Resources for Parents & Families
This is a time where support and resources are really needed but it can be difficult to navigate through them all so we are attempting to organize some for families below. Please contact your therapist or message us at office@drfoutain.ca for more information about how to gain access to further support for yourself or your child through this challenging time.
Mental Health and Support Resources
5 Ways to Help Teens Manage Anxiety About the Coronavirus (Mar 11, 2020)
New York Times Article By: Lisa Damour
What to Say To Your Child About the Coronavirus - and How To Cope As a Parent
By: Dr. Laura Markham, founder of AhaParenting.com and author of
Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids, Peaceful Parent, Happy Siblings and her latest book, the Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids Workbook.
Mindful Parenting During Uncertain Times
By: Dr. Marina Heifetz (Child and Adolescent Psychologist)
Pleasant Activities List - Pandemic Edition
By: Dr. Laura Gollino, PhD, C.Psych.
Tolerance for Uncertainty: A COVID-19 Workbook
By: Sachiko Nagasawa, H.BSc., M.A., PhD., C. Psych
COVID-19: Resources to help parents and their children get through these difficult times
By: Liana Lowenstein, MSW, RSW, CPT-S
"Will the World Ever Feel Safe? Child Trauma Reactivated in a Time of Global Crisis"
Spinazzola, J., & Pressley, J. (2020, March 31). Will the World Ever Feel Safe? Child Trauma Reactivated in a Time of Global Crisis Retrieved from https://www.complextrauma.org
Coping Strategies for Complex Trauma Survivors Contending with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
Complex Trauma Resources: For people who don't fit in neat little boxes & Everyone who cares about them
Spinazzola, J., & Machairas, K. (2020, March 31). Coping Strategies for Complex Trauma Survivors Contending with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic. Retrieved from https://www.complextrauma.org
Cultivate Your Happiness: A ThriveRU Weekly Workbook - For post-secondary students
https://www.ryerson.ca/thriveru/
By: Dr. Diana Brecher, Clinical Psychologist
This workbook was designed to provide you with at least one exercise that has proven to be effective in increasing life satisfaction, happiness and resilience
Cultivate Your Happiness: The Four Seasons ThriveRU Weekly Workbook - For Adults
https://www.ryerson.ca/thriveru/
By: Dr. Diana Brecher, Clinical Psychologist
This workbook was designed to provide you with at least one exercise that has proven to be effective in increasing life satisfaction, happiness and resilience
Creating Structure & Establishing a Healthy Routine
Printable Visual schedules, Token Board and Resources
Provided by Easterseals - https://www.easterseals.com/chicago/
We Are Hanging Out at Home - A visual story to help explain COVID-19 to children
Created by Theresa Fraser (PDF - blank, add your own pictures; PDF with pictures)
Free Homeschooling and Academic Resources
Provided by Deb Giles - Homeschool Encouragement and Resources
HERE’S OVER 100 SESAME STREET BOOKS YOU CAN READ FOR FREE
Kids Activities Blog - Created by Holly Homer
Article by Brittanie
Mindfulness Glitter Jar Instructions
Step by Step Instructions on how to create and use as a mindfulness tool
Sunflower Colouring Contest - Printable Pages
Pick a page to colour and submit for a chance to win a prize!