Parent Coffee Time | Parry Sound
2026-02-26 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Parry Sound Clinic, 72 Church Street, Parry Sound, ON, Canada
Join us for a FREE and relaxed opportunity to connect, share experiences, and learn from one another. Enjoy meaningful conversation with other parents and caregivers in a warm, welcoming space, facilitated by Lyndsey.
Thursday, February 26 | 7:30 – 9:00 PM
Parry Sound Clinic
RSVP to Cassidy at reception.childrenstherapy@gmail.com

Positive Pathways Friendship Group | Ages 8-11
2026-03-07 14:30 - 15:30 | Parry Sound Clinic, 72 Church Street, Parry Sound, ON, Canada
This 6-week group program has been designed to help children ages 8–11 build social skills, make friends, and learn how to communicate, cooperate, and solve problems with others. Through fun activities, games, and group discussions, kids will gain confidence in forming and keeping positive friendships.
Core Skills:
– Emotional Awareness
– Conversation Skills
– Cooperation
– Conflict Resolution
– Empathy
– Building/Maintaining Friendships
Program Outline:
Week 1 — Understanding Friendship
Week 2 — Feelings & Empathy
Week 3 — Communication & Conversation Skills
Week 4 — Cooperation & Teamwork
Week 5 — Handling Conflict & Feelings with Friends
Week 6 — Strengthening & Celebrating Friendships
$240 (can be covered under OT benefits)
Ages 8-11
March 7 – April 11 (6 Weeks)
Saturdays | 2:30 – 3:30 PM
Parry Sound Clinic
REGISTER HERE

Letter Ninjas: A Focus on Precision and Fun | Ages 7-10
2026-04-14 16:30 - 17:30 | Barrie Clinic, 115 Bell Farm Road, Suite 114, Barrie, Ontario, L4M 5G1, Canada
Get ready for 8 weeks of hands-on fun designed to strengthen little hands and big imaginations! This group is all about improving fine motor skills, building handwriting confidence, and making learning fun. Through games, crafts, and creative activities, kids will develop the dexterity and control needed for neat printing while having a blast with friends.
Goals:
– Improve hand strength, coordination, and dexterity
– Develop consistent, legible printing skills
– Boost confidence and independence in writing tasks
$400
Ages 7-10
April 14 – June 2 (8 weeks)
Tuesdays | 4:30-5:30 PM
Barrie Clinic – Unit 114
REGISTER HERE

Girls Friendship Group | Ages 8-10
2026-04-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Barrie Clinic, 115 Bell Farm Road, Suite 114, Barrie, Ontario, L4M 5G1, Canada
This girls friendship group is a fun, supportive space where girls ages 8–10 can connect, laugh, and grow together. Through games, activities, and guided conversations, participants build confidence in their social and emotional skills while forming meaningful friendships.
The group focuses on:
– Emotional awareness: understanding and expressing feelings in healthy ways
– Conversation skills: listening, sharing, and taking turns in discussions
– Cooperation & teamwork: working together and supporting one another
– Conflict resolution: handling disagreements calmly and respectfully
– Empathy: recognizing and caring about others’ feelings
– Building and maintaining friendships: learning what makes friendships strong and lasting
Activities are hands-on, engaging, and age-appropriate, encouraging girls to practice skills in a safe and encouraging environment. The group emphasizes kindness, inclusion, and respect, helping each participant feel valued, heard, and supported.
By the end of the group, girls gain practical tools they can use at school, at home, and with peers—while having fun and making genuine connections along the way.
$300
Ages 8-10
April 14 – May 19 (6 weeks)
Tuesdays | 6:00-7:00 PM
Barrie Clinic – Unit 114
REGISTER HERE

Kitchen Connections | Ages 14-18
2026-07-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Join us for a fun and interactive virtual meal prep group for teens! Participants will learn simple recipes and kitchen safety while building independence and executive functioning skills such as planning, organization, time management, and following multi-step directions. Supervised by an Occupational Therapist and run by an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Youth participating should:
– Be safe using basic kitchen utensils
– Be able to use a microwave with only verbal prompts from the therapist
– Be able to follow directions in a virtual/group format
– Have access to basic kitchen supplies and ingredients at home
Sessions are kept intentionally small with just 2 teens per group, allowing for individualized support while also encouraging conversation, peer interaction, and social engagement.
$320
Ages 14-18
July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29 (4 weeks)
Wednesdays | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Virtual
Please note: this group is only open to clients who have received a therapy service from our clinic within the last 12 months.

REGISTER HERE
