No Shortage of Questions: Helping Kids Cope with Big Life Changes
In this minisode, we bring questions from BC families to a leading BC Children's Hospital child psychiatrist and family therapist on how to support kids through big life events and changes such as starting a new school, moving, etc. Listen for strategies that you can share with your child to help them cope with changes that come with big life events.
How to Problem Solve
A worksheet to work through problem solving with children.
Ross Greene - Collaborative Problem Solving
In this video Ross Greene talks about Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) - the non-punitive, non-adversarial, trauma-informed model of care for children with behavioural challenges.
Self-Care Plan
A self-care plan template to support parents and caregivers to take care of their well-being. The template will guide you to review your current habits, think about your self-care needs write down new habits or activities that support your needs and reflect on any barriers.
Coping with Separation Handbook
This handbook has information for parents/caregivers going through a separation or divorce. It contains information and tips for helping children with their emotions or who are experiencing stress.
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.
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.
Strong Minds Strong Kids
Information and resources on stress management for parents and educators. You'll find tips and activities from programs like 'Kids Have Stress Too!'
Stress in My Day
A worksheet for children to identify stress and what can help.
Learning to Think Helpful Thoughts
Learn how to change unhelpful thoughts to helpful thoughts with this activity sheet.
Glad You Asked: Answers to your Questions about your Child’s Mental Health
This Where You Are podcast episode from the Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre brings your frequently asked questions about child and youth mental health. We explore a range of topics including anxiety, stress, technology use, managing family relationships, and how to have conversations about tough topics with your child.
Quick Ways to Relax
A resource for kids featuring quick ways to relax, including deep breathing, muscle relaxation and visualization.