Sound Youth Counselling

03/23/2026

We're just going to leave this here 🫶

03/20/2026

🔊 Exception Seekers - The missing support system: Why families need doulas, with Emily Beauchamp 🔊

Meet Emily Beauchamp, a full-spectrum doula and owner of Growing Together Doula Services in Muskoka.

In this episode, Emily shares how her experiences with pregnancy, postpartum struggles, and breastfeeding challenges led her to pursue a career supporting families through the entire perinatal journey. We explore what a full-spectrum doula actually does, and how doulas help bridge important gaps in care.

The conversation also dives into maternal mental health, the realities of postpartum life, and why the idea of “it takes a village” is more important than ever. This episode is an honest and compassionate look at the transition into parenthood, the invisible work of caregiving, and how we can all play a role in supporting new parents.

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Growing Together Doula Services

03/18/2026

😬 We're just going to put this out there - there are things that can happen in counselling that can feel uncomfortable and aren't okay - so let's talk about them!

Straight up, it's not cool if....

👎 your counsellor tells your parents things without asking you if it's okay, doesn't have supervision, and doesn't keep learning new things.

🫣 your counsellor isn't listen, shares information about other clients with you, overshares about themselves, or suggests that you "aren't doing counselling 'right'."

In fact, some of these things cross professionals lines that your counsellor has agreed to uphold!

If counselling feels like it's "off," trust your intuition, ask questions, talk a trusted adult about what you're feeling and what's happening.

And remember - just because your counsellor is an adult, it doesn't mean they know everything!

03/16/2026

here's hoping...

that today brings you what you need.
that challenges are within your capabilities.
that you get the support you're looking for.
that you have moments of gentleness.

03/13/2026

👋 meet Brooklyn, who focuses on empowering young people to grow into the best version of themselves - how special is that!?

Brooklyn is a Registered Social Worker who leads special groups and programs.

Want to learn more? visit soundyouthcounselling.ca/brooklyn

03/11/2026

03/09/2026

👋 meet Colleen, our owner and counsellor who has dedicated her career to helping young people build resilience and discover their strengths. She is a passionate advocate for increasing mental health education and support, and the driving force between SYC's free educational events and the Mental Health Symposium.

Colleen is a Registered Social Worker (MSW) and offers counselling to young people, parents, and families, and clinical supervision to licensed professionals looking for some extra guidance and support.

You can learn more about Colleen here 👉 soundyouthcounselling.ca/colleen

03/06/2026

🔊 Exception Seekers - Belief and belonging: What young people really need with Jarvis Strong 🔊

In this episode, Colleen sits down with Jarvis Strong, Executive Director of the Escarpment Corridor Alliance, to explore the winding path that led him to a meaningful career in conservation leadership.

Jarvis shares how his journey was anything but linear, moving through multiple roles and periods of uncertainty before finding work that truly aligns with his values. He reflects on the power of mentorship, the impact of someone believing in you at a pivotal moment, and how building strong relationships has shaped both his personal growth and professional direction.

🫶 For young people (and the adults who support them), this episode is a reminder that careers don’t have to follow a straight line, mentorship can be life-changing, and believing in someone might be the spark that changes everything.

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03/04/2026

👋 meet Vyda-Jane, an art and play-based counsellor who loves helping kiddos explore and express big emotions through movement and creativity.

VJ is a Registered Social Worker whose energy and passion for what she does is seen in every interaction she has with a young person.

If you want to learn more about VJ 👉 soundyouthcounselling.ca/meet-vj

03/02/2026

✨ Beyond Compliance: Pathological Demand Avoidance through a neurodevelopmental lens with Dr. Marie Hooper ✨

🗓 Wednesday March 25, 6-7pm
💲FREE & ONLINE, proudly presented in partnership with the Parry Sound Family Health Team

Join Dr. Marie Hooper (Supervised Practice) as she explores Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), also referred to as a Pervasive Drive for Autonomy, through a neurodevelopmental lens. The session will reframe so-called “non-compliance” as a nervous-system response rather than oppositional behaviour, examine how PDA can present across home and school settings, and explain why traditional behaviour-based approaches often escalate distress. You will gain practical, autonomy-supportive strategies that reduce power struggles, increase felt safety, and strengthen connection when supporting children with PDA.

Dr. Marie Hooper is a Clinical Developmental Psychologist who completed her Ph.D., M.A., and B.A. at York University. Her clinical work is strengths based, evidence based, neurodivergent affirming, gender affirming, relational, and trauma assumed. She is committed to creating spaces where individuals and families feel respected, understood, and genuinely supported. She is the Founder and Director of Flourish Health Services and a Board member with PDA North America.

We hope you will join us for this important presentation - and please help us spread the word!

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02/27/2026

👋 meet Anne, a counsellor who is passionate about helping individuals tap into their resources to find the strength in their voice, and to take responsibility in living a more full and authentic life.

Anne is a Registered Social Worker (MSW) and offers virtual counselling to young people, parents, and families. She also offers her experience as a clinical supervisor for those looking to increase their skills, knowledge, and confidence as they grow in their practice.

We are so fortunate to have Anne on the SYC team!

You can learn more about Anne here 👉 soundyouthcounselling.ca/anne