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Bullying is not just a part of growing up; it's a serious relationship problem that can lead to long-term consequences for young people's mental, physical, and social well-being. In recent years, research has made it clear that bullying affects a large number of children and youth in Canada, and we all have a role to play in creating safe, inclusive spaces where kids can thrive. Whether you're a parent, teacher, coach, or caregiver, you may be wondering how best to recognize bullying, respond when it happens, and prevent it from occurring in the first place. Over the past several months, I’ve had the opportunity to support many young people who have experienced bullying. In this blog, I’ll share some of the key insights and lessons I’ve learned along the way, in the hopes that they might guide others working to support children through similar challenges. What Does the Research Tell Us About Bullying in Canada? Bullying is harmful and far-reaching.  Young people who are bullied are more likely to experience anxiety, depression, and health problems like headaches and stomach aches. Long after the bullying stops, many children continue to carry the emotional impact into adulthood (Pepler & Craig, PREVNet, 2024). Bullying thrives in unsupervised areas . Bullying is more likely to occur in unsupervised areas of the school, such as hallways, playgrounds, cafeterias, and washrooms. Without the presence of adults, children may feel emboldened to engage in aggressive or harmful behaviours, and victims are less likely to receive immediate support or intervention (Craig, Pepler, & Atlas, 2000; Olweus, 1993). Bullying doesn’t stop on its own.  Without intervention, children and teens who bully are likely to continue this behaviour as they grow up, potentially leading to more serious forms of aggression, including dating violence, workplace harassment, and abuse in adult relationships. Bullying affects everyone.  In any given classroom of 35 students, up to 13 may be involved in bullying, either as targets, aggressors, or witnesses. When bystanders step in, the bullying often stops within seconds, but many students don’t know how to safely intervene or may fear making things worse. Fighting back isn’t the answer.  Contrary to the old advice of “just fight back,” research shows that aggressive responses tend to escalate bullying. Instead, teaching children and teens assertive communication and how to seek adult support is much more effective (PREVNet, 2024). For example: If a peer repeatedly teases or mocks a student, children can use a calm, firm voice and say, “ I don’t like that. Please stop ,” or teens may say, “That’s not cool, can you not?”  or “I’m not okay with that.” Then they walk away without feeding the attention. If a rumour is being spread , a student might say to the person involved, “I heard what you said. It’s not true, and I’d appreciate it if you stopped.” Then they can speak with a school staff member or counsellor for support in addressing the situation. When excluded from play, a group project or a social hangout, a child might say, “That’s not fair, I’d like to join too. ” If they are a teen, they can try, "Hey, I’d like to be part of this too. Can we figure something out?” Practicing tone and body language helps the message land without sounding aggressive or passive. If someone makes inappropriate jokes or comments online , a teen can take a screenshot, report it to a trusted adult, and say (in person or text), “That wasn’t okay. I don’t want that kind of stuff sent to me again.” In a group setting where a student feels cornered or ganged up on, they can stand tall, stay quiet, and walk away confidently, then debrief with someone they trust rather than reacting impulsively in the moment. If a peer pressures them into doing something that feels wrong, a simple, assertive response might be: “No thanks. That’s not for me,” or “I’m not getting involved in that.” Bullying is a human rights issue.  According to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, all children have the right to be safe and treated with dignity. Adults have a responsibility to protect them from all forms of abuse, including peer-to-peer bullying (UNCRC, 1989). What Can We Do? Be proactive, not reactive.  Talk with your children regularly about their social experiences. Ask open-ended questions like, “What happens at recess?” or “Have you seen kids helping each other lately?” Build emotional skills.  Help them practice empathy, emotion regulation, and problem-solving. These are key skills for managing conflict and navigating peer relationships. Model respect and responsibility.  Children and teens are always watching. When adults demonstrate respectful communication and step in when someone is mistreated, kids learn that everyone deserves to feel safe. Teach them the difference between teasing, aggression, and bullying (PREVNet, 2024) . Support all roles in bullying.  Whether a student is experiencing bullying, using bullying behaviours, or witnessing it, they need support. Bullying is a relationship issue, not just a behavioural one. Involve the whole community.  Effective bullying prevention requires partnerships among families, schools, and communities. Programs like WITS and Second Step work best when adults are aligned in their messaging and actions. Below, you’ll find reliable resources and evidence-based tools designed to support your efforts in advocating for, addressing, and preventing bullying. Trusted Resources and Programs 1. PREVNet (Promoting Relationships and Eliminating Violence Network) PREVNet is Canada’s national authority on bullying prevention. With over 130 researchers and 60 partner organizations, PREVNet offers evidence-based tools, publications, and strategies to help communities promote safe and healthy relationships. Website:   https://www.prevnet.ca/bullying 2. Teach Safe Schools This user-friendly resource supports school staff in creating safe learning environments. It offers step-by-step guidance on preventing violence and promoting student well-being through a whole-school approach. Website:   https://www.teachsafeschools.org/ ERASE (Expect Respect and a Safe Education) It is a provincial program designed to prevent bullying and help students feel safe at school. The program offers resources and training on topics like online safety, mental health and well-being, bullying, racism, school safety and more. Website:   https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/erase Evidence-Based School Programs Second Step Bullying Prevention Program This program helps students build empathy, regulate emotions, and assertively stand up for themselves and others. It’s widely used across North America and focuses on recognizing, reporting, and refusing bullying in respectful ways. Learn more:   https://www.secondstep.org/ WITS Program (Walk Away, Ignore, Talk it Out, Seek Help) Designed for children in Kindergarten to Grade 6, WITS empowers kids to respond to conflict and bullying using simple, age-appropriate strategies. It also involves schools, families, and communities in the process. Learn more:   https://witsprogram.ca/ A Classic Read Bullying at School: What We Know and What We Can Do  by Dan Olweus. This influential book, grounded in decades of research, laid the groundwork for many of the anti-bullying programs still in use today. Olweus underscores the importance of a whole-school approach and highlights the vital role that consistent adult intervention plays in preventing and addressing bullying. A Helpful Podcast “My Kid is Being Bullied. What Should I Do?”  with Dr. Lisa Damour. This episode explores the difference between conflict and bullying, when adults should step in, and how to support kids in a way that empowers them without making the situation worse. Listen here:   https://drlisadamour.com/resource/my-kid-is-being-bullied-what-should-i-do/ Final Thoughts Bullying is scary and preventable, but it takes all of us, parents, educators, coaches, and peers, to create environments where respect, safety, and inclusion are the norm. By staying informed and using evidence-based strategies, we can protect our children’s well-being and help them develop the healthy relationships they deserve. About the author:  Dr. Juliana Negreiros   is a registered psychologist and the founder of Beacon Psychology Clinic. With over a decade of experience, she is dedicated to supporting children, youth, and their families in building strong relationships and navigating emotional and behavioural challenges. Dr. Juliana collaborates with parents and educators to create safe and nurturing environments where young people can thrive.

The fear of death is a common experience that humans have. It can vary from person to person as they respond to the realization of their own mortality and its inevitability in different ways. Some people may react by being more introspective and questioning about life's meaning and values. Others may respond with denial, avoidance, anxiety, or depression. When such fear becomes too intense, occurs frequently and starts to affect one’s daily functioning, like their ability to sleep, pay attention, or engage in meaningful actions, it may be a sign that this fear has now become a problem. Regardless of whether fearing death has come up in your life or become problematic, it is worth exploring some of its roots as well as the approaches and tools that might help to cope with it if it starts getting in the way. - How does fear of death show up in mental health conditions? Interestingly, fear of death is a common thread present in many mental health disorders. These include specific phobias (such as tanaphobia or agoraphobia), certain Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) compulsions (like washing hands, checking to make sure you’re safe or you didn’t leave the stove on), health anxiety and panic disorders. Research has shown that although the fear of death is a central component of these conditions, frequently, this fear is not addressed in the treatment. For example, when engaging in exposure exercises derived from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), one might tackle the fear of heights by gradually visiting a building and exposing oneself to higher altitudes within the building little by little. Nonetheless, often, there are no conversations or exposures around the core fear of dying if they were to fall off the building. Thus, asking yourself the question about what the core fear is and addressing the root of the worries can be very helpful and guide the treatment course toward positive results. - What helps us face the fear of death, and what does not ? Research tells us that there are a few factors that contribute to the fear of dying, including early experiences of death, grief and loss, and intergenerational trauma. There are also certain elements that exacerbate them, such as feelings of meaninglessness and isolation. Generally, engaging in avoidant behaviours related to (a) things that remind us of death, such as cemetery, films, conversations, thoughts, and sleep) or (b) things perceived to have an increased risk of death, such as germs, flying, certain foods, or heights can be problematic. In addition, reassurance seeking, hypervigilance to physical sensations and compulsive behaviours (checking, tapping, rituals or repeating phrases) increases the fear of death. Research suggests what helps us face the fear of death is to develop a more neutral acceptance of it. Thus, in addition to making room for thoughts and feelings associated with death, we provide you below with some examples of actions you can take to better manage these worries: 1. striving for achievement and self-esteem (through academics, sports or arts) 2. engaging in health-conscious behaviours (like exercising, wearing sunscreen, sleeping well) 3. participating in activities that offer a sense of meaning (such as volunteering or being in nature) 4. being part of a value-driven movement or cause (e.g., related to religion or environmental initiatives) 5. attempting to build a legacy (like creating a photo album or recording a song) - What are the treatment approaches that work? CBT has proven to be the most effective intervention to treat fear of death. In particular, exposure work, cognitive restructuring, and acceptance have shown to be the treatment components that have the largest efficacy across studies. Below are some examples of each CBT component: 1. Examples of exposure exercises to help people get used to the fear and maybe leave it in the background: Reading obituaries Discussing end-of-life preferences Pretending to organize your funeral (including a music playlist for that day), Visualizing your death (and maybe writing down a story about it) 2. Examples of cognitive restructuring to help thoughts become more realistic and less scary: Targeting unhelpful thoughts such as: “Death will be painful, lonely and scary” Being aware of those thoughts and identifying the thinking traps in place (e.g., catastrophizing, fortune telling, discounting the positive) Asking some of the following questions to cognitively challenge the thought: What evidence do I have for and against that thought? What would you tell a friend to help them if they had that thought? Are you worrying about an outcome that you can't control? Is there any point in this type of worry? What good things would you gain if you gave up the thought? How would your life be different if you didn't believe the thought? Embracing uncertainty and using coping statements. For example: “I can’t predict nor control how my death will be. Regardless of what happens, I will cope with it in the moment surrounded by the people who love me.” Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) also offers some tools to reframe your relationship with death through acceptance. Below are some ideas to help you make room for these thoughts: Normalize death: engage in open conversations about this with people around you, attend a death cafe , listen to podcast s and watch videos or movies related to death. Lighten attitudes towards death: Play games about death, such as death deck or listen to music on this topic. Reframe the death fear as an opportunity to make the most of the “now”: watch videos or do this interesting exercise: draw a line on a piece of paper, with one end representing your birth and the other representing your death. Put an X on the line to mark where you are right now. Reflect on this image. - Practical tips Focus on creating a meaningful life that is true to your personal values. Remind yourself that the work to overcome death fear isn’t easy. The goal is to create a neutral acceptance of death. Try to make the journey to cope with the fear of death playful and fun! Some of the ways in which this fear can be alleviated are through acceptance, fulfilling relationships, finding or creating meaning, belonging to a larger group (i.e. through religion or sports) or creating a legacy (i.e., writing a book or making a movie). If needed, work with a therapist who can help you gradually face some of these fears and unpack the individual experiences as well as your cultural and personal beliefs that have shaped the way you think of your own mortality. Thanks for reading this blog. I would like to end it with an inspiring quote about this topic: “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!” ― Hunter S. Thompson, The Proud Highway: Saga of a Desperate Southern Gentleman, 1955-1967 About the Author: Diana Franco Yamin is a Canadian Certified Counsellor who holds a Master's in Clinical Psychology and has 9 years of clinical experience in community agencies and hospital settings. S he received training in CBT)for OCD and anxiety at the OCD Clinic at BC Children’s Hospital, where she also coordinated multiple studies, provided individual and group treatment and supervised Ph.D. students. For more information about Diana, please check out her profile . References - Furer, P., & Walker, J. R. (2008). Death anxiety: A cognitive-behavioral approach. Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy, 22 (2), 167–182 - Menzies, R and Menzies R (2023) Workshop on The Relevance, Assessment, and Treatment of Death Anxiety in Mental Health Conditions. Bespoke Canada Mental Health.

When children and teens face challenges like anxiety, depression, OCD, or other emotional difficulties, it can be overwhelming to know where to turn. Therapy can be a powerful tool in helping them cope and build resilience, but understanding the different treatment options is key to finding the right fit for your family. This article highlights three gold-standard, research-backed therapies  that have been proven effective in supporting children's mental health. While these are among the most widely recommended approaches, other evidence-based treatments may also be beneficial depending on your child’s unique needs. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) CBT is one of the most widely researched and effective treatments for anxiety, OCD, depression, and other emotional challenges in young people. It empowers children and teens by helping them understand the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Key Skills Taught in CBT Building Awareness  – Recognizing thought patterns, emotions, and behaviours that influence how they feel and respond to situations. Relaxation Techniques  – Learning strategies such as deep breathing and muscle relaxation to calm the body and reduce stress. Cognitive Restructuring  – Identifying thinking traps (e.g., "I’ll fail no matter what") and replacing them with more balanced, realistic thoughts. Exposure Exercises  – Gradually facing fears in a structured way to build confidence and learn that they can handle difficult situations. Important Note: Exposure exercises are the key ingredient of CBT. While relaxation techniques like deep breathing or progressive muscle relaxation can help slow down the body in stressful moments, they aren’t enough on their own to create lasting change. Real progress happens when kids gradually face their fears or push themselves to do things that feel uncomfortable but are important to them. This helps their brain learn that they can handle challenges and build confidence over time. Tip : Before choosing a therapist , parents should verify their credentials and experience to ensure they are qualified to address their child's specific needs. Also, make sure you ask if they actively include exposure exercises in their work with clients. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) ACT is another research-backed therapy based on CBT that helps young people handle difficult thoughts and emotions while focusing on what truly matters to them. Instead of trying to eliminate uncomfortable feelings, ACT teaches kids how to accept, manage, and move forward  in a way that aligns with their values. How ACT Works Acceptance:  Instead of avoiding or fighting uncomfortable thoughts and emotions, ACT helps children make space for them . By accepting these experiences, they can reduce the struggle and learn to navigate challenges more effectively. Commitment:  ACT encourages kids to take meaningful action  based on their values, even when emotions feel overwhelming. This might include: Spending time with family or friends. Participating in hobbies or activities they enjoy. Setting and working toward personal goals. Key Skills Taught in ACT Being Present  – Learning mindfulness techniques to stay grounded in the moment and reduce emotional overwhelm. Values-Based Action  – Identifying what truly matters to them and taking steps toward those values, even when challenges arise. Cognitive Flexibility  – Developing the ability to adapt and respond  to life’s difficulties with openness and resilience. By teaching kids and teens how to handle emotions in a healthy way , ACT helps them build confidence, reduce stress, and stay focused on what’s most important to them. Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) DBT is a specialized form of CBT designed for individuals who experience intense emotions  that can lead to impulsive behaviours, such as self-harm, suicidal thoughts, or addiction . It’s especially effective for teens who feel overwhelmed and need practical tools  to manage their emotions in a healthier way. Key Skills Taught in DBT Mindfulness  – Helps teens stay present in the moment rather than getting stuck in distressing thoughts. Distress Tolerance  – Teaches coping strategies to handle overwhelming emotions  without reacting impulsively. Emotion Regulation  – Helps teens understand and manage their emotions so they feel more in control. Interpersonal Effectiveness  – Develops communication and problem-solving skills to navigate challenges in relationships. This approach can be life-changing  for teens who struggle with emotional dysregulation and high-stress situations , giving them the skills to build resilience and create healthier coping strategies. What’s Right for Your Child? Every child is unique, and the right therapy depends on their specific needs. While CBT, ACT, and DBT are all highly effective, they work best when tailored to your child’s goals and challenges. About the author:  Dr. Juliana Negreiros   is a registered psychologist and the founder of Beacon Psychology Clinic. For over a decade, she has worked closely with parents to help them navigate challenges and create a supportive environment that fosters healthy development and emotional well-being.

A psycho-educational assessment aims to provide information to parents and educators about a student's cognitive, academic, social-emotional, behavioural, and/or adaptive functioning strengths and weaknesses. Psycho-Educational Assessment Resources Understanding a Psycho-Educational Assessment Beacon Psychology Handout for parents on how to prepare their child for the assessment Understanding a psycho-educational assessment report: Information on the specific areas assessed through an evaluation Free Webinars & Podcasts Dr. Liz Angoff helps parents and children understand learning disabilities, ADHD and much more Solving the puzzle : Creating a p l an for success through psychological and educational assessment What is Dyslexia, and what can we do about it? Explaining Dyslexia Making Sense of Sensory Issues: How to manage heightened senses at home and in the classroom Transitioning from high school to college Helpful Websites Understood : Offers resources and advice for parents of children with learning and attention issues. Explaining Brains : Explaining a diagnosis to families and kids in accessbile ways. Associations Learning Disabilities Association of BC : This association provides information and resources to ensure the full participation of children, youth, and adults with learning disabilities (LD) in today's society. National Association of School Psychologists : This nationally recognized organization provides resources to families and educators on diverse topics related to psycho-educational assessment. Gifted Children's Association of BC : This association aims to extend support in navigating the unique developmental journey of gifted learners through advocacy, education and collaboration. Ministry of Education BC Ministry of Education of BC Checklist for school designations: This resource provides specific information about the criteria for schools to designate students as needing additional support.

Resources for parents on a variety of topics, including supporting their child manage anxiety, using social media, gaming and much more Parenting Resources Below is a variety of resources ranging from anxiety management to using social media for parents to support their children, teens, and young adults to thrive : PARENTING TIPS It is not about the nail TEDtalk about the importance of sleep Device to help kids fall asleep Chore device PARENTING BOOKS Anxiety and OCD: Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD: A Scientifically Proven Program for Parents (by Eli Lebowitz) Behavioural Challenges : The Everyday Parenting Toolkit The Kazdin Method for Easy, Step-by-Step, Lasting Change for You and Your Child (by Kazdin) The Explosive Child: A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children (by Ross Greene) Managing Emotions : Shift: Managing Your Emotions--So They Don't Manage You (by Ethan Kross) The Emotional Lives of Teenagers: Raising Connected, Capable, and Compassionate Adolescents (by Lisa Damour) The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind (by Daniel Siegel) Supporting Your Child Who Self-Harms : Helping Teens Who Cut: Using Dbt Skills to End Self-Injury (by Michael Hollander) Self-injury outreach and support is a non-profit outreach initiative which provides information and resources regarding self-harm to those who currently self-harm, those who have recovered, and those who are seeking help. Parenting Teen Girls: Untangled : Guiding teenage girls through the seven transitions into adulthood (by Lisa Damour) Under pressure : Confronting the epidemic of stress and anxiety in girls (by Lisa Damour) Parenting Adults: How to Raise an Adult: Break Free of the Overparenting Trap and Prepare Your Kid for Success (by Julie Lythcott-Haims & Macmillan) The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed (by Jessica Lahey) Grown and Flown: How to Support Your Teen, Stay Close as a Family, and Raise Independent Adults (by Lisa Heffernan et al.) BEHAVIOURAL DIFFICULTIES Free Parent Interventions Confident Parents: Thriving Kids – Behaviour : The Canadian Mental Health Association in BC offers a free coach-based program to help parents support their children aged 3-12 with behavioural difficulties. Everyday Parenting: The ABCs of Child Rearing (by Dr. Alan Kazdin): This free course developed by a leader in the field provides a toolkit of behaviour-change techniques that will make your typical day in the home easier as you develop the behaviours you would like to see in your child. Collaborative Problem-Solving Approach (by Dr. Ross Greene): Rather than focusing on kids' concerning behaviours (and modifying them), CPS helps kids and caregivers solve the problems causing those behaviours. The problem-solving is collaborative (not unilateral) and proactive (not reactive). FAVOURITE SHORT PODCASTS (by Dr. Lisa Damour ). To access the podcasts, you need to search one of the titles below using this website : Phones, Social Media & More Will Social Media Harm My Kid? How and when do I give my kid a phone? What to do about shocking texting? My Son Messed Up. Can I Keep Him from Being Canceled? Should I track my teens' location? Should I let my kid use TikTok? My Daughter’s Nude Selfie Got Out. What Do We Do Now? Gaming How Much Gaming is Too Much? Should My Kid Play Violent Video Games? Friendships & Peer Relationships My Kid is Being Bullied. What Should I Do? My Kid Was Dumped by Her Friends. How Can I Help? My Friends’ Kids Are Excluding my Kid. What Should I Do? My Daughter Is the Mean Girl. What Do I Do? How Do I Encourage My Tween to Drop a Bad Friendship? How Do I Get My Teen Sons to Talk to Me? Romantic Relationships How Do I Support My Heartbroken Son? I’m Not Ready for My Kid to Be in Love. Help! Girls Are Harassing My Son. What Should I Do? Is There a Gentle Way to Drop a Friend? Can I Talk My Teen Out of a Toxic Romance? Gender and Sexual Health Should I Give the Sex Talk if I Think I’m Already Too Late? How Do I Support My LGBTQ+ Daughter? Should My Teen Go to a Sleepover with Her Boyfriend? My Kid Looked at Porn. What Should I Do? Substance Use How Do I Talk My Teen Out of Vaping? How Do I Get My Son to Give Up Pot? Life Challenges Should I Allow My Tween To Wear Crop Tops? Why Is My Kid Hooked on Luxury Skincare? Do I Really Have to Send My Tween to Sleepovers? How and When Do I Tell My Kids Their Grandma is Dying? What Should I Do With Dicey Information About Other People’s Kids? Social Justice My Son and his Friends Use Slurs. Can I Stop This? How Do I Talk to My Child About Racism? Youth Mental Health & Behaviour My Daughter Is Cutting Herself. What Should I Do? What Do Parents Need to Know about Suicide? How Do I Combat My Kid’s Perfectionism ? My Clingy Teen Hates Going to School. How Do I Help? My Kid Complains Constantly. How Do I Get Him to Stop? My Kids Lose it When They Make Sports Mistakes. How Can I Help? What’s the Best Way to Help a Kid with ADHD? Lying, Sneaking, Cheating. What Keeps Kids from Being Honest? Practicing Optimism Parenting Young Adults How Do I Parent a Young Adult (and Deal with my Own Parents)? My College-Bound Kid Is “Soiling the Nest.” Help! Should My Kid Take a Gap Year? How Do I Raise Financially Responsible Kids? How Do I Get My Teen To Take Charge of Her Life? How Do I Pay For College Without Going Broke? How Do I Help My Teen Deal With College Rejections? Split/Divorced Families How Should Step-Parents Fit In? How Do We Help Kids Through Divorce?

Helpful resources for children, youth, young adults, parents and educators on OCD. OCD and Related Disorders Resources Psycho-education about OCD Anxiety Canada provides evidence-based information and resources about OCD. The International OCD Foundation has outstanding resources about OCD, including fact sheets, videos, training and much more. The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry also has excellent resources. The Peace of Mind organization offers free webinars about OCD for families, mental health professionals, and educators. Online resources for children and youth with OCD This animation provides psycho-education about OCD to children and youth. Another animation on OCD Unstuck is a short movie about OCD from children’s perspectives. This link contains websites & books on OCD for children and youth. My ANXIETY plan is an online resource where children and youth can develop a plan to fight their OCD. OCD cartoons #OCD: Starving The Monster | Tauscha Johanson | TEDxIdahoFalls - YouTube GoHackify! Kick Childhood OCD to the Curb (Animated Treatment Program) - YouTube What is OCD? Explaining Child OCD to Kids - YouTube The OCD Mind and Uncertainty | ACT - YouTube Katie d'Ath, OCD treatment specialist: Introduction - YouTube video Online resources for young adults and families This is a CBC radio show that discusses the experiences of people with OCD, including the host's own struggle with OCD. NHL's former hockey player Corey Hirsch's breathtaking report on his experience with OCD and depression. This video provides a look into former NHL player Corey Hirsch's fear of what his colleagues and coaches would think about his struggles with mental illness. Information about Moral Scrupulosity OCD OCD in schools This handout, developed by Dr. Juliana, describes how OCD is related to schooling and provides suggestions on how to address concerns related to OCD symptoms in school settings. This website provides suggestions for educators to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) goals and accommodations for students with different anxiety and/or OCD symptoms. In this podcast , Dr. Juliana talks about school accommodations for students with anxiety and OCD Other websites for resources and learning Dr. Aureen Wagner's anxiety & OCD quick guide videos Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - Mental Health Literacy (mentalhealthliteracy.org) Online OCD Treatment & Therapy | OCD Counseling Help & Support by Licensed OCD Therapists (treatmyocd.com) OCD Online Treatment Online OCD Camp (check for dates on the IOCDF website): a virtual event for kids (6-17 years) and teens with OCD and their families sponsored by IOCDF! Beacon Selected OCD Books Books for Children & Teens OCDaniel by King Everything Is an Emergency: An OCD Story in Words & Pictures by Katzenstein Being Me with OCD: How I Learned to Obsess Less and Live My Life by Dotson Workbooks for Children & Teens Stuff That's Loud: A Teen's Guide To Unspiraling When OCD Gets Noisy by Sedley & Coyne Daring to Challenge OCD: Overcome Your Fear of Treatment and Take Control of Your Life Using Exposure and Response Prevention by Davidson & Bell, The OCD Workbook: Your Guide to Breaking Free from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder by Hyman & Pedrick The ACT workbook for OCD by Mazz & Coyne Talking Back to OCD: The Program That Helps Kids and Teens Say "No Way" -- and Parents Say "Way to Go" by March & Benton The ACT Workbook for Teens with OCD: Unhook Yourself and Live Life to the Full by Zurita Ona, Ralph, & Gardner The Mindfulness Workbook for OCD; A guide for overcoming obsessions and compulsions using mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy by Hershfield & Corboy Parenting Books What to do when your Child has Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Strategies and Solutions: by Wagner Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD: A Scientifically Proven Program for Parents by Lebowitz PANDAS/PANS Understanding PANDAS/PANS for families Guidelines for Medical Doctors to assess PANDAS/PANS PANDAS/PANS school resources