Supporting someone with depression

by Kerina Luark, LLPCPediatric mental health clinicianDuncan Lake Therapy Collective When someone you care about is experiencing depression, it can be hard to know what to do. You may worry about saying the wrong thing, wonder whether you should give them space, or...
Helping your child build resilience

Helping your child build resilience

Tamiko Teshima, M.A., CCC-SLPPractice Owner and Speech-Language PathologistDuncan Lake Therapy Collective I don’t think that there is a parent on Earth that doesn’t want their child to be resilient. We want them to handle disappointment, recover when...
What is masking and why does it matter?

What is masking and why does it matter?

Tamiko Teshima, M.A., CCC-SLPPractice Owner and Speech-Language PathologistDuncan Lake Therapy Collective Have you ever heard someone say, “They seem fine at school,” or “I never would have guessed they were Autistic?” Sometimes that’s...
School anxiety and avoidance

School anxiety and avoidance

by Kerina Luark, LLPCPediatric mental health clinicianDuncan Lake Therapy Collective, LLC After time off from school, whether it is summer break, a long holiday, or an extended absence, returning to school can feel hard for many kids. Changes in routine, increased...