The FRIENDS program is a school-based anxiety prevention and resiliency skill-building program, sponsored by the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD). Teachers and school educators attend a 1-day certification training which makes them eligible to deliver FRIENDS in the classroom. FRIENDS trainings and workbooks for students are provided by MCFD. There are three program levels available; Fun FRIENDS (K/Gr 1), Child (Gr 4/5) and Youth (Gr 6/7). In addition, FRIENDS has a parent component whereby parents and caregivers are taught ways they can reinforce the FRIENDS program skills at home. Our goal for FRIENDS in BC is to reach as many students as possible, and provide them with life skills that will strengthen resiliency and reduce the risk of developing an anxiety disorder. More information for parents and teachers here: http://www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/mental_health/friends.htm

Take Your Temperament! A workbook for parents and children: www.takeyourtemperament.ca

How to Help Kids Handle Stress:  www.kidshavestresstoo.org