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).
School Anxiety: Getting Your Child Back to Their School Routine
BC Children's Where You Are Podcast
When anxiety gets in the way of a child going to or staying at school, this can be really hard on the whole family. In this episode we look at what’s behind school anxiety, when parents should reach out for help, tips for parents and caregivers to promote their own coping, and strategies to help get your child back in their regular school routine.
Part 2(a): Practical Strategies to Support Elementary School-Aged Children with School Attendance: Webinar Recording
BC Children's Hospital, VSB, VCH
Mighty Moe: An Anxiety Workbook for Children
Lacey Woloshyn & Andrea Chamberlain
This anxiety eBook is for children age 5-11. Best practice guidelines for managing anxiety have been adapted to be fun, engaging, and child friendly.
Supporting Youth With School Attendance Challenges: A Resource For High School Professionals
BC Children's Hospital
A companion document to the webinar “School Anxiety & Attendance Challenges: Practical Strategies for High School Professionals”. This explains the theoretical foundation of school avoidance and provide a framework for a student’s struggles and concrete steps towards successful school attendance.
Anxiety: Overview
Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto
Learn about the causes of anxiety, how to tell if your child has an anxiety disorder and how best to respond.
Back to School: How To Promote Resilience and Set Your Kids Up For Success- Powerpoint Slides
Dr. Angela Low
Powerpoint slides from the 'Back to School: How To Promote Resilience and Set Your Kids Up For Success' presentation. To see accompanying webinar recording, click here.
Part 2(a): Practical Strategies to Support Elementary School-Aged Children with School Attendance: Powerpoint Slides
BC Children's Hospital, VSB, VCH
Powerpoint slides for Part 2(a): Challenges with School Attendance. To watch the accompanying webinar recording, click here.
What to Do When You Worry Too Much: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety
Dawn Heubner & Bonnie Matthews
This illustrated book guides children and parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques most often used in the treatment of anxiety. Strategies are introduced through metaphors and illustrations, which make them easy to understand.
Supporting Children With School Attendance Challenges: A Resource For Elementary School Professionals
BC Children's Hospital
A companion document to the webinar “School Anxiety & Attendance Challenges: Practical Strategies for Elementary School Professionals”. This explains the theoretical foundation of school avoidance and provide a framework for a student’s struggles and concrete steps towards successful school attendance.
Anxiety: Kelty's Recommended Resources
BC Children's Hospital
In this collection developed by the Kelty Centre, you will find a list of recommended resources for parents/caregivers to learn more about anxiety including websites, online tools, guides, books and provincial support services.
BounceBack BC
Canadian Mental Health Association
BounceBack® is a free skill-building program designed to help adults and youth 13+ manage low mood, mild to moderate depression, anxiety, stress or worry. Delivered online or over the phone with a coach.
Part 1: Challenges with School Attendance- Introduction for Parents and Caregivers: Powerpoint Slides
BC Children's Hospital, VSB, VCH
Powerpoint Slides for Part 1: Challenges with School Attendance. To watch the accompanying webinar recording, click here.