Psychology
The Psychology & Social Work department provides services for children with a developmental disability and a significant behavioural or mental health condition
Our team of psychologists and parent support workers help children living in Surrey with a developmental disability and a significant behavioural or mental health condition.
Services we offer
- Consultation and assistance to families with a child who is having behavioural concerns
- Counselling to children, youth and families
- Support for parents of children who are having difficulty with toilet training and/or sleep
- Services for parents who want to improve their children’s daily living skills
- Groups for parents and siblings of children with a disability to encourage support and to share experiences
Who’s eligible?
- Children ages 0-13 living in Surrey or White Rock
- Children with a developmental disability and a significant behavioural or mental health condition
Coordination of services
Referrals to The Centre’s Psychology program are coordinated with the Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) program at the Ministry of Children & Family Development. If your family would be better served by the Child and Youth Mental Health program we will let you know.
Our Approach
The F-words emphasize your child's strengths, interests and your family's values. They remind us to focus on what children CAN do.
They highlight the importance of all the elements of a child's health and well-being, including social relationships and meaningful participation at home, in school, childcare and in the community.
Based on research & built on the World Health Organization's International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Framework. www.canchild.ca/f-words
- Kids live & thrive with their families
- The family is the expert on the child
- What activities do you want to do together?
- How can our team help your child participate fully in those experiences?
- Fun is an essential part of childhood
- What activities does your child enjoy most?
- What activities would your child like to try?
- Building supportive friendships & positive social relationships are important for all children
- Talk about the social connections in your child's life so our team can help you grow those relationships
- Function = the ability to do an activity with or without support
- Do activities without focusing on the outcome
- Talk about how your child plays and functions in daily life
- Health is related to staying physically & mentally fit
- What makes it easy or hard for your child to become and stay active & healthy?
- Child development = keeping your child's future in view
- What are your family and child's dreams?
- What are your expectations about the future?
Questions about our services? Need help completing your online referral or PDF referral form? We're happy to help!
Call us at 604-584-1361 or send us an email.
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