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01/22/2026

🌈 International Play Therapy Week Feb 1–7, 2026 🌈

We’re excited to celebrate International Play Therapy Week with our community! 💛

Members of the Atlantic Canada Play Therapy Association are opening their doors, both virtually and in person, for open houses throughout the week. These events are a wonderful opportunity to:

🧸 Learn what play therapy is
🧠 Understand how play therapy supports children and families
🤝 Meet certified play therapists and play therapy interns in your community
💬 Ask questions and explore whether play therapy might be a good fit

Whether you’re a caregiver, educator, or helping professional, we invite you to join us and celebrate the power of play in healing and connection.

📍 Check out the flyer below for dates, locations, and details for each open house.

Please feel free to like, share, and help spread the word we can’t wait to celebrate with you! 💫

01/16/2026

Exciting resource for clients!

Almost every day, I’m asked to recommend a therapist. Naturally, I feel most confident referring to therapists on our Rising Tides team, people whose work I know and trust. 🌸

But no single therapist or clinic can meet every need. Offering high-quality care sometimes means referring outside our own walls and asking, “Who in our community is truly the right fit for this need?”

There are plenty of directories out there but most people don’t want a long list of names. They want a trusted recommendation.

The challenge is that it’s nearly impossible to keep track of every therapist’s specialties, style, and availability, yet that’s exactly what’s needed to make good matches. Clients also want a faster, more reliable way to find the right therapist, not just any therapist.

That’s why we’re creating a therapy matching app - to thoughtfully connect clients with therapists who can genuinely meet their needs and to support confident, trust-based referrals.

Because therapy works best when the connection feels right and we want to help make that happen.

🧡 Want to be the first to know when the app launches?
We are accepting sign ups from both interested therapists and perspective clients. https://link.msgsndr.com/sp/20543436693

12/10/2025

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We’re thrilled to expand accessible mental health support for New Brunswick residents age 17+. Our MSW student clinician, Hannah, is a Registered Social Worker with extensive experience supporting individuals across the lifespan in oncology, mental health, and primary care settings. She currently works with the Saint John Primary Care team.

Hannah weaves together Mindful Self-Compassion, mind–body practices, person-centred therapy, and Narrative approaches to create a space where clients can feel seen, safe, and supported at their own pace. She is especially passionate about grief literacy, holistic and somatic healing, and walking alongside others as they reconnect with their inner world, build self-trust, and cultivate gentle resilience through life’s transitions.

Hannah will be offering both in-person and virtual sessions through our low-cost therapy program.

✨ $40/hour (sliding scale options available)
✨ In-person & virtual appointments
✨ Starting January 2026
✨ New Brunswick residents only

Please note: Our low-cost therapy program does not offer child, family, or couples sessions.

If you or someone you know is seeking affordable, supportive, and affirming therapy, we’d love to hear from you.

11/14/2025

With youth addiction on the rise, KV Oasis is taking action.
We’re here for families, and we’re committed to providing real support, real information, and real community connection.

Join us on November 20th at 6:00 PM for a special Parent Support Night featuring Roy McIntyre from Fredericton, NB

Roy McIntyre is the former Executive Director of KV Oasis and has long-standing ties to the Saint John and surrounding areas. His dedication to youth and families spans years of coaching baseball, hockey, and soccer for ages 5–17.

Roy McIntyre is an industry professional with 28 years of experience in pharmaceuticals and the legal cannabis industry. Since 2016, he has worked through multiple iterations of Canada’s Cannabis Regulations, helping numerous companies navigate the complex regulatory, compliance, and quality-control landscape. His hands-on experience across production, distribution, and retail provides a clear understanding of how the legal market operates—and how gaps within it contribute to the persistence of the gray market. Roy brings a unique blend of professional expertise in the legal cannabis industry and personal experience as a father of five. His session will help parents and caregivers better understand cannabis today and how to support young people who may be experimenting or struggling.

KV Oasis is here for you.
Together, we can help our youth make safer, healthier choices.

Please email sarah.margeson@kvoasis.com if you plan on attending as we need a certain number of attendees to go ahead.

09/16/2025

💙 We know that life can be overwhelming at times, and it’s important to know you’re not alone. There are many community supports available right here to help with mental health, housing, safety, learning, and more.

📌 Save this post or share it with someone who may need it, you never know who could benefit from these resources.

07/08/2025

Community Support Nights – You're Invited!

The Kennebecasis Regional Police Force, in partnership with incredible community organizations, is proud to host two upcoming evenings designed to support youth and families in our community.

Over the past few months, our communities have faced some deeply tragic events. In response, we've come together to offer two meaningful nights filled with resources, support, and connection.

Parent & Caregiver Information Night
July 16, 2025 | Quality Inn & Suites, Quispamsis
Join us for an informal evening featuring:
- Expert information from local service providers
- Topics including: Mental Health, Prescription Drug Use, Fi****ms Safety, Youth & Family Opportunities, and more
- Resource booths, snacks, and a chance to ask questions in a safe, welcoming space
This night is designed for adults and caregivers looking for practical tools and information to support the youth and families in their lives.

Youth Night – "Support a Friend"
July 23, 2025 More details to come!
This is a relaxed, youth-focused evening will provide:
- Tools for being a supportive friend
- How to navigate tough situations
- Resources and tips from real-life experts
Snacks provided – bring your questions, your friends, and come learn how to be there for one another.

These events are proudly supported by:
NB Copes, Saint John Su***de Prevention Committee, NWEST, KV Oasis Youth and Family Support Services, Maddy Murphy Memorial Foundation, Canadian Mental Health Association, and members of the Kennebecasis Regional Police Force.

Have questions? Reach out to Sgt. Kelley McIntyre at 📧
kelley.mcintyre@nbpolice.ca

Let’s come together as a community to support one another – we look forward to seeing you there!

06/11/2025

"🌟 Calling all parents! Are you looking for practical and supportive strategies to better understand and connect with your child? Join our upcoming book club as we dive into The Whole-Brain Child by Dr. Dan Siegel—a groundbreaking guide that blends neuroscience with everyday parenting. Together, we'll explore simple tools to support healthy brain development in our kids. Let’s learn, grow, and parent with intention—one chapter at a time! 📚🧠💬

The book club will take place in person at Centennial School with an option for virtual attendance, as needed. Any additional information will be communicated to those who've signed up. Please note that there are limited spaces, folks will be accepted on a first-come first-serve basis. If there is a lot of interest, another club will run in the future. 🙂 "

06/07/2025

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🎉 Today is the day! The CAPT 2025 Conference is HERE!

🌟 Play Therapy in a World of Change is kicking off today in Victoria, BC (+ online).

Whether you're here in person or tuning in from somewhere else in Canada, we hope you have an incredible time meeting other Play Therapists, attending breakout sessions, and gaining practice tools that you can bring into your practice right away.

Wherever you are in your play therapy journey — this conference is for YOU.

📲 Be sure to share about the conference on social media using the hashtag, !

06/06/2025

05/12/2025

Proud to be an intern working towards full certification 💪🏻

04/18/2025

Looking for low-cost, compassionate therapy in New Brunswick? We’ve got you covered.

Our MSW student, under the clinical supervision of licensed mental health professionals, is offering individual therapy sessions for just $40/hour—with sliding scale options available.

Services are available for NB residents age 16+, both in-person and virtually.

Please note: We do not offer child, couples, or family sessions.

04/15/2025

We are thrilled to partner with NB COPES Child and Family Grief Centre.

This upcoming program is designed for grieving youth (ages 14-17) to learn ways to cope while using art therapy.

Spaces are limited, please register by filling out the google form below.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezS6Aod8t9matYMJkUH_tu9sHgf0xyegGwEtIYupvb5RZfGA/viewform?usp=header