Tips for helping kids navigate the back-to-school routine with confidence

Overview

Four individual sessions, 50 minutes in duration
Sessions conducted via secure video platform
Information about skills learned discussed with caregiver at the end of each session

Consultation - Free 20 minute exploratory phone call with a caregiver. The clinician will inquire about emotion regulation concerns and identify ways to tailor the program to best support the child’s unique needs.
Session 1 - Calming the body. Understand how the brain and body respond to stressors. Identify ways to manage physical symptoms through grounding exercises and relaxation strategies.
Session 2 - School-life balance. Identify priorities and learn time management tools to reduce stress. Learn lifestyle changes that can help with motivation and energy.
Session 3 - Power of thoughts. Explore the connection between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Learn tools for reducing avoidance and procrastination.
Session 4 - Calming the mind. Learn a variety of strategies for coping with unhelpful thoughts. Use tools such as mindfulness and containment to increase focus and concentration.
Additional Supports. Further support sessions available to reinforce skills learned.
Follow-up - Free follow-up phone call with caregiver one week after the program is finished to check in on progress.

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