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Kids' Health Matters
Life can be challenging when you are dealing with issues such as abuse, depression, anxiety, body image dysmorphia, defining your sexuality, gender and identity, or contemplating self-harm. The Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre (CACAC) is a not-for-profit organization located in Red Deer, Alberta. Our website has been set up to offer you honest answers, accurate information, and helpful resources to conquer whatever problem you’re facing.
Never forget: you are not alone.
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Every person and situation are different. We’re adding new information and helpful advice all the time.
Trending Topics
You don’t have to be embarrassed or scared to admit what’s troubling you – because other people are experiencing what you are, too. Here are some of the things that others have been looking for help with lately.
Kindergarten - Grade 2
What to Do When You are Feeling Blue
What to Do When You are Feeling Blue? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jl8G2jiSNA0 We can have many different feelings. Some are comfortable which help us feel good about things. Comfortable feelings feel wonderful, They are feelings like when we are happy or joyful. There are some other feelings that we might have, They are
Grades 3-5
Dropping off Worries
Dropping off Worries The following exercise is an activity to visualize dropping off your worries. It can help to reduce feelings of stress. If your mind starts to wander, that’s okay! Take a deep breath and bring your attention back. Allow yourself to get into a comfortable position. Take a
Grades 6-8
Communication and Conflict
Communication and Conflict Building Relationships Through Communication Communication allows us to share what we think, how we feel, what we want, and what we expect. It helps us to share our emotions, feelings, and thoughts. Good communication helps us build our relationships with family and friends. Types of Communication Verbal
Grades 9-12
Substance Use and Abuse
Substance Use/Abuse What Is It? Sometimes our friends experiment with substances, but when does it become a problem? Substance use disorder is when a person uses a substance despite it being harmful to them. The person becomes preoccupied with using the substance. They want/continue to use it even though it
Parents / Caregivers
Suicide Awareness
Suicide Awareness What Is Suicide? Suicide is intentionally ending one’s own life. It is not self-harm or an accident. It is a permanent solution to a problem in the person’s life. This problem is temporary. It will not last forever. Suicide is irreversible. The individual may feel like they have
Teachers / Professionals
Trauma
Trauma What Is it? Trauma is the enduring emotional response to a disturbing event(s). Trauma is difficult to define because different people have different perceptions of traumatic events. One event may be more traumatic for one person than the other. Trauma can be caused by: A recent event An event
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If you or someone you know is in danger, here are some helpful numbers for assistance and advice. Remember, in an emergency, you should call 911 for police or an ambulance right away – this website is not monitored 24 hours a day, and we cannot respond as quickly as a crisis service.
