Stride Psychology

CHILD COUNSELLING Calgary

Psychoeducational assessments identify areas of strength and weakness in a student’s learning profile and answer questions concerning cognitive, academic, social, emotional, behavioural and adaptive functioning.

These assessments are typically conducted on students of all ages, from young children to adults (Kindergarten to Grade 12). They are also frequently used to help adults in post-secondary institutions.

What Kinds of Concerns Do We Address In Counselling?

ADHD
Sleep Issues
Self Esteem, Confidence & Resilience
Grief & Loss
Behavioural Challenges
Social Skills
Family Conflict & Sibling Rivalry
Technology
Anxiety
Emotional Regulation
Depression
School Issues (i.e., bullying, learning disorders)

We also provide Parent Coaching to help strengthen parent-child relationships and provide different parenting strategies, help shift the family dynamic at home, and create harmony, consistency, and unity. These sessions can occur with parents only or as a family.

What Do Signs of Distress In Children Look Like?

Avoidance
Prolonged sadness
Difficulty focusing
Decreasing grades
Sleep challenges
Changes in diet
Unusual anger or irritability
Routinely expressing worry
Withdrawing from activities of interest
Sense of helplessness and hopelessness
Physical signs (stomach aches, headaches, muscle aches, excessive crying)

*We currently offer counselling at a rate of $170-220/hour.

***Many extended healthcare insurance benefits cover the cost of counselling either partially or in full.***

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Frequently Asked Questions About Child Counselling

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What is the importance of psychoeducational assessment?

Psychoeducational assessments can help you understand you or your child's learning profile by identifying strengths and areas of challenge. The results can help you understand how you or your child learns and provide strategies, tools and accommodations to be supported at school, home and in the community.

How much is a psychoeducational assessment in Calgary?

The cost of a psychoeducational assessment is between $2,640-$2,860 and we will not exceed this range. Many extended healthcare insurance benefits cover the cost of a psychoeducational assessment, partially or in full.

What are some signs that your child is struggling in school?

Low grades
Inability to complete homework or stay focused
Anxiety surrounding school, performance, or separation from parents
Increased stress, emotional/behavioural outbursts, or meltdowns
Refuses to talk about school
Excessive amount of time spent on homework
Makes excuses about going to school
Increased concern over doing things perfectly or correctly

Do psychoeducational assessments diagnose ADHD?

Yes. Psychoeducational assessments diagnose ADHD as well as learning disorders (i.e., dyslexia), anxiety, depression, intellectual disabilities, behavioural challenges,, executive functioning deficits and more. If you're primarily concerned about attention difficulties, check out our specialized ADHD assessment.