Kids’ Corner

Psychotherapy (or “therapy”) is a safe space for kids and adults to talk to a trained professional about their thoughts and feelings. It helps them work through challenges, learn new skills and build confidence.

Yes – counselling, therapy, and psychotherapy all mean working with a trained professional to support mental health and well-being.

In Ontario, only trained professionals – such as social workers, registered psychotherapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, doctors, nurses, and occupational therapists – can offer psychotherapy when its being used to treat mental health. This keeps kids safe and ensures they get the right care.

Children, aged 6-11 would benefit from learning emotional regulation, social skills, coping tools and confidence-building in a supportive group environment.

Through psychotherapy activities, inclusive of experiments, creative art activities and guided discussions, kids will:

• Recognize and name their feelings
• Learn practical strategies for managing emotions
• Strengthen problem-solving and resilience
• Build social skills and peer connections
• Empower self-confidence and self-esteem

Many groups are shorter (50-60 minutes) and focus on general skills.

This program provides:

• Longer, immersive 75-minute therapeutic sessions
• A neurobiology-informed, CBT-based and emotion-focused structure
• Hands-on art and science activities to enhance learning
• A child-centred, trauma-informed approach
• Facilitators with clinical experience and professional registration
• Home-based guidance

This is a premium clinical program designed for meaningful emotional growth.

Groups are structured psychotherapy sessions that support children through evidence-based regulation and coping strategies, along with confidence-building skills focused on helping children understand and regulate emotions in real-life situations. Art and science activities are used therapeutically to enhance learning.

This is a therapeutic program, not a camp or recreational art class. 

Small group size (12- 14 children: 2 staff) to ensure personalised attention and a safe, inclusive environment.

Programs are facilitated by Laura Thornhill, MSW, RSW, BA(Hons.), CYW, a Registered Social Worker and trained Child and Youth Worker, with over 20 years of experience supporting children and families across the spectrum of family life and development, mental health and relationship needs and experiences.

ChngeWrks Inc. staff include social workers, child and youth counsellors, and early child educators.

Not at all! Therapy can be proactive – helping kids build coping skills, manage stress, and feel supported before challenges become overwhelming.

1. Email us at: info@chngewrks.ca
2. Express your interest in a particular group, and provide the child(ren)’s name, age.
3. We will assist you through the registration process and send you information about available and upcoming spots, waitlists, and necessary intake paperwork.
4. Waitlisted participants will need to set up a client account for each child, but do not need to submit full payment of group fees until a group start date is set, and the child(ren) are enrolled to secure their spot in the upcoming group.
5. Full payment secures your child’s spot in the group.

Each KID’S CORNER Group may have a different fee for service based on specialised psychotherapy programming and length of service. All fees will be clearly stated at the time of registration.

Psychotherapy is a TAX-FREE service. No GST/HST.  Services are NOT covered by OHIP.

Full payment of group costs is required to secure each child’s enrolment into the group at the time of booking.

No refunds will be provided. Missed sessions are not reimbursable.

Please check with your health insurance provider, as services provided by clinical social workers and/or psychotherapists are covered by MOST insurance plans.

*Insurance receipts will be issued on a weekly basis, only for sessions attended, as per standard insurance policy.

Please be aware, it is your responsibility to submit weekly receipts to your insurance provider; extended health insurance plans do not cover no shows, missed sessions and/or cancellations as no clinical service was provided. 

Yes, because programs are facilitated by Registered Social Workers, and/or Registered Psychotherapists, it is typically covered under extended health insurance plans. 

Please check with your health insurance provider ahead of registration, so that you are fully aware of the coverage that will be provided to you.

The full payment invoice cannot be submitted to insurance providers, according to standard insurance policy.

Once the child begins attending group, weekly receipts for ONLY attended sessions will be provided. These weekly receipts are to be submitted to your health care insurer independently of ChngeWrks Inc., as they confirm your child’s attendance in group therapy.

Your provider may cover costs according to your plan.

*Please be aware, should your child not attend a group session, extended health insurance plans do not cover no shows, missed sessions and/or cancellation fees. 

ChngeWrks Inc. will not be held responsible for the misrepresentation of participant(s) attendance and/or insurance claims. The onus relies solely on parents and/or guardians to submit updated and/or factual information to their insurance providers.

ChgneWrks Inc. will be operating its groups out of various locations, in partnership wth community agencies. Be sure to check and verify the location of each group at the time of booking.

The Science of Emotion Group will be taking place at:

1 Bartley Bull Pkwy, Unit 10, Brampton, Ontario.

Please note, this location is only accessible by stairs.

Parents/guardians will be required to SIGN children IN and OUT at each session, and MUST show government-issued identification, and the pick up person MUST be identified on the child’s intake form at the time of registration.

A child will not  be released at the time of pick up without parents/guardians government issued identification being presented AND/OR not indicated on the pre-arranged child pick up / release form.

Please understand this policy ensures and prioritizes the safety of the children attending groups.

Please come prepared.

Yes. If your child requires a supportive family member, please call or email us in advance so arrangements can be discussed and be made to best support your child’s participation.

ChngeWrks Inc. upholds the safety of all persons, children, parents, families, all staff and property. Please refer to the Terms & Conditions, and the Code of Conduct for further information.