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EMPOWERING CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Providing services to help children

& their families struggling with

ADHD | Autism | OCD & ODD | Anxiety

Giftedness

Click to See available Classes and programs

EMPOWERING CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Providing services to help children

& their families struggling with

ADHD | Autism | OCD & ODD | Anxiety

Giftedness

Click to See available Classes and programs

Calgary Camps, book today!!!

Still a few spots left

Hello Families,

CBBCS is proud to still be providing Behavioural Support and Social Groups to all our clients during this COVID pandemic. We see first hand how social isolation has affected your children and family as a whole and want to ensure you, that all our team members are here to support you through Online Consulting sessions, Weekly online social groups, Weekly Themed Summer Camps and our very popular Overnight Camping Trips. We closely monitor and follow the health guidelines when in groups and as we start to merge back into 1:1 in home sessions. Please contact us for any more information and to register for any our services .

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Camping area just extended. We have space for 10 more youth!

Our group has the entire camp ground July 17- 22

Hello Families,

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Parent & Family Support

BEHAVIOUR CONSULTATIONS

Everyone has tricky moments. Children with exceptional needs tend to have more compared to others. To help navigate the tricky (trying) times, our staff is here to guide you step-by-step as you navigate daily life with your child. Staff members are trained to support the family as a whole in hopes of reducing stress for all members of the family.

BEHAVIOUR CONSULTATIONS

COUNSELLING SUPPORT

BEHAVIOUR CONSULTATIONS

Behavioural Aide Services

Our registered psychologists in Calgary are experienced in helping families navigate the complexities that come with raising children with disabilities. Psychologists work with other team members to best support each member of a family and offer a wide range of approaches including play based counselling for children, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural approaches, and many more.

Behavioural Aide Services

PARENT Training SUPPORTS

Behavioural Aide Services

The Behavioural Aide Program, funded by FSCD, supports children with disabilities and their families as they navigate their child's needs, and the impact those needs have on the family system. This program offers direct support to all family members.

SPECIALIZED SERVICES

PARENT Training SUPPORTS

Our team provides Behavioural Specialists and Psychologists to join Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Speech Language Pathologists to support children with exceptional needs as well as their families. This program is funded by FSCD and is meant to support the child, parents, and siblings, to build skills within the home and community.

PARENT Training SUPPORTS

Our team is trained to develop strategies that will support parents ability to increase their own confidence in regards to parenting. We believe when we have strong, empowered parents, we raise strong, empowered children.

Child Focused Programs

Child Focus Groups 5-18

Groups are designed for children who struggle with social/emotional needs, anxiety, behavioural concerns, and general social development. Skill building occurs through play to mimic an environment your child may encounter in the community. We believe children thrive when they have a safe environment to navigate such skills. Children are empowered by each other and learn mistakes and/or fallbacks are normal and expected. Siblings are welcome to join all groups offered at a discounted rate.

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Child Focus Groups 5-18

Paint Nights

Friday social night

Paint Nights

CBBCS has partnered with Rachel Pickering from Lemontree Lane Art Studio to offer an interactive social approach to engage children through the arts. Rachel specializes in abstract art that allows children to explore their creative side while socializing with other children and family members.

See Rachel's website below

Friday social night

Children come together to enjoy an evening of events mimicked after a birthday party environment. Children enjoy a meal together along with a semi-structured activity followed by free time leaving space for friendships to blossom.

Teen Talk

Friday social night

As children grow, they naturally develop support systems through friends they meet in school or in the community. Many children who struggle socially, experience anxiety, or have a diagnosis do not have this support system. Teen talk provides teens with a safe space to talk openly about their experiences with guided support in place to ensure success, a feeling of belonging, and support.

Drop in scape group

Focuses on mimicking a natural play scenario where children feel safe to interact and use new skills through child led play. Children are encouraged to use the environment to practice skills they have been learning, as well as support other children; tricky things and all. Lastly, children explore the idea that they are not alone; there

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Drop in scape group

Outdoor Activities

Skiing Day

spring/summer Day camps

Children enjoy a day at Nakiska Ski Resort with team members playing in the snow. On our ski days, the goal is simply to have fun together as a group. Groups are kept small and set out to explore unique outdoor activities with other children. Kids will learn quickly, build confidence and love the sport!

spring/summer Day camps

CBBCS offers day camps during both the Catholic and Public school board spring breaks, as well as throughout the summer months. Camps are themed and focus on providing a safe space for children to play and enjoy time with other children in the community. For children who are actively engaged in CBBCS programming, team members utilize this time to maintain strategies and expectations as outlined in the plan. We offer before and after care for those parents who require extended support. A goal at CBBCS is to maintain flexibility, thus, parents can sign their children up for half-days or full-days, as well as mix and vary the amount of days per week. Discount prices are offered for those who register in advance. All camp programs follow the Low Arousal Approach.

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Overnight camps

spring/summer Day camps

Overnight camps

Overnight Camps (2 night weekend or 5 night weekday camping)

CBBCS has teamed up with The Red Lodge Guest Ranch to offer overnight camps. Families can choose to send their children for 2 or 5 nights depending on scheduled dates offered each year. We offer weekend camping as well as weekday camping throughout the spring/summer months. All camps follow the Low Arousal Approach and provide children with the opportunity to explore their own interests along with new ones. Children actively participate in their own outdoor activities scheduling during camps to be sure they have the opportunity to engage in preferred activities. Home groups are created based on interest rather than age to give children the opportunity to bond with other children who share similar interests.

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Specialized Programs

SCAPE registered program

(FSCD Approved) Ten 2-hour Sessions

Level 1 - Introduction to Interoception

Level 2 - Introduction to emotions

Level 3 - Social thinking

Level 4 - Understanding Behaviour and Perspective Taking

Level 5 - Conversation Skills

Level 6 - Friendship Thermometer - Developed by Cassidy Brown

Level 7 - Leadership and Mentoring

Friendship Thermometer

SCAPE registered program

The Friendship Thermometer was created by Cassidy Brown in 2007. This program helps children understand friendships and relationships through a black and white lens. Children explore rules for different levels of friendships and learn how they can take ownership of relationships to surround themselves with people who value and appreciate them.

Stay Safe at Home

This program was designed to support children who would like to learn how to stay home alone safely. The Stay Home Alone program teaches children through a black and white lens to help them navigate the skills required to stay home safely on their own. The program also provides parents will language, tools and strategies to support their

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Coming soon!

Stay Safe at Home

Internet safety

What does consent mean?

Sexual health for teens

Understanding legal rights and responsibility for teens and their parents

Our Caring Staff

Cassidy Brown

Owner/Behaviour Consultant

Over the past 20 years, Cassidy has worked with children and families with exceptional needs. Cassidy focuses her work on “the family as a whole” as she believes when a family system is empowered, strong, and resilient, children can thrive.

Cassidy’s goal is to help families learn skills and strategies that are le

Owner/Behaviour Consultant

Cassidy’s goal is to help families learn skills and strategies that are least intrusive by making simple changes that will result in the greatest change within each family system.

Most recently, Cassidy became a trainer in the Low Arousal Approach. Cassidy is excited to share this with her staff and families going forward.

"A change is a change no matter it’s size. Sometimes the smallest, slightest changes result in the greatest impact." - Cassidy Brown

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Chelsea caton

Cassidy Brown

Provisional Psychologist

Chelsea is a Registered Provisional Psychologist who provides therapy services to children, youth, adults, and families.

Chelsea has been supporting individuals and families in Calgary for over 15 years. She has provided counselling and behaviour strategies for children, youth, and parents around issues related to a

Provisional Psychologist

Chelsea is a Registered Provisional Psychologist who provides therapy services to children, youth, adults, and families.

Chelsea has been supporting individuals and families in Calgary for over 15 years. She has provided counselling and behaviour strategies for children, youth, and parents around issues related to a variety of developmental disabilities.

Chelsea’s approach is consultative, integrative, and evidence-based. She draws on solution focused therapies, play based interventions, positive behaviour support, EMDR, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Chelsea works to tailor her treatment plans and interventions to match her clients’ needs.

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Amel Akel

Cassidy Brown

Mandy Holowachuk

Behaviour Consultant

"Without strategy, execution is aimless. Without execution, strategy is useless ." - Morris Chang

Behaviour Consultant

"Without strategy, execution is aimless. Without execution, strategy is useless ." - Morris Chang

Amal earned a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems prior to discovering her interest in the field of behavioural coaching for special needs kids and is currently working on her Master of Arts degree in Psychology - Child and Adolescent Development. Equipped with the knowledge and training from several resources in combination with her field experience, she transitioned into the role of Behavioural Consultant.

Through her journey working with little kids, Amal gained experience in play-based therapies that help children communicate and explore repressed thoughts and emotions.

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Mandy Holowachuk

Registered Psychologist

Mandy is a Registered Psychologist with a Master’s degree in Counselling from Gonzaga University. She has also received additional training in areas related to working with children and adolescents.

Mandy is passionate about working with children, adolescents, and their families. She combines the theory of attachme

Registered Psychologist

Mandy is passionate about working with children, adolescents, and their families. She combines the theory of attachment with solution-focused techniques to provide positive goal-oriented change that focuses on developing healthier relationships.

Mandy regularly applies expressive techniques like play and art that enhance one’s experience and allows them to develop emotional self-awareness and regulation in a safe and nurturing environment.

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Sonia Farwaha

Mandy Holowachuk

Sonia Farwaha

Behavioural Consultant

“Our lives are inspired by the dreams we have from the earliest stages of our youth. When you combine passion and hard work, then success is always possible. While no road is ever straight, dedication and persistence will always lead you to your dreams” -Arte Moreno

Sonia completed her Bachelors of Arts degree majorin

Behavioural Consultant

Sonia completed her Bachelors of Arts degree majoring in English with a minor in Psychology at Mount Royal in 2010. Sonia started her journey working with children with Autism over 12 years ago. Sonia has a background in ABA and play-based therapy. She focuses her time supporting parents and children by setting achievable goals and strategies to encourage independence in all environments as well as helping children feel heard and validated thus increasing self-confidence and value.

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Tamara Deets

Mandy Holowachuk

Sonia Farwaha

Office Manager

“To us, family means putting your arms around each other and being there.” - Barbara Bush

Tamara is a dedicated mother and our office manager. Tamara works behind the scenes to make everything happen. Tamara works closely with Ashley to be sure we grow with families and make the system as streamlined as possible.

Tamara is d

Office Manager

“To us, family means putting your arms around each other and being there.” - Barbara Bush

Tamara is dedicated to helping parents navigate services we offer as well as services that are accessible through the government and other agencies within the Calgary region.

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Kira

Micheal Bartman

Kira

Kira has worked and volunteered in different types of organizations but found her true passion when volunteering with special needs children. As an adult on the autism spectrum, she has a deep understanding of the challenges many autistic children face and a desire to help those who are struggling. Kira recently completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Women and Gender Studies from Mount Royal University. She enjoys many different types of games, especially online and board games.

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Micheal Bartman

Kira

Micheal Bartman

“Anything is possible! If I can do it, so can you! - Dani Bowman

Michael is an adult on the autism spectrum, who recently found a passion for supporting children with special needs. Michael has a passion for Pokémon and currently runs our monthly Pokémon group. Michael just completed his training in the Low Arousal Approach.

Michael plans

“Anything is possible! If I can do it, so can you! - Dani Bowman

Michael plans to go to University to continue his path working with children in the future.

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People and Places worth a look!

Autism Calgary

More great associations and companies coming!

The organization serves as the community of families, caregivers and supportive professionals collectively striving for a supportive, accepting and understanding community for individuals and families living with ASD.

Find out more

More great associations and companies coming!

Please feel free to make a recommendation of a company you know that adds strength to youth.

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Children's Link

More great associations and companies coming!

Low arousal canada

Children’s Link maintains a current database of available resources, providing a one-stop site where families and professionals can explore options and connect with the services and supports best suited to their requirements.

Find out more

Low arousal canada

Lemontree Lane Art Studio

Low arousal canada

A central theme throughout this philosophy is the encouragement of carers to constantly question their own behaviour when working in care settings.

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FSCD Funding

Lemontree Lane Art Studio

Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) helps families plan, coordinate and access services to raise a child with disabilities.

Find out more

Lemontree Lane Art Studio

Rachel Pickering helps us offer an interactive social approach to engage children through the arts.

Learn more

**** EMPOWERING CHILDREN & FAMILIES****

**** EMPOWERING CHILDREN & FAMILIES****

Calgary Camps, book today!!!

Camping area just extended. We have space for 10 more youth!

New online calendar coming soon...

Welcome

Parent & Family Support

BEHAVIOUR CONSULTATIONS

BEHAVIOUR CONSULTATIONS

BEHAVIOUR CONSULTATIONS

BEHAVIOUR CONSULTATIONS

BEHAVIOUR CONSULTATIONS

COUNSELLING SUPPORT

BEHAVIOUR CONSULTATIONS

Behavioural Aide Services

Behavioural Aide Services

PARENT Training SUPPORTS

Behavioural Aide Services

SPECIALIZED SERVICES

PARENT Training SUPPORTS

PARENT Training SUPPORTS

PARENT Training SUPPORTS

PARENT Training SUPPORTS

PARENT Training SUPPORTS

Child Focused Programs

Child Focus Groups 5-18

Child Focus Groups 5-18

Child Focus Groups 5-18

Child Focus Groups 5-18

Child Focus Groups 5-18

Child Focus Groups 5-18

Paint Nights

Paint Nights

Friday social night

Paint Nights

Friday social night

Friday social night

Friday social night

Teen Talk

Friday social night

Friday social night

Drop in scape group

Drop in scape group

Drop in scape group

Drop in scape group

Drop in scape group

Drop in scape group

New online calendar coming soon...

Outdoor Activities

Skiing Day

spring/summer Day camps

spring/summer Day camps

spring/summer Day camps

spring/summer Day camps

spring/summer Day camps

Overnight camps

spring/summer Day camps

Overnight camps

Specialized Programs

SCAPE registered program

SCAPE registered program

SCAPE registered program

Friendship Thermometer

SCAPE registered program

SCAPE registered program

Stay Safe at Home

Stay Safe at Home

Stay Safe at Home

Coming soon!

Stay Safe at Home

Stay Safe at Home

New online calendar coming soon...

Our Caring Staff

Cassidy Brown

Cassidy Brown

Cassidy Brown

Chelsea caton

Cassidy Brown

Cassidy Brown

Amel Akel

EMPOWERING CHILDREN & FAMILIES

EMPOWERING CHILDREN & FAMILIES