URL

https://balancingourminds.ca/

Alternate Title

Balancing our minds inspiring action toolkit

Corporate Author

BC Children's Hospital

Place of Publication

Vancouver, BC

Subject

Mental Health

Mental Disorders-Coping

Mental Disorders-Directories. Resource Guides

Abstract

The Balancing our Minds Inspiring Action Toolkit aims to support youth wanting to make changes for improved mental health and well-being in their schools and communities. By advocating for change, youth can help create connections and supportive, healthy environments.

Topics to explore:

- How to start advocating for change for mental well-being

- How to create a safe space

- How to inspire change through storytelling

- How to start a mental health event, club or initiative

- How to start the conversation about mental health

Includes links to additional resources.

Language

English

Material Type

Website

Online

URL

http://www.bcchildrens.ca/health-info/coping-support/asthma

Corporate Author

Asthma Clinic

Place of Publication

Vancouver, BC

Publisher

BC Children's Hospital

Subject

Asthma

Asthma-Children

Asthma-Drug

Asthma-Medication

Abstract

These asthma resources are recommended by the Asthma Clinic. They include videos, asthma action plans, inhaler dose tracking sheets, and information on medication or devices that the Asthma Clinic may prescribe your child.

Language

Chinese Simplified

English

Punjabi

Material Type

Online

Website

Author

Harber, Mary

Hingsburger, David

Place of Publication

Eastman, QC

Publisher

Diverse City Press

Publication Date

1998

Physical Description

Booklet: 28 p. : ill + 1 DVD (128 min)

Subject

Professional Caregivers/Service Providers

Professional Caregivers/Service Providers-Consumer Relations

Developmental Disability

Social Skills

Social Behaviour (includes boundaries)

Caregivers

Abstract

This training package looks at the delicate issue of touch and boundaries in providing personal care to people with developmental disabilities. Included in this package are two videos totaling almost three hours on "touch", "privacy" and "boundaries" by renowned trainer David Hingsburger. Along with the video lecture comes a training manual to allow trainers to utilize the tape in group training formats, or it can be used by individual staff to participate in self directed training.

Notes

Audience: counselling professionals, group home workers, management and justice professionals.

ISBN

1896230121

Language

English

Material Type

Kit

Call Number

EF 675 HAR 1998

Copies

Author

Coleman, Rachel

Place of Publication

Salt Lake City, UT

Publisher

Two little hands productions

Publication Date

2005

Physical Description

DVD: 30 min. ; CD

Series

Baby signing time

Subject

Sign Language

Communication

Language Communication

Infants

Children

Abstract

This volume focuses on signs related to getting dressed, traveling, being polite, getting ready for bed and more. A sign review and special features section are included.

Notes

Vol. 2

Language

English

Material Type

Kit

Call Number

FM 237 COL 2005b

Copies

Corporate Author

Tourette's Syndrome Association

Place of Publication

Bayside, NY

Publisher

Tourette's Syndrome Association

Publication Date

2005

Physical Description

1 DVD: 27 min; 1 Teacher's Guide

Subject

Tourette Syndrome. Gilles De La Tourette Syndrome

Abstract

This video presents a candid look at the lives of children growing up with Tourette's Syndrome. This documentary documentary demystifies and humanizes what it?s like to have TS by giving voice to children ages eight to 13 who have the disorder. It features the youngsters going about their daily lives, doing all the things regular kids do. It shows that some can also have problems with impulse control, e.g., tantrums, verbal outbursts, or obsessive, unusual behaviors.

Language

English

Material Type

Kit

Call Number

FM 484 TOU 2005

Copies

Author

Densmore, Rod

Place of Publication

BC, Canada

Publisher

Dory Spirit Books Ltd.

Publication Date

2011

Physical Description

Hardcover: 434 p. Includes a 5 DVD set

Subject

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol Effects. FAS/FAE

Developmental Disability

Abstract

The book is the product of many years of medical practice experience and of parenting a child with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Rod Densmore is both a medical practitioner and a parent of a young adult with FASD. He addresses the complex issues of FASD as a parent and medical professional in an user-friendly language book and also available as a 5-DVD set.

ISBN

9780981381800

Language

English

Material Type

Kit

Call Number

GK 590 DEN 2011

Copies

URL

https://familysupportbc.com/

Place of Publication

New Westminster, BC

Subject

Parenting Children with Disabilities

Parenting Children with Physical Disabilities

Parenting Children with Developmental Disabilities

Siblings of Children with Disabilities

Abstract

The Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not for profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability.

This website is a featured resource in the Serious Illness Partnership Guide from Canuck Place and BC Children's Hospital.

FSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family-to-family organization with a broad volunteer base.

FSI's supports and services are FREE to any family.

Language

English

Material Type

Website

Online