All Resources
App or Online Tool
Stresslr
Free web app that provides a fun and engaging way for children to learn about stress, understand how they react to it, and develop healthy strategies to cope with stress in their daily lives.
MindMasters 2
This resource helps children (4-9 years of age) develop social and emotional skills through relaxation, positive thinking and mindfulness in fun and age-appropriate ways.
Books
Secrets of feeding a healthy family: How to eat, how to raise good eaters, how to cook
This book encourages families to go to the trouble of feeding themselves well.
You are a social detective! Explaining social thinking to kids
This book teaches children and students (ages 5-10) how to recognize and develop social skills, a skill set they can use at home, school, or within the community.
Nowmaps Jr: Adventure stories to help young kids navigate everyday challenges and grow in caring and kind ways
A delightful, rhyming story that introduces kids ages 3-6 to the neuroscience of early childhood social and emotional learning (SEL) in a captivating, interactive way.
Kelty's Webinars
Part 2: Trailblazing Indigenous Pathways Through Social & Emotional Wellness : Webinar for School Professionals
For school professionals. Webinar recording for Part 2: Trailblazing Indigenous Pathways Through Social & Emotional Wellness.
Part 1: Redefining & Locating Culture within our SEL Practice: Webinar for School Professionals
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).
Supporting Children and Youth Who Have Experienced Trauma - Webinar Recording
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.
Medication Sheets
Naltrexone (ReVia®)
Naltrexone belongs to a group of medications called opioid antagonists and is commonly used for the management of 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.
Buprenorphine-Naloxone (Suboxone®)
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.
PDFs
The Tech Solution: Creating Healthy Habits for Kids Growing up in a Digital World
The Tech Solution is a resource for parents and educators who want to explore their approach for raising kids in a digital world. It outlines things to know about the short-term and potential long-term consequences of tech use.
Sibling support resources
Sibling support resources for caregivers including articles, tips on talking to your child and self-compassion.
Podcasts and Audio
Support Service
Bullying Canada (24/7)
Bullying Canada is a bullying support service run by youth for youth, providing phone and online chat resources.
Pacific Autism Family Network (PAFN)
The Pacific Autism Family Network (PAFN) is a centre of excellence and network of supports for individuals with autism spectrum disorder and their families across the province.
Crisis Centre
Available 24/7 these phone services provide mental health support, information, and resources for people who are distressed as well as their friends and families. Available in over 140 languages using a language service.
Videos
The ADHD Caregiver Journey and Resources: Webinar Recording
This webinar on the ADHD Caregiver Journey and Resources reviews some trusted ADHD resources, including the multidisciplinary ADHD team at B.C. Children’s Hospital, B.C. Children’s Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre, Rolling with ADHD, Compass BC consultation support for health care providers, Child and Youth Mental Health Teams, local parent programs, Foundry, Family Smart, CADDAC, and current research opportunities in the field of ADHD.
Parenting ADHD and Challenging Behaviours: Webinar Recording
This webinar on Parenting a Child with ADHD and challenging behaviours focuses on understanding how ADHD can make behaviour more challenging, identifying some strategies to manage behaviour effectively, and some strategies reduce stress for caregivers.
Clone of ADHD and Self-Regulation: Webinar Recording
This webinar on ADHD and Self-Regulation focuses on the science behind self-regulation and ADHD, the definition of self-regulation, and to explore sensory and motor self-regulation strategies.
Websites
Therapeutic Resources for Siblings
Peer support groups for children (ages 8-12) who play a caring role for a sibling with a chronic health conditions and/or disabilities. Groups are free and online on a monthly basis.
Community Mental Health Resources for Autistic Youth
Caregivers of autistic young people may find benefit in looking through each package’s background information, community services lists, and online resource recommendations.
TLC Foundation for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours
The TLC Foundation for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors helps end isolation and shame for people experiencing hair pulling, skin picking, nail biting, cheek biting, and associated behaviors.
