ElevateMinds Collaborative Practice

08/20/2026

Tutoring Openings

ElevateMinds currently has a few openings for tutoring support for elementary and middle school students.

Support is individualized to each student and may include:

• Academic skill development and tutoring
• Organization and time management
• Planning and breaking larger assignments into manageable steps
• Study skills and test preparation
• Executive functioning strategies
• Developing more effective learning habits
• Building independence and confidence as a learner

For some students, the challenge isn’t necessarily understanding the material, but figuring out how to get started, stay organized, manage their time, remember what needs to be done, or approach schoolwork effectively. Learning strategist support can help students develop practical strategies that work for the way they learn.

A limited number of openings are currently available for elementary and middle school students for the upcoming school year.

Contact out team at ElevateMinds ([email protected]) to learn more or to find out whether this support might be a good fit for your child.

08/20/2026

Openings Available at ElevateMinds

As we head into the fall, we currently have a few openings available for new and returning clients at ElevateMinds.

Our team offers support for children, adolescents, adults, and families in a number of areas, including:

• ADHD and psychoeducational assessment
• Therapy and counselling
• Parent consultation and support
• Executive functioning support
• Support related to ADHD, learning, anxiety, emotional regulation, and other areas of concern

Whether you are looking for a better understanding of how you or your child learns, wondering whether an assessment may be helpful, looking for therapeutic support, or simply unsure of the best next step, we are happy to help you determine what might be a good fit.

A limited number of appointments are currently available.

To inquire about services or availability, please contact ElevateMinds through our website or reach out to our office directly ([email protected] or 902-500-1601).

We look forward to supporting individuals and families in our community.

08/20/2026

A New School Year: Helping Students Find Their Voice

As another school year begins, there is often a lot of focus on supplies, schedules, new teachers, and getting back into routines. It is also a great time to think about something that can make a real difference for students at school: learning how to advocate for themselves.

Self-advocacy doesn’t mean expecting students to figure things out on their own. It means helping them start to understand how they learn, recognize when they need support, and become more comfortable communicating what they need (which can change year to year).

Parents can help build these skills through everyday conversations. You might want to ask your child:

• What helps you focus when something is hard or boring?
• How can you tell when you’re starting to feel overwhelmed?
• What helps you understand or remember something better?
• What could you do if you don’t understand what your teacher is asking?
• What do you wish your teacher knew about you and how you learn?

It can also be helpful to practice some simple phrases children can use at school:

• “Can you explain that another way?”
• “Can you show me an example?”
• “I’m not sure where to start. Can you help me?”
• “I need a minute to get organized.”
• “I’m not sure what I’m supposed to do next.”

For children with ADHD, learning disorders/disabilities, anxiety, or other learning differences, understanding their own strengths and challenges can be especially important. When developmentally appropriate, students should be included in conversations about how they learn and the strategies and supports that help them do their best.

Self-advocacy doesn’t happen overnight. Younger children will still need their parents to do much of the advocating for them. As they get older, we can gradually give them a bigger role in conversations with teachers and school teams.

The goal is not for our kids to manage everything independently. It’s for them to begin developing the confidence to say, “I know what helps me, and it’s okay to ask for what I need.”

As we head into another school year, helping kids find their voice may be one of the most valuable things we can teach them.

- ElevateMinds

06/30/2026

Thank you!

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has reached out to work with us. Thanks to your support, all of our available summer assessment appointments with our psychologists are now fully booked.

We are currently booking limited September and October appointments for assessments, including:

• ADHD Assessments
• Psychoeducational Assessments
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Assessments

Assessments are available for children, adolescents, and adults.

If you would like to book an assessment or have questions about our services, please contact our Office Manager, Shauna, who would be happy to help you find the appointment that best meets your needs.

email: [email protected]
phone 902-500-1601

Thank you again for your continued trust and support! We look forward to working with you.

Send a message to learn more

06/17/2026

Our psychologists have openings for assessments including for ADHD, Autism and psychoeducational!

Appointments are limited and some are available as soon as September!!

Call or email today to learn more and secure your appointment:
[email protected]
902-500-1601

05/25/2026

We currently have a few summer openings available with our psychologists for Psychoeducational Assessments and ADHD Assessments.

Asssessments may help identify:
• ADHD
• Learning Disabilities/Disorders
• Executive Functioning Challenges
• Academic Strengths and Needs to help inform programming

Appointments are limited and tend to fill quickly.

Please reach out if you would like additional information or would like to book an appointment.

email: [email protected]
phone 902-500-1601

05/10/2026

Thank you to all of the mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, caregivers, and mother figures for the countless ways you support, encourage, advocate, organize, comfort, and care for those around you each and every day.

At ElevateMinds, we have the privilege of working alongside so many incredible mothers who are doing their very best to support their children through challenges, growth, learning, and life transitions. The work you do often goes unseen, but it matters deeply.

Wishing you a Mother’s Day filled with appreciation, connection, and moments of rest. 💛

05/06/2026

“If you’re a parent, chances are you’ve witnessed a tantrum or two in your day. We expect them in two-year-olds. But if your child reaches school age and meltdowns and outbursts are still frequent, it may be a sign that they have difficulty with emotional self-regulation.”

“Problems with self-regulation manifest in different ways depending on the child…”

Discover how to help your child develop self-regulation skills and regulate their emotions. Get self-regulation strategies for kids.

05/06/2026

At ElevateMinds, we believe support works best when it is collaborative.

When families come through our doors, they are not just connecting with one professional or receiving a single assessment result. They are gaining access to a team with diverse areas of expertise, including psychology, counselling, mental health support, and education/learning strategy.

This collaborative approach allows us to look at the whole picture and work together to better understand each child, teen, or adult’s unique strengths and challenges.

For many families, one of the hardest parts after receiving a diagnosis is figuring out what comes next. At ElevateMinds, we aim to bridge that gap. In addition to assessment and diagnostic services, we can help guide families toward practical, evidence-based next steps and meaningful supports.

Whether that means counselling, executive functioning support, learning strategies, emotional regulation support, parent consultation, or skill-building interventions, our goal is to help individuals move forward with clarity, support, and confidence.

Because understanding is important, but ongoing support and intervention matter too. 💙

05/05/2026

Today, we recognize Red Dress Day, a national day of awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit individuals. We honour those who are missing, those who have been lost, and the families and communities who continue to be impacted.