Body Scan Meditation (27 min)
A body scan guided meditation audio clip by Dr. Dzung Vo from BC Children's Hospital.
Connecting Mind and Body: What parents need to know about somatization
In this episode from the Kelty Centre's Where You Are podcast, join Lena, a parent of a child who has been affected by somatization and Dr. Andrea Chapman (Psychiatrist, BC Children’s Hospital) as they offer families tips and resources for navigating this journey and working towards recovery.
Mindful Breathing (5 min)
A mindful breathing exercise by Dr. Dzung Vo from BC Children's Hospital.
Mindful Thinking Meditation (5 min)
A mindful thinking meditation by Dr. Joanna McDermid from BC Children's Hospital.
Present Matters: Mindfulness and Mental Well-being
Parents and caregivers are often curious about mindfulness – how do we fit this into our busy lives, does this actually help my child or youth's mental wellness? In this episode from the Kelty Centre's Where You Are podcast, listen to Paul Irving (mindfulness champion) and Dr. Dzung Vo, founding Director of BC Children's Hospital Centre for Mindfulness) to learn more.
Coping with Guilty Feelings (3 min)
A meditation for when you're upset with yourself by Dr. Joanna McDermid from BC Children's Hospital.
Breathing Space Instruction (3 min)
An instructional audio file to pair with Breathing Space Meditation audio; by Dr. Jake Locke from BC Children's Hospital.
Keeping Tech in Check: Developing Healthy Habits In Your Family
This Where You Are podcast episode from the Kelty Centre helps families find better ways to guide their kids’ technology use, and to avoid battles and negotiations around screen time, video games, and tech use at home. Dr. Shimi Kang, child and youth psychiatrist, and her teenage son Joesh, offer practical tips for families to develop or reset healthy tech habits at home.
Sitting Meditation (10 min)
A sitting meditation by Dr. Dzung Vo from BC Children's Hospital.
Mindful Walking Meditation (4 min)
A mindful walking meditation by Dr. Joanna McDermid from BC Children's Hospital.
Sleep: Building the Foundation for Family Mental Wellness
Over 70 percent of Canadian children are not getting the sleep they need. Are you one of those families? In this episode from the Kelty Centre's Where You Are podcast, listen to Andrea Bell (parent) and Dr. Smita Naidoo (child and adolescent psychiatrist) explore sleep strategies and science that can help kids and teens sleep well to enhance mental wellness.
Love & Kindness for Your Child (2 min)
A meditation to cultivate compassion with parenting/caregiving by Dr. Joanna McDermid from BC Children's Hospital.