Illustration by Jamin Zuroski, a Namgis First Nations Artist residing in Victoria, BC

About the We Are Indigenous: Big Worries/Fears, Parent/Caregiver Support Program

The We are Indigenous: Big Worries/Fears, Parent/Caregiver Support Program is a free telephone coaching program supporting First Nations, Metis and Inuit families across BC, whose children aged 3-12 years are struggling with the experience of the Big Worries/Fears, which is also known as anxiety.

This new pilot program includes both Indigenous perspectives and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and the materials were developed with the leadership and guidance from an Indigenous advisory group, Caring In All Directions.

Through a series of online videos and activities and with support of a telephone coach, you will discuss what is working for your child, learn new skills, and how to implement them within your family.

The program is available at no cost to Parents/Caregivers across BC, through referral from a physician, nurse practitioner, teacher or school counsellor, Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) clinician or Aboriginal Child and Youth Mental Health (ACYMH) clinician.

The program is available at no cost to Parents/Caregivers across BC, through referral from a physician, nurse practitioner, teacher or school counsellor, Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) clinician or Aboriginal Child and Youth Mental Health (ACYMH) clinician.