Bloom Child & Family Therapy

10/12/2026

Friendships are an important part of growing up, but learning how to navigate them isn’t always easy.

The Art of Being a Friend workshop is a four-week program designed for children ages 9–11 to build confidence, develop healthy friendship skills, and feel more equipped to handle social challenges.

Together, we’ll explore setting boundaries, recognizing healthy friendships, navigating conflict, and managing social stressors in a supportive environment.

Give your child the tools to build stronger connections and feel more confident in their friendships.

Interested in learning more or registering? Contact Bloom Child & Family Therapy to get started.

October 19, 26 & November 2, 9
4–5 PM | $185 per session

*Reimbursable through health insurance for eligible social work or psychotherapy services.*

10/12/2026

Parenting doesn’t come with a manual, and you don’t have to figure it all out on your own.

Our Parenting with Confidence series is designed to support parents of reactive, sensitive, fiery, and neurodivergent children through the challenges of family life.

Introducing Part 3: INTEGRATE — a therapeutic group focused on deepening connection, strengthening emotional regulation, and building confidence in your parenting journey.

This is an opportunity to move beyond strategies and bring what you’ve learned into everyday family life, with support along the way.

Ready to take the next step?
Join us for one, two, or all three workshops in the series.

Fridays, October 23–November 13

11:30 AM–1:00 PM | Virtual

Email [email protected] to register or learn more.

What’s one part of parenting you wish you had more support navigating? Share in the comments — we’d love to hear from you.

10/08/2026

Coming Soon!

Registration is now open.

Parenting a youth with ADHD can come with a lot of questions.

Why do they keep pushing boundaries? Why does communication feel so difficult? How do you support them without every day turning into a battle?

You’re not alone — and you don’t have to figure it out on your own.

Join Bloom Child & Family Therapy for Parenting Youth with ADHD, a 4-week virtual group designed for parents and co-parents of youth ages 4–11 with an ADHD diagnosis or suspected ADHD.

Together, we’ll explore practical strategies for:
• Communication
• Boundaries & consequences
• Dopamine seeking
• Organization & structure
• School accommodations
• And more

Led by ADHD Clinical Specialists Josh Rinz and Olivia Holden, this group is designed to help you better understand what’s behind the behaviour — and feel more confident in how you respond.

Monday, November 5 | 12–1 PM | Zoom
$150 per 1-hour session | $600 total

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10/06/2026

A space to create, play, connect, and just be yourself.

Identities in Bloom is a monthly drop-in for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth ages 13–16 who are looking for a supportive, neurodivergent-friendly and non-judgmental space to connect with others and explore identity through creative activities.

No commitment —just drop in and join us.

Next meetings:

October 13 & November 10 @ 7–9 PM

Bloom Kitchener | 690 Belmont Ave W, Unit 301

Come as you are.

10/06/2026

Tomorrow’s the first session of The Expression Lab!

A creative space for youth ages 9–12 to explore art, music, movement, identity, and self-expression in a supportive group setting.

There’s still time to join us for this 4-week series.

The first session is tomorrow, October 7, from 6:00–7:30 PM at Bloom in Waterloo.

If your child is neurodivergent, shy, anxious, working on self-esteem, or simply exploring who they are, this could be a great space for them to connect, create, and express themselves.

$180 per 90-minute session.

DM Bloom or visit the link in bio to register.

10/06/2026

Tomorrow’s the first session of The Expression Lab!

A creative space for youth ages 9–12 to explore art, music, movement, identity, and self-expression in a supportive group setting.

There’s still time to join us for this 4-week series. The first session is tomorrow, October 7, from 6:00–7:30 PM at Bloom in Waterloo.

If your child is neurodivergent, shy, anxious, working on self-esteem, or simply exploring who they are, this could be a great space for them to connect, create, and express themselves.

$180 per session.

DM Bloom or visit the link in bio to register.

10/03/2026

Coming Soon!

Friendships are an important part of growing up — but knowing how to build and navigate them doesn’t always come naturally.

For some children, social situations can feel overwhelming, confusing, or difficult to navigate. The Art of Being a Friend is a 4-week program designed to help children ages 9–11 build confidence and develop practical friendship skills.

Together, we’ll explore:
• Self-advocacy and setting boundaries
• Recognizing healthy friendships
• Navigating and resolving conflict
• Coping with social stressors

A supportive space to learn, practice, and grow — because friendship is a skill, too.

October 19, 26 & November 2, 9 | 4–5 PM
$185 per session

Email [email protected] to register.

10/02/2026

Parenting with Confidence: Part 2 — CONNECT

Join Melissa Fellin for the second workshop in Bloom’s Parenting with Confidence series, designed for parents of reactive, sensitive, fiery, or neurodivergent children ages 4–12.

Explore repair, play, attunement, regulation, and strength-based parenting approaches to build deeper connection and emotional security with your child.

Friday, October 9 | 10:00 AM–12:30 PM
Virtual | $200

Join for one, two, or all three workshops in the series.

To register, email [email protected].

09/30/2026

09/22/2026

What if connection came before correction?

Parenting a sensitive, reactive, fiery, or neurodivergent child can come with challenges that don’t always respond to traditional parenting strategies. Sometimes, understanding what’s underneath the behaviour is the first step toward responding in a way that strengthens connection and emotional security.

Parenting with Confidence: CONNECT is a follow-up workshop for parents of children ages 4–12, exploring repair, play, attunement, regulation, and strength-based parenting approaches you can bring into everyday family life.

Join Melissa Fella, MSW, RSW, MA, PhD on Friday, October 9 from 10:00 AM–12:30 PM for this virtual workshop.

If you’re looking to better understand your child, strengthen your connection, and feel more confident in the way you respond, this workshop is for you.

$200 | Virtual | October 9

To register: [email protected]