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Dr. Juliana Negreiros ( pronouns: she/her/hers) Dr. Juliana is the clinic director and a Registered Psychologist passionate about mental health. She wears different hats, working as a clinician, researcher , supervisor , trainer , consultant , and public speaker . Her clinical approach is characterized by compassion, understanding, and collaboration grounded in research and based on individual and family Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Dr. Juliana creates a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can openly express themselves and work toward meaningful change. She has extensive research and clinical experience conducting psycho-educational assessments , working with schools, and developing Individual Education Plans and school-based interventions. For many years, Dr. Juliana conducted different studies at the B.C. Children's Hospital, which involved assessing neurocognitive and academic functioning in pediatric OCD. Early in her career, she served as a school psychologist in a public school district, gaining firsthand insight into educational systems. Today, she continues to support educators and school professionals through consultation and supervision in both public and private settings. Dr. Juliana also worked for many years at Child and Youth Mental Health and collaborated with various public and private organizations. Her commitment to helping young people extends beyond her clinic walls. In collaboration with Anxiety Canada , she was a lead developer of online resources and province-wide classroom lessons tailored to equip students to manage anxiety called EASE ( Everyday Anxiety Strategies for Educators) and MAPE (MAP for Educators) . In addition, Dr. Juliana is an energetic and engaging speaker who has contributed to podcasts and speaking engagements nationally and internationally. She also has many academic publications and, notably, co-authored a book aimed at helping teenagers navigate uncertainty, published by New Harbinger. EDUCATION Dr. Juliana holds a Master's and Ph.D. in School Psychology from the University of British Columbia. Her dissertation on neurocognition in pediatric OCD was recognized with multiple awards, including a Certificate of Excellence from the Canadian Psychological Association . For almost a decade, Dr. Juliana was part of the B.C. Children's Hospital Provincial OCD Program (POP) . She completed a 3-year Postdoctoral Fellowship at POP, engaging in extensive research focused on neurocognitive and academic functioning in OCD as well as treatment outcomes. During her fellowship, Dr. Juliana also provided valuable school-based support to families, enhancing our understanding of how students with OCD function at school and identifying strategies to aid their school functioning. For further details on her research contributions, please refer to the Research section. CERTIFICATION Dr. Juliana is registered with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC) (#2245) and has undergone specialized training in CBT for OCD and related disorders at the Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI), sponsored by the International OCD Foundation. Her expertise is further enriched by her training in ACT and Indigenous Cultural Safety in Mental Health. She is a member of the following psychological associations: International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) Association for Contextual and Behavioral Science (ACBS) British Columbia Psychological Association (BCPA) INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES Dr. Juliana truly enjoys nature, hiking, canoeing, biking, dancing, and travelling. Above all, she values spending quality time with her family. LANGUAGES Dr. Juliana speaks English and Portuguese fluently. SERVICES Dr. Juliana provides in-person and online sessions from Monday to Thursday (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.).

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 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. Ministry of Education of BC Policy Manual for school designations: This resource conveys policies, procedures, and guidelines that support delivering special education services in British Columbia's public schools.

We provide a range of psychological services grounded in research to help children, youth & young adults thrive! Our Team is passionate about supporting young people's mental health and learning in clinical, school, and community, settings. Book Here Juliana Negreiros, Ph.D. Registered Psychologist Kevin Noble, Ph.D. Registered Psychologist Kelly Archer, M.A. Registered Clinical Counsellor Alexandra Vergara, B.A. Clinical Assistant Harkiran Thandi, M.Ed., Licensed School Psychologist Book written by Drs. Juliana & Martinez! Podcast on School Accommodations for Students with Anxiety or OCD

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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. For children and youth with OCD This animation provides psycho-education about OCD to children and youth. Another animation on OCD Helpful and simple descriptions about OCD for families 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 Treatment for Children with OCD - YouTube How to Treat Anxiety with Exposure and Response Prevention - 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 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. Educational Video Gallery for Understanding OCD Causes and Treatments (beyondocd.org) 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. 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 Workbooks for Children & Teens 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 OCD Booklist Misophonia Educational video on Misophonia PANDAS/PANS Understanding PANDAS/PANS for families Guidelines for Medical Doctors to assess PANDAS/PANS PANDAS/PANS school resources Webinars on PANDAS/PANS

Anxiety Resources Free Interventions My Anxiety Plans (MAPS): MAPS are anxiety management programs based on CBT, an evidence-based psychological treatment. You can choose from two MAPs - Children/Teens and Adults. Confident Parents: Thriving Kids – Anxiety : A free coach-based program offered by the Canadian Mental Health Association in BC to help parents support their children aged 3-12 to manage anxiety. Mind Space Virtual and In-Person Psychoeducational Groups : A variety of programs for individuals aged 17.5 + with anxiety, depression, insomnia, ADHD, and/or for parents/caregivers. Apps Mindshift : A free app created by anxiety experts and designed to help teens and young adults cope with anxiety. Smiling Mind: A free app created to help young children, youth, parents, and school professionals practice daily meditation and mindfulness exercises. Headspace: A paid app designed for people of all ages to learn to meditate and live mindfully. CALM : A paid app designed to help people sleep, meditate and relax. Websites Anxiety Canada : a nonprofit organization whose mission is to increase awareness and promote education about anxiety disorders, increase access to evidence-based treatment, and encourage and develop new treatments and delivery. Anxiety Canada has many handouts and video clips with experts in childhood anxiety explaining the different types of anxiety disorders with tips for children, adults, parents, and educators. Anxiety Canada also has other video clips with real students describing their struggles and ways they learned to cope with anxiety and a free online anxiety management program. EASE (Everyday Anxiety Strategies for Educators): For Educators : a collection of evidence-informed anxiety management and resilience-building resources for use with B.C. students in grades K-7. The resources use cognitive behavioural strategies to address the thoughts, feelings and behaviours associated with anxiety. These resources were co-developed by Dr. Juliana in partnership with Anxiety Canada and MCFD. For Parents : To help support learning across environments, fun and practical EASE lessons have been adapted for use by parents and caregivers to help children manage worries and anxiety at home. Kelty Mental Health: An organization that helps families across the province navigate the mental health system, listen and offer peer support, and connect them to resources and tools. Child Mind Institute: This independent, national nonprofit organization provides information about mental health disorders to families and educators. Anxiety in the Classroom : Sponsored by the International OCD Foundation, this website offers helpful information, resources, and materials about anxiety and OCD as they relate to the school setting. It also provides specific tools for teachers, administrators, and other school personnel who may work with students with anxiety and OCD. Parents and students can also find tools and information to help them advocate for school accommodations, as well as to educate their teachers and classmates about OCD and anxiety. Anxiety and Depression Association of America : This organization offers excellent information on anxiety strategies to be implemented at home and in schools and research-based information for children, adolescents, parents, and professionals. Teen Mental Health: This interactive website provides mental health literacy for teens and school professionals, including slides and handouts. It has entertaining animations to help teens better understand mental health disorders. Enhance your learning about anxiety (click on the links below) Learning about anxiety in schools Information for children Information for youth Learn about the Fight-Flight-Freeze response Video for young kids Video for teens Video for adults Learn about Exposures How to do them Examples of fear ladders Maximizing exposures for anxiety: article and interview Learn about Family Accommodation Recognize and reduce it Evidence-based guidebook for parents based on the SPACE program Excessive reassurance-seeking strategies School Resources Podcast about school accommodations for students with anxiety and OCD provided by Dr. Juliana The Vaccination CARD Toolkit (Comfort, Ask, Relax, Distract) is a science-based, proven framework for helping prepare children for stressful events such as school-based vaccinations, presentations, and examinations. Webinar about School Refusal Brain Health Videos The Teen Brain by Dan Siegel How stress affects your brain The importance of sleep Selective Mutism (SM) SM Information: Selective Mutism Association Anxiety Canada Child Mind Institute A psycho-educational 10-minute video that explains selective mutism and shows effective strategies that can be used by caregivers, teachers, and friends in various settings Training: Free Selective Mutism Training for Parents and Educators Free phone-based coaching is offered by the BC government to families who have children between ages 3 and 12 years with mild anxiety symptoms. SM Activities & Games Separation Anxiety Disorder Video for children and teens Video for parents of kindergarteners Panic Disorder Video Social Anxiety Disorder Video Handling criticism Phobias General information Fear of vomiting- resources Fear of needles - resources Anxiety Booklist Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD: A Scientifically Proven Program for Parents by Eli Lebowitz The Anxiety Workbook For Kids: Take Charge Of Fears And Worries Using The Gift Of Imagination by Robin Alter and Crystal Clarke The Anxiety Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Deal with Anxiety and Worry by Lisa M. Schab Freeing Your Child from Anxiety: Powerful, Practical Solutions to Overcome Your Child's Fears, Worries, and Phobias by Tamar E. Chansky

Self-Compassion Resources Website Developed by the pioneer in self-compassion, this website provides a wide range of resources, including online courses in self-compassion, for ages 6 to adulthood. Books Workbook for adults Self-compassion book for kids

Consultation Our team provides general information to help families, caregivers, or other professionals best support their child's emotions and behaviours. A consultation appointment is different from a mental health assessment or treatment given its short duration and, at times, not being client-specific. During a consultation session, our clinician will suggest general strategies and provide you with resources related to the areas of concern such as: Anxiety, OCD, or BFRB management Parenting skills Behaviour management School support Development of self-regulation skills Healthy eating and sleeping routines How to pursue additional services such as mental health treatment or specialized assessment Other

Our Team speaks various languages and specializes in comprehensive psycho-educational assessments and evidence-based treatment for anxiety, OCD, BFRB, school and relationship difficulties, parenting support, and more. Juliana Negreiros, Ph.D., R. Psych. Kevin Noble, Ph.D., R. Psych. Kelly Archer, M.A., Registered Clinical Counsellor Alexandra Vergara, B.A. Clinical Assistant Harkiran Thandi, M.Ed., Licensed School Psychologist

BFRB Resources (Body-focused Repetitive Behaviours) Websites TLC Foundation : One of the most reputable websites on BFRB with significant information and resources on this topic. Free from BFRB : Hands-on help for trichotillomania, nail biting, skin picking, lip-cheek biting, and other body-focused repetitive behaviours (BFRBs). BFRB Intro Video BFRB website for parents BFRB for schools BFRB blog Webinar on psycho-education about BFRB Webinar on the basics of BFRB from people who have it Youtub e BFRB animation Toolkit for BFRB Self-Help Books BFRB Apps BFRB Bracelet

Resources on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) ACT Website Association for Contextual Behavioral Science : A worldwide online learning and research community, and a living resource for anyone interested in ACT , RFT , and Contextual Behavioral Science . Free ACT resources Videos, mp3s, handouts, and readings created by Russ Harris on ACT strategies My Act Toolkit by Dr. Steven C. Hayes who provides several resources and psychological flexibility skills to practice daily. Drs. Juliana and Martinez's book based on ACT for teens: ACT course The Happiness Trap:8-Week Online Program : The Happiness Trap Online Program created by Dr. Russ Harris, is based on ACT. ACT is a science-based model of behaviour change, supported by a vast body of scientific research. ACT Videos Dr. Steven Hayes' TED talk on Psychological Flexibility An unwelcome party guest Passengers on a bus Sushi train Demons on the boat Chessboard metaphor Evolution of the human mind Choice Point: A map for a meaningful life The struggle switch The values-focused vs the goals-focused life The three happiness myths Beach ball as emotions Schools Connect is a Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) wellbeing curriculum for primary school children. It is a fun, easy-to-use weekly programme that teaches children key skills to promote emotional wellbeing and resilience using some principles connected to ACT. ACT Podcast ACT in context : Freely available to anyone, its episodes will take listeners on a journey from the history and development of ACT through its clinical application and the future of the work.

Therapy Intake Form I'm seeking services for: Myself (Please note that our clinicians only work with individuals under 30 unless you are seeking parenting support). My child Client's first name Parent's first name if client is a minor (under 18) Client's age Gender Phone number Email City of residence How did you hear about us? Service provider (e.g., pediatrician, general practitioner, psychologist, counsellor) BC Psychological Association Google or another search engine Family/Friend Other (please specify) Do you have extended health benefits coverage? Yes No Unsure Do you have coverage from any specific funding? Yes, from FNHA Yes, from Autism Funding Other (please specify) No What type of therapy service are you looking for? In person Virtual Either virtual or in person Do you have a preference for a specific clinician? Dr. Juliana Negreiros (R. Psych.) Dr. Kevin Noble (R. Psych.) Kelly Archer (RCC) Doctoral student or therapist working under either Dr. Juliana or Dr. Noble's supervision No preference. I will see whoever is accepting new clients so I can book an appointment sooner Reasons for seeking therapy services What problems have been concerning you? Please provide a brief description if applicable. Symptoms of anxiety (e.g., excessive worries about little things, perfectionism, social anxiety, phobias, physical complaints) Symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder [OCD] (e.g., intrusive thoughts/images/urgers, mental or physical compulsions, avoidant behaviour) Symptoms of body-focused repetitive behaviours [BFRB] (e.g.,hair pulling, skin picking, nail biting) Symptoms of ADHD (e.g., regulating attention, impulsive/hyperactive behaviour) Difficulty with peer interactions (e.g., friendships, bullying) Difficulty with family relationships (e.g., parent-child, sibling) Parenting challenges (e.g., setting consistent boundaries for their child, frequent conflicts, power struggles) Trouble at school/college/work (e.g., falling behind in schoolwork, getting into trouble with teachers, having conflicts with coworkers) Mood is low (e.g., irritable, low energy, sad, isolates self, feels hopeless) Impulsive or non-compliant behaviour (e.g., acting without thinking, refusing to follow rules or instructions, not obeying authority figures) Often breaking the rules or getting in trouble (e.g., skipping school or getting into fights) Risky or dangerous behaviours (e.g. self-harm, talking about suicide, threatening others with violence) Trauma (e.g., physical or sexual abuse, witnessing violence, or being involved in a serious accident) May be abusing substances (e.g., tobacco, alcohol, drugs) Body image or eating challenges (e.g., being overly concerned about weight or appearance, constantly dieting) Symptoms related to autism (e.g., difficulty with social communication, rigid behaviour, need for predictability, sensory sensitivities) Gender identity questions (e.g., having uncertainties or concerns about one's gender identity) Have there been any recent stressors that could be contributing to the client's difficulties? Please indicate below: Have your child (or you if the client) ever: Endorsed suicidal thoughts? Engaged in self-harming behaviour? Been taken to the ER or been hospitalized due to mental health concerns? None of the above Is there any other information that you would like to share that may help us better support the client? Please indicate below: Submit Thanks for submitting! Thank you for completing this form. We will review your information and contact you as soon as possible. Please note that due to the high demand for services, there may be a delay in our response. Service availability depends on clinician availability and client needs. Should you have any questions in the meantime, please don’t hesitate to contact us at contact@beaconpsychology.ca . Warm regards, Beacon Psychology Team Want to know how we protect your data? Click here to learn more.