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Writer's pictureJennifer Avery

Healthy Routes Origin Story (GoSolo Featured Interview)


Jen was recently interviewed by GoSolo, read a short excerpt below or read the full article here.


Tell us about yourself

The inspiration for founding Healthy Routes in 2015 came from my daughter. As a parent of a child with anxiety, I searched for a place where she could interact with peers dealing with similar health issues. Apart from clinical counselling, there were few opportunities in our community for children with mental health issues to participate in fun, activity-based workshops showing them they weren't alone. For that very reason, I sought to fill a void for children in need.


With the help of a team of professionals (educators, psychologists, and curriculum designers), I developed a program called girlsC*H*A*T (confident, happy, assertive tweens). Through this six-week program, girls learn how to manage their mental health and navigate the waters of adolescence in a fun, positive space. The mission of Healthy Routes continues to evolve today as new programs, services, and resources are developed to improve the quality of life for children and families who suffer from mental health-related issues.



What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

Transforming Lives. Seeing the feedback, results, and testimonials pouring in from overwhelmed families has been the most significant accomplishment. We see considerable shifts in the well-being of kids and their parents who were feeling frustrated with the results of just traditional therapy alone. The amount of transformation we see in as little as a few weeks to a few months is remarkable, and it's an honour to be part of that process with these families.


Read the original article here:

https://gosolo.subkit.com/healthy-routes/

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