Wellness Resources for kids in the GVA.
- https://www.divisionsbc.ca/south-island/programs/cymhsu
Mental health option for families. access to parent support groups. Assistance for children struggling with mental health. - https://humannaturecounselling.ca/what-we-help-with/
Human nature counselling offers a variety of nature based programs and therapies geared towards children, youth and families. - https://cridge.org/ The Cridge is an inclusive (meaning you don’t need to share their beliefs) Christian based organization that provides daycare to at risk families. They have awesome support workers for children.
- https://victoria.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/ An organization that is close to my heart. Big Brothers Big Sisters matches kiddos with a mentor, like myself, who hangs out, plays games, crafts and does fun things that give them an opportunity to skill build and have a positive influence.
- http://www.wildrootsdanceyoga.com/classes
Mindful movement classes, parties and events for kids. Wild Roots has classes for the whole family, just kids and prenatal classes. - https://www.fiercejiujitsu.com/kidsmartialarts Fierce studio, my home studio for yoga therapy, offers martial arts classes for kids. Martial Arts can be helpful for all genders because it teaches self-defence, self-awareness and awareness of others. Fierce includes a curriculum that focuses on consent, boundaries and anti-bullying.
- https://www.chatterblock.com/camps-and-classes/victoria-british-columbia-c4098/arts-crafts/ Chatterboc provides a list of art classes for children in Victoria BC.
- https://bookriot.com/2019/04/25/childrens-books-about-emotions/ this booklist includes books that teach kids about their emotions. Buffer hegemonic masculinity, emotional abuse and distancing by teaching kids it’s okay to feel.
kind movement. Compassionate mind. Empathic research. 