The Importance of Play | CASA on Global News Morning

Play plays a major role in early childhood development. It can encourage imagination, build relationships and even allow children to work through negative experiences. Registered Psychologist and Clinical Manager of CASA’s Core Program Caitlin Ebbers joined Global News Morning to chat about the importance of play. Watch the segment here. Watch CASA on Global News

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CASA Mental Health plans expansion to new communities

Paula Colvin can’t wait to cut ribbons. Paula is the director of CASA Mental Health’s Program Management Office. She and her team are overseeing the organization’s province-wide expansion of CASA Classrooms and expansion and integration of CASA House and the Adolescent Day Program (ADP). The expansion plan is part of CASA’s five-year strategic roadmap to

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How to handle serious discussions with your kids | CASA on Global News Morning

“It’s very important to have a safe environment to be able to completely express your feelings, and we can’t do that if we’re not listening actively to one another … and are trying to persuade each other of our opinions.” Duelling protests about the role of schools in educating children about sexuality and gender identity

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Truth and Reconciliation at CASA Mental Health

Content Warning: Residential Schools The 24-hour National Indian Residential School Crisis Line provides crisis support for former residential schools and their families toll-free at 1-866-925-4419. The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Crisis Line can be accessed toll-free at 1-844-413-6649. First Nations, Inuit and Métis seeking immediate emotional support can contact the Hope for

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For A Child In Immediate Crisis

If your child is in physical danger or is at risk of harming themselves or someone else, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.

If your child is in crisis, dial the Edmonton distress line at 780-482-4357 for immediate assistance.

May 1-7 is Mental Health Week.

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