At Thrive Family Co., I believe children grow best when they are supported through creative, collaborative, and evidence-based methods.

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Helping young people notice and accept their emotions, stay connected to their values, and build flexible thinking skills in the face of challenges.

• Mindfulness-Based Art and Play: Encouraging self-expression, emotional exploration, and stress reduction through creative activities and mindful play.

• Brick-Based (LEGO) Therapy: Using structured LEGO play to foster communication, teamwork, emotional regulation, and problem-solving skills in a fun, engaging environment.

• Therapeutic Photography: Empowering children to explore and express their feelings, perspectives, and identities through the creative medium of photography.

• Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (Ross Greene)

  Instead of viewing challenging behaviour as intentional misbehaviour, CPS recognizes that kids do well if they can.

• Satir in the Sand Tray

  This expressive modality integrates Virginia Satir’s family systems theory with sand tray work to allow children to externalize inner experiences, family dynamics, and identity formation through symbolic play.

• Positive Psychology

  Focusing on what’s strong, not what’s wrong, positive psychology interventions are woven throughout the therapeutic process to foster resilience, gratitude, growth mindset, and hope. Activities and language emphasize: