Mindful Insights for Kids
Growing Confidence, Emotional Strength & Healthy Friendships
Helping children ages 9–12 build the emotional skills they need to navigate friendships, manage stress, and thrive at school and beyond.
For Kids 9-12 | Thursdays 5:00-6:30pm | Term-Based or School year enrolment options
“You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”
— Christopher Robin from Winnie the Pooh
About the Program
Growing Up Brings New Challenges
The later elementary years bring exciting growth, but they can also bring new challenges. As children become more aware of themselves and the world around them, they often experience increasing academic expectations, more complex friendships, growing independence, and stronger emotions that can sometimes feel overwhelming.
How Mindful Insights Helps
Mindful Insights is a supportive, evidence-informed emotional wellness group for children ages 9–12 that helps build confidence, emotional awareness, resilience, and practical coping skills for everyday life.
In a safe, engaging, and encouraging environment, children learn to better understand their emotions, strengthen friendships, solve problems, and develop healthy coping strategies while connecting with peers who are navigating many of the same experiences.
What Participants will experience
Throughout the program, children participate in engaging activities designed to make learning meaningful, enjoyable, and practical, including:
✔ Games, movement, interactive activities and experiential learning
✔ Mindfulness and relaxation strategies
✔ Creative projects, Collaborative challenges, Real-life problem-solving
✔ Guided discussions and Practical coping skill practice
Skills Children May Develop
Throughout the program, children have opportunities to build and strengthen:
✔ Greater confidence and self-esteem
✔ Emotional awareness and regulation
✔ Healthy coping strategies
✔ Resilience and flexible thinking
✔ Stronger communication and friendship skills
✔ Problem-solving and decision-making
✔ Practical strategies for navigating everyday challenges
✔ Skills that can be practiced at home, at school, and in the community
Every child is unique. Individual experiences and outcomes may vary based on each child's strengths, goals, participation, and opportunities to practice new skills outside of the group.
Skills We Build Together
Emotional Wellness
Emotional awareness
Emotional regulation
Mindfulness and present-moment awareness
Coping with stress, worry, and anxiety
Self-compassion and positive self-talk
Everyday Life Skills
Building healthy emotional habits
Managing school and everyday challenges
Making thoughtful decisions
Increasing independence
Applying skills across home, school, and community
Social & Relationship Skills
Friendship skills
Communication and conversation skills
Conflict resolution
Perspective taking
Healthy boundaries
Self-advocacy and decision-making
Confidence & Resilience
Building confidence and healthy self-esteem
Growth mindset
Coping with disappointment and setbacks
Flexible thinking and problem-solving
Developing healthy coping strategies
Our Evidence-Informed Approach
Mindful Insights is grounded in evidence-informed practices that help children develop practical skills for lifelong emotional wellness. Rather than simply talking about emotions, children actively learn and practice new skills through engaging, meaningful experiences that build confidence, resilience, and healthy relationships.
Mindful Insights was thoughtfully designed by Willow Tree's senior clinical team, integrating research and best practices from several evidence-informed approaches, including:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help children develop psychological flexibility, mindfulness, emotional resilience, and values-based decision-making.
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) to strengthen emotional awareness, self-regulation, empathy, communication, and healthy relationships.
Behavioural Science and Learning Theory to teach practical coping, social, and emotional skills through active participation, practice, feedback, and real-world application.
Positive Psychology to foster confidence, resilience, optimism, gratitude, and personal strengths.
Mindfulness and Self-Compassion strategies to help children better manage stress, navigate challenges, and respond to themselves with kindness.
Through games, movement, collaborative activities, creative projects, guided discussions, and real-life practice, children develop skills they can confidently apply at home, at school, and in everyday life!
Program Details & Registration
Flexible, Year-Round Curriculum
Each term introduces new themes and activities while reinforcing core social-emotional skills. Children who participate across multiple terms enjoy a richer, progressive learning experience, while new families are welcome to join at the beginning of any term—no previous participation is required.
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Location:
Willow Tree Mind & Wellness Centre 145 Main Street, Toronto
FALL TERM
Thursdays | 5:00–6:30 PM
September 17 – December 17, 2026 (14 Weeks)WINTER TERM
Thursdays | 5:00–6:30 PM
January 7 – March 25, 2027 (12 Weeks)SPRING TERM
Thursdays | 5:00–6:30 PM
April 8th – June 24th 2027 (12 Weeks -
Program Investment:
Term Registration
$95 per session
Fall Term (14 weeks): $1,330
Winter Term (12 weeks): $1,140
Spring Term (12 weeks): $1,140
School-Year Registration
$90 per session
Fall: $1260
Winter: $1080
Spring:$1080
✔ Reduced annual rate
✔ Guaranteed placement for all three terms
✔ Consistent support and uninterrupted skill development throughout the school year
Funding:
✔ Facilitated by a Registered Social Worker (RSW)
✔ Ontario Autism Program (OAP) Eligible
✔ Most extended health benefit plans with Social Work coverage accepted
Financial Aid Options / Community Access Rates Available for those in need -
Your child will be supported by Willow Tree's experienced, multidisciplinary clinical team, including Registered Social Workers and Child & youth therapists.
Groups have a 1:5 staff to child ratio
All programs are supervised by Registered Social WorkersOur team creates a warm, engaging, and psychologically safe environment where children feel supported, encouraged, and empowered to participate at their own pace. Every group is thoughtfully facilitated to foster meaningful relationships, build confidence, and help children practice new skills through fun, interactive experiences.
Have additional questions? Not sure if your child is a good fit?
Reach out to our intake team today: intake@willowtree-mindwellness.ca
Or click here to schedule a complimentary 15-20min consultation
Registration
Select your desired program term below (School year or Specific Term) and click Register Now.
Complete the Program Registration Form.
Once submitted, the program will automatically be added to your shopping cart.
Proceed to Checkout to complete your first session payment and reserve your child's spot.
Once we receive your registration form and first session payment, our Intake Team will contact you to complete the remaining intake documentation and onboarding process.
If you have any questions or need assistance at any point, please contact us at intake@willowtree-mindwellness.ca.
Choose Your Registration Options
Please note: The prices displayed below represent the first session payment only, which secures your child's spot in the program.
The Remaining program fees will be invoiced after each session.
School year and Term Based Enrolment available Below
School Year Registration
(September 2026 – June 2027)
Thursdays • 5:00–6:30 PM • September 17th, 2026 – June 24th, 2027 (38 weeks) • Ages 9–12
📍 145 Main Street, Toronto
Includes: All Sessions in Fall 2026, Winter 2027 and Spring 2027 Terms.
A therapist-led emotional wellness group for children ages 9–12 that helps build emotional awareness, confidence, resilience, healthy friendships, and coping skills through engaging activities, mindfulness practices, creative projects, and meaningful group discussions.
School-Year Registration Benefits
✔ Guaranteed placement for the full school year
✔ Consistent support and uninterrupted emotional skill development
✔ Reduced annual rate of $90 per session
✔ No need to re-register each term
✔ Greater opportunity to strengthen emotional regulation, resilience, confidence, and meaningful peer connections throughout the school year
Please note: Today's payment reserves your child's place in the program and covers their first session. The remaining program fees will be invoiced after each session.
Commitment to all 3 terms of the school year (Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027) is required upon registration, however if your child is not a good fit for the program you may cancel at any time.
Thursdays • 5:00–6:30 PM • September 17th, 2026 – June 24th, 2027 (38 weeks) • Ages 9–12
📍 145 Main Street, Toronto
Includes: All Sessions in Fall 2026, Winter 2027 and Spring 2027 Terms.
A therapist-led emotional wellness group for children ages 9–12 that helps build emotional awareness, confidence, resilience, healthy friendships, and coping skills through engaging activities, mindfulness practices, creative projects, and meaningful group discussions.
School-Year Registration Benefits
✔ Guaranteed placement for the full school year
✔ Consistent support and uninterrupted emotional skill development
✔ Reduced annual rate of $90 per session
✔ No need to re-register each term
✔ Greater opportunity to strengthen emotional regulation, resilience, confidence, and meaningful peer connections throughout the school year
Please note: Today's payment reserves your child's place in the program and covers their first session. The remaining program fees will be invoiced after each session.
Commitment to all 3 terms of the school year (Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027) is required upon registration, however if your child is not a good fit for the program you may cancel at any time.
Term Based Registration
First Session Fit Guarantee
We want every child to feel comfortable and supported. If, after attending the first session, you don't feel the program is the right fit for your child, you are under no obligation to continue with the remainder of the term.
Enrol for the Fall 2026 Term
Weekly on Thursdays 5:00–6:30 PM
September 17th – December 17th, 2026 (14 weeks)
Thursdays • 5:00–6:30 PM • September 17th – December 17th, 2026 (14 weeks) • Ages 9–12
📍 145 Main Street, Toronto
A therapist-led social-emotional wellness group for children ages 9–12 that helps build emotional awareness, confidence, resilience, healthy friendships, and coping skills through engaging activities, mindfulness practices, creative projects, and group discussions.
Please note: Today's payment reserves your child's place in the program and covers their first session. The remaining program fees will be invoiced after each session.
Enrol for the Winter 2027 Term
Weekly on Thursdays 5:00–6:30 PM
January 7th – March 25th, 2027 (12 weeks)
Enrol for the Spring 2027 Term
Weekly on Thursdays 5:00–6:30 PM
April 8th – June 24th, 2027 (12 weeks)
Thursdays • 5:00–6:30 PM • April 8th – June 24th, 2027 (12 weeks) • Ages 9–12
📍 145 Main Street, Toronto
A therapist-led emotional wellness group for children ages 9–12 that helps build emotional awareness, confidence, resilience, healthy friendships, and coping skills through engaging activities, mindfulness practices, creative projects, and meaningful group discussions.
Please note: Today's payment reserves your child's place in the program and covers their first session. The remaining program fees will be invoiced after each session.
Thursdays • 5:00–6:30 PM • January 7th – March 25th, 2027 (12 weeks) • Ages 9–12
📍 145 Main Street, Toronto
A therapist-led emotional wellness group for children ages 9–12 that helps build emotional awareness, confidence, resilience, healthy friendships, and coping skills through engaging activities, mindfulness practices, creative projects, and meaningful group discussions.
Please note: Today's payment reserves your child's place in the program and covers their first session. The remaining program fees will be invoiced after each session.
A therapist-led emotional wellness group for children ages 9–12 that helps build emotional awareness, confidence, resilience, healthy friendships, and coping skills through engaging activities, mindfulness practices, creative projects, and meaningful group discussions.
Please note: Today's payment reserves your child's place in the program and covers their first session. The remaining program fees will be invoiced after each session.
Not sure which option is best or have additional questions?
Contact our intake team: intake@willowtree-mindwellness.ca
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