Healing Connections Psychotherapy

Healing Connections Psychotherapy Healing Connections is a private trauma-informed psychotherapy healing centre in North Bay, Ontario.

Healing Connections is a small counselling & psychotherapy practice based out of North Bay, Ontario, Canada. At Healing Connections Psychotherapy, our mission is to provide trauma-informed support to individuals of all ages, couples, and families. Our commitment also lies in nurturing healing and growth within our community, including schools, businesses, and organizations. We achieve this by sharing knowledge about trauma-informed principles, resources, and actively fostering positive change in the community and beyond. Our approach is rooted in a non-pathological, trauma-informed model of human suffering, allowing us to empower individuals, businesses and organizations and promote well-being. We are dedicated to supporting medical professionals, first responders, mental health professionals, and mental health organizations by offering guidance on trauma-informed principles to enhance their ability to support and facilitate healing and wellness. Together, we can create a world where healing is accessible and transformative for all.

โ€‹Learning and unlearning is a journey and we are here to take that journey with you.

02/07/2026
๐ŸŽ‰ Itโ€™s Play Therapy Week! ๐ŸŽ‰At Healing Connections Psychotherapy, weโ€™re celebrating the power of play because play is a c...
02/06/2026

๐ŸŽ‰ Itโ€™s Play Therapy Week! ๐ŸŽ‰

At Healing Connections Psychotherapy, weโ€™re celebrating the power of play because play is a childโ€™s first language ๐Ÿ’›

Play therapy isnโ€™t just fun (though it is that too ๐Ÿ˜‰). Itโ€™s a proven, trauma-informed way for children to:
โ€ข Express big feelings they donโ€™t yet have words for
โ€ข Process stress, trauma, grief, and life changes
โ€ข Build emotional regulation, confidence, and resilience
โ€ข Feel safe, seen, and understood

Our therapists are specially trained to meet kids where theyโ€™re at โ€” on the floor, with toys, creativity, imagination, and care. Healing happens when children are allowed to be children while being supported in the right way ๐Ÿงธโœจ

๐Ÿ“ž Call 705-980-0777 for a FREE consultation
Letโ€™s talk about whether play therapy is the right fit for your child.

Because healing doesnโ€™t always happen through talking, sometimes it happens through play. ๐Ÿ’ซ

Our next adventure!! ๐Ÿ˜ Can't wait to share it with you!!
02/06/2026

Our next adventure!! ๐Ÿ˜ Can't wait to share it with you!!

โœจ GROUP PROGRAMS NOW OPEN AT HEALING CONNECTIONS Weโ€™re currently offering several therapy-led support and social groups ...
02/04/2026

โœจ GROUP PROGRAMS NOW OPEN AT HEALING CONNECTIONS

Weโ€™re currently offering several therapy-led support and social groups for adults, youth, and children. These groups are designed to build connection, coping skills, confidence, and emotional well-being in a safe, welcoming space ๐Ÿ’›

๐ŸŒฟ Adult Support Group
A supportive space to share, learn about trauma and the nervous system, build coping skills, and connect with others who get it.

๐ŸŽ’ Youth Support Group (Ages 11โ€“14)
Mondays | 4:30โ€“5:30 PM
Starting ASAP
Focused on emotional expression, coping skills, peer connection, and confidence.

๐ŸŽจ Creative Connections Club (Ages 7โ€“10)
Tuesdays I 6:30-7:30 PM
A therapeutic social group using creativity and play to build emotional awareness, communication, empathy, and friendship skills.

โœจ Why join a group?
Because healing happens in connection. Groups offer shared understanding, practical tools, and a sense of belongingโ€”you donโ€™t have to do this alone.

โš ๏ธ Spaces are limited and filling quickly
๐Ÿ“ž Please call or register online to secure your spot today.

๐Ÿ“ 183 First Ave W, North Bay
๐Ÿ“ฑ 705-980-0777
๐ŸŒ healingconnectionstherapy.ca

๐Ÿ’› Weโ€™d love to welcome you.

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02/01/2026

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One of my favourite resources to share with clients!! ๐Ÿ˜
01/28/2026

One of my favourite resources to share with clients!! ๐Ÿ˜

Sensory Stress is common for Autistic people but it's also something that many other neurodivergents experience too. As sensory stress gradually builds, we experience increasing signs of distress.

Daily stress from systemic trauma, capitalism, the collapse of democracy, the violence we witness, and the fears we face, pushes us further along this continuum so that sensory averse input becomes even more likely to cause fatigue, overload, meltdown, shutdown, and burnout.
โœ๏ธ I'm crowdfunding my current work in progress: The Nervous System Study Guide. This is a workbook covering holistic nervous system science from a neurodiversity paradigm lens with an aim towards collective healing, not just individual soothing. Details here: https://traumageek.thinkific.com/courses/nervous-system-study-guide

๐Ÿง  If you don't want to wait for me to finish writing the Nervous System Study Guide, you can get all the info now in video format. Topics include polyvagal basics and criticism, energetics of the ANS, the BioPscyhoSocial nervous system, Neurodivergent trauma, attachment trauma, systemic trauma, and pathways to healing. Details here: https://traumageek.thinkific.com/courses/holistic-nervous-system-science-study-group-recordings

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01/28/2026

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Because sometimes the best parenting advice is a deep breath and permission to be human. ๐Ÿ˜‰

โœจ Good Enough Parenting: An Integrative Workshop on Self-Compassion โœจ

Join us for an evening designed to remind parents that perfect isnโ€™t the goal โ€” present is. This welcoming workshop will explore mindfulness, self-compassion, and how stress affects both parenting and the nervous system.

๐Ÿง  Learn practical tools
๐Ÿ’ฌ Share and reflect with other parents
๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ Experience gentle breathing and yoga-based movement you can actually use in real life (yes, even on the hard days)

Guest Presenter: Alexandra Albert, Of The Wild Integrative Wellness & Psychotherapy

๐Ÿ“… Wednesday, February 11, 2026
โฐ 5:00 โ€“ 7:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ 171 Chippewa St. W
๐Ÿ“ž Call to register: 705-474-8910

Come as you are. Leave feeling steadier, supported, and reassured that youโ€™re already doing more right than you think. ๐Ÿ’š

Alida is a compassionate, trauma-informed psychotherapist specializing in work with children, families, and parent suppo...
01/27/2026

Alida is a compassionate, trauma-informed psychotherapist specializing in work with children, families, and parent support. With training and certification in Play Therapy, she provides developmentally appropriate, evidence-based interventions that help children express emotions, process experiences, and build healthy coping skills in a safe and supportive environment.

Her practice includes working with individuals and families impacted by ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), anxiety, depression, and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). She takes an integrative, strengths-based approach that emphasizes emotional regulation, attachment, resilience-building, and relational healing.

She is deeply committed to collaborative care, empowering parents and caregivers through education, guidance, and practical strategies that support connection, understanding, and long-term emotional wellness. Her work is grounded in empathy, respect, and the belief that healing happens through safe relationships, attuned support, and meaningful therapeutic connection.

Alida co-facilitates our Creative Connections Club (ages 7-10), Growing Connections Group (ages 11-14) and our Healing Connections Support Group (for adults).

This Wednesday! If you haven't signed up yet- now's your chance! 705-980-0777 or info@healingconnectionstherapy.ca
01/26/2026

This Wednesday! If you haven't signed up yet- now's your chance! 705-980-0777 or info@healingconnectionstherapy.ca

โœจ Exciting Announcement! โœจ

We are so happy to welcome Karen Schiavone to our new Healing Connections space, where sheโ€™ll be offering Sound Baths every second Wednesday starting January 14th.

If youโ€™ve been craving deep relaxation, nervous system settling, and a peaceful mid-week resetโ€ฆ this is for you.

Sound baths are a beautiful way to release stress, calm the mind, and reconnect with your body through the healing resonance of crystal bowls and gentle vibration.

๐Ÿ•ฏ Schedule: Every second Wednesday
๐Ÿ“… Starts: January 14th
โฐ Time: 6:30pmโ€“7:30pm
๐Ÿ’› Cost: $20 per session
๐Ÿ“ Location: Healing Connections
183 First Ave West, North Bay, Ontario
๐Ÿ“ž Call 705-980-0777 to book

We canโ€™t wait for you to experience Karenโ€™s calming presence and the powerful grounding her sessions bring.

Step into the New Year with more peace, clarity, and connection. โœจ๐Ÿ’›๐ŸŒ™

01/25/2026

This week at Healing Connections Psychotherapy, our Creative Connections Club (ages 7โ€“10) is getting hands-on and heart-smart ๐Ÿ’›

๐Ÿงฐ Coping Treasure Chests
๐ŸŒˆ Sensory Bottles
Fun, creative tools kids can use to calm their bodies, name feelings, and build confidence.

โฐ Limited spaces available โ€” donโ€™t wait!
๐Ÿ“ž Register: 705-980-0777
๐Ÿ’ป Online: https://healingconnectionstherapy.janeapp.com/?hl=en-CA&gei=u_N1adu-H9DBp84Pnb25qAE&rwg_token=AFd1xnF9u9N-Stpc_ZBLsh_CG21jp08q-vw_SfJtZr9Dheef4svdm7TxlkSgH04ODJQLkpBh23yo83BABx_uFXe4TFO_cqNBwg%3D%3D #/discipline/17/treatment/181

๐ŸŽจ Big feelings, creative hands, supportive space.
๐Ÿ‘‰ Join us this week!

Address

183 1st Avenue West
North Bay, ON
P1B3B8

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm

Website

https://healingconnectionstherapy.owlpractice.ca/, https://braintap.com/?afmc=

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