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Stress Management

Self-Care Plan

A self-care plan template to support parents and caregivers to take care of their well-being.

School Mental Health Ontario

Finding Calm – Body Scan Exercise

This video guides you through a body scan visualization exercise. It can teach you to soothe your body and mind; calming your emotions when you feel overwhelmed or stressed.

School Mental Health Ontario

Finding Calm – Guided Breathing

Taking a moment to slow your breathing can help to manage anxiety and calm feelings of stress. This guided breathing video helps you to observe and slow your breath.

School Mental Health Ontario

Finding Calm - Forest Visualization

This video guides you through a forest visualization exercise. It can help you to slow your breathing and ground your thoughts, calming you when you feel overwhelmed or stressed.

BC Children's Hospital

Stress in My Day

A worksheet for children to identify stress and what can help. 

The Psychology Foundation of Canada

A parent's guide to stress in young teens

This booklet is for caregivers of children in their early teens, or grades 7 to 9. Gain some insight into why the early teen period can be a time of heightened stress, signs that your child might be struggling, and how you can help.

BC Children's Hospital

Preparing Children and Youth for Hospital Procedures

This webpage provides resources to help children and youth understand what will be happening to them during their visit to the hospital and during different procedures.This includes resources for children with anxiety, autism, and other mental health challenges. 

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Where You Are Podcast

Through real stories, expertise, and practical tips, this podcast helps families promote their mental health and wellness, navigating important topics to meet you where you are in your journey.