Emotional & Self-Regulation
Giving children practical tools to recognize, manage, and recover from strong emotions — so they can stay calm, connected, and ready to learn.
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About this service
Emotional & Self-Regulation
Self-regulation is a child’s ability to manage their emotions, energy, and reactions to match the situation they’re in. When it’s hard, you see frequent meltdowns, difficulty calming down, trouble coping with frustration, or a child who struggles to settle in the classroom. These aren’t “behaviour problems” — they’re skills that can be taught.
Our occupational therapist helps children understand what their body and emotions are telling them and gives them a toolkit of strategies to regulate. We weave in sensory and environmental supports, and coach parents and teachers so the same calm, consistent approach follows your child through their day.
Movement & Milestone Checklists
Vitality Kids Family Physiotherapy and Wellness Centre
When to reach out
Signs your child might benefit
Frequent or intense meltdowns and tantrums
Low tolerance for frustration or change
Struggles to recognize or name their own feelings
Regulation challenges alongside sensory or attention differences
Difficulty calming down once upset
Trouble settling or staying regulated at school
Big swings in energy — “too high” or “too low” to engage
Why Vitality Kids
Why Ottawa families choose us
Paediatric-focused care
Play-based & goal-driven
Family-centred plans
Connected team
Our approach
How we help
01
Build body awareness
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Create a regulation toolkit
Support the environment
Coach the whole team
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Meet Our Registered Occupational therapist
Monika Lebouthillier
Book an appointment with Monika Lebouthillier
Occupational Therapist · Riverside South
Languages: Bilingual in English and French
Monika LeBouthillier is a registered Occupational Therapist with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario. She holds a Master of Health Sciences in Occupational Therapy from the University of Ottawa and provides services in both English and French.
Monika works with children and families to support participation and independence in everyday activities. Her areas of practice include sensory processing and regulation, emotional regulation, feeding, fine motor and gross motor skill development, self-care skills (activities of daily living), handwriting, visual-motor integration, and executive functioning. She has experience supporting children with a variety of developmental, sensory, and neurodiverse profiles.
Monika takes a collaborative, family-centered approach to care and strives to create engaging, meaningful interventions tailored to each child’s unique strengths and goals. She is committed to providing evidence-informed services that promote confidence, skill development, and successful participation at home, school, and in the community.
Questions, answered
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the same as counselling or psychotherapy?
My child melts down constantly — can OT really help?
Can you help with regulation at school?
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Vitality Kids — Riverside South, Ottawa
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Vitality Kids — Riverside South
Address
Earl Armstrong Plaza
160 Blanca Street, Unit 9
Gloucester, ON K1V 2V6
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Areas We Serve
Riverside South, Findlay Creek, Barrhaven, Manotick & Greater Ottawa
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Locations
Vitality Kids
Earl Armstrong Plaza- 160 Blanca Street, Unit 9
Hours
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