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Understanding Pediatric Occupational Therapy: A Guide for Families
Is your child struggling with managing emotions, sensory sensitivities, playing with friends, or daily routines? Learn how pediatric occupational therapy can support your family in everyday life (P.S. no diagnosis or referral required!).
Mélanie Haffar, MSc, OT
Feb 35 min read


Why Clinique Vivago Was Created: Responding to Canada and Montreal's Mental Health Access Crisis
The idea of Clinique de santé inclusive Vivago was born from this conundrum of how to optimize access to care...
Giovanni (Gio) Arcuri
May 7, 20243 min read


Strengthening Families with Family Counseling Services
Families are the cornerstone of our lives. They provide love, support, and a sense of belonging. Yet, even the strongest families face challenges that can strain relationships and affect well-being. Therapy offers a path to healing and growth, helping families navigate difficulties and build stronger bonds. In this post, I want to share insights on how family counseling services can empower families to thrive, with practical advice and clear explanations. Understanding the Ro
Giovanni (Gio) Arcuri
5 days ago3 min read


Why Early Intervention and Prevention Matter in Mental Health Care — and in Vivago’s Stepped-Care Approach
Early intervention means recognizing signs of distress or functional difficulty early and responding before the situation escalates. In practice, that can include identifying concerns in emotional regulation, school functioning, work performance, relationships, sleep, motivation, or daily routines and then offering appropriate support as soon as possible.
Giovanni (Gio) Arcuri
Apr 86 min read


Clinique Vivago Named Best Mental Health Clinic in Montreal for the Second Year in a Row
Clinique Vivago is proud to announce that it has been named a Canadian Choice Award winner in both 2025 and 2026 as the best mental health clinic in Montreal.
Giovanni (Gio) Arcuri
Mar 254 min read


Boundaries and Consent:
Asking for consent is not awkward – it is an act of respect. It communicates: I care about your autonomy.

Celine Hourani
Feb 223 min read


Occupational Therapy for Depression: How Everyday Life Becomes Part of Recovery
Occupational therapy in mental health is grounded in the idea that what we do every day matters. By addressing daily routines, roles, habits, environments, and meaningful occupations, occupational therapy supports recovery in practical, concrete, and sustainable ways.
Giovanni (Gio) Arcuri
Jan 235 min read
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