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How to Help College Students with Social Anxiety: 7 Strategies That Work
By Lisa Hayden, MA, Registered Psychologist | Reviewed for Clinical Accuracy on June 19, 2026 At a Glance Social anxiety disorder affects an estimated 10–15% of college and...
How to help your child or teen overcome school refusal due to anxiety
By Lisa Hayden, MA, Registered Psychologist | Licensed by the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology | Reviewed for Clinical Accuracy on June 18, 2026 In my work with...
Navigating the Nova Scotia School System: What to Do After Your Child’s Psych-Ed Assessment
You’ve spent weeks, maybe months, just waiting. You’ve watched your child struggle to get through a reading passage, freeze up over a basic math sheet, or come home from school...
Dysgraphia vs. Dyslexia in Teens: Why Your Bright Student is Hitting the “Writing Wall”
By Lisa Hayden, MA, Registered Psychologist | Reviewed for Clinical Accuracy on April 30, 2026 Walking into our Stellarton clinic any afternoon, I often meet the same family. It...
Understanding Childhood Perfectionism & Anxiety: Clinical Causes and Solutions
Childhood Perfectionism & Anxiety Childhood perfectionism is often driven by anxiety not personality Around 9.4% of children have diagnosed anxiety (CDC), and 1 in 5 Canadian...
School Accommodations for Dyscalculia: A Guide for Nova Scotia Parents
School Accommodations for Dyscalculia: A Guide for Nova Scotia Parents Quick summary for busy parents: Dyscalculia is a math learning disability that affects how the brain...
What is Dyscalculia? The Definitive Clinical Guide to Math Learning Disabilities
What is Dyscalculia? The Definitive Clinical Guide to Math Learning Disabilities At a Glance Dyscalculia is a learning disorder that affects how the brain understands numbers and...
Executive Functioning vs. ADHD: 5 Signs Your Child Needs an Assessment
Executive Functioning vs. ADHD (At-a-Glance) If your child seems bright but constantly overwhelmed by organization, homework, or school routines, the challenge may involve...
The Complete Parent’s Guide to ADHD & Autism Assessments in Nova Scotia
At a Glance If you're a parent trying to understand ADHD or autism assessments in Nova Scotia, here are the key points from this guide. Waitlists are long. Many families report...
Does My Child Need a Psychological Assessment? Understanding the Signs
At a Glance A psychological assessment helps explain why a child may be struggling with learning, emotions, or behavior. Ongoing challenges at school or home especially those...
ADHD vs Learning Assessments: What’s the Difference (and Which Does Your Child Need?)
Quick Takeaways ADHD assessments focus on attention, impulsivity, and behavior patterns. Learning assessments (psychoeducational) measure reading, math, writing, and cognitive...
How to Build Organization Skills for Students: Tips for Parents & Teens
At A Glance: This guide helps parents and teens build stronger organization skills through five key areas: workspace setup, time management, digital organization, homework...
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