Author Archives: Meredith Gillespie, Ph.D., C.Psych.

About Meredith Gillespie, Ph.D., C.Psych.

Meredith A. M. Gillespie, Ph.D., C.Psych. is a clinical psychologist with extensive experience in psychological assessment and treatment of children, youth and their families across a range of developmental and mental health conditions, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), anxiety and mood disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, disruptive behaviour disorders, adjustment disorders, learning disabilities, and parent-child relational conflict. She brings exceptional skill to the provision of care for children and families and strives to collaborate with clinicians across disciplines, to best support the complex needs of her clients.

Ways to Prepare for a Family Vacation

I recently returned from a vacation, feeling exhausted. While I had benefited from a bit of extra sleep, the warmth of the sun, and was able to get away from my computer for the span of a week, I was…

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Learning More About Emotionally-Attuned Parenting

In previous blog posts, we talked about the importance of emotion regulation, and how parents can support the development of emotion regulation in their children. Similarly, parents who are attuned to their child’s emotions, while still maintaining firm limits, not…

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Resolutions for a New Year

It’s that time of year again! As we reset our calendar for 2015, change is on the minds of many, in hopes of improving physical and mental health, finances, and relationships. The parent-child relationship, in particular, is deep and vast.…

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