Willow Tree Mind & Wellness

08/17/2026

Back-to-school programming week begins in just ONE WEEK! 🎒

Our small-group programs help children and teens head into the new school year feeling more confident, prepared and supported.

A few spaces are still available in:

• Back-to-School Confidence for kids experiencing worries and anxiety: ages 6–10, Mon–Fri, 5:00–6:15 p.m.

• Mindset for School Success for kids looking to start the school year off right: ages 8–11, Mon–Fri, 6:30–7:45 p.m.

• High School Readiness Workshop for neurodivergent teens: Monday, August 24 from 12:30–4:00 p.m.

Programs run August 24–28 at Willow Tree Mind & Wellness Centre, near Woodbine & Danforth.

Learn more and register through the website link in our bio.

08/07/2026

Back-to-school anxiety does not always sound like “I’m worried.”

It may look like repeated questions, trouble sleeping, stomach aches, avoiding anything school-related or having a big reaction to a seemingly small unknown.

These behaviours are not your children being difficult. They may be signs that your child is looking for safety, predictability, reassurance and support as September approaches.

Start with curiosity. Help them name the part that feels hard, listen without rushing to fix it and make a plan together.

If your child could use more support, our Back-to-School Confidence program helps children ages 6–10 understand their worries, build confidence and practise strategies for difficult school moments.

Join us August 24–28 at our Woodbine & Danforth location. Learn more or register now on the link in our bio.

08/06/2026

When a task feels too big, even a child who understands the work may struggle to begin.

They might stare at the page, avoid getting started, become frustrated or quickly decide, “I can’t do this.”

Often, the problem is not ability. Your child may not yet know how to make the task feel manageable.

Children can learn practical strategies to:

• break larger tasks into smaller steps
• identify where to begin
• make a simple plan
• move through frustration or mistakes
• recognize when they need help
• build confidence by noticing their progress

Instead of saying, “Just get started,” try:

"What is one small step you could take first?”

Breaking the task down into smaller chunks not only helps make larger tasks feel more manageable, but it will help your child find a place to begin.

Mindset for School Success helps children ages 8–11 learn strategies for approaching difficult tasks, managing challenging moments and building confidence in their ability to keep going.

📅 August 24–28
⏰ 6:30–7:45 p.m.
📍 Woodbine & Danforth

Explore the program and reserve your child’s spot through the link in our bio.

08/05/2026

The transition to high school is about so much more than finding a new classroom.

For autistic and neurodivergent teens, Grade 9 can bring new routines, multiple teachers, changing expectations, increased sensory demands and much more responsibility for staying organized and asking for help.

These skills do not always develop automatically, but they can be taught, practised and strengthened.

Our High School Transition Workshop will help teens prepare for the practical realities of Grade 9, including:

🌿 Planning and organization
🌿 Navigating new routines
🌿 Recognizing and managing overwhelm
🌿 Asking for help and advocating for their needs
🌿 Responding flexibly when things do not go according to plan
🌿 And how to find their people!

Through practical activities, guided discussion and real-life strategies, teens will leave feeling more prepared, capable and confident about the transition ahead. Each creating a "High School Success Plan" as part of the workshop.

📅 Monday, August 24
⏰ 12:30–4:00 p.m.
📍 Woodbine & Danforth
🍕 Pizza lunch included

Spaces are limited. Learn more or Reserve your teen’s spot through the link in our bio. OAP funding & Insurance eligible

08/04/2026

Back-to-school season is here, but your child does not have to figure it all out on their own!

Our Back-to-School Program Intensive Week includes four focused programs designed to help children and teens build confidence, strengthen practical skills and feel more prepared for September:

🌱 Ready, Set, Kindergarten
💛 Back-to-School Confidence 6-10yrs
📚 Mindset for School Success 8-11yrs
🎒 High School Readiness Workshop for Teens with Autism

Whether your child is preparing for kindergarten, managing back-to-school worries, building stronger learning habits or navigating the transition to high school, there is a program designed to meet them where they are.

📅 August 24–28
📍 Willow Tree Mind & Wellness (Upper Beaches & East York)
✨ Small, supportive groups led by experienced professionals, insurance coverage eligible

Spaces are limited. Visit the link in our bio to explore the programs and reserve your child’s spot!

08/03/2026

Looking to set your child up for success this September ?

Registration is officially open for our Back-to-School Program Intensive Week! 🌿

The weeks leading up to September can bring a lot of change. A new classroom, unfamiliar routines, increased expectations, friendship worries or the transition into high school can all feel like a lot to navigate.

From August 24 to 28, Willow Tree is offering four focused programs designed to help children and teens walk into the new school year feeling more confident, prepared and supported:

✨ Ready, Set, Kindergarten for ages 3–5
✨ Back-to-School Confidence for ages 6–10
✨ Mindset for School Success for ages 8–11
✨ High School Readiness Workshop for neurodivergent teens entering Grade 9

Each program provides practical, age-appropriate support through engaging activities, meaningful connection and opportunities to practise the skills children and teens will use once school begins.

Programs are offered at our East York and Upper Beaches locations. Eligible programs may be covered by extended health insurance.

Space is limited. Explore the programs and reserve your child’s spot through the link in our bio.

07/15/2026

Is your daughter entering the pre-teen years?

As girls grow, so do the challenges they face. Friendships become more complex, confidence can be tested, and social pressures, anxiety, and questions around identity often begin to emerge.

Bloom is a small, clinician-facilitated group designed to support girls ages 11–13 build confidence, strengthen emotional wellness, and develop meaningful friendships in a safe, supportive environment.

Through engaging activities, creative projects, and meaningful discussions, participants will explore topics including:

🌿 Self-esteem & confidence
🤝 Healthy friendships & peer relationships
💬 Communication & self-advocacy
🧠 Managing anxiety & stress
✨ Identity & self-expression
💛 Body image & self-worth
📱 Social media & digital wellness
🌱 Resilience & healthy coping strategies

Rather than focusing on lectures or worksheets, Bloom provides girls with opportunities to connect, learn, and grow alongside peers while developing practical skills they can carry into adolescence and beyond.

Our back2school 6 week program is open for enrolment!

📅 Thursdays | 6:00–7:30 PM
🗓️ July 30 – September 3 (6 Weeks)
📍 85 Cedarvale Avenue (Woodbine & Danforth)

Facilitated by a Registered Social Worker
Insurance Eligible

🌸 Growing Confidence. Building Friendships. Becoming You.

Limited spaces available. Visit our website or send us a message to learn more or register today!

Helping children, teens, young adults & families build confidence, emotional wellness, meaningful friendships and lifelong skills through play, connection and evidence-based support.

06/28/2026

☀️ Summer can be isolating for many teens… but it doesn’t have to be.

At Willow Tree Mind & Wellness Centre, our Next Steps Life Skills for Teens group is about so much more than learning skills, it’s about building confidence, creating genuine connections, and having fun along the way!

Through weekly themes, social games, skills labs and outings in the community participants will strengthen:
🌿 Social Communication
🌿 Building and maintaining friendships
🌿 Problem-solving & decision-making
🌿 Independence & daily living skills
🌿 Self-advocacy & confidence
🌿 Teamwork & collaboration
🌿 Planning & Navigating Transit systems
🌿 Ordering & making purchases

Whether your teen is looking to build social confidence, increase independence, or simply connect with peers in a supportive environment, we’re here to help them grow at their own pace.

📍 85 Cedarvale Ave, 2nd floor (Woodbine & Danforth)
🌿 Therapist-supported groups
🌿 Neurodiversity-affirming
🤝 A welcoming space where every teen belongs

Spaces are limited. We’d love to welcome your family this summer!

Visit our website or send us a message to learn more.

https://www.willowtree-mindwellness.ca/lifeskillsforteens

06/28/2026

Growing up comes with new expectations, but not every teen gets the chance to learn the skills that make everyday life feel more manageable.

Our Life Skills for Teens program is designed for autistic and neurodivergent teens who are ready to build confidence, strengthen executive functioning, practice self-advocacy, and develop practical skills for greater independence.

Through engaging, therapist-led activities, teens have the opportunity to:
🌿 Strengthen emotional regulation
🌿 Build communication and relationship skills
🌿 Practice problem-solving and decision-making
🌿 Develop organization and daily living skills
🌿 Connect with peers in a supportive, neurodiversity-affirming environment

Because becoming more independent isn’t about changing who you are—it’s about building the tools to thrive as yourself.

✨ Ages 13+
📍 85 cedarvale ave 2nd Floor, East York
📩 Visit our website or send us a message to learn more or register.

06/26/2026

As another school year comes to a close, we hope you’ll take a moment to celebrate the growth that can’t always be measured by grades or reflected on a report card. 💚

Maybe your child learned to make a new friend.

Maybe they found the confidence to raise their hand in class.

Maybe they asked for help when they needed it, worked through big emotions, or simply kept showing up on the hard days.

Those moments matter.

And parents, so do all the ways you showed up this year!

From early mornings and packed lunches to homework, appointments, encouragement, and endless support, your efforts have helped shape your child’s journey in more ways than you know.

We hope this summer brings your family time to slow down, reconnect, make memories, and simply enjoy being together.

Wishing all of our Willow Tree families a safe, joyful, and well-deserved summer. 🌿☀️