… and adolescent specialist, Dr. Dzung Vo, describes ‘stress’ as a root cause of mental and physical health during … most,” says Dr. Vo, yet, while we try to help them manage stress, it can feel like they resist our care. In this … for all ages!) with principles and practices that welcome stress to fuel our resilience rather than rule our reality. ~ …

…  and  anxiety  (note: CBT is especially effective in managing mild to moderate anxiety and depression. It is as … trauma-related disorders, including  post-traumatic stress disorder  (An adaptation of CBT, called Trauma-Focused … of thinking and behaving. The goal is to learn tools for managing situations and feelings that are challenging. Home …

… from Stahl, Bob & Goldstein, Elisha. A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workbook . New Harbinger Publications, 2010. … The Mindful Teen: Powerful Skills to Help You Manage Stress One Moment at a Time . Oakland: New Harbinger … M.R., Burklund L.J., et al. (2012). Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction training reduces loneliness and …

… suited for EMDR Therapy?  EMDR is used for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in both children and youth. It has … and panic attacks Depression  Eating Disorders Phobias Stress Substance use challenges Somatic symptoms  It can be … suited for EMDR Therapy?  EMDR is used for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in both children and youth. It has …

… a fun and engaging way for children to learn about stress, understand how they react to it, and develop healthy strategies to cope with stress in their daily lives. Was this information helpful? Is …

… Managing Tourette Syndrome: A behavioral intervention: Parent … relaxation techniques designed to help combat anxiety and stress, as well as relapse prevention strategies.  Was this …

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… activities. But for some, it can be a source of unwanted stress. Dr. Susan Baer, a psychiatrist with BC Children's … is sharing tips to help families ease some of that stress. "The holidays are a really fun and exciting time for … have to be perfect, and this can result in a lot of stress," says Dr. Baer. "People can also get over-committed …

… This therapy is effective as part of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) treatment. It may also be helpful for … Compulsive Disorder Relationship issues Somatic symptoms Stress Substance use challenges  It can be adapted in playful … This therapy is effective as part of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) treatment. It may also be helpful for …

… relationship with young people can help diffuse the toxic stress that underlies many of trauma’s negative effects. … chronic or sustained way, it can result in traumatic toxic stress, and lead to harmful lasting changes in the very … of the brain.  2. Learn how to identify the signs of stress in adolescents Although many signs of stress are …

… and can make each other worse. Over time, ongoing pain and stress can change how the brain and nervous system work. … strategies for treating pain can be an important step for managing your child’s physical and mental health. Learn more about supporting and managing pain in children in the BC Children’s Hospital …

… Mindfulness therapies are effective treatments for: stress pain anxiety personality disorders (combined with … mindfulness practices reported higher wellbeing and lower stress scores more often. Mindfulness practices can be … Mindfulness therapies are effective treatments for: stress pain anxiety personality disorders (combined with …

What is Dialectical Behavioural Therapy? Dialetical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive-behavioural treatment. It usually involves an individual therapy session and a skills group session every week for at least 6 months. The skills group …

When your child could benefit from having services but there is a long waitlist, it can be very frustrating. Waiting for mental health or substance use services can be stressful. During this challenging time, here are a few things you can do: Keep in …

… and be resilient, to enjoy life and cope with everyday stress, and to bounce back from bigger setbacks. Our … the way you think, and make it easier for you to deal with stress. For more information on how a healthy lifestyle can … and be resilient, to enjoy life and cope with everyday stress, and to bounce back from bigger setbacks. Our …