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BULLYING
CAREER PLANNING FOR STUDENTS
https://careerinsite.alberta.ca/careerinsite.aspx
Online Career planning tool ideal for
students.
http://uwaterloo.ca/career-action/resources-library/career-view-mirror
- The Career View Mirror (CVM) is a tool designed to help students explore their career options and gain valuable insight into what different occupations are really like. This career exploration tool gives students access to faculty-specific career information, experiences, advice, and stories from University of Waterloo Alumni. The CVM has many different features and functions for you to easily save, print, or view anything you’ve read and might want to review at a later time.
http://www.cybermentor.ca
Cybermentor is an online mentoring program that matches girls aged 11 to 18 with professional women scientists and engineers or female students at Alberta universities who are studying science and engineering. The primary goal of the Cybermentor program is to expand girls’ knowledge of careers, opportunities and benefits that exist for women in science and engineering fields.
http://www.camcode.com/asset-tags/logistics-guide-for-kids
Logistics Career Exploration Guide for Kids and Students
Online Career planning tool ideal for
students.
http://uwaterloo.ca/career-action/resources-library/career-view-mirror
- The Career View Mirror (CVM) is a tool designed to help students explore their career options and gain valuable insight into what different occupations are really like. This career exploration tool gives students access to faculty-specific career information, experiences, advice, and stories from University of Waterloo Alumni. The CVM has many different features and functions for you to easily save, print, or view anything you’ve read and might want to review at a later time.
http://www.cybermentor.ca
Cybermentor is an online mentoring program that matches girls aged 11 to 18 with professional women scientists and engineers or female students at Alberta universities who are studying science and engineering. The primary goal of the Cybermentor program is to expand girls’ knowledge of careers, opportunities and benefits that exist for women in science and engineering fields.
http://www.camcode.com/asset-tags/logistics-guide-for-kids
Logistics Career Exploration Guide for Kids and Students
DRUGS/ALCOHOL
https://www.drugrehab.com/co-occurring-disorder
This is a great resource for finding information and research on the scabbed legacy that drugs and alcohol leaves with those affected by substance abuse. Being an American Website, the only portion that isn't applicable is the 'Find a Rehab Center' tab
This is a great resource for finding information and research on the scabbed legacy that drugs and alcohol leaves with those affected by substance abuse. Being an American Website, the only portion that isn't applicable is the 'Find a Rehab Center' tab
GROWTH MINDSET
https://www.mindsetworks.com/
When students and educators have a growth mindset, they understand that intelligence can be developed. Students focus on improvement instead of worrying about how smart they are. They work hard to learn more and get smarter. Based on years of research by Stanford University’s Dr. Dweck, Lisa Blackwell Ph.D., and their colleagues, we know that students who learn this mindset show greater motivation in school, better grades, and higher test scores.
When students and educators have a growth mindset, they understand that intelligence can be developed. Students focus on improvement instead of worrying about how smart they are. They work hard to learn more and get smarter. Based on years of research by Stanford University’s Dr. Dweck, Lisa Blackwell Ph.D., and their colleagues, we know that students who learn this mindset show greater motivation in school, better grades, and higher test scores.
HELP CHAT ROOMS
Youth in BC
YIBC is first and foremost an online crisis chat service, where you can chat 1-on-1 with a trained volunteer from the Vancouver Crisis Centre, where our service is based. This site also has information on a variety of youth-related issues, as well as resources: a list of organizations and websites where you can get help.
INTERNET SAFETY/FILTERING
http://childnet.com/projects/
internet/cyber safety
https://householdquotes.co.uk/keeping-children-safe-online
Internet safety tips for parents
LEARNING CHALLENGES
ADD/ADHD
http://members.shaw.ca/chaddcalgary/
provides information and support for parents, children, and adults in
and around the Calgary area, who are affected by and struggle with Attention
Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
https://www.understood.org/en
Attention Deficit Disorder, Reading Programs, Educational Tools, Adult Dyslexia
http://www.addvance.com
The founders of the ADDvance website, Patricia Quinn, M.D. and Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D., are both internationally recognized authorities on AD/HD and authors of many books for children, teens, and adults. This site has been developed to address the varied needs of all people with AD/HD across the lifespan.
http://www.caddra.ca
from CADDRA (Canadian Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Resource Alliance)
http://www.adhdandyou.ca
is a website with resources and information for professionals who are working with individuals who have ADHD. This site is sponsored by Shire Canada Inc.
http://research.aboutkidshealth.ca/teachadhd
website provides teachers and other education professionals with resources and materials that have been developed specifically for students with ADHD and classroom practice. These resources and materials are relevant for teaching and supporting students who are inattentive, off-task, fidgety, restless, disorganized, and have problems remembering and following instructions
regardless of whether they have received a diagnosis of ‘ADHD’.
GENERAL
http://www.albertahealthservices.ca
Web-based, online modules - Intended for school staff in southern Alberta working with children and adolescents in ECS to Grade 9 - Free for Alberta school staff in southern Alberta - Current issues in child and adolescent mental health - Expert presenters from education, family medicine, nursing, pediatrics, pharmacy, psychiatry, psychology, social work - Each module is open online for one month - Modules available anytime and anywhere you have access to a computer with sound capability and the Internet - Voice narration on two or more PowerPoint modules per month - Text-based discussion among registrants and presenters - Web-based evaluation of the module included
http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/inmdict/html/index.html
To find strategies that teachers can use as a starting point to inform their classroom practice, and better support students with specific medical conditions and disabilities. Teacher resources for, planning and awareness, instruction and social and emotional well-being, ADHD, anxiety etc.
Download the entire Medical/Disability Information for Classroom Teachers resource in PDF format
http://www.ldalberta.ca
Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta
http://www.schwabfoundation.org
Learning Disabilities & ADHD, Autism & Other Disorders, Family Support, Health & Development, Legal Rights & Advocacy, Assistive Technology
www.ldonline.org
Learning disabilities and ADHD
https://www.kanetix.ca/family-health-guide-to-learning-disabilities
http://www.naset.org/783.0.html
National Association of Special Education Teachers: Classroom Management Series
MENTAL HEALTH
DEPRESSIVE DISORDERS
The Balanced Mind Parent Network
The Balanced Mind Parent Network website provides a wealth of resources for parents, educators and youth on bipolar education, treatment and how to help adolescents live with bipolar.
Pet Therapy
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/
A meta analysis of 17 different scientific studies that draws a correlation between pet ownership and improvement of quality of life for those with mental health issues or those with physical health issues that have led to mental health issues.
http://www.aacap.org
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry developed Facts for Families to provide concise and up-to-date information on issues that affect children, teenagers, and their families.
http://www.albertahealthservices.ca
Web-based, online modules - Intended for school staff in southern Alberta working with children and adolescents in ECS to Grade 9 - Free for Alberta school staff in southern Alberta - Current issues in child and adolescent mental health - Expert presenters from education, family medicine, nursing, pediatrics, pharmacy, psychiatry, psychology, social work - Each module is open online for one month - Modules available anytime and anywhere you have access to a computer with sound capability and the Internet - Voice narration on two or more PowerPoint modules per month - Text-based discussion among registrants and presenters - Web-based evaluation of the module included
http://fcrc.albertahealthservices.ca/ces.php
The Community Education Service (CES) provides parents/caregivers and other community members with opportunities to access free, evidence-informed education sessions and resource materials to address child, youth, and family health and mental health needs.
http://cbitsprogram.org
The Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools (CBITS) program is a school-based, group and individual intervention. It is designed to reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and behavioral problems, and to improve functioning, grades and attendance, peer and parent support, and coping skills.
http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/inmdict/html/index.html
To find strategies that teachers can use as a starting point to inform their classroom practice, and better support students with specific medical conditions and disabilities. Teacher resources for, planning and awareness, instruction and social and emotional well-being, ADHD, anxiety etc.
https://education.alberta.ca
Mental Health Matters - Resources supporting mental health promotion and prevention work in schools including videos and discussion guides to promote collaborative mental health work - Strategies, tools and learning and teaching resources to support the promotion of positive mental health among children, youth and their families. Relevant effective practices, research and related links for educators, parents and community partners to support the mental health of children, youth and their families.
www.cmha.ca
Canadian Mental Health Association
National mental health prevention, education and advocacy organization.
www.helpguide.org
Various Mental Health Topics. Autism, Anxiety........
www.healthvideo.com
NBC Digital Health Network - health videos
http://www.aboutourkids.org
NYU Child Study Center - Transforming the lives of children and families through collaborative science, education and practice.
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health’s Child, Youth and Family Resources section is a gateway to information about programs and services at CAMH for children, youth and families. It is of interest to health promotion workers, parents, and anyone who works with children and youth.
Children’s Mental Health Ontario
The CMHO website provides information about mental health and mental health disorders, specifically targeted towards children and youth, parents and families, and professionals. Many different resources are available for all common mental health illnesses.
Child Mind Institute
is committed to finding more effective treatments for childhood psychiatric and learning disorders, building the science of healthy brain development, and empowering children and their families with help, hope, and answers.
Institute of Families
is an independent non-for-profit organization that works to improve child and youth mental health in Canada by involving families in consultation, education and partnerships.
Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre
The Centre offers information and resources on a wide range of mental health and substance use issues affecting children and youth in our province. These include, but are not limited to; depression, anxiety, attention deficit and behavioural problems, child/youth eating disorders and substance use. We also provide resources for adults with eating disorders.
Kids Help Phone
contains a section on Emotional Help that is targeted towards teens, with information about topics on mental health and mental illness
Medication InfoShare
A website for people interested in sharing health information, with a particular focus on mental health and medications. People in mind include health professionals, people with lived experience with mental illness, and their family and friends.
MindCheck
is part of a broader health literacy initiative implemented by the Early Intervention Project within Child, Youth and Young Adult Mental Health and Addictions Services, Fraser Health, British Columbia, Canada.
Mind Your Mind
is a place where youth can get information, resources and the tools to help manage stress, crisis and mental health problems.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
The NAMI website offers a wide range of information about mental health and mental illness targeted towards youth, parents and caregivers.
OneinFive
Seeks to create awareness of the prevalence of mental illness and provide information and resources for individuals and their families
REACH OUT
Help improve your understanding of the issues that relate to your mental health and well-being and provides information to better understand the journey through mental health. This website has three key sections: find, explore and connect.
TeensHealth
is a safe, private place for teens that need honest, accurate information and advice about health, emotions, and life. Information about mental health is divided into relevant sections, making this website very user friendly.
Mood Disorders Ontario
great fact sheets on a wide range of Mood Disorders as well as some valuable Ontario based information on resources.
PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS
Nova Scotia Early Psychosis Program
This website provides information about early psychosis; promotes early detection and intervention; provides resources for the general public, individuals, family members and health care professionals and provides direction for seeking help.
MINDFULNESS
Headspace
Mindfulness resources for the beginner and beyond.
Mindfulness resources for the beginner and beyond.
PARENTING
DIVORCE
http://www.myfloridalaw.com/child-custody-law/helping-children-with-divorce
Resources for helping Children through Divorce
FOSTERING
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOeQUwdAjE0&feature=youtu.be
Video to help encourage and develop passionate and understanding foster parents
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOeQUwdAjE0&feature=youtu.be
Video to help encourage and develop passionate and understanding foster parents
GENERAL
http://www.parentcenterhub.org
A resource to provide family-friendly information and research-based materials on key topics for Parent Centers
http://www.excellence-earlychildhood.ca/home.asp
Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Development
http://www.triplep-parenting.net/alb-en/get-help/find-a-triple-p-session
Triple P is a parenting program, but it doesn't tell you how to be a parent. It's more like a toolbox of ideas. You choose the strategies you need. You choose the way you want to use them. It's all about making Triple P work for you.
www.keepkidshealthy.com/parenting_tips/index.html
http://www.freebehaviorcontracts.com/downloads.php
Free Behavior Contracts/ Charts/ Parenting Advice
http://kidshealth.org/parent/
The most visited site devoted to children's health and
development
http://www.parentfurther.com/technology-media
Parenting strategies - Parenting resources, video addiction variety of topics.
http://parentingpower.ca/
PHYSICAL HEALTH
www.aboutkidshealth.ca
Trusted answers from the Hospital of Sick Children
www.healthvideo.com
NBC Digital Health Network - health videos
http://kidshealth.org/classroom/
lesson plans for teachers (human body, health problems, personal
health)
www.phecanada.ca/programs/always-changing/vibrant-faces
Grade 5,6,7 & 8.
Free samples and teacher's resource - sexual education
http://fcrc.albertahealthservices.ca/what_is_fcrc.php
What is the FCRC? Located at the Alberta Children’s Hospital, the Family & Community Resource Centre is one of the essential components of the Alberta Health Services and helps to promote Family Centred Care in child health services. The Family & Community Resource Centre provides a comfortable and supportive environment where families, service providers, and community members can find reliable child health information, receive support, access child health education, and connect with community resources.
Trusted answers from the Hospital of Sick Children
www.healthvideo.com
NBC Digital Health Network - health videos
http://kidshealth.org/classroom/
lesson plans for teachers (human body, health problems, personal
health)
www.phecanada.ca/programs/always-changing/vibrant-faces
Grade 5,6,7 & 8.
Free samples and teacher's resource - sexual education
http://fcrc.albertahealthservices.ca/what_is_fcrc.php
What is the FCRC? Located at the Alberta Children’s Hospital, the Family & Community Resource Centre is one of the essential components of the Alberta Health Services and helps to promote Family Centred Care in child health services. The Family & Community Resource Centre provides a comfortable and supportive environment where families, service providers, and community members can find reliable child health information, receive support, access child health education, and connect with community resources.
PREGNANCY CARE
http://www.pregcare.com
Calgary Pregnancy Care Centre - Relationships, Sexual Health, Decision Making
Calgary Pregnancy Care Centre - Relationships, Sexual Health, Decision Making
RESILIENCY
http://www.resiliency.com/free-articles-resources/crisis-response-and-the-resiliency-wheel/
Resiliency In Action, Inc.
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/publicat/oes-bsu-02/teens-eng.php
Public Heath Agency of Canada - Responding to Stressful Events: Helping Teens Cope
https://www.yourbreathingroom.com/default.aspx
Ages 13-24 Welcome to BreathingRoom™, an eight-module online program to build resilience. Take in a big breath of fresh ideas, learn new ways of looking atlife, new coping strategies.
http://kidshealth.org/kid/
The most visited site devoted to children's health and development (study tips, self esteem, divorce, adoption, sibling rivalry, fighting parents etc......)
http://startsmartstaysafe.ca/
Strengthening kids, families and communities The S4 initiative will help strengthen children, families and communities, and in the long-term, decrease victimization and youth involvement in criminal activities
SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL LEARNING
http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/insp/html/index.html
To find sample strategies to support students’ social participation, for specific times or activities throughout the school day.
Download the entire Social Participation of All Students resource in PDF format
http://www.youthlight.com
YouthLight Inc. provides educational resources to help you maximize your effectiveness with youth. Resources include activity-packed books, CDs, DVDs, games and more for youth in grades K-12.
To find sample strategies to support students’ social participation, for specific times or activities throughout the school day.
Download the entire Social Participation of All Students resource in PDF format
http://www.youthlight.com
YouthLight Inc. provides educational resources to help you maximize your effectiveness with youth. Resources include activity-packed books, CDs, DVDs, games and more for youth in grades K-12.
STUDY TIPS
http://www.collegegrants.org/final-exam-study-tips/
Study Tips for Final Exams
http://www.recordnations.com/articles/record-keeping-students.php
- Note Taking & Recording Keeping Tips for Students
http://www.distance-education.org/Degrees/Student-Education-Guide--Good-Study-Habits-A525.html
Study Tips for Final Exams
http://www.recordnations.com/articles/record-keeping-students.php
- Note Taking & Recording Keeping Tips for Students
http://www.distance-education.org/Degrees/Student-Education-Guide--Good-Study-Habits-A525.html
TEACHER TOOLS
http://mediasmarts.ca
Explore Digital and Media Literacy - Are you looking for practical teaching units and classroom activities for media education?
www.teacher.scholastic.com
www.educationworld.com
Teacher- Lesson plans and research material
www.masterteacher.com
Continuous Professional Development
www.societyforqualityeducation.org
Parent/Teacher Resources
http://premier.ca/
http://education.alberta.ca/parents/choice/private.aspx
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/teachers/
Discovery Education | Classroom Resources
http://www.iconicdisplays.com/Science-Fair-Display-Guide.html
How-To Guide for Students and Educators: Science Fair Displays
http://constructionmanagementdegree.org/blog/2010/100-awesome-engineering-projects-for-kids/
100 Awesome Engineering Projects for Kids
http://www.planetsforkids.org/
Astronomy
http://www.ellejet.com/jets-planes-and-helicopters-how-do-they-fly.php
Jets, Planes and Helicopters: How Do They Fly?
http://www.nwf.org/what-we-do/kids-and-nature/educators.aspx
Wildlife and Nature Lesson Plans and Resources for Educators
http://www.treeremoval.com/kids-guide-to-forest-fires
A Kid's Guide to Forest Fire
TRAUMA RESPONSE
http://childtrauma.org/
CTA is a not-for-profit organization based in Houston, Texas working to improve the lives of high-risk children through direct service, research and education. We recognize the crucial importance of childhood experience in shaping the health of the individual, and ultimately, society. By creating biologically-informed child and family respectful practice, programs and policy, CTA seeks to help maltreated and traumatized children.
http://www.hmhc.ca/flood.htm
Healthy Minds/Healthy Children and Community Education Service
Online Flood Information Presentations listed below. PDF and Voice Thread Available
“Traumatic Stress: What It Is and What It Looks Like for Caregivers and Teachers”:This presentation serves as an introduction to other modules for caregivers and for teachers, and is a pre-requisite to them. It outlines terms one might hear, the physiological stress response and the signs of a traumatic stress response in infants, toddlers, children, and teens.
“An Introduction for Mental Health Professionals to Traumatic Stress in Children and Teens”:This module serves as an introduction to the other module for mental health professionals, and is a pre-requisite to it. It outlines terminology (including some
diagnostic terms), the physiological stress response, the signs of a traumatic stress response in infants, toddlers, children, and teens, and diagnostic criteria for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in children.
“Information for Parents and Caregivers”:This module focuses on what caregivers can do for themselves and what they can do to support their children, including resources and when to seek professional help.
“Information for First Nations’ People”:This module includes material on historical trauma, traditional healing, and the roles of community and traditional spirituality in healing.
“Information for Mental Health Professionals”: Information is provided regarding therapeutic approaches and strategies, collaborating with the child’s support systems, vicarious trauma, and self-care.
http://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Resource_Centers/Disaster_Resource_Center/Home.aspx
- Disaster Resource Centre
http://headington-institute.org
The Headington Institute provides psychological and spiritual support to
humanitarian aid and disaster relief personnel worldwide.
http://www.nctsn.org
To raise the standard of care and improve access to services for traumatized children, their families and communities throughout the United States. Trauma Resources
CTA is a not-for-profit organization based in Houston, Texas working to improve the lives of high-risk children through direct service, research and education. We recognize the crucial importance of childhood experience in shaping the health of the individual, and ultimately, society. By creating biologically-informed child and family respectful practice, programs and policy, CTA seeks to help maltreated and traumatized children.
http://www.hmhc.ca/flood.htm
Healthy Minds/Healthy Children and Community Education Service
Online Flood Information Presentations listed below. PDF and Voice Thread Available
“Traumatic Stress: What It Is and What It Looks Like for Caregivers and Teachers”:This presentation serves as an introduction to other modules for caregivers and for teachers, and is a pre-requisite to them. It outlines terms one might hear, the physiological stress response and the signs of a traumatic stress response in infants, toddlers, children, and teens.
“An Introduction for Mental Health Professionals to Traumatic Stress in Children and Teens”:This module serves as an introduction to the other module for mental health professionals, and is a pre-requisite to it. It outlines terminology (including some
diagnostic terms), the physiological stress response, the signs of a traumatic stress response in infants, toddlers, children, and teens, and diagnostic criteria for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in children.
“Information for Parents and Caregivers”:This module focuses on what caregivers can do for themselves and what they can do to support their children, including resources and when to seek professional help.
“Information for First Nations’ People”:This module includes material on historical trauma, traditional healing, and the roles of community and traditional spirituality in healing.
“Information for Mental Health Professionals”: Information is provided regarding therapeutic approaches and strategies, collaborating with the child’s support systems, vicarious trauma, and self-care.
http://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Resource_Centers/Disaster_Resource_Center/Home.aspx
- Disaster Resource Centre
http://headington-institute.org
The Headington Institute provides psychological and spiritual support to
humanitarian aid and disaster relief personnel worldwide.
http://www.nctsn.org
To raise the standard of care and improve access to services for traumatized children, their families and communities throughout the United States. Trauma Resources
“Information for First Nations’ People”
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“Traumatic Stress: What It Is and What It Looks Like for Caregivers and Teachers”
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An Introduction for Mental Health Professionals to
Traumatic Stress in Children and Teens
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“Information for Parents and Caregivers”
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Information for Mental Health Professionals
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