By Sara Clark @ Dandelion Family Counselling www.saraclark.ca Photo by Alice Dietrich on Unsplash The transition from adolescence into young adulthood is full of change — new responsibilities, shifting identities, academic pressure, social expectations, and the emotional weight that comes with growing up. For many young people, these changes feel overwhelming. For parents, it can be hard to know how to support a young adult who is struggling but doesn’t always have the words to explain what’s...

By Sara Clark @ Dandelion Family Counselling www.saraclark.ca Photo by Vitaly Gariev on Unsplash This guide is designed to help young adults — and the parents who support them — understand the emotional landscape of first year university and build the skills needed to navigate it with confidence. Why the Transition to University Feels So Big The shift from high school to university is more than an academic change. It’s a developmental milestone that touches nearly every part of a young...

By Sara Clark www.saraclark.ca Who you are and your nervous system is doing a lot of work behind the scenes. TRE® (Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises) is a gentle, body‑based method that helps teens release stress and reconnect with a sense of calm. It’s simple, empowering, and designed to support the body’s natural ability to regulate itself. What Is TRE®? TRE® is a series of easy exercises that activate your body’s natural shaking or “tremoring” response — a built‑in way the nervous...