Explosive Behaviour in Teens: Strategies to Empower Families

Resources

WEBSITES:

• BounceBack B.C.
• Child & Parent Resource Institute – Self Management Toolbox
• Lives in the Balance (Dr. Ross Greene, Collaborative Problem Solving)

PODCASTS / BLOGS:

• Dr. Kristin Neff & The Peaceful Parenting Podcast – Self-Compassion is the Key to Being Your Best Parent Self
• empoweringparents.com 

APPS:

• Mindshift CBT App

VIDEOS:

• The Explosive Child: Collaborative and Proactive Solutions for Parents (Dr. Ross Greene)

BOOKS FOR PARENTS:

• The Explosive Child – Dr. Ross Greene
• The Kazdin Method for Parenting the Defiant Child – Dr. Alan E. Kazdin
• The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook – Dr. Kristin Neff

FREE PARENTING COURSES & WORKSHOPS:

• Emotion-Focused Family Therapy 
• The Sashbear Foundation – Family Connections

MORE FROM FAMILYSMART:

• Beyond Behaviors: When Is It More? What It Looks Like Ages 13+ 
• Emotion Regulation 
• Parenting When Anxiety Shows Up As Anger    
• Supporting Safety at Home

CRISIS SUPPORT NUMBERS TO PHONE/TEXT:

• Crisis Centre B.C. – You can call/text 9-8-8 if experiencing thoughts of suicide, or call 310-6789 if experiencing a mental health crisis.
• KUU-US Crisis Line:  For First Nations or Inuit, call 1-800-588-8717. For Metis Nation, call 1-833-638-4722
• Kids Help Phone – text 6-8-6-8-6-8