Welcome to
Branch Out Learning
&
Behaviour Therapy

Learn~Collaborate~Grow

About Us

Our Background

Branch Out Learning and Behaviour Therapy began with the goal of providing a creative therapy program for children with autism, developmental disabilities, or any challenges related to learning and behaviour in the East Kootenays. 

Branch Out is a family-centered service where individual behaviour intervention programs are developed based on the needs and interests of each child and in accordance with family goals and needs.  With our practice based in Applied Behaviour Analysis we build learning and intervention sessions into activities and promote fun, play based learning.

We offer both individual and group behaviour intervention programs, behaviour consultation, parent coaching, summer camps and much more. Branch Out Learning and Behaviour Therapy has center-based  programs in Fernie, offering services in Cranbrook, Kimberley, Elkford and Sparwood outreach services available throughout the East Kootenay’s.

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What's Coming up at Branch Out

Workshops, Events, and Activities

Branch Out Inclusive Summer Camps

Branch Out Inclusive summer camps are back!!

With a few adjustments to accommodate social distancing and ensuring we all stay safe and healthy. Camps will be a go this summer!

A natural place for children to grow, form relationships and have a lot of fun! Each week is filled with awesome activities including crafts, music, drama, nature exploration, climbing, sports, games and more. Facilitated by our skilled and well trained Behaviour Interventionist staff.

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 2021 Summer Camp Registration open now!

All camps run:

• Monday-Friday 

• $225/week, drop in $55  if space is available.   

• Registering more than one kiddo?  First child registered at regular pricing and any sibling's can register for 150$ (+tax) per week  (dependent on available spots)

• Subsidized camp spots available for children and youth with Exceptional needs.

• Children aged 6+ 

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Online & In Person Tutoring

Supported Learning opportunities available via zoom or in person.
Learning can be challenging and being out of the classroom this spring for many months can make learning even more difficult. 
Branch Out offers a flexible supported learning style with online small groups or individualized Zoom sessions or 1-1 in person. 
Skilled support making learning fun and encouraging so we are all ready for back to school!

Equine Assisted Learning

Coming September 2021! 

Branch Out is so excited to offer Equine assisted learning sessions in the Elk Valley beginning September 27th  2021.

This program is offered, not only,  to children & youth but as an incredible learning experience for adults as well. 

 Equine assisted learning is an experiential learning approach which promotes the development of life skills.  

This focus on life skills can be related to academic achievement and classroom behavior, personal growth and exploration or professional pursuits such as leadership development, team building and executive coaching.

Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) sessions can be done in group or one-one.

Some objectives of an EAL sessions include;

• Developing relationship skills

• Teamwork & social skills

• Boundary development

• Problem solving 

• Assertiveness/ self esteem

• Trust and empathy

• Emotion awareness and regulation

• Communication

• Impulse control

• Negotiation

EAL Sessions are suited for children, youth and adults (families or groups) who experience:

• Trauma

• Development challenges

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Challenges in relationships or communication

• Challenges in emotion regulation

• PTSD

• Addictions

• Challenging behaviour

• Any individual or group who has interest in building and expanding self awareness

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Branch Out Program Services