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MindShift® CBT uses scientifically proven strategies based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help you learn to relax and be mindful, develop more effective ways of thinking, and use active steps to take charge of your anxiety.
Breathr provides easy and fun ways to practice mindfulness along with interesting facts about the benefits of mindfulness.
This online sleep diary can help your child track their sleeping habits for up to 2 weeks. You can also download the My Sleep Diary PDF.
Simple mindfulness practices to help your child (ages 5-12) deal with anxiety, improve concentration, and handle difficult emotions.
Children will learn their ABCs and the basics of mindfulness through playful breathing exercises. Breaths like Mountain Breath and Redwood Breath will connect them with nature, while breaths like Heart Breath and Wish Breath will help them remember to fill their heart with gratitude and send good wishes to others.
This gently told story is for children who have witnessed any kind of violence, accidents, homicide, suicide, or natural disasters such as flood or fire. An afterword for parents and other caregivers offers suggestions for helping traumatized children.
An extended guide for families and caregivers on understanding and exploring Delirium in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
This resource offers parents and caregivers suggestions for engaging with their young child and understanding how that experience supports their child's development and well-being. The activities include creative arts, dramatic play, music & movement, and more.
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.
For School Professionals. Webinar recording for Part 1: Redefining & Locating Culture within our SEL Practice. To see the accompanying presentation slides, click here (Apr. 20, 2022).
Webinar recording for parents & caregivers from 'Supporting Children and Youth Who Have Experienced Trauma' webinar. You will learn what trauma is, how to talk to your child about these experiences, what you can do as a parent or caregiver to support your child at home and where to reach out for help. To see the accompanying presentation slides, click here (Feb.2022).
Webinar recording from the 'Back to School: How To Promote Resilience and Set Your Kids Up For Success' webinar (Sept. 2021). To see the accompanying presentation slides, click here (Sept.2021).
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Pregabalin belongs to a group of medications called analgesics and 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.
Buprenorphine-Naloxone (Suboxone®) is a medication that belongs to a group of medications called opioid agonist therapy (OAT). It is primarily used for the management of adults with moderate to serve opioid dependence.
Buprenorphine extended-release injection (Sublocade®) is a medication that belongs to a group of medications called opioid agonist therapy (OAT). It is primarily used for the management of adults with moderate to serve opioid dependence.
Through phone and web-based consultation, the Compass team supports community care providers with information, advice and resources they need to deliver appropriate and timely care to children and youth experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges.
The Triple P Positive Parenting Program provides a toolbox of ideas. You choose the strategies you need. You choose the way you want to use them
Connect is an evidence-based 10-week manualized group program for parents and alternate caregivers of pre teens and teens who struggle with significant behaviour problems.
Join FamilySmart for a conversation with Senior Associates, Youth Substance Use Health Promotion, a Youth Addiction Counsellor and Parents to talk about the basics of substance use; from pre-experimentation to casual using.
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.
Listen to Maureen discuss the framework’s development in the video below. In this video, she talks about the role of schools in promoting mental well-being and preventing mental health challenges. She also explains the importance of the district’s collaboration with public health to create a common understanding of mental health terminology in the community.
Includes curriculum resources and lesson plans focused on drug literacy with the goal of encouraging students to both express and think critically about their current drug- and gambling-related beliefs, attitudes and behaviours.
A collection of resources to build capacity in families to support the Heart-Mind well-being of children, and promotes their social and emotional development.
Learn more about the role of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) in the early years, including its impact on brain development, success in school, a healthier society and a stronger economy.
Through real stories, expertise, and practical tips, this podcast helps families promote their mental health and wellness, navigating important topics to meet you where you are in your journey.
Call 911 or go to your local hospital’s emergency room if you or anyone else’s safety is at risk and immediate help is needed.
If you or someone you know is thinking about ending their own life, or needs someone to talk to about suicidal thoughts or ideas:
For mental health or substance use crisis support:
For commonly asked questions about supports and services in BC, explore our Ask Kelty Mental Health tool.