About
The CAYAC is a dedicated treatment centre specializing in evidence-based care for young people dealing with anxiety-related challenges. We help our clients conquer anxiety and take control of their lives.
We are lucky to be able to Offer our services within a hospital, Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), which provides a collegial and supportive environment, and within a country - Canada - where peace, welfare, multiculturalism and acceptance are fundamental values. We do not take this privilege for granted; it allows us to establish a unique team of clinicians who bring their expertise from various corners of the world.
Clients
A clinic does not exist without its clients and we extend our gratitude to our clients who have exhibited tremendous determination and resilience on their path to conquering anxiety. We are honored to have collaborated with numerous remarkable individuals and families.
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We work with toddlers, children, teens, and young adults up until the age of 22 years.
"It takes a village to raise a child and a team to fight anxiety"
(Dr. Gili Adler Nevo)
Philosophy
Anxiety is a psychological and physiological state that feels like fear or apprehension, and is closely linked to worry. While fear and anxiety are perfectly normal experiences, when anxiety becomes excessive or disproportionate to the situation, it can become a mental health disorder.
Anxiety can underlie many other problems; for instance, it can lead to depression when people avoid situations that trigger anxiety, and become disengaged with life.
At CAYAC, we believe that helping young people overcome anxiety is especially important because it can impact their life trajectory. Our goal is to support children and teens in realizing their full potential and setting them on a path driven by their dreams rather than their fears.
Setting
A therapeutic setting refers to the environment in which therapeutic interventions, treatments, or support of an individual’s emotional well-being takes place. The setting at CAYAC can be virtual, as well as brick and mortar. Regardless of its form, our goal is to create a safe, confidential, and supportive space. Here, you or your child can explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, with the guidance of a qualified professional and be understood.