*Megan is only accepting new occupational therapy clients at this time.*

Therapy provided for children, adolescents and families in a variety of environments.

Treatment is guided by attachment and sensory-based theories and utilizes the family to help identify goals, strengths and facilitate growth. Megan’s interests and passion include working therapeutically with children and adolescents who have experienced trauma, struggling with mental health issues such as anxiety, ODD, OCD, ASD or ADD/ADHD as well as Neuro-developmental and sensory processing disorders. Intervention can be provided in a consultative manner, individually or group. Therapist has specialized training in areas of attachment and Trauma. Megan is also a service provider for CFS agencies.

Contact Megan Land McCarthy

Name	Megan Land McCarthy
Phone	204-293-7043
email	mlandmccarthy@gmail.com
Website	https://www.emergetherapyservices.com

School	Dalhousie University
Year Graduated	2006
In Practice Since	2009

Membership	Since
Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists	2006
Manitoba society of Occupational Therapists	2006
College of Occupational Therapists of Manitoba	2006
Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute	2017

Recognizing that neurodevelopmental influence of trauma across the lifespan, Megan uses a body-based, sensory-enriched and an occupation-based approach in an trauma informed manner, thereby supporting the autonomic regulation, development, relational capacities, occupational participation and recovery process.

Somatic Experiencing helps reset the nervous system, restore inner balance, enhance resilience to stress and increase people’s ability to engage in their life.

To be able to provide a sense of safety, build regulation and trust through a therapeutic relationship is the best gift to give and receive. For anyone who has not experienced a relationship grounded in these key aspects, the opportunity to experience growth and “newness” is empowering.

I love spending time with my family and friends. I get joy out of running with my dog and competing in adventure races. One of my favourite places to be in next to water, or under it, diving with the most amazing wildlife the world has to offer.

Sensory Processing
Trauma
Attachment

Coordination/Motor skills Assessment
Body Awareness/Core Strength Assessment
Self-regulation/Sensory processing  Assessment
Interoception Assessment
Neurodevelopmental Assessment
Attention Assessment
Assessment of Play Skills
Fine Motor Assessment
Environmental Assessment
ADL/IADL Assessment
Goal Attaining Scaling

Individual treatment
Group treatment
Return to school planning
Printing/Handwriting
Self-regulation/Zones of regulation/How Does your Engine Run
Social thinking
Executive function skills
Fine motor skills development
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Relaxation strategies
Education
Counseling
Anger management
Coping strategies
Sleep consultation and coaching – SE

Mental health Assessment
Affective / Emotional Assessment
Independent Living Skills
Goal Attainment Scaling

Individual treatment
Group treatment
Health education / injury prevention
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Self-management skills
Relaxation strategies
Education
Workshops Psychosocial rehabilitation /therapy Counseling – individual, couples, family   -Anger management  -Coping strategies – SE

Clientele	Children, youth, adults and families
Average cost per session	$100–$120/hr
Sliding scale	No
Free 20 minute consultation? (in person or phone)	Yes.
Accepted payment methods	Cash, e-transfer, cheque, PayPal, Visa
Accepts coverage?	Please contact your provider. I do not direct bill.
Accepted Insurance Plans	Blue cross provider
Liability Insurance provider and expiration date	BMS Insurance Exp. January 2020

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91 – Navigating Behavioural Challenges with Megan Land McCarthy

written by Megan Land McCarthy on 30/12/21

Take the time to stop and notice and see the “REAL” need the child has. SAI, is it sensory or is it attachment? What is the purpose of the behaviour you are seeing?
Our behavioural responses arise out of our experience of our self, others and our environment. As Occupational Therapists, we may be trained to look for the sensory needs/challenges and find ways to meet or accommodate for them, however, if we do so out of context of relationships and attachment, we may miss the true meaning of the behaviour.

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Episode 38 – The Feeling of Safety with Megan Land McCarthy

written by Megan Land McCarthy on 30/04/20

“I believe we feel safest when we go inside ourselves and find home.”-Maya Angelou Hi everyone. I know life has been a bit strange and unpredictable lately, and as a result, we are experiencing a lot of different feelings (frustrated, anxious, sadness, loss, peaceful, relaxed, etc.) and sensations (tingling, fluttering, tension, spacious, still, numb or […]

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Episode 18: Does your child experience sensory struggles over the holidays??

written by Megan Land McCarthy on 12/12/19

While many people get super excited with the first snow fall as it means the holidays are coming, for others, it is the beginning of a very overwhelming time of year. When we think about the holidays, we think of yummy food and drinks, catching up with family and friends, exchanging gifts, playing in the […]

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91 – Navigating Behavioural Challenges with Megan Land McCarthy

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