Defiance & Anger Support
Anger is just the tip of the iceberg.
Decoding Anger & Oppositional Behaviour
Anger is almost always a secondary emotion, protecting a child from feeling vulnerable, scared, overwhelmed, or embarrassed. Through a trauma-informed lens, we view defiance not as "bad behaviour," but as a call for help and connection.
We use play therapy, emotional regulation training, and behaviour intervention principles to help children express their true underlying needs and teach them safe ways to release frustration without harming themselves or their relationships.
Because anger is so often linked to dysregulation, our emotional regulation support pairs naturally with this work. For practical, behaviour-focused strategies at home, behaviour intervention can help the whole family.
Anger and behaviour support is available at the Port Coquitlam office, with families welcomed from Coquitlam, Port Moody and across the Tri-Cities.
Professional Collaboration
A child's growth is supported best when their whole village works together. Sheila actively collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure consistent, wrap-around support across all environments. We partner closely with:
Bridging the Gap: To ensure that therapeutic strategies translate into real-world success, Sheila is available to attend school meetings (including IEPs), conduct school and daycare observations, and help develop cohesive, evidence-based behaviour and emotional regulation plans that work seamlessly between home, school, and clinic.
Learn how Sunny Spot can collaborate with families, educators and school teams.
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The way counselling is introduced can shape how safe and open it feels. Our gentle parent guide includes age-appropriate language, simple scripts, what to avoid, and what the first sessions may look like.
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