Calgary, Alberta · Community Member, eMHIC
Where neuroscience
meets creative expression.
Creative Thinking School (CTS) and the Creative Minds Community Foundation (CMCF) turn neuro-education and emotional intelligence into free, culturally grounded programs for single parents, immigrant families, and neurodivergent youth in Calgary — and beyond.
The gap we work in
Mental health support wasn’t built with these families in mind.
Immigrant, single-parent, and neurodivergent families run into real barriers when they try to access mental health care — language, cost, and clinical approaches that don’t reflect their culture.
At the same time, new digital tools and AI are moving faster than the guidance parents get on managing screen time, early childhood development, or emotional regulation. Families are left to figure it out alone, which deepens isolation and pulls communities further apart.
Our approach
Two pillars, one ecosystem of trust
CTS–CMCF pairs a digital pillar with in-person, community-rooted programming — so mental wellness feels normal, accessible, and close to home rather than clinical and distant.
Single Parenting App
A dedicated platform offering psychological support, stress-management tools, and resource pathways for single parents — built to be private, judgment-free, and always within reach.
Neuro-Education in Public Spaces
Workshops, library literacy programs, and academic talk shows embedded directly in civic life — from YMCAs to public libraries — so families encounter support where they already gather.
Programs
What we run, in practice
Single Parenting App
Stress-management strategies and resource pathways for single-parent households.
Neurodiversity & EI
Community programs and talk shows building emotional intelligence for neurodivergent and special-needs children.
Culturally Adapted Parenting Series
Free workshops on puberty, media literacy, and healthy relationships, shaped with the communities they serve.
Global Educational Broadcasts
Virtual panels on AI risk, nutrition and brain health, art therapy, and child development — 5,000+ viewers reached.
Cultural Representation Events
Arts and cultural gatherings that build social cohesion, self-esteem, and heritage pride.
Policy Advocacy
A seat at expert roundtables and conferences shaping digital mental health and AI policy.
Impact · January 2022 – June 2026
Numbers behind the name
Who we serve
Built around specific, real needs
Single Parents
Vulnerable single mothers and fathers needing accessible mental health support and digital resources.
Immigrant Families
Ethnoculturally diverse parents and youth seeking culturally responsive mental health and relationship education.
Neurodivergent Youth
Children with sensory, focus, and developmental needs.
Community & Families
Local parents and children building emotional intelligence, STEM literacy, and cultural identity.
March 2026
“Recognized for exceptional dedication to building accessible support and advocacy for single-parent families.”Mental Health & Wellness Trailblazer Award — Calgary Single Mothers Society
From our community
“A free, culturally responsive workshop on healthy relationships, body image, and puberty helped our family immensely.”Community Parent, Calgary
What’s next
Looking ahead
Collaboration in action
Working alongside
Key Contact
Dr. Fahima Mustanzid
Founder & CEO — Creative Thinking School Inc. (CTS), Creative Minds Community Foundation (CMCF)
Recipient of the Calgary Single Mothers Society’s 2026 Mental Health & Wellness Trailblazer Award for building accessible mental health support for single-parent families.
Let’s build accessible mental health support, together.
Researchers, clinicians, funders, and community organizations — there’s a place for you in this work.