Shirley Meijaard
Shirley is a Registered Social Worker who obtained her Master’s of Clinical Social Work with a specialization in infant, child and adolescent mental health from the University of Calgary. Shirley is a Registered Play Therapist with Association for Play Therapy and Certified Play Therapist with the Canadian Association for Play Therapy (CAPT).
Shirley has dedicated the past 11 years to working collaboratively with children and their families in a variety of community settings including: youth centre, youth secure custody, women shelter, elementary and high schools, youth probation, child protection, outpatient mental health and crisis mental health.
Shirley specializes in treatment with children and adolescent who experience challenges such as: impulse control, attention difficulties, anxiety, sadness, grief and loss, relationship challenges, troubles managing emotions, and managing stress. Shirley is passionate about meeting clients where they are at along with building on their expertise and collaborating together to reach mutual goals.
Shirley lives in Airdrie with her husband and two dogs Willow and Quinn. Shirley enjoys spending time her free time camping, kayaking, and hiking with friends and family.
Shirley has called Airdrie home for the past 4 years with her husband and two dogs Willow and Quinn. Shirley enjoys spending time in the outdoors by camping, kayaking, and hiking.
Specialty Area(s)
• Anxiety and Depression
• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
• Grief and Loss
• Life Changes and Adjustments
• Self-Harm and Suicide
Treatment Approach(es)
• Play Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Solution Focused Behavioural Therapy
• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
• Attachment Based
• EMDR
Service Area(s)
- Alberta
Shirley Meijaard
Specialty Area(s)
• Anxiety and Depression
• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
• Grief and Loss
• Life Changes and Adjustments
• Self-Harm and Suicide
Treatment Approach(es)
• Play Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Solution Focused Behavioural Therapy
• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
• Attachment Based
• EMDR
Service Area(s)
- Alberta
Shirley is a Registered Social Worker who obtained her Master’s of Clinical Social Work with a specialization in infant, child and adolescent mental health from the University of Calgary. Shirley is a Registered Play Therapist with Association for Play Therapy and Certified Play Therapist with the Canadian Association for Play Therapy (CAPT).
Shirley has dedicated the past 11 years to working collaboratively with children and their families in a variety of community settings including: youth centre, youth secure custody, women shelter, elementary and high schools, youth probation, child protection, outpatient mental health and crisis mental health.
Shirley specializes in treatment with children and adolescent who experience challenges such as: impulse control, attention difficulties, anxiety, sadness, grief and loss, relationship challenges, troubles managing emotions, and managing stress. Shirley is passionate about meeting clients where they are at along with building on their expertise and collaborating together to reach mutual goals.
Shirley lives in Airdrie with her husband and two dogs Willow and Quinn. Shirley enjoys spending time her free time camping, kayaking, and hiking with friends and family.
Shirley has called Airdrie home for the past 4 years with her husband and two dogs Willow and Quinn. Shirley enjoys spending time in the outdoors by camping, kayaking, and hiking.