Supporting Your Mental Wellbeing as You Age
At Beam, we believe mental health support should be available at every stage of life. As we’ve spent more time listening to older adults and their families, it’s become [...]
Understanding Behaviour Support: A Neuro-Affirming Look at Everyday Behaviour
When people hear “Behaviour Support,” they often picture something clinical, formal, or something only used when things have gone very wrong. But the reality is much simpler. Behaviour Support [...]
Navigating Scary News with Kids
During times of conflict and crisis children and adults alike experience a range of emotions including anxiety, stress, confusion, sadness, and anger. As adults, we often underestimate the impact that [...]
Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Fact vs Fiction
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions. It’s often portrayed in the media as quirky, harmless perfectionism, or reduced to jokes about being “super [...]
How to talk to someone about body image
Talking to a loved one about their body image can feel like walking a tightrope, you want to show you care without saying the wrong thing. If you've ever [...]
10 fun everyday activities to support a child’s speech and language skills
Each step in a child’s speech and language development is a milestone, and there are lots of ways you can help them along the way! By incorporating different activities into [...]
How Can Camping Support Child Development? Occupational Therapy tips from a Beam OT
As an Occupational Therapist, I see firsthand how outdoor play and activities like camping, can provide incredible developmental benefits for children and teens. Outdoor experiences offer a fun and [...]
Talking to Your Child About a Psychological Assessment: A Guide for Parents
People seek psychological assessments for various reasons. It may be to explore ADHD, autism, cognitive abilities, intellectual development, or behavioural challenges. At Beam, our team conducts comprehensive assessments to help [...]
ADHD Assessments for Children: What’s involved?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental difference (brain type) which has a number of strengths and advantages but can also pose some difficulties. As school returns [...]
