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Throughout this compassionate, insightful, and practical book, Dr. Greene provides a new conceptual framework for understanding "explosive children" who are lacking some crucial skills in the domains of flexibility/adaptability, frustration tolerance, and problem solving, and require a different approach to parenting.
This book discusses the phenomenon of peer orientation - the tendency of children and youth to look to their peers for direction.The concepts, principles and practical advice offers parents the ability to satisfy their children’s inborn need to find direction by turning towards a source of authority, contact and warmth.
Frankie has Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). In this illustrated book for kids, he shares the challenges and joys of living with FASD.
This handbook aims to helps parents feel connected with other parents and caregivers experiencing a young person struggling with substance use disorder. Each section contains information such as stories, support, resources, and more.
This episode transcript from the Kelty Centre's Where You Are podcast, you will learn the basics of substance use and staying connected with our kids, and how you can help your child develop the knowledge and skills they will need to make decisions about vaping, alcohol and other drugs as they grow.
This resource provides parents and caregivers with information about how to talk about substance use with their child. It also outlines where parents can access additional information to build their own understanding, and where they can access help if their child is struggling with a substance use issue.
Listen to Dr. Tatiana Sotindjo as she leads a mindfulness session for parents & caregivers where you'll learn how to nourish your capacity for wellness and resilience, manage your anxiety and feel calmer and more in control.
Staff wellbeing is a shared responsibility between employees and the school district that employs them. In this webinar we explored how we can improve the wellbeing of the adults in schools through individual, collaborative and systemic actions. Hear from schools districts from across BC.
Cultivating Mindfulness at this Critical Moment - Daily Practices and Inquiry with Jon Kabat-Zinn video recording.
A list of substance use resources, services, and information on navigating the substance use system of care, for family members and caregivers of individuals with substance use challenges or disorders.
This website will help you handle some common parenting challenges, so you can be a more confident parent and enjoy helping your child grow.
By creating a Personalized Family Media Use Plan, you can be aware of when you are using media to achieve your purpose. This website will help you to think about media & create goals & rules that are in line with your family’s values.
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.