Dr. Ross Greene : Lives in Balance (Collaborative Problem Solving)
Websites:
Apps:
Books:
Handouts:
Noticing Mental Health Concerns for Your Child (Parent resource from School Mental Health Ontario)
Books:
Health and Well-Being: Developing the Emotional, Physical, and Spiritual Well-Being of Students, Staff, and Teachers. Patrick Carney & Catherine O’Brien. (2020) Chapter 15. In O’Brien, C. & Howard, P. (2020). Living Schools: Transforming Education. ESWB Press. https://www.eswb-press.org/publications.html (OPEN SOURCE) (e-book)
The Spiritual Child - The New Science on Parenting for Health and Lifelong Thriving by Lisa Miller (2015)
Books:
Dr. Susan Linn: The Case For Make Believe: Saving Play in a Commercialized World (2009)
Robert Brooks and Sam Goldstein: Raising Resilient Children
Websites & Links
Harnessing the Power of Emotion - Parent Resource (Emotion Focused Family Therapy)
Transitioning back to school two part parenting series (Emotion Focused Skills Training)
Ted Talk: “How to Make Stress Your Friend” by Dr. Kelly McGonigal
Collaborative Problem Solving: www.livesinthebalance.org
Other Helpful Resources and Websites
Children’s Mental Health Ontario - School Mental Health Backpack
Booklet: Addressing ANTI-BLACK RACISM & ITS IMPACT: A Well-Being Toolkit for Families (developed by Durham District School Board)
Website article: Talking to Kids About Racism and Violence
PDF Link: Safe Space Radio: Tips & Strategies
PDF Link: Media Smarts: Talking to Kids About Racial Stereotypes
Website: How to Talk to Kids about Racism - an age by age guide
Book: Antiracist Baby
Noticing Mental Health Concerns For Your Child - Tip sheet for parents and caregivers
Anxiety Canada website: www.anxietycanada.com
Mindshift app: www.anxietycanada.com/resources/mindshift-cbt
Growth mindset: www.mindsetworks.com/parents/growth-mindset-parenting
Websites:
Books:
“The Umbrella Effect: Your Guide to Raising Strong, Adaptable Kids in a Stressful World,” which is to be released early 2022.
Worksheets & Handouts:
Resources:
“How to Talk With Your Child When You Feel Concerned They May be Struggling with a Mental Health Problem” - a resource from School Mental Health Ontario with tips that could help in the conversation of exploring counselling with your child/youth.
New Path Child and Family Services - Call in Clinic Information
Catholic Family Services of Simcoe County - Walk/Call In Counselling Clinic Information
Student mental health & well-being resources as well as information about urgent and non-urgent services in Simcoe Muskoka can be found on our Board website.
NEDIC - National Eating Disorder Information Centre: www.nedic.ca
OneChild Resource: How to protect your child from sexual exploitation
Ontario’s Anti-Human Trafficking Strategy
Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline & Webiste