ADVOCATING FOR MY CHILD OR YOUTH
DESCRIPTION:
Recording date: August 18, 2020 & August 3, 2021
Does your child or youth have mental health concerns or a difficult time with reactions or behaviours? It can be hard to know how to work as a team with their daycare, school or community supports. This session will help you learn practical steps to help you get there, including:
- building a support team
- knowing what your child or youth needs
- communication
- preparing for meetings
- following up on requests
- setting them up for success!
Presented by:
Related resources:
- Suggested Resources for Families and Caregivers (pdf link)
- Lost in School - book by Dr. Ross Greene
- Self-Compassion - website and resources from Dr. Kristin Neff
- Ron Joyce Children's Health Centre - Family Resources - includes links to Communicaty Education Service info and programs, the Family Resource Centre and more
- Other YourSpace recordings from RJCHC
