This Group is here to support Parents of Children & Teens with Scoliosis manage their emotions alongside their child’s emotions while navigating life with scoliosis. This is not therapy, but a supportive space where others can relate.

  • 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.

Navigating Scoliosis Together: A Support Group for Parents

Who is this for: Parents of children or teens with scoliosis

Where: Online (Zoom)

When: 4 weeks starting Tuesday, February 17th, 2026 at 7:30PM EST

How Long: Each Group is 60 minutes (4 Groups every Tuesday starting february 17th)

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 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 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

  • Get to know each other and connect with other parents who “get it” and understand. Together we can see the emotional impact of scoliosis.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Nope, you are more than welcome if you have a child or teen with scoliosis going through any phase.

  • Sign up through the calendar or if you need assistance email info@stctherapy.ca

  • 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.

  • 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.