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BC Children's Hospital
Rolling with ADHD for Teachers
An eight module series that covers practical tools and strategies for educators of children with ADHD. This series has been adapted from the long standing program at BC Children’s, and includes what research show really works for kids and school communities living with ADHD.
Anxiety Canada
My Anxiety Plan (MAP)
My Anxiety Plan (MAP) is a free resource for parents and caregivers to “coach” anxious children or teens using practical strategies and tools to manage mild to moderate anxiety.
BC Ministry of Children and Family Development
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.
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Susan M. Pollak
Self-compassion for parents: Nurture your child by caring for yourself
This empathic resource will help you let go of constant self-judgment and treat yourself with the same kindness and caring you strive to offer your kids.
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Catherine Ard
Let's play outdoors: Exploring nature for children
A book that encourages children to go and play outside and discover what nature has to offer.
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Alan D. Wolfelt
Expected loss: Coping with anticipatory grief
This process of anticipatory grief is normal, but it can also be confusing and painful. Life is change, and change is hard. This book will help see you through.
Medication Sheets
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BC Children's Hospital
Antidepressant Monitoring Form
A form used to monitor response and side effects with antidepressant medications.
BC Children's Hospital
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) are antidepressant, anti-anxiety and anti-OCD medications.
PDFs
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BC Children's Hospital
S5E08 Transcript_The Role of Schools in Promoting Protective Factors For Students
When we look at the mental health and well-being of children and youth, protective factors can help buffer against negative life experiences and support student wellbeing. When it comes to supporting protective factors, schools play an important role.
BC Children's Hospital
S5E07 Transcript_ Talking About Shame, Guilt & Parenthood
Expectations for parents and caregivers today are overwhelmingly high, with endless advice on the internet and bombardment of ‘perfect’ families on social media telling them they can do better.
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Canadian Mental Health Association
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.
BC Government
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
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BC Children's Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre
Parenting Challenging Behaviours in Children: Webinar
Dr. Janet Mah shares parenting strategies and resources to help you manage your child's behavioural challenges.
FamilySmart
Self Harm: There Is Always Help, There is Always Hope
In this 'In the Know' session, hear from a young person with lived experience and a healthcare professional as they discuss what self-harm is, why youth self-injure, and other options for healthy coping strategies.
Aide Canada
The Gift of Being Different
The Gift of Being Different, a short documentary, follows Grant Bruno as he navigates the world of autism with his child. Through the film we learn his community views autism as a gift.
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Dr. Angela Low
Shame & Parenthood
A series of videos and resources that address shame and parenthood.
Aide Canada
Parent Advice Videos
Parent Advice Videos are questions asked and answered by parents across Canada. This project was created and developed by Canadian parents from the autism community.
Anxiety Canada
PANDAS and PANS
An introduction to PANDAS and PANS, which are rare neuropsychiatric conditions that affect children and young adolescents. Learn what it is, what the symptoms are, how its treated, and more.
