Community Information Sessions
Help your school community feel informed, empowered, and supported. Our free information sessions for parents, caregivers, and educators explore child/youth mental health, learning, and development—equipping you to recognize when extra support could make a difference. Led by experienced clinicians, these sessions offer practical guidance on early signs of challenges, when to seek help, and how assessments and therapy can support a young person’s success.
Child/Youth Mental Health 101
Learn the signs of emotional, learning, and behavioral challenges—and how early support can change a young person’s path.
When to Seek Assessment
Understand when a psychoeducational or mental health assessment could help a student reach their full academic and personal potential.
Support Through Therapy
Discover how evidence-based therapy helps youth build resilience, cope with stress, and thrive at school, at home, and beyond.
Empowering Schools and Families
Our community sessions give parents and educators the tools to recognize when a youth might benefit from additional support. With early action, we can help youth build confidence, cope with challenges, and set the foundation for long-term success.
Knowledge That Leads to Action
Through our information sessions, participants learn how to spot concerns, how the assessment process works, and how therapy can support youth development. Practical guidance makes it easier for families to take the next steps if needed.
Recognize, Support, Empower
Why We Offer Community Information Sessions
Creating supportive environments for youth starts with knowledge and awareness. Our private practice offers free community information sessions designed for parents, caregivers, and educators who want to better understand youth mental health, learning challenges, and emotional development.
Who These Sessions Are For
Led by experienced clinicians who specialize in working with youth, these sessions are open to anyone in the school community—no prior background or expertise is needed. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, school staff member, or caregiver, you’ll leave with practical knowledge to better support the young people in your life.
What You’ll Learn
Each session covers key topics such as:
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Recognizing early signs of learning, emotional, and behavioral challenges
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Understanding when a psychological, psychoeducational, or mental health assessment may be appropriate
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How therapy can help youth build resilience, emotional well-being, and coping skills
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Ways schools, families, and mental health professionals can work together to create supportive environments
What to Expect During a Session
Sessions are practical, engaging, and tailored to each school community’s needs. Our goal is to make these conversations approachable and actionable—equipping you with the confidence to know when to seek help, where to start, and how to advocate for a young person’s well-being.
Each session typically runs 45 to 60 minutes and includes dedicated time for questions and discussion. We want participants to feel comfortable asking about real-life situations and concerns.
Flexible and Accessible Formats
Whether it’s part of a staff professional development day, a parent council event, or a community mental health night, we offer flexible scheduling during the school day or in the evening. Sessions can be delivered in person or virtually—whatever best fits your community. Virtual sessions provide convenience for busy families and educators, while in-person options allow for meaningful, face-to-face engagement.
Cost and Commitment
These community sessions are completely free of charge. We believe that access to youth mental health and learning support information should be available to all school communities—with no financial barriers.
How to Book a Session
Booking is simple. Schools, parent councils, or community organizations can reach out through our website or email our team directly. We’ll help you select a date, time, and topic that fits your audience. Whether you’re looking for a general introduction or a focused session on topics like anxiety, executive functioning, or learning differences, we’re here to support you.
Hosting or attending a session helps create a school environment where youth feel supported, understood, and empowered to thrive.
FAQs: Community Information Sessions
Curious about our community information sessions? We’ve put together answers to some common questions to help you learn more about what to expect and how to get involved.
Our sessions are designed for groups of parents, caregivers, educators, and school staff who want to learn more about supporting youth mental health, learning, and development. No prior knowledge is needed—just an interest in helping students thrive.
Each session covers key topics like recognizing early signs of emotional, learning, or behavioral challenges, understanding when assessments are helpful, how therapy supports youth development, and how schools and families can collaborate to provide support.
Sessions typically run 45 to 60 minutes and include time for questions and discussion. We’re happy to tailor the content to your school community’s needs—whether you’d like a broad overview or a focus on specific topics. Sessions are available both in-person and virtually, so you can choose the format that works best for your group. We also offer flexible scheduling, including daytime and evening options, to accommodate staff meetings, parent councils, or larger community events.
No—our community information sessions are offered free of charge to schools and participants. We’re committed to making knowledge about youth mental health and assessments accessible to all.
While the sessions are informational, some families may choose to take next steps. We offer youth assessments and individual therapy, and we’re happy to guide families toward the right supports—whether through our practice or elsewhere.
Booking is easy! Simply contact us through our website or email our team directly. We’ll coordinate with you to find a date, time, and topic that fits your community’s needs.
At this time, we offer our community information sessions for schools, parent councils, and larger organized groups rather than private bookings for small groups of friends or families. If you’re looking for individual support, we’re happy to guide you toward assessment or therapy options through our private practice.
