A research team at the University of Calgary is conducting a study to help improve mental health and prevent suicide among university students. Students and caregivers are currently being recruited!
A program through Foothills Academy and University of Calgary
Psycho-educational assessments are an important step to identifying how your child learns, their strengths and learning challenges, why they are having difficulty at school, and how their specific learning profile can be best supported at home and at school. Navigating local resources and understanding ‘next steps’ if your child has been diagnosed with a Learning […]
ChildForward Inc. When: August 19-23, 2022. Lead-in sessions will be scheduled the week prior to camp. Where: Suite 300- 4515 Bow Trail SW, Calgary AB Time: 9am-2pm Ages: 8-12 years-old Contact: groups@childforward.ca or call 825-449-7030 Program Director: Dr. Andrea Bliss Purpose: *To prepare for the new school year by practicing talking goals in many situations with same-aged […]
The Clinical Psychology Program at the University of Calgary is offering treatment for youth experiencing high levels of anxiety (for example: specific phobias, fear of public speaking, social anxiety, etc.). Therapy is offered in the Winter term (beginning January 2022). The 6-8 week program is offered by graduate students in Clinical Psychology, under the supervision […]
Plan specific talking goals and prepare your child ahead of time. Practice with your child at home so they are confident in what they will say. Consider who, what, when, and where. Goals will look different depending on your child’s current treatment goals. If you are going to a large event, or even a smaller […]
Sleep is one of the most important factors contributing to mental health. It is estimated that approximately 25%-50% of children have problems with sleep1. A lack of sleep can impact children’s mood (e.g., feeling grumpy), and can lead to hyperactivity and symptoms that appear like ADHD2. Poor sleep in childhood may also contribute to problems […]
(Reference: https://www.ldatschool.ca/learn-about-lds/) Written by Joanne Park, PhD Learning disabilities, or LDs for short, are due to differences in the brain that impact how someone takes in, stores, recalls, or processes information. They often occur despite average or above average general thinking, reasoning, or problem solving abilities. With LDs, there are underlying difficulties in more basic […]
Parents are more involved in their children’s education than ever before, thanks to COVID-19 and at-home learning. With this unique view of your child’s learning experience, have you wondered if your child learns differently than the class or appears to be falling behind in certain areas? Understood.org released a wonderful tool for parents to watch […]
Making decisions around adding medication to your child’s treatment plan is often difficult and, if you are like most parents, you have lots of questions! Psychologist, Dr. Steven Kurtz offers a wonderful webinar to help parents carefully consider the research and think through the pros and potential cons. Check it out here!