Creative Therapy Health Services

08/28/2026

08/24/2026

Mark your calendars! Join us at the Oktoberfest Opener on Thursday, September 24th for a night of delicious food, great music and celebrating Oktoberfest! 🥨

🗓 September 24th - 5:30pm
📍 Waterloo Brewing - 400 Bingemans Centre Drive, Kitchener
🎟 Get your tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/oktoberfest-opener--2026

06/05/2026

Summer is almost here ☀️ time to get the whole family outside! From nature walks and hikes 🥾 to bike or scooter rides 🚴‍♂️, backyard games 🏃‍♀️, and gardening together 🌱, there’s something for everyone. Pack a picnic 🧺, splash in some water 💦, enjoy a family sports day ⚽, create nature-inspired art 🎨, or cozy up for story time under the trees 📖.
Outdoor play isn’t just fun—it helps kids build motor skills, practice coordination, regulate emotions, and create lasting family memories. 🌈💛
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06/02/2026

Who says therapy can’t be fun? Our OT-Inspired Playground Circuit transforms everyday playground equipment into a full-body, skill-building adventure for kids! 🏃‍♂️🤸‍♀️
Stations include:
• Ladder climbs for core & strength
• Monkey bars for grip & coordination
• Slides for vestibular fun
• Balance beams for focus & balance
• Swings for self-regulation

Perfect for building motor skills, body awareness, coordination, and confidence—all while having a blast outside.
Which station would your child love the most? Comment below! 👇
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06/02/2026

This month, we celebrate love, identity, and inclusion. At our clinic, we are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and affirming space for everyone. 💙💚💛🧡❤️💜

05/29/2026

Gardening is one of our favorite spring OT activities because it naturally builds fine motor skills, bilateral coordination, gross motor strength, sensory processing, and emotional regulation—all while kids have FUN 🌱🌼

Whether it’s planting seeds in a cup or digging in the backyard, nature offers endless opportunities for skill building.

What will you plant this spring?
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05/26/2026

Not all barriers are visible 💙

During National Accessibility Week, we’re shining a light on hidden barriers that can make everyday life more challenging — and how small changes can make a big difference 🌈
🧠 Cognitive Barriers: Trouble remembering steps, staying focused, or processing information can make daily routines feel overwhelming.
😔 Mental Health Barriers: Anxiety, depression, or stress can quietly limit participation, motivation, and confidence.
🌈 Sensory Barriers: Bright lights, loud sounds, or certain textures can cause overload or distress — even in everyday environments.
💬 Communication Barriers: Difficulty understanding or expressing needs can make connection and inclusion harder.
⏰ Executive Functioning Barriers: Challenges with planning, organizing, or shifting between tasks can make independence tricky.
❤️ Energy & Fatigue Barriers: Chronic fatigue, pain, or burnout can limit stamina for daily activities, even when someone “looks fine.”
👣 Environmental Barriers: Busy, cluttered, or overstimulating spaces can quietly block access and participation.
Accessibility isn’t just about ramps — it’s about recognizing and removing all barriers, seen and unseen 💙
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05/23/2026

Accessibility matters every day! This week we celebrate progress, advocate for inclusion, and work toward a world where everyone can thrive💙♿

05/19/2026

May’s Life Skill of the Month: Organizing a Picnic Bag! 🌞

This fun, practical activity builds executive function, organization, and problem-solving skills — while encouraging independence and real-world application.
Here’s how to turn it into a mini learning opportunity:

Step 1: Plan it out 🧠
Ask: “What do we need for our picnic?”
Encourage your child or students to make a list — food, drinks, blanket, sunscreen, napkins, etc.

Step 2: Sort and pack 🧺
Lay everything out and decide what goes where. Discuss:
• Heavy items on the bottom?
• What should stay cool or dry?
• How can we make it easy to carry?

Step 3: Check and reflect 🌞
Before leaving, do a quick checklist review — what did we forget? What worked well?
Reflection builds planning awareness and flexibility for next time.
✨ Skill focus:
• Sequencing
• Categorizing
• Decision-making
• Working memory
• Real-life problem solving
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05/12/2026

Today for mental health week we encourage you to engage in some self-care today 🌿
Take a little time for yourself with these simple activities:
✨ Breathe mindfully for 5 minutes
✨ Step outside and enjoy nature
✨ Write down 3 things you’re grateful for
✨ Stretch or move your body
✨ Take a short digital detox and do something just for you
Small steps can make a big difference for your mental well-being 💛