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Welcome to Calgary’s “spark-tacular” child psychology clinic for Superhero kids and families!
We believe that every child is a Superhero.
Kids don’t have to wait until they grow up to become Superheroes. Every child has a special set of Superpowers and stars in their own Superhero story.
Sometimes, as they grow, Superhero kids and teens run into tricky challenges, and some of them need specialized support, beyond what parents can provide. That’s our cue.
Kids need specialized therapeutic approaches.
Our child psychologists and child counsellors use a myriad of play therapy and other forms of specialized child therapeutic approaches to help Calgary kids and teens grow and thrive as unique, emPOWERed, joyful, and resilient Superheroes.
Kids are not mini adults, so to meet them at their level we use specialized approaches such as play therapy, because play is how younger kids communicate. Play is the ideal way to connect with kids at their (fun and amazing!) level. But although play therapy uses play, it is much more than ordinary play. Play therapy is a structured, systematic, evidence-based, specialized therapeutic approach. It shows our child counsellors where your child is in their development. Using play therapy, we can track play themes to discover how your child views themselves, others, and their place in the world. We use insights gleaned through play therapy to connect with your unique Superhero child, emPOWER them to overcome challenges, grow their Superpowers, and thrive.
Growing through adolescence is a Superhero quest, too.
The teenage years bring next-level challenges, but with the right skills and support to grow and thrive, adolescence can be terrific.
Although by nature adolescence is fraught with challenges, the “in-between” teenage years don’t have to be terrible. We are convinced that navigating tricky times and overcoming interesting challenges in the process of growing up can be super cool and fun, both for teens and for their parents!
Teenagers are super special, and what fun, games, and playfulness look like in therapeutic interventions for adolescents is special, too. We design therapy interventions that make counselling a special experience for teens because we need never outgrow our enjoyment of fun, games, and playfulness.
As they grown into adolescence, kids strive for greater independence and they are increasingly able to express themselves through words, so for most adolescents play therapy is no longer developmentally appropriate. To support teens, our therapists use other forms of counselling that resonate with them. These include art therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), talk therapy, sand tray therapy, narrative therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and more.
A new chapter of your Superhero child’s story begins at Kids Reconnect in Calgary
Every child is special and every family situation is unique, and so are their challenges. Our focus and approach will meet you where you are.
Whether you’re looking for help with your child or adolescent’s smaller everyday struggles (like “acting out” at home or at school), with their emotional and relational skills development, or specialized child psychology support for more complex concerns (like anxiety, autism, ADD/ADHD, depression, OCD, learning disabilities, or trauma), you’ve come to the right place.
A place of EmPOWERment
Our team of experienced child psychologists, play therapists, and child counsellors work with kids, teens, parents, and families in Calgary. We offer evidence-based, personalized child and adolescent therapy plans tailored to your needs. To ensure that your child or adolescent feels supported and emPOWERed every step of their way to grow and thrive, we use a variety of specialized child-focused, attachment, and trauma-informed approaches, including play therapy, sand tray therapy, narrative therapy, art therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), emotionally focused therapy (EFT), and family systems therapy.
Welcome to EmPOWERland
Instead of a list of problems, issues, and mental health diagnoses,
we focus on developing your child’s strengths to overcome and soar through adversity.
We use specialized play therapy, child therapy, and other counselling techniques to make every session a child counselling adventure.
Let’s spark the joy of play in your Superhero child to help them grow and thrive.
A special place in Calgary where kids’ imagination sparkles!sparkles!
Our team of child psychologists, play therapists, and child therapists welcome kids to EmPOWERland in Calgary, where we emPOWER kids to explore, use, and grow the Superpower skills they need to feel and do well.
EmPOWERland is a land of discovery, fun, and child counselling and play therapy adventures. A land of emPOWERment, play therapy and possibilities, where kids at all stages of development explore their own Superpowers, grow their personal Superhero skills, overcome challenges through child counselling adventures, and have fun along the way.
Our play therapy adventures in EmPOWERland
are designed to help Calgary Superhero kids grow and thrive.
What might this look like for your child?
In the imaginary realm of EmPOWERland at Kids Reconnect, you might see unicorns, flying puppies, dragons, balloons, cupcakes, and maybe a rocket or two at the gate. (Hang on — did you spot a playful blue mouse right here at the bottom of this page?) It’s a special place for kids, where you might meet a rainbow lion, a zebra, a lovely llama, or a giraffe that can make you laugh. Around here, kids hang out with rollicking rabbits, mischievous monkeys, mini mermaids, and a tiger who can skate, enjoying snacks, stories, and art, plus child psychologists, play therapists, and child counsellors with whom to play and all your successes celebrate.
Come visit EmPOWERland and meet our team of specialized child psychologists and Registered Social Workers who specialize in working with kids. Explore a land of imagination, adventure, challenges, and Superpowers. A land where art, stories, and play star the super special Superhero star that is YOU.
Our Space in Calgary
Spark-tacular child counselling adventures, healing, and fun happen in spark-tacular spaces.
features playrooms, plush furnishings, soft lighting,
and a whole kit and caboodle of toys, playful provisions, and art therapy equipment.
With the help of a child psychologist, play therapist, or social worker from the Kids Reconnect team,
in EmPOWERland kids explore, embrace, and develop their strengths,
growing in their emPOWERment and resilience to overcome challenges.
About Kids Reconnect
Our Story
Kids Reconnect (KR) is a branch of Calgary Reconnect Counselling Group (CRCG), co-founded by Marcella Galizia and Natalie Bergman.
As child psychologists, Marcella and Natalie have each helped to empower legions of amazing kids and families to discover and use their Superpowers to face a wide range of diverse challenges. They lead the all-star Calgary Superhero child therapists team in EmPOWERland.
Besides kids, they love healthy snacks, cookies, cupcakes, fabulous fashion, and fairy tales. That’s why you’ll always find heaps of snacks and treats when you visit!
Natalie Bergman and Marcella Galizia also practice independently at each of their own psychology clinics in Calgary.
Natalie founded
Marcella founded
Ready to embark on a child counselling adventure?
Hang in there! Call us to book a child counselling appointment
with one of our Superhero child psychologists in Calgary.
