The Compassionate Friends of Canada
A non-profit organization offering support and grief education to families who have experienced the death of a child. There is a listing of support groups in the BC Chapter.
Christopher Willard
Letting Go: A Visualization for Parents
A visualization video for parents and caregivers on how letting go (in three different ways) can make space in your life and help spread kindness to yourself and your family.
University of British Columbia
Social & Emotional Learning Resource Finder
The Resource Finder provides a variety of resources to help school professionals learn about social and emotional learning, apply teaching methods and asses their efforts.
MindUP
MindUP for Educators:
MindUP for Educators is a two-part series to support adult well-being in the K-12 education system. Topics include well-being, mindful teaching, resilience, and positive neuroscience.
Pan Canadian Joint Corsortium for School Mental Health
Positive Mental Health Toolkit
A toolkit designed to promote positive mental health perspectives and practices in the school context.
American Academy of Pediatrics
ADHD: What Every Parent Needs to Know
This guide offers parents balanced, reassuring information to help them understand and manage ADHD. Topics include evaluation and diagnosis, coexisting conditions and behavior therapy.
Dr. Smida Naidoo & Andrea Bell
The Quest for Rest
Looking for simple techniques to revamp your family's bedtime routine and wake up to a happy, healthy child? Discover sleep tips that will benefit your entire family.
Stephanie Brill, Rachel Pepper
The transgender child: A handbook for parents and professionals supporting transgender and nonbinary children
A source of information for families wanting to understand and affirm their transgender, gender-expansive, or nonbinary child.
BC Children's Hospital, VSB, VCH
Part 2(b): Practical Strategies to Support High School-Aged Youth with School Attendance: Powerpoint Slides
Powerpoint Slides for Part 2(b): Challenges with School Attendance. To watch the accompanying webinar recording, click here.
Understanding and Addressing Youth Vaping in School Communities: A Webinar and Panel Discussion
Vaping in schools is an increasing concern as it may affect both individual health and the school climate.
What if my child doesn't have a family doctor?
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