Sound Youth Counselling

09/09/2026

09/04/2026

"I could never in a hundred summers get tired of this."

In many ways, we couldn't agree more. , right?

At the same time, perhaps one of the beautiful things about summer is that it comes to an end. It's a preciously held moment in time that reminds us of the importance of changing up our routines, abandoning schedules, spending more time outside, and doing things differently.

So as we approach a transition into the fall, may we bring with us what we need, let go of what we don't, and continue to find moments that change things up.

09/02/2026

✨ Standing Strong: Building confidence to stand up for ourselves and others ✨

👉 for children ages 6-10 years old
👉 a small group to help kids learn how to navigate friendship conflict, peer pressure, uncomfortable situations, and develop strategies to help in moments that challenge self-esteem

🗓 4-weeks on Sundays, starting September 27 (*no group Thanksgiving weekend)
🕐 2:30-3:30pm at the Bobby Orr Community Centre, Parry Sound
💲 investment: $240+HST ($60/week)

🤝 financial support is available; covered by some insurance plans

REGISTRATION IS OPEN

soundyouthcounselling.ca/events-education

08/31/2026

🔆 a summer reflection to notice the small moments 🔆

This photo was taken from a time when one of our team members lived in the land of big skies and canola fields - when growth whispered and definitely stretched.

Sometimes when you're in it - really deep in it - you don't always see what's happening. But when you step back, when you give yourself a minute to reflect on what you're doing and what you're learning, the growth doesn't just whisper, it actually does shout.

So if you're in a new experience or you've stepped into something after being stretched and challenged, we hope you take a moment to notice all you've learned.

And if you feel like sharing, we'd love to hear!

📸 photo: taken by Colleen (who still misses those skies)
🗺 location: somewhere between Beausejour and Seven Sisters Falls, MB

08/28/2026

✨ Brick-by-Brick: A social builders LEGO® based therapy group ✨

👉 for children ages 6-10 years old with neurodivergent tendencies
👉 a small group to practice building communication skills, collaborative problem-solving, active listening, and emotion regulation.

🗓 4-weeks on Sundays, starting September 27 (*no group Thanksgiving weekend)
🕐 1-2pm at the Bobby Orr Community Centre, Parry Sound
💲 investment: $280+HST ($70/week)
🤝 financial support is available; covered by some insurance plans

REGISTRATION IS OPEN - please note this group is limited to 4-participants.

soundyouthcounselling.ca/events-education

08/26/2026

08/24/2026

✨ Program Spotlight: Supporting Back-to-School
an evening for parents, educators, and caregivers who want ideas on how to help the young people in their lives navigate the back-to-school transition and manage separation anxiety.

🗓 Tuesday September 1, 5:30-6:3pm
🏫 ONLINE
💲FREE to attend
🤝 presented in partnership with the Parry Sound Public Library

soundyouthcounselling.ca/events-education

08/21/2026

🔆 a summer reflection to notice the small moments 🔆

so often fear of failure holds us back but if you knew you would succeed, what would you try?

08/19/2026

when we think about boundaries, sometimes we think about them as these invisible barriers that hold people away... and while this may be accurate, this image also holds the risk that we feel guilt for not letting others in - as if we're acting on others and making it about them.

so what if we changed this image and thought of boundaries in a protective way, like a guardrail that helps us stay focused on what's important, or a compass that lets us stay true to our values - would that be different? would it shift our willingness to establish and hold our boundaries?

have a think. see what you notice. and remember, often times those who most resist our boundaries are the folks who benefitted from us not having them in the first place.