On this page, you will find webinar recordings, powerpoint slides, and other resources for our Challenges with School Attendance for Parents and Caregivers webinar series.

Getting to school or managing a whole day at school can be really hard for some children and youth, and it can be challenging for parents and caregivers to know how best to move forward. In this 2-part webinar series, the presenters will talk about anxiety and related challenges that can be a barrier to attending school, as well as practical strategies to help things go more smoothly. These webinars are relevant whether your child is not getting to school at all or sometimes struggling to make it through the whole day. Below, you will find the recordings for all of these webinars, as well as the slides for each presentation. These webinars were held in November 2020. 

This webinar series is a collaboration between BC Children's Hospital, the Vancouver School Board, and Vancouver Coastal Health Child & Youth Mental Health. 

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Part 1: Challenges with School Attendance- Introduction for Parents & Caregivers: Webinar Recording

BC Children's Hospital, VSB, VCH

This Part 1 webinar recording for parents & caregivers provides a foundation for successful school attendance and enhanced family wellbeing. To see the accompanying presentation slides, click here (Nov. 16, 2020).

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Part 2(a): Practical Strategies to Support Elementary School-Aged Children with School Attendance: Webinar Recording

BC Children's Hospital, VSB, VCH

This Part 2(a) webinar recording for parents & caregivers discusses how to develop a roadmap for successful school attendance based on your child’s unique situation and needs. To see the accompanying presentation slides, click here (Nov. 19, 2020).

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Part 2(b): Practical Strategies to Support High School-Aged Youth with School Attendance: Webinar Recording

BC Children's Hospital, VSB, VCH

This Part 2(b) webinar recording for parents & caregivers discusses how to develop a roadmap for successful school attendance based on your youth’s unique situation and needs. To see the accompanying presentation slides, click here (Nov. 23, 2020)

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If you, your child, or someone you care about is having a mental health or substance use crisis:

  • Call 911 or go to your local hospital’s emergency room if you are in need of immediate help
  • Call 1-800- SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) anytime if you are concerned about someone who may be considering suicide

These are a few examples of situations when you should seek immediate help:

  • The child or youth is thinking about or trying to end their life
  • The child or youth is experiencing sensations that aren’t real and/or beliefs that can’t possibly be true
  • The child or youth is unable to care for themselves, and it’s putting them at risk of serious harm
  • The child or youth is experiencing an alcohol or drug overdose
  • The child or youth is taking a dangerous combination of substances (like medications and alcohol)

For non-urgent support options, explore our Ask Kelty Mental Health tool. You’ll find answers to common questions families have about accessing mental health supports and services in BC for their child or youth.