"Tantrums to Tenderness"

​A 12-week intervention program to help parents teach their children
to regulate their attention, emotions and behaviours
​

​Tantrums to Tenderness is a customized, tailored program and is only available online (using secure, Canadian, encrypted telehealth services) to parents of children:
  • ages 4 to 14 years
  • struggling to manage their attention, emotions, moods and behaviours
  • living anywhere in Alberta, CANADA
Contact us for more information about this customized, activity based intervention program and see if this is right for you and your child.
I HELP PARENTS TEACH THEIR KIDS
​TO BE IN CHARGE OF THEIR ATTENTION, EMOTIONS, MOODS & BEHAVIOURS
Do you wish your child could be happy, confident and kind?

I help children (and parents of children) who:
  • seem anxious and worried.
  • have a hard time paying attention.  This can make life at school and home hard!
  • have unpredictable  tantrums and melt downs.
  • can be moody, irritable and impulsive.
  • do things without thinking, especially when frustrated or sad.
  • can't leave what they're doing so they can do what needs to be done next (e.g. getting ready for school, bedtime).
  • refuse to do things they don't like doing (e.g. homework).
  • have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or wake up with nightmares.
  • have a hard time separating from parents when dropped off at day care or school.
  • become upset when they can't do things "perfectly", or as well as they think they should.
  • worry about everything and anything.  They can need more reassurance than you'd expect to have to offer.
  • have a hard time making and keeping friends.
  • fight with their brothers and sisters.
  • have been bullied.
  • argue and fight over household rules (e.g. limits to screen time).
  • have a hard time attending medical and dental appointments.
  • have unusual fears.
This includes (but is not limited to) children with symptoms of:
  • Anxiety including panic attacks, separation anxiety, test/performance anxiety, generalized anxiety and OCD
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder.
  • Social Communication Disorder.
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
  • Oppositional Defiance Disorder.
  • Learning Disabilities.
  • Sensory Processing Disorder.
  • Developmental Coordination Disorder.
  • Reactive Attachment Disorder.

​Using a blended approach of parent counselling, consultation and education (including sensory processing, the neurophysiology of stress & anxiety, attachment and functional solutions for daily living) I help children:
  • express their feelings and needs.
  • see their strengths and use them in their daily lives.
  • learn to problem solve and cope with challenges in daily life.
  • experience self-acceptance, healing and growth.
  • accept the support and encouragement from those who love them.
  • deliberately practice important skills.
  • make lifestyle changes to help them get the important things done in daily life.
  • function at their personal best.

ABOUT JUDITH PINTO, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (ALBERTA)

​Specializing in Children's Mental Health, ​Psychotherapy & Parent Education
HIGHLIGHTS
  • ​I am an Occupational Therapist Specializing in Psychotherapy & Parent Education (ACOT Reg. # 1015).  
  • I have been practicing in Alberta for over 27 years (University of Alberta, 1992).  
  • I am committed to helping children (& parents of children) who struggle to manage their attention, emotions, moods, &/or behaviours.
  • ​I have extensive experience working with children with neurodevelopmental, academic, sensory processing, motor learning, social-emotional, and mental health struggles in their homes, schools, communities and through out-patient clinics.
  • I recognize the need for parents to do real self-care and develop needed skills to improve their ability to be present with compassion, wisdom, and courage in this life changing roles.​
CLICK HERE to read more about my approach to therapy and my clinical training.
LOCATION
  • ALL intervention sessions are ONLY offered ONLINE via secure telehealth, via OnCall Health. ​
  • CONTACT US to schedule your free initial 30-minute telephone consultation to help you decide if we are a good fit.

FEES
$200 per one hour session.  Payments are completed at the end of each session either through Credit Card, Cheque or e-transfer.  Paid receipts will be provided within 24 hours of payment being received & processed.

INSURANCE
Please contact your insurance plan to explicitly inquire about coverage through your extended health care provider.  However, I am able to provide services under the following: ​
  1. If you have "counselling" as part of your Family Supports for Children with Disabilities contract, "Psychotherapy" sessions with me are eligible for reimbursement in accordance with the terms in your contract.​
  2. I directly bill to Alberta Blue Cross for Occupational Therapy services.

​The Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists encourages clients to write to employers or insurance companies to improve coverage for OT services.
​Receipts for "Occupational Therapy - Psychotherapy Session" will be provided.  
​ Services may be covered under your extended health benefits plan.  Contact your plan provider directly.

BOOK A FREE 30 MINUTE PHONE CONSULTATION

Choose a time that works for you for a free 30 minute telephone consultation.  There is ABSOLUTELY NO CHARGE for this consultation.

We'll use the time to get clear about your current struggles, explore strategies to address them and options for next right steps for you or your child, including (but not limited to) options to work with me to address your needs.  If you feel we'd be a good fit , we'll discuss next steps.
Be well!

We Look Forward to Hearing From You!                       Copyright Judith Pinto 2020