Our Therapeutic Approaches - Personalized & Collaborative
Our therapists draw on these clinically proven modalities and frameworks to tailor interventions to meet the unique needs of each child, adolescent and family we support. These approaches help us address emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges in a way that is collaborative, age-appropriate and grounded in best evidence-based practice.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Play Therapy
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Approaches
Trauma-Informed Care
Expressive Therapy
The Better Bridge Pathway - Discover ‘The Feeling Friends’ Framework
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Aware-Bear
Stage 1: Awareness with Aware-Bear
Therapeutic Focus: Emotional awareness and recognition
💬 What kids learn:“What am I feeling?” — Helping children identify and name emotions.
Goal: Help the child identify, name, and understand their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.
🎯 Outcome For Parents:
Your child learns to recognize their emotions and what triggers them — the first step towards better communication and behavior.
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Calm-Cub
Stage 2: Regulate with Calm-Cub
🧘♂️ Focus: Emotional regulation and calming strategies
💬 What kids learn:“What can I do when I feel too much?” — Tools for staying calm, grounded, and in control.
Goal: Equip the child with age-appropriate strategies to manage big emotions, especially during stress or conflict.
🎯 Outcome for Parents:
Your child learns simple, effective ways to manage overwhelm, anxiety, or big feelings — creating calmer moments and greater emotional balance at home.
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Wonder-Wren
Stage 3: Connect with Wonder-Wren
Focus: Social connection, communication, and empathy
💬 What kids learn:“How can I understand and connect with others?” — Skills for building friendships, expressing needs clearly, and caring for others’ feelings.
Goal: Strengthen the child’s ability to build and maintain safe, empathetic relationships with others.
🎯 Outcome for Parents:
Your child begins to form healthier relationships, communicate more thoughtfully, and express themselves in ways that are respectful and understood — both at home and in social settings.
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Regulate-Gator
Stage 4: Grow with Regulate-Gator
🌱 Focus: Applying emotional tools independently and building long-term resilience
💬 What kids learn:“How can I handle challenges on my own?” — Practicing confidence, self-reflection, and using skills in real-life situations.
Goal: Help the child internalize and apply their skills, fostering long-term resilience and emotional independence.
🎯 Outcome for Parents:
Your child becomes more emotionally self-reliant — showing confidence, using coping tools in daily life, and continuing to grow with fewer outbursts or setbacks. You will see lasting progress beyond the therapy room.
