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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 Blog
6d ago
As a parent, you may have noticed your child feeling nervous after watching news on social media or overhearing conversations about politics. With major events happening in Canada and around the world, it’s understandable to feel uneasy. The good news is, there are ways to support your child while also taking care of your own well-being ..read more
Lutherwood Blog
3w ago
Starling is thrilled to announce the launch of our new Birchlands Step-Up Step-Down Program later this month. Birchlands will provide a safe and supportive environment where youth can build skills, stabilize, and prepare for their transition back into the community ..read more
Lutherwood Blog
2M ago
Here are some winter activities to help find joy and create meaningful memories, without the added stress. These ideas are designed to nurture mental health, spark creativity, and foster strong connections with your loved ones ..read more
Lutherwood Blog
3M ago
Anxiety can be tough to navigate. But one of the first steps to gaining control is understanding what triggers that anxiety. By identifying these triggers, you can start to find ways to cope ..read more
Lutherwood Blog
4M ago
Anxiety can make our minds play tricks on us, often leading to unhelpful thinking patterns. The good news is that once we learn how to recognize these "thinking traps", we can start to work through them and ease our anxiety ..read more
Lutherwood Blog
5M ago
Are you nervous about starting school again? It’s normal to feel anxious on the first day of school and you’re not alone. As a teenager starting the new school year, the important thing is to know the signs of anxiety and a few strategies to help manage it ..read more
Lutherwood 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 Blog
9M 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 Blog
9M ago
Settle into another new school year with these 9 simple strategies to help manage back to school anxieties ..read more
Lutherwood Blog
9M 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