Creative Therapy Associates

01/28/2026

Today’s Confidence Club activity was Emotions Hunt 🔍

Our kiddos became detectives, watched fun scenarios acted out by our therapists, and searched the room to find the hidden emotion clues. They drew or wrote their findings and brought them back to Detective Headquarters to share what they discovered.

This activity helped build emotional awareness, perspective taking, communication, and problem solving in a fun and engaging way. We loved seeing the kids collaborate, share their ideas, and cheer each other on.

So much learning, teamwork, and confidence building in one activity 💙💚

01/23/2026

We are excited to welcome Megan Kane to Creative Therapy Associates and to continue expanding our capacity within our rehabilitation therapy team 💙💚 Megan is a Registered Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA) with the Communicative Disorders Assistant Association of Canada (CDAAC). Born and raised in Thunder Bay, she has worked professionally as a Communicative Disorders Assistant since graduating from Durham College in 2020.

Megan has a strong passion for supporting children and helping them build meaningful communication skills. She has experience working with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and is well versed in LAMP, supporting children who use or are learning to use speech-generating devices and other communication systems.

Megan will be a wonderful complement to our multidisciplinary rehabilitation therapy team, supporting Speech-Language Pathology services and helping us increase access to compassionate, evidence-based care for children, youth, and families. We are excited for the skills, perspective, and warmth she will bring as we continue to grow and serve our community.

01/21/2026

Last night at Confidence Club, our kids created something pretty special. Through a hands on activity, they mixed their own “potions” filled with intention, creativity, and meaning. Each jar represented something important to them like brain power, heart strength, confidence magic, calm, courage, and helping others.

As they chose colors, textures, and names, we saw so much reflection, problem solving, and pride. More than anything, we saw kids naming their strengths, talking about emotions, and believing in what they already carry inside themselves.

Confidence Club is about building skills, connection, and self belief in ways that feel fun, safe, and empowering. Nights like this remind us that confidence does not always look loud. Sometimes confidence is a quiet moment of pride, ownership, and belief in oneself. 💙

We are so proud of this group and the growth we see each week. Can’t wait to see you all next week.

01/14/2026

Confidence Club was full of big moments, brave choices, and so much joy. From pulling on superhero capes to talking about what makes each of us strong, the kids leaned right into the idea that confidence is a superpower we all carry in different ways.

Throughout the session, we focused on strengths like kindness, courage, patience, focus, positivity, and confidence. These ideas were woven into everything we did, from movement and play to shared activities and group conversations. Whether they were watching together, taking turns, or exploring materials side by side, the kids practiced showing up, trying new things, and supporting one another.

What stood out most was the sense of belonging. Every child had space to participate in their own way, feel successful, and be celebrated for who they are. Confidence Club is not about being loud or bold. It is about feeling safe, capable, and proud of yourself.

We look forward to seeing our superheroes again next week and continuing to build confidence, connection, and courage together 💙🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️💚

01/07/2026

We are so excited to kick this off starting this Saturday and cannot wait to see everyone.

Our upcoming group is all about connection, confidence, and learning through play in a safe and supportive space. We are really looking forward to welcoming new faces and building meaningful connections together.

📩 To register:
Please email Intake@creativetherapyassociates.ca or complete our referral form to secure your spot.

We cannot wait to get started and see everyone this weekend 💙💚

01/01/2026

Build & Discover is a hands-on, play-based group where children explore science, discovery, and STEM activities to strengthen problem-solving, communication, and social skills in a supportive and engaging environment.

🧪 Hands-on experiments
👷Building and designing
🌋 Big reactions and exciting discoveries

📅 January 7 – March 11, 2026
🕠 Wednesdays | 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Creative Therapy Associates

This Build & Discover cohort is part of a pilot program focused on reducing barriers and improving reach and access for families. This cohort includes a limited number of drop-in spaces as we explore flexible programming options.

Drop-In Sessions Available
• 1.5-hour drop-off session
• Limited drop-in availability
• Drop-in spaces must be secured in advance

Important Information
• Children must have a completed referral form
• Families must meet with a CTA team member prior to attending
• Availability is based on space and staffing

Register here:
https://hushforms.com/creativetherapyassociates-secure-social-programming

Questions:
intake@creativetherapyassociates.ca

We’re excited to build, experiment, and discover together 🧪✨

Creative Therapy Associates provides Speech-Language Pathology and Occupational Therapy for both children and adults. We offer assessments, consultation, treatment plans, individual and group therapy, resources and training. Our therapists are certified professionals with extensive experience workin...

12/23/2025

Happy Holidays from Creative Therapy Associates ❄️

As we reflect on this past year, our hearts are full of gratitude for the children, families, and partners who allow us to be part of such meaningful journeys. Every step forward, new skill gained, and moment of connection reminds us why we do what we do.

Thank you for trusting us with what matters most to you. It is truly an honour to walk alongside your families and support your children in reaching their potential.

We wish you a holiday season filled with love, peace, and cherished time together. We look forward to seeing you in the new year and continuing this journey with you.

With warmest wishes,
From all our SLP, CDA, OT, and Behavioural Therapy team at CTA

12/20/2025

🎄🦌 Breaking news at Creative Therapy Associates!

Looks like Max, the Grinch’s very own “reindeer,” made a surprise pit stop at our office today. Must have been on the hunt for the Grinch and took a wrong turn… straight into our window 😅

Everyone’s okay, but our window definitely felt the holiday spirit a little too hard.

Max, if you’re out there, we hope you made it back to Whoville and are ok after running into our window
🎁 🎄

12/17/2025

❄️ Winter Programming ❄️

⛄️ All programming starts the week of January 5, 2026 ⛄️

Complete Registration Form:

https://hushforms.com/creativetherapyassociates-secure-social-programming

intake@creativetherapyassociates.ca

12/16/2025

Celebrating Growth, Heart, and Dedication 💙💚

Tawni and Natalie are two of our Supervised Behavioural Therapists at Creative Therapy Associates, and we are incredibly proud of them as they continue their Master of Science in Applied Behaviour Analysis on their path toward becoming Registered Behaviour Analysts.

Tawni and Natalie bring compassion, joy, and genuine care into every session. They take the time to truly connect with the children and youth they support and ensure therapy is intentional and meaningful. Their kindness, curiosity, and willingness to keep learning shine through in their work every day.

At Creative Therapy Associates, we believe meaningful progress starts with trust, relationships, and heart, and Tawni and Natalie reflect these values in the way they support children and families.

We are excited to support you as you continue growing, learning, and helping children and families feel supported across Northwestern Ontario.

12/11/2025

🚨 Registration Closing Soon 🚨

🎮 Game Changers
✔ Communication
✔ Emotional regulation
✔ Problem solving
✔ Friendship building

Level up social skills through games, VR, and interactive play in a fun, supportive group environment.

📅 Starts Jan 8 | Thursdays 5:30–7 PM
📩 intake@creativetherapyassociates.ca