Following a school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., parents and caregivers in Alberta may be struggling to figure out how to talk to their own kids in the aftermath of the traumatic event. Sharon Ling, Trauma and Family Therapy Program Manager at CASA Mental Health, spoke to CityNews Edmonton with advice for parents and caregivers. […]
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On Friday, March 20, CASA Mental Health is hosting the CASA Gala, one of its largest annual fundraising events. At the Garden of Hope, guests will experience a celebration filled with floral elegance, heartfelt connection and ripples of change, while raising funds for life-changing mental health care that is always free for kids and families.
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The future of mental health care looks promising to Jordan Robinson. According to Jordan, a mother of five children with varying mental health diagnoses, it’s because of the positive change happening at CASA Mental Health. Jordan learned long ago how to advocate for her family. She also has a unique perspective: she’s worked in health care since 2016, including alongside a physician who specialized in child mental
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Lori Erickson describes her son as smart, funny and joyful. “We did pretty great at home,” explains Lori. “But once we started venturing out into the world in preschool and kindergarten, trying different activities, things looked different. There were a lot of meltdowns, a lot of sensory overload.” His school frequently called Lori, asking her to pick up her son. And the most frightening
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The CASA Golf Classic had a humble, grassroots beginning. What started as a friendly initiative among a close-knit group of friends back in 2015 quickly evolved into something much more meaningful. With a shared desire to make a lasting impact, Harry Sunner, Azad Sadeghi and Arash Vahdaty invited their network to join them for a
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Larissa Gordon is a passionate CASA Mental Health volunteer, supporting children’s mental health by dedicating both her time and artwork. Larissa began volunteering for CASA in February 2024 and has provided more than 60 hours of childminding assistance to clinical programs and groups. Childminding for patients, siblings and families during therapy appointments reduces barriers for
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