How to Avoid Passing Anxiety on to Your Kids
From the Child Mind Institute – Help yourself, and them, by learning techniques to manage stress in a healthy way by Writer: Brigit Katz and Clinical Expert: Jamie Howard, PhD https://childmind.org/article/how-to-avoid-passing-anxiety-on-to-your-kids/
Art supplies you can find at home
Creating art at home can be a great way to relax and express yourself. Many people find doodling, colouring, or creating soothing and helpful to deal with stress or unwind at the end of the day. You can find materials around your home that you may not of thought of to create with! Below is…
Remote resources and activities to do with your child
Check out these great remote resources from Children’s National. There are songs, stories, and activities that can followed along with and have messages which can lead to important conversations with your family. https://childrensnational.org/visit/resources-for-families/child-life-and-integrative-care-services/creative-and-therapeutic-arts/art-therapy/remote-art-therapy
Resource – Dial M for Meditation
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/be-calm-hotline-1.5865811 A local BC artist sets up national hotline of calming sounds to soothe stresses. You can check out the CBC article or use the information below: 1-877-223-2256 More information about the 1-877-2BE-CALM (1-877-223-2256) project can be found at victoria.ca/becalm
Website link and images
Below is a link to my website and research that is available on Concordia’s Spectrum. On this website, images from the arts-based research appear, as well as resources for adolescents. http://amandamepower.wix.com/deeperwaters
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