All Resources
App or Online Tool
Walking Alongside Youth (WAY) with Anxiety: A course for foster care providers and out-of-care/kinship care providers
WAY Anxiety is an online course and collection of resources designed for Indigenous youth and families to provide practical, culturally safe ways of caring for youth with mild to moderate anxiety.
Books
Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD: A scientifically proven program for parents
This book includes guidance and practical suggestions for parents and caregivers to understand childhood anxiety and OCD, learn how to talk with an anxious child, and avoid common traps and pitfalls.
Binnie the baboon anxiety and stress activity book: A therapeutic story with creative and CBT activities to help children aged 5-10 who worry
A therapeutic story with creative activities and worksheets to support children ages 5-10 who experience challenges related to anxiety, worry, fears and stress.
Taming Worry Dragons Guides
A creative approach to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) that is designed to help anxious children learn how to cope with their worries.
Kelty's Webinars
Selective Mutism & Reluctant Speakers: Webinar Series
Webinar recordings and powerpoint slides from our Selective Mutism and Reluctant Speakers webinar series, which includes a webinar for parents & caregivers, and a webinar for school professionals (May 2021).
School Anxiety & Attendance Challenges - Practical Strategies for School Professionals: Webinar Series
Webinar recordings, powerpoint slides, and companion documents for our School Anxiety & Attendance Challenges webinar series for both elementary and high school professionals (January 2021).
School Anxiety & Attendance Challenges - Practical Strategies for Parents & Caregivers: Webinar Series
Webinar recordings, powerpoint slides, and companion documents for our School Anxiety & Attendance Challenges webinar series for Parents & Caregivers (Nov. 2020).
Medication Sheets
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) are antidepressant, anti-anxiety and anti-OCD medications.
Risperidone (Risperdal®)
Risperidone is an antipsychotic and mood stabilizer medication and is also used for treatment of irritability of autism and tic disorders.
Gabapentin
Gabapentin anti-seizure medication for adults. Gabapentin is not approved by Health Canada for use in children and adolescents. However, there is evidence to support the use of gabapentin in adults with neuropathic pain, anxiety, restless legs syndrome, cannabis use disorder, and alcohol use disorder.
Pregabalin (Lyrica®)
Pregabalin is primarily used for the management of nerve pain and fibromyalgia in adults. It is sometimes used for treatment of anxiety in adolescents when standard treatments are not helpful or tolerated.
Venlafaxine (Effexor XR®)
Venlafaxine is an antidepressant and anti-anxiety medication used in the treatment of depression, generalized anxiety disorder, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other anxiety disorders.
Traditional Antidepressants (TCAs)
Traditional Antidepressants are antidepressant medications used in the treatment of anxiety disorders, ADHD, depression, nerve-related pain disorders, OCD and sleep disorders.
Mirtazapine (Remeron®/Remeron RD®)
Mirtazapine is an antidepressant medication used in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders and sleep disorders.
Duloxetine (Cymbalta®)
Duloxetine (Cymbalta®) is an antidepressant medication used in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders.
Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines is a group of medications used in the treatment of anxiety disorders, seizure disorders, symptoms of catatonia, to promote sleep, and for several other purposes.
Trazodone (Desyrel®)
Trazodone is an antidepressant medication that is commonly used to promote sleep.
Quetiapine (Seroquel®, Seroquel XR®)
Quetiapine is an antipsychotic and mood stabilizer medication used in the treatment of schizophrenia, autism symptoms, depression, anxiety disorders and other conditions.
Clomipramine (Anafranil®)
Clomipramine is used for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive & related disorders (OCD), depression, anxiety disorders, and chronic pain disorders.
PDFs
Back to School: How To Promote Resilience and Set Your Kids Up For Success- Powerpoint Slides
Powerpoint slides from the 'Back to School: How To Promote Resilience and Set Your Kids Up For Success' presentation. Find the webinar recording, here.
Selective Mutism & Reluctant Speakers- Practical Strategies for Parents/Caregivers: Powerpoint Slides
Powerpoint slides from the 'Selective Mutism & Reluctant Speakers: Practical Strategies for Parents/Cargivers' webinar. To see accompanying webinar recording, click here.
Selective Mutism & Reluctant Speakers- Practical Strategies for School Professionals: Powerpoint Slides
Powerpoint slides from the 'Selective Mutism & Reluctant Speakers: Practical Strategies for School Professionals' webinar. To see the accompanying webinar recording, click here.
Supporting Children With School Attendance Challenges: A Resource For Elementary School Professionals
A companion document to the webinar “School Anxiety & Attendance Challenges: Practical Strategies for Elementary School Professionals” including the theoretical foundation of school avoidance and framework towards successful school attendance.
Supporting Youth With School Attendance Challenges: A Resource For High School Professionals
A companion document to the webinar “School Anxiety & Attendance Challenges: Practical Strategies for High School Professionals”.
School Anxiety & Attendance Challenges- Practical Strategies for High School Professionals: Powerpoint Slides
Powerpoint slides from the 'School Anxiety & Attendance Challenges' webinar for high school professionals. To see accompanying webinar recording, click here.
School Anxiety & Attendance Challenges- Practical Strategies for High School Professionals: Powerpoint Slides
Powerpoint slides from the 'School Anxiety & Attendance Challenges' webinar for high school professionals. To see accompanying webinar recording, click here.
Part 1: Challenges with School Attendance- Introduction for Parents and Caregivers: Powerpoint Slides
Powerpoint Slides for Part 1: Challenges with School Attendance. To watch the accompanying webinar recording, click here.
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.
Part 2(a): Practical Strategies to Support Elementary School-Aged Children with School Attendance: Powerpoint Slides
Powerpoint slides for Part 2(a): Challenges with School Attendance. To watch the accompanying webinar recording, click here.
Podcasts and Audio
No Shortage of Questions: Talking With Your Child About Scary News and World Events
Support Service
Confident Parents: Thriving Kids
The Confident Parents: Thriving Kids programs helps BC parents and caregivers support their children aged 3-12 to manage either anxiety or behaviour challenges, through phone-based coaching.
Videos
Selective Mutism & Reluctant Speakers- Practical Strategies for Parents/Caregivers: Webinar Recording
Webinar recording for parents & caregivers from the 'Selective Mutism & Reluctant Speakers: Practical Strategies' webinar (May 20, 2021).
Selective Mutism & Reluctant Speakers- Practical Strategies for School Professionals: Webinar Recording
Webinar recording for school professionals from the 'Selective Mutism & Reluctant Speakers: Practical Strategies' webinar. To see the accompanying presentation slides, click here (May 17, 2021).
School Anxiety & Attendance Challenges: Practical Strategies for High School Professionals: Webinar Recording
Webinar recording for high school professionals from the 'School Anxiety & Attendance Challenges' webinar. To see accompanying powerpoint slides, click here (Jan. 25, 2021),
School Anxiety & Attendance Challenges: Practical Strategies for Elementary School Professionals: Webinar Recording
Webinar recording for elementary school professionals from the 'School Anxiety & Attendance Challenges' webinar. To see the accompanying presentation slides, click here (Jan. 20, 2021).
Anxiety and Me
This video, created for children, explains what anxiety is, examples of the physical and mental health effects it can bring, and how those effects can show up in children. The video shows children how they can manage and better cope with anxiety and those pesky anxious thoughts.
Part 1: Challenges with School Attendance- Introduction for Parents & Caregivers: Webinar Recording
This Part 1 webinar recording for parents & caregivers provides a foundation for successful school attendance and enhanced family wellbeing. To see the accompanying presentation slides, click here (Nov. 16, 2020).
Part 2(b): Practical Strategies to Support High School-Aged Youth with School Attendance: Webinar Recording
This Part 2(b) webinar recording for parents & caregivers discusses how to develop a roadmap for successful school attendance based on your youth’s unique situation and needs. To see the accompanying presentation slides, click here (Nov. 23, 2020)
Part 2(a): Practical Strategies to Support Elementary School-Aged Children with School Attendance: Webinar Recording
This Part 2(a) webinar recording for parents & caregivers discusses how to develop a roadmap for successful school attendance based on your child’s unique situation and needs. To see the accompanying presentation slides, click here (Nov. 19, 2020).
Websites
Everyday Anxiety Strategies for Early Years (EASEY) at Home
The resource is designed to build the confidence and capacity of parents and caregivers in BC to support the unique needs of young children (aged 0-6) experiencing mild to moderate levels of anxiety and 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.
Everyday Anxiety Strategies for Educators (EASE)
Everyday Anxiety Strategies for Educators (EASE) is a collection of school-based, evidence-informed online course and anxiety management and resilience-building resources for use by B.C. educators with students in grades K-7 and 8-12.
