All Resources
Books
Neon the ninja activity book for children who struggle with sleep and nightmares: A therapeutic story with creative activities for children aged 5 - 10
This book shows children how they can reduce their nightmares and night worries, and make night times feel safer and more relaxed.
Sleep better: A guide to improving sleep for children with special needs
This down-to-earth, nonjudgmental guide is packed with widely tested, easy-to-use techniques that work for all children — with and without disabilities.
Stuff That's Loud: A Teen's Guide to Unspiraling when OCD Gets Noisy
Full of powerful tools and engaging illustrations to help you live the life you want to live, instead of being controlled by OCD.
Kelty's Webinars
Back to School: How To Promote Resilience and Set Your Kids Up For Success- Webinar Recording
Webinar recording from the 'Back to School: How To Promote Resilience and Set Your Kids Up For Success' webinar (September 2021).
Eating Disorders in Youth: A Webinar for Parents & Caregivers - Webinar Recording
Webinar recording from the 'Eating Disorders in Youth: A Webinar for Parents & Caregivers' webinar. To see the accompanying presentation slides, click here (July 2021).
ADHD: Webinar Series (2021)
Webinar recordings and powerpoint slides for our ADHD for Parents and Caregivers webinar series from May 2021.
Medication Sheets
Buprenorphine (Sublocade®)
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.
Medication Side Effect Management in Children and Adolescents
Information sheet on common medication side effects and management strategies.
Treating Irritability of ASD
Information sheet on medications for treating irritability of autism.
PDFs
Affirming Adults: A Guide to Supporting Gender Diverse Children and Youth
This guidebook will help you familiarizing yourself with your child’s gender identity and gender expression. It is designed to support you as you support your child.
Parents’ Guide to SOGI in Schools
The Parents’ Guide to SOGI in Schools was created to address some of the most common questions being asked about SOGI-inclusive education. Available in English, Cree and Wolastoqey.
Q&A for Parents and Caregivers of Transgender and Gender Diverse Youth
This booklet guides parents and caregivers on how to best support, love and appreciate their children and keep them safe, healthy and happy. Available in English, Traditional Chinese, Filipino, Korean, Punjabi and Vietnamese.
Podcasts and Audio
Support Service
BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services
BCMHSUS provides specialized treatment for people across BC with severe mental health and substance use/addiction issues.
Laurel Behaviour Support Services
Offers individualized behaviour support services for children and adults with autism or other developmental disabilities. They offer Triple P Stepping Stones workshops, as well as other workshops for families, care providers and professionals.
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.
Videos
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.
Anxiety Myths: What Every Family Should Know
Check out these resources that clear up some common misunderstandings to better support our kids.
Navigating Major Life Changes: Tips for Parents and Caregivers
Life changes like divorce, moving, or financial stress can be difficult for both parents and children. Check out these resources for tips for keeping communication open and guiding your child through these changes.
Websites
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.
About Borderline Personality Disorder
Sashbear works across Canada to educate families, communities, service providers and researchers of the important role and burden borne by families of those with emotion dysregulation. Together, we are making waves for mental health.
Centre for Healthy Screen Use
The aim of the Canadian Paediatric Society’s Centre for Healthy Screen Use is to support health professionals, policymakers, and families in helping children and youth navigate digital environments.
