All Resources
Books
Expected loss: Coping with anticipatory grief
This process of anticipatory grief is normal, but it can also be confusing and painful. Life is change, and change is hard. This book will help see you through.
How to nourish your child through an eating disorder : A simple, plate-by-plate approach to rebuilding a healthy relationship with food
The plate-by-plate method is rooted in family-based treatment (FBT), which supports parents & caregivers to treat their child at home.
If your adolescent has an eating disorder: An essential resource for parents
This book is an authoritative guide to understanding and helping a teenager with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, ARFID and other eating disorders.
Kelty's Webinars
Selective Mutism & Reluctant Speakers: Webinar Series
Webinar recordings and powerpoint slides from our Selective Mutism and Reluctant Speakers webinar series, which includes a webinar for parents & caregivers, and a webinar for school professionals (May 2021).
School Anxiety & Attendance Challenges - Practical Strategies for School Professionals: Webinar Series
Webinar recordings, powerpoint slides, and companion documents for our School Anxiety & Attendance Challenges webinar series for both elementary and high school professionals (January 2021).
School Anxiety & Attendance Challenges - Practical Strategies for Parents & Caregivers: Webinar Series
Webinar recordings, powerpoint slides, and companion documents for our School Anxiety & Attendance Challenges webinar series for Parents & Caregivers (Nov. 2020).
Medication Sheets
Methylphenidate (Ritalin®, Ritalin SR®)
Methylphenidate is a stimulant medication used to treat ADHD.
Methylphenidate (Concerta®)
Methylphenidate is a long-acting stimulant medication used to treat ADHD.
Methylphenidate (Biphentin®)
Methylphenidate is a long-acting stimulant medication used to treat ADHD.
PDFs
Delirium in the Intensive Care Unit: A Guide for Families and Caregivers (Full Version)
An extended guide for families and caregivers on understanding and exploring Delirium in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
Comfort, Play & Teach: Activities to Support Development
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.
Self-Care Plan
A self-care plan template to support parents and caregivers to take care of their well-being.
Podcasts and Audio
Support Service
The Compassionate Friends of Canada
A non-profit organization offering support and grief education to families who have experienced the death of a child. There is a listing of support groups in the BC Chapter.
BC Bereavement Helpline
A non-profit, free, and confidential service that connects the public to grief support services in BC, including suicide grief support and loss due to substance use. Services include bereavement support groups, a toll-free grief and loss helpline, and community events.
Alcohol and Drug Information and Referral Line
Provides information and referral services for people needing help with any kind of substance use.
Videos
Talking About Self-Harm: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers
It can be overwhelming to discover your child is self-harming, but your support and understanding can make a huge difference.
Recognizing Self-Harm: How to Support Your Child
Self-harm is when someone intentionally hurts themselves to cope with difficult emotions. It's a way some teens express or manage intense feelings, not necessarily a desire to end their life. It’s natural to feel shocked, confused, guilty or angry when you find out that your child is self-harming.
How to Start the Conversation on Mental Health with Your Kids
Starting a conversation about mental health with your child can feel overwhelming, but it's one of the most important things you can do.
Websites
Parent Advice Videos
Parent Advice Videos are questions asked and answered by parents across Canada. This project was created and developed by Canadian parents from the autism community.
Mindfulness Resources for Parents, Families & Caregivers
A collection of mindfulness resources that are specifically created with parents and caregivers in mind. Curated by the BC Children's Hospital Centre for Mindfulness.
Our Kids' Health
Our Kid's Health shares evidence-based health information that is translated and adapted to help you make the right decisions for the health of your family.
