Ellie (Uxbridge)

Click here to view the presentation recording by Fatmah Jahim (OPACC parent & Psychosocial Oncology Research Assistant).

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Click here to view the presentation slides by Tina J. Smith (BSW, MSW, RSW, and mom of a childhood cancer survivor).

Click here to view th presentation by Krista Naugler from Upopolis.

Click here to view the  presentation by Olivia Radocchia, M.Psy., Psychological Associate (Supervised Practice).

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(Handout) Fostering Emotional Resiliency in Children

Presentation by Tina J. Smith (BSW, RSW, MSW, and mom of childhood cancer survivor)

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• (Handout) At the Hospital: Helping my Teen Cope

• (Handout) At the Hospital: Helping my Child Cope

• (Handout) After the Hospital: Helping my Child Cope

Click here to view the presentation by Barbara Coloroso (internationally recognized speaker, author, parenting educator, and mom of a childhood cancer survivor).

Click here to view the presentation by Aksana Kavaliova (Certified Music Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist, and Certified Trauma Integration Clinician).

Various organizations throughout Ontario offer free bereavement counseling and support. Click here to see our bereavement resources page. 

Click here for listing. Courtesy Tina J. Smith (BSW, RSW, MSW, and mom of childhood cancer survivor).

Click here to view the presentation by Barbara Coloroso (internationally recognized speaker, author, parenting educator, and mom of a childhood cancer survivor).

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• (Handout) The Bully, The Bullied, and the Not-So-Innocent Bystander

• (Handout) An Essential Guide for Educators on Bullying

Click here to view the presentation by Laura Pasquilano (MSW, RSW) from Wellspring Cancer Support Network.

• Tina J. Smith (Woodstock, does online counselling): Registered Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist, and mother of a childhood cancer survivor

• Alison K. Parnell (Barrie, does online counselling): Child Life Specialist and Social Worker who interned at SickKids with oncology families

• Children's Mental Health Ontario: CMHO’s nearly 100 member organizations operate in every region of the Province, providing treatment and support to children, youth and families. Not specific to childhood cancer.

• Everwell Integrated Health Professionals (Hamilton): Provide psychotherapy, counselling, massage and holistic nutrition services. Recommended by former OPACC Board Chair (bereaved childhood cancer parent), who had positive personal experience with them.

• Everyday Heroes Kids: Search listings under "Individual Psychotherapy"

• Fields & Flour Therapy (Hamilton): Recommended by OPACC parent

• Green Shield Canada: Anyone who identifies as a woman, is 18 years or older and is an Ontario resident can receive one hour of free virtual therapy with a registered therapist (subsequent sessions are $75/hour). 

• HopeSpring (Kitchener-Waterloo): Offers an on-site Cancer Care Counsellor who provides counselling to those affected by cancer (one-on-one counselling, couples counselling, family counselling, child(ren) with parent(s) and caregivers counselling)

• Mind Beacon: Free mental health support for Ontario residents using a digital therapist guided program

• Theravive: Free local therapist and resource listings

• Wellspring: Offers free counselling services at their Niagara Falls (child/teen counselling; short-term individual counselling) and Oakville (family counsellor who specializes in family support when a child has cancer) locations, as well as virtually

Click here to listen to the presentation and here to view the accompanying slides presented by Tina J. Smith (BSW, RSW, MSW, and mom of childhood cancer survivor).

Click here to view the presentation by Laura Lane (speaker, author, workshop leader, blogger, podcast host, and cancer mom).

Click here to view the presentation by Laura Pasquilano (MSW, RSW) from Wellspring Cancer Support Network.