengthen the skills that support healthy brain development and emotional resilience. We can assist with the following:
• Anxiety and stress management
• Speech and communication development
• Emotional regulation
• Building confidence and coping strategies

Small steps toward mental wellness can have a powerful impact on learning, relationships and daily life. Learn more about how Footholds Therapy supports individuals and families at www.footholds.ca.

03/05/2026

Inspired by children and families, Footholds Therapy Center combines clinical judgement with compassion to create a therapeutic environment in which goals are realized. We are proud to offer a variety of assessment and therapeutic services in Nanaimo and Courtenay, British Columbia for families and individuals seeking services related to Autism Spectrum Disorder, FASD, Down syndrome, Developmental disabilities, OCD, ADHD, and more. Learn more at www.footholds.ca.

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260 Irwin Street
Nanaimo, BC
V9R4X5

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http://www.footholds.ca/

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