Island Psychology Centre

08/28/2026

Is your child’s anxiety driving avoidance?

Parenting an anxious child is incredibly tough, but you do not have to navigate it alone. This fall, join pediatric psychologist Dr. Sarah Boyle and clinical social worker Kendra Burdett for a transformative, 3-session virtual workshop. Learn practical, proven strategies to help your child face their fears and break the cycle of avoidance.

Space is limited. Secure your spot today by emailing [email protected].

08/19/2026

CLINICIAN TRAINING in Emotion Focused Skills Training for parents and caregivers (EFST-P) is finally happening! If you've been wanting to feel more comfortable and skilled integrating parents and caregivers into your therapeutic work, this training is for you. Developed by Dr. Joanne Dolhanty, Ph.D., C. Psych. and being implemented globally, EFST-P is a transdiagnostic, innovative and highly effective parent support program. Please see the attached flyer for complete details.

05/13/2026

Less than two weeks left to register for our spring EFST workshop for parents and caregivers! This is the kind of training I wish all parents could have. Hope you can join us. ❤️

03/18/2026

We really need to talk about screens and social media. New meta-analysis published very recently points to continually increasing rates of self-harm among Canadian youth and especially females. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/2845856?guestAccessKey=a9a80f03-a82a-4a70-9abb-c2968d2e2696&utm_source=for_the_media&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=ftm_links&utm_content=tfl&utm_term=031626

And social media is playing a role. https://www.anxiousgeneration.com/

We change policy, culture, and behavior through collective action — so every child grows up with more play, independence, and real-world connection, and less time online.

03/05/2026

It's that time again! Our spring Emotion Focused Skills Training (EFST) two-day workshop for parents and caregivers is happening on May 28 and 29 at Royalty Crossing (Charlottetown Mall). Please see the flyer for details and reach out to Sarah ([email protected] or 902-892-4603) with any questions or to register.

11/07/2025

One of our most recommended books for parents:

Psychologists Anne Hilde Vassbø Hagen and Joanne Dolhanty explain everything you need to know about your child’s anger and how to manage it.

10/27/2025

Parents navigating separation/divorce may be interested in participating this study.

10/16/2025

We are thrilled to share that we have a new pediatric, clinical psychologist joining our team this month!

Dr. Sarah Boyle, completed both her Master's and PhD at the University of Guelph's pediatric clinical psychology program, completed a pediatric residency in Victoria and has been working in Guelph for the last number of months. She has particular interest in trauma treatment and in working with the preschool and early childhood population. We are beyond excited about the level of skill, training and expertise that she brings to the team and to Island families.

And with the addition of Dr. Boyle to the IPC team, we are also very excited to significantly reduce our wait times!

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Boyle to the IPC team and back to the Island. ❤️

10/10/2025

Our next EFST parent and caregiver workshop is fast approaching and there are still a few spots available! If you are interested in joining us, please reach out to Sarah at [email protected] or 902-892-4603. We would love to have you. ❤️

09/17/2025

It turns out that we just could not wait until next year....we are offering another Emotion Focused Skills Training (EFST) in-person workshop on October 23 & 24 at the Eastlink Centre in Charlottetown. See the flyer for details. Sign up now. Spots are limited.