Resources
Parent Resources
From regulation strategies, screen-time guidelines to chores by age - click an image to open, then download the infograph.
These are templates (ie: quick guides) to skills - if you would like to book a parent coaching session to practice or learn these techniques, parent coaching sessions are available. Videos on why we use Play Therapy with children ages 3-12 can be found here.
Chores by age to build self-esteem and agency.
How much screentime should I allow my child?
What to do when your child invites you into the playroom.
Sleep hygiene - how can it help to improve behaviour?
Tip for connection: set, daily time one to one with your child.
Average trajectory / timeline of therapy.
Therapist skills you can use at home to connect.
If Bright Minds isn’t a match for you, support in your community exists - let us connect you.
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Innerlife Health Services
This whole health clinic in Victoria, BC is a community of practitioners offering services including: psychological treatment for adults, energy medicine, reiki, acupuncture, TCM, and more.
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Moving Forward Family Services
This community, not-for profit agency provides no-barrier counselling to anyone who needs it in the Surrey and surrounding areas.
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Kids in Control/Teens in Control
Free support programs for kids and teens who have a family member affected by mental illness, offered by the BC Schizophrenia Society. Programs aim to foster resilience and understanding about mental illness.