All Resources
Books
Brain-body parenting: How to stop managing behavior and start raising joyful, resilient kids
Brain-Body Parenting empowers parents with tools to help their children develop self-regulation skills while also encouraging parental self-care.
High School Hacks: A No-nonsense Guide to High School, for Kids on the Autism Spectrum/A Collection of Short, to the Point Truth Bombs, Useful for Both Students and Teachers
This book explains high school's often mysterious and confusing world for autistic students. It can help teachers, parents, and caregivers better understand their young people's challenges.
10 Steps to Reducing Your Child's Anxiety on the Autism Spectrum: The CBT-Based 'Fun with Feelings' Parent Manual
The stepping stones for parents of young children with autism to better understand their child's emotional skill set and empower them to understand and articulate their feelings.
Medication Sheets
Methylphenidate (Foquest®)
Methylphenidate is a long-acting stimulant medication used to treat ADHD.
Antipsychotic Monitoring Form
A form used to monitor response and side effects with antipsychotic medications.
Managing Stimulant Medications in Children and Adolescents
This document is to provide parents and caregivers with a better understanding on stimulant medication and how to manage the side effects so your child can gain the most benefits.
PDFs
Comfort, Play & Teach: Activities to Support Development
This resource offers parents and caregivers suggestions for engaging with their young child and understanding how that experience supports their child's development and well-being.
Self-Care Plan
A self-care plan template to support parents and caregivers to take care of their well-being.
Bullying stops here! A guide for parents to help their children
This guide for parents and caregivers outlines how they can work with schools to ensure their child is part of a safe and respectful school community.
Podcasts and Audio
No Shortage of Questions: Talking With Your Child About Scary News and World Events
Tantrums, outbursts, and negotiations: Parenting kids with challenging behaviours
Support Service
BC Psychological Association
The BC Psychological Association offers free access to a listing of Registered Psychologists in your area. You can search by location, area of concern and therapy method.
BC Association of Clinical Counselors
This website provides contact information for registered clinical counsellors throughout the province, as well as information about the BCACC.
HealthLink BC
Visit their website or contact them by dialing 8-1-1 You can speak with a health service navigator, who can also connect you with a registered nurse or dietitian, exercise professional, or pharmacist. Translation services are available in over 130 languages on request.
Videos
Supporting Your Child Through Grief and Loss
Multi-language resource
Children and youth grieve differently than adults but there are things you can do to help. Check out these resources for other ways to support your child through grief and loss.
Recognizing Teen Anxiety: How to Support Your Child
Multi-language resource
Starting a conversation about mental health with your child can feel overwhelming, but it's one of the most important things you can do. Check out these resources to help you get the conversation started.
Supporting the Mental Health of Our Trans and Gender Diverse Children and Youth
An "In the Know" video brought to you by FamilySmart on supporting the mental health of our trans and gender diverse children and youth.
Websites
We Are Allies
We Are Allies was created to help adults learn how to support and care for the trans, Two-Spirit, and non-binary youth in their lives.
Gender-affirming care resources and support for Indigenous people
Find gender-affirming care resources and support for Indigenous people who are trans, non-binary, or gender diverse Two-Spirit.
BC Indigenous 2SLGBTIQ+ Wellness Program
The 2 Spirits of BC website is provided by the Four Feathers Society. The society organizes events for 2 Spirit people living in BC that improves their wellness.
