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Raising a child with ADHD is challenging. With the disrupted routines and uncertainty of COVID-19, these challenges may be intensifying for some families. In this webinar recording, we will discuss these challenges and provide concrete tips to parents and caregivers for supporting children and youth with ADHD in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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This special episode is Part 2b in the recording of a Kelty Centre webinar series. It focuses on practical strategies to support high-school aged youth. 

In this webinar Dr. Sarah Anderson from BC Children’s Hospital, Julie Collette from Vancouver Coastal Health, and Paula Foran from the Vancouver School Board discuss how to develop a roadmap for successful school attendance based on your youth’s unique situation and needs. This will include how to set the stage for success, how to collaborate with their school, and how to break down goals into manageable steps to help you and your teen move forward together with confidence. 

Note: This is a 2-part webinar series in collaboration with the Vancouver School Board and Vancouver Coastal Health Child & Youth Mental Health. 

Watch the full webinar series here:  https://keltymentalhealth.ca/school-attendance-webinars

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This special episode is Part 2a in the recording of a Kelty Centre webinar series, and focused on practical strategies to support elementary school-aged children.

In this webinar Dr. Sarah Anderson from BC Children’s Hospital, Julie Collette from Vancouver Coastal Health, and Paula Foran from the Vancouver School Board cover how to develop a roadmap for successful school attendance based on your child’s unique situation and needs. This includes how to set the stage for success, how to reach out to your child’s school to work together, and how to break down goals into manageable steps to help you and your child move forward with confidence.  

Note: This is a 2-part webinar series in collaboration with the Vancouver School Board and Vancouver Coastal Health Child & Youth Mental Health. 

Watch the full webinar series here:  https://keltymentalhealth.ca/school-attendance-webinars

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This special episode is Part 1 in the recording of a Kelty Centre webinar series.

Getting to school or managing a whole day at school can be really hard for some children and youth, due to anxiety or other related challenges.

Dr. Alex DiGiacomo, BC Children’s Hospital, and Alexanda Wilson, Vancouver School Board SACY Program, provide parents and caregivers with a foundation for successful school attendance and enhanced family wellbeing.The webinar covers common challenges that tend to come up when children and youth are struggling to get to school, and things you can do as a parent or caregiver to support your child and promote your own coping when things are hard.

Note: This is a 2-part webinar series in collaboration with the Vancouver School Board and Vancouver Coastal Health Child & Youth Mental Health.

Watch the full webinar series here:  https://keltymentalhealth.ca/school-attendance-webinars

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Many families are looking for better ways to guide their kids’ technology use, and to avoid battles and negotiations around screen time, video games, and tech use at home. This has become even more of a concern for many parents with the increased use of screens during COVID-19.  Dr. Shimi Kang, child and youth psychiatrist, and her teenage son Joesh, offer practical tips for families to develop or reset healthy tech habits at home. 

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Going back to school is stressful for some children and youth – and this year, there may be even more anxiety and stress because of COVID-19. This special episode is a recording of a Kelty Centre webinar. Dr. Rosalind Catchpole and Dr. Sarah Anderson from BC Children's Hospital go over practical tools and strategies you can use to set your family up for a successful return to school this year, including what to do if your child is feeling anxious, or even refuses to go to school. 

You can find the video recording of this webinar on keltymentalhealth.ca

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This episode is for school professionals. We bring together the voices and ideas of educators in rural and remote schools to share their learnings on how to support student and staff mental health and well-being.  Caitlin Currie  (Principal, Alexis Creek Elementary/Junior Secondary School) and Derrick Shaw (Principal, Valemount Secondary School) shine a light on both the small and big things that foster resilient, supportive, and strong rural and remote school communities. 

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The mind-body connection is powerful. Somatization is the process of experiencing emotions as physical symptoms. Everyone experiences somatization, but, for some, it gets in the way of everyday life and requires treatment. Join Lena, a parent of a child who has been affected by somatization and Dr. Andrea Chapman (Psychiatrist, BC Children’s Hospital) as they offer families tips and resources for navigating this journey and working towards recovery.

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Parents know the importance nutrition plays in a child’s physical health, but what about their mental health? Join Char, a parent with two little ones, and Lorrie Chow, a dietitian at BC Children’s Hospital, for strategies that can reduce mealtime stress and help your child develop a healthy relationship with food. 

NOTE: This episode was recorded in studio, prior to the COVID crisis.

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With COVID-19, life at home looks drastically different. Parents are wearing multiple hats and being pulled in 100 different directions, with many feeling stretched and overwhelmed. In this special episode, Dr. Ashley Miller, BC Children’s Hospital Psychiatrist and mother of two, shares steps families can take to manage stress and stay emotionally connected while living in close quarters. 

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