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ADHD

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https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-medication/cannabis/health-effects/addiction.html

https://www.hazeldenbettyford.org/articles/warning-signs-teen-substance-use

https://evolvetreatment.com/motivational-interviewing/

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.802408/full

https://ontario.cmha.ca/documents/understanding-and-finding-help-for-substance-use-and-addictions/

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https://cpyu.org/?s=drugs

Practical articles and podcasts from a faith-based perspective. Search “drugs”.

http://www.teenagewhisperer.co.uk/motivational-interviewing-the-change-you-cant-make/

Search “motivational interviewing” to learn about having conversations that open the door to change.

https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/mental-illness-and-addiction-index/addiction

A helpful resource for parents and youth workers, helping to focus our care.

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Abuse

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https://www.redcross.ca/how-we-help/violence-bullying-and-abuse-prevention/parents/child-abuse

https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/family-abuse.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/prevention-resource-centre/children/child-maltreatment-canada.html

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https://www.protectchildren.ca/en/get-involved/online-training/commit-to-kids-foundation-safeguarding-children/

A short but useful training video preparing you and your volunteers to recognize and respond to abuse.

http://cwrp.ca/provincial-and-territorial-assistance

This resource will connect you with the contacts you need in your area and the process you need to follow.

https://freedomforcaptives.com/devotions

A set of compassionate and rich online devotionals for those who have suffered abuse.

https://freedomforcaptives.com/resources/get-training/

Standing Up for Children: A Christian Response to Child Abuse and Neglect - A free training video talking about walking with abuse victims in the church.

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https://littlewarriors.ca/about/information-resources/

Acting out

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https://www.verywellfamily.com/surprising-reasons-why-kids-misbehave-1094946

https://drpeggymalone.com/when-emotions-are-high-intelligence-is-low-2-6/

https://pastorresources.com/dealing-with-tough-teens-in-the-church/

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http://teenagewhisperer.co.uk

Blogs and resources for living and working with troubled teens.

http://joshshipp.com/acting-out/

An informative video about how to handle youth who are acting out.

https://cyc-net.org/cyc-online/cycol-1105-fitzsimmons.html

Practical steps for dealing with aggressive teens in a group environment with helpful and compassionate steps for managing acting out youth.

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https://cyc-net.org/cyc-online/cycol-0306-guetzloe.html

Anger

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https://www.therapistaid.com/worksheets/anger-management-skills

https://www.verywellmind.com/anger-management-strategies-4178870#:~:text=Managing%20anger%20doesn't%20mean,there's%20always%20room%20for%20improvement

https://www.healthline.com/health/anger-issues#treatment

https://childmind.org/article/teens-and-anger/#decoding-anger

https://www.cynthiacorsetti.com/anger-management-tool/

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https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/anger-management.htm-

Practical guidance for understanding and managing anger.

https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/deal-with-anger.html?ref=search

5 ways to help teens manage big emotions.

https://www.verywellmind.com/anger-management-strategies-4178870#:~:text=Managing%20anger%20doesn't%20mean,there's%20always%20room%20for%20improvement

Useful strategies for controlling anger.

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https://www.therapistaid.com/search?query=angry+teens

Anxiety

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https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/q-and-a/whats-the-difference-between-anxiety-and-an-anxiety-disorder

https://www.healthline.com/health/anticipatory-anxiety#coping-tips

https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/factsheet/fact-finder-fight-flight-freeze#:~:text=For%20example%2C%20your%20teen%20may,around%20unfamiliar%20people%20(flight)

https://raisinglifelonglearners.com/the-lies-anxiety-tells-you/#:~:text=Anxiety%20will%20acknowledge%20their%20existence,with%20the%20truth%2C%20anxiety%20lies.

https://www.helpguide.org/articles/anxiety/anxiety-in-children-and-teens.htm

https://elevatecounselingaz.com/is-your-teen-battling-anxiety-coping-skill-a-b-cs/

https://alisonyang.com/10-strategies-for-teens-to-manage-anxiety/

https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/anxiety-tips.html

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https://www.anxietycanada.com/resources/mindshift-cbt/

Mindshift - An app for teens to work through anxiety when it hits.

http://keltymentalhealth.ca/anxiety

Information and links to more resources.

https://maps.anxietycanada.com/courses/anxiety-plan-children-teens

A step by step “course” to help teens understand and make a plan to manage their own anxiety.

https://maps.anxietycanada.com/courses/anxiety-plan-children-teens

A step by step “course” to help teens understand and make a plan to manage their anxiety.

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https://axis.org/resource/anxiety-conversation-kit/

Autism

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Broken Homes

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https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/as-sa/98-200-x/2016006/98-200-x2016006-eng.cfm

https://legaljobs.io/blog/children-of-divorce-statistics/

https://www.rtor.org/2019/08/28/how-divorce-impacts-childrens-mental-health/

https://restoredministry.com/blog/086

https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/as-sa/98-200-x/2016006/98-200-x2016006-eng.cfm

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https://rootedministry.com

Search “divorce” for 3 podcast episodes guiding parents in helping their children navigate their family’s breakup.

http://www.youthhelpphone.ca/

(search: divorce) - Helping youth think about the feelings they are dealing with around family break up and custody.

https://www.amazon.com/Its-Not-Your-Fault-Navigating/dp/B09GD2NWQ5

It’s not Your Fault: A Practical Guide to Navigating the Pain and Problems from Your Parents' Divorce by Joey Pontarelli. A practical and personal book, guiding teens and young adults from broken homes as they navigate the challenges they face - both emotionally and spiritually.

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https://bc.familieschange.ca/en/teens/more-resources

Building Relationships

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Building Relationships with Indigenous Youth

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Building Relationships with LGBTQ+ Youth

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Bullying

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https://www.stopbullying.gov/bullying/what-is-bullying

https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/bullies.html

https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/cyberbullying.html

https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/basics/bullying

https://www.verywellfamily.com/conflict-and-bullying-difference-460495

https://www.bullyingcanada.ca/what-should-kids-know-about-bullying

https://www.bullyingcanada.ca/what-should-parents-know-about-bullying

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http://prevnet.ca/bullying

Check out the tip sheets for youth, youth workers and parents.

http://CPYU.org

Search “bullying” for a wealth of information including responding to cyberbullying.

http://bullyingcanada.ca

24 hour text support line from bullyingcanada.ca. - Text 877-352-4497 to talk with a trained support worker. The support person typically stays involved for 2-4 weeks to help the teens learn skills and make choices for dealing with the situation.

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https://parentandteen.com/search-result-page/?search=bullying

Creating Belonging

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Creating Conversations

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Deeper Conversations

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Depression

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https://suicideprevention.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Depression-and-suicidal-ideation-among-Canadians-aged-15-to-24_en.pdf

https://www.pinerest.org/newsroom/articles/teen-behavior-moodiness-warning-signs-blog/

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/teen-depression/symptoms-causes/syc-20350985

https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/inside-head-depressed-person-0110134

https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/its-okay-to-feel-sad

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https://fulleryouthinstitute.org/blog/naming-navigating-depression

A faith-based article on naming and navigating depression in teens.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/teen-depression/symptoms-causes/syc-20350985

Signs and guidance on the difference between adolescent moods and depression that requires greater intervention.

https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/inside-head-depressed-person-0110134

An excellent description of what is going on inside the mind of someone struggling with depression.

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https://www.studentsagainstdepression.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/take_action_workbook_module6.pdf

Disordered Eating

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Drugs

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Grief & Loss

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High Conflict

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Leading Small Groups

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Loneliness

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Losing Faith

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Managing Emotions

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Mental Health

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Mentoring

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