Lutherwood | Children's Mental Health Blog
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The latest in children's mental health, strategies, parenting tips, and more are written by Lutherwood staff and professionals. Lutherwood is a progressive, not-for-profit health and social service organization that strengthens people's lives by providing mental health, employment, and housing services to more than 15,000 people annually in Waterloo Region and Wellington County.
Lutherwood | Children's Mental Health Blog
1M ago
Grounding skills help us move our attention away from our thoughts and focus on our physical body or the world around us. One helpful way to practice grounding skills is by using our five senses ..read more
Lutherwood | Children's Mental Health Blog
2M ago
When it comes to supporting your teenager’s mental health, grounding skills are a powerful tool. Here's how you can practice them ..read more
Lutherwood | Children's Mental Health Blog
3M ago
Start the new year with these tips on how you can unplug and recharge the relationship with technology for improved mental health and wellness ..read more
Lutherwood | Children's Mental Health Blog
4M ago
The holiday season can be a time of mixed emotions for many teenagers. Here's how the holidays can impact teenagers’ mental health and how parents/caregivers can help ease their anxiety ..read more
Lutherwood | Children's Mental Health Blog
6M ago
This blog post introduces you to a wide range of mental health resources available in Waterloo Region, so you can prioritize your own mental health while caring for your loved ones ..read more
Lutherwood | Children's Mental Health Blog
6M ago
It is that time of year again when the leaves are starting to change, and back-to-school energy is in the air! However, it will not be long before academic demands build up and school-related stress increases. Caregivers can support their child’s mental health by encouraging regular self-care activities ..read more
Lutherwood | Children's Mental Health Blog
7M ago
In our ongoing effort to support children, youth and their families in the community, we’re proud to shine a light on the work of the Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention Council and their upcoming World Suicide Prevention Day Event ..read more
Lutherwood | Children's Mental Health Blog
8M ago
Settle into another new school year with these 9 simple strategies to help manage back to school anxieties ..read more
Lutherwood | Children's Mental Health Blog
9M ago
Emotion regulation is a DBT skill that helps us accept and manage our emotions. This makes it easier to choose how we react to situations, instead of being controlled by our feelings. For parents and caregivers, here's how you can teach your children simple emotion regulation skills at home ..read more
Lutherwood | Children's Mental Health Blog
10M ago
The rise in climate anxiety appears to be especially high among young people, who may believe they will experience greater impacts than older generations. For parents and caregivers looking to help their child navigate these fears, here are some strategies that may help ..read more