Navigating Scoliosis Together: A Support Group for Parents
You’re trying to make the best decisions for your child with scoliosis… but no one is talking about how hard that actually feels.
This group is designed to support parents of children and teens with scoliosis in managing their own emotions while also supporting their child’s emotional experience. This is not therapy, but a supportive space where parents can connect with others who truly understand.
A space where you can feel heard and understood, while connecting with other parents that “get it”.
Leave feeling like you can better support yourself and your child, feel more in control, and more confident in your decisions.
A 4-week small group for parents
✔ Weekly guided sessions
✔ Practical tools + strategies
✔ Open discussion and support
✔ Small, supportive environment
Who is this for: Parents of children or teens with scoliosis
Where: Online (Zoom)
When: Monday, July 6th @ 6:00 PM EST
How Long: Each Group is 60 minutes (4 Groups every Monday starting July 6th)
What Parents are saying…
“For the first time, I realized that I am not alone in this journey. I felt heard and supported. I am more confident that I can handle whatever comes next.”
“Before I was struggling with the right path….It was helpful to meet parents at different stages of the journey and hear how they feel and what they struggle with.”
“Participating in this group gave me emotional tools and a sense of community during a really overwhelming time. I learned strategies like managing anxiety around my child’s diagnosis, and communicating in a calm, supportive way. Hearing from other parents who are going through similar experiences helped me feel less alone.”
Who is this for?
This is a parent-only space that offers warm, non-judgmental support and practical strategies you can use right away.
This group is for you if…
You are struggling to know the right path, bracing, surgery, PSEE, watch and wait?
You are doubting your decisions or feeling the weight of decision-making
Feeling overwhelmed by conflicting information
Watching your child struggle while trying to stay strong
Experiencing stress before appointments, X-rays, or brace changes
Feeling alone because friends and family don’t really get it
After this group you will walk away with…
A calmer nervous system when the worry spikes
Tools to handle uncertainty and decision fatigue
Ways to support yourself without the Mom guilt
Ways to support your child emotionally (without feeling like you’re guessing)
Language to communicate with your child, school, and medical team
A sense of community and “me too” moments that actually help
What to Expect
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Get to know each other and connect with other parents who “get it” and understand. Together we can see the emotional impact of scoliosis.
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Balancing your emotions and your child’s needs. Together we will understand the difference between reassurance and emotional avoidance and learn how to be a steady presence without being perfect.
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Let’s talk about the anxiety and self-blame you might be feeling as a parent. Learn the common thinking traps you might get stuck in and how to gently respond to anxious thoughts.
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Lets build emotional resilience and psychological flexibility so you can support yourself while supporting your child.
Meet your Facilitator
Hi, my name is Colleen, and I am so glad you are here.
I know scoliosis can feel confusing and overwhelming. There is so much information out there and sometimes not nearly enough.
What are my options?
What will be best for my child?
What if I am making the wrong decision?
How can I help them cope when I can barely cope myself?
If these thoughts sound familiar, you are not alone.
My scoliosis journey began when I was 11 years old, but it was never just my journey. My parents and my sister were deeply part of it too. I still remember sitting in the surgeon’s office, hearing how severe my scoliosis was and being told I should have had surgery “yesterday.” I remember my mom holding me while we both cried, and my dad sitting there quietly, trying to process it all.
Parents deserve support too, not just medical information.
After many years living with scoliosis, I continued to figure skate, completed a Master’s in Sport Psychology and a Master’s in Counselling Psychology, and now support others as a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario. While this group is not therapy, I bring both my professional training and my lived experience to create a space that is educational, supportive, and compassionate.
Stop feeling isolated in the decisions and emotions scoliosis brings, and start feeling connected, supported, and confident alongside other parents who truly understand.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Nope, you are more than welcome if you have a child or teen with scoliosis going through any phase.
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Sign up through the calendar or if you need assistance email info@stctherapy.ca
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Talking is encouraged but there is no pressure! You don’t need to talk if you prefer not too. It is more than okay if you prefer to just sit and listen.
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Anyone is welcome even if you do not reside in Canada
A quick note about what this is (and isn’t)
This group is support and psychoeducation, not medical advice.
This group is not psychotherapy and does not replace individual therapy.
If you’re in crisis or need urgent help, contact local emergency services.